Hexham Racecourse Caravan Site

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  • Spacious and scenic Northumberland site two miles south of Hexham
  • Hadrian's Wall and Northumberland National Park within easy reach
  • Dog-friendly pitches with views across Hexham Racecourse
If you’re heading to Hexham and hoping to find a suitable spot nearby for an outdoor stay, take a look at Hexham Racecourse Caravan Site. This spacious park is two miles south of Hexham and well placed for visits to the market town and time spent exploring the scenic Northumberland surroundings. You don’t have to be a horse lover to stay here – but you’ll probably particularly appreciate it. As the name suggests, this site is part of the town’s racecourse (known as ‘Britain’s most scenic racecourse’), with pitches right next to the course for a real sense of atmosphere on race days. Things get pretty lively during those race days, but at other times this is a very peaceful place to stay, with lovely views over the countryside and a south-facing aspect to give you a full day of sunlight. The main amenities block has a laundry room as well as ladies’ and gents’ toilets and showers along with accessible facilities. You’re welcome to bring one or two dogs along provided they’re kept on a lead at all times on site. Getting out and about, it’s a five-minute drive to Hexham for shops, pubs and restaurants, or about half an hour to Newcastle. Hadrian’s Wall is very close by too, as are the fabulous scenery of the Northumberland National Park and North Pennines National Landscape.

Site type

Tent sites 10
Caravan sites 35
Motorhome sites 20
Open now
Opens 29 March
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • Reception is unmanned after 6 p.m.. Please inform the campground while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • A cable measuring at least 10 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sun, 29 Mar to

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Reviews

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Fab site, clean and friendly

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Miss S.

Powered grass site

Liked The welcome was amazing, very friendly and great advice.
The space is good and there is a park for the kids to play.
Very affordable and I hope they stay this way. Gives us chance to buy in town

Disliked A bit windy

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to write a review, we appreciate your comments, delighted you enjoyed your stay and would recommend our site to your friends.
It is our aim to offer value for money and have no intention of increasing pitch fees anytime soon.
We look forward to welcoming you back in the future.

Very clean shower block and water…

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Nicci H.

Powered grass site

Liked Very clean shower block and water and elsan points very close by

Disliked Pitches very uneven and electric only on 10amp circuit

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: We appreciate all comments and overall delighted you enjoyed your stay, would return and also advise friends and family to visit our site.

Friendly staff with modern clean facilities

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Garry B.

Powered grass site

Liked Very friendly gentleman checked in with us in the morning and asked if we needed anything

Disliked No walk around race course

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: We are delighted you enjoyed your stay ay Britain's Most Scenic Racecourse and pleased to see you would recommend to family and friends.
Unfortunately we do not allow anyone on to the racecourse to protect the racing surface, also a safety matter as staff and machinery can be working.
We look forward to welcoming you back through the summer and hope the weather may be kinder.

Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Site close to accessible bathrooms Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities Seasonal sites

Location

Hexham Racecourse Caravan Site

Yarridge Road

Hexham

Northumberland

England

NE46 2JP

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.95597°N
2.12904°W

Nearest transport

Coach
22.6 km Road end
23.5 km Village road end
24.3 km Hotel
Rail
2.9 km Hexham Rail Station
7.2 km Corbridge Rail Station
7.9 km Haydon Bridge Rail Station
Ferry
33 km Tower Knowe Ferry Landing
35 km Belvedere Ferry Landing
36.3 km Leaplish Ferry Landing
Airport
28.3 km Newcastle International Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Hexham (five minutes' drive) is a lovely place for a wander, with lots of independent shops and cafés as well as its Grade I-listed abbey and the Hexham Old Gaol museum. Just a little further east is Corbridge (15 minutes), best known for the Corbridge Roman Town English Heritage site. That’s just one of the sections of Hadrian’s Wall you can visit nearby – other top spots include Vindolanda and Housesteads Roman Fort (both 25 minutes). Heading to the east, you’ll reach Newcastle in about half an hour to see the famed Tyne Bridge and visit the city’s numerous museums and arts venues. There's also the option of some time on the beach at Whitley Bay (45 minutes’ drive). For a total change from urban life, set off to explore the North Pennines National Landscape or Northumberland National Park – for the latter you may like to start at The Sill National Landscape Discovery Centre (25 minutes) for an introduction to the area. There are lots of excellent places to visit, but a highlight must be Kielder Water (an hour), for its watersports and dark sky observatory.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Blyth South Beach 43.7 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Seaton Sluice 44 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Whitley Bay 44.8 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Tynemouth Cullercoats 45.4 km Sea PoorPoorPoorN/A
Tynemouth Long Sands North 45.4 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail 2.3 km

Chesters Roman Fort 8.1 km

Housesteads Roman Fort 14.3 km

Vindolanda (Chesterholm) Hadrian's Wall 15.1 km

Prudhoe Castle 17.3 km

National Trust

Allen Banks and Staward Gorge 12.9 km

Hadrian's Wall and Housesteads Fort 13.6 km

Cherryburn 15.6 km

Wallington 24.5 km

Gibside 25.6 km

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Diptonmill - Ordley - Dukesfield - Juniper - Diptonmill 1.7 km

THE HEXHAM PARKS 2.3 km

Acomb - River North Tyne - Acomb 3.4 km

Hadrian's Wall Part 6 - Port Gate to Heddon-on-the-Wall 9.4 km

Allenheads - Allendale Town - Hexham: Part 2 9.9 km

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Hexham Racecourse Caravan Site have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Hexham Racecourse Caravan Site dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Hexham Racecourse Caravan Site? Hexham (five minutes' drive) is a lovely place for a wander, with lots of independent shops and cafés as well as its Grade I-listed abbey and the Hexham Old Gaol museum. Just … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Hexham Racecourse Caravan Site?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  11 a.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Hexham Racecourse Caravan Site? From $57.19 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.