Coast and Castles Campsite

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  • Dog-friendly site on the Northumberland coast, one mile from the beach
  • In an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty; near the St Oswald’s Way
  • On-site bar with covered seating area; playground on site
An off-grid, no-frills, quiet and family-friendly campsite, Coast and Castles Campsite is one mile from the Northumberland coast. About 10 minutes' drive from Alnwick and in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this dog-friendly site is well-situated for hunting down coves and castles on the coast with the St Oswald’s Way footpath five minutes’ drive away. And what to do first? Will it be munching on kippers in Craster (10 minutes' drive away) or swimming in the sea followed by a warming cuppa on the nearest sandy beach, five minutes’ drive away? Either way, you’ll be in a good place to build up a solid itinerary on the Northumberland coast and then return to the site for a chilled drink at the covered seating area in the on-site bar. With a play area on site too, kids will have their own places to run off any extra energy before the end of the day. And if all that gets you breaking a sweat, there’s a handy amenities block to freshen up. Now for a bite to eat… while you’re out and about, there’s a restaurant beside the bay in Boulmer, five minutes’ drive away, and a couple of cafés in Longhouton, five minutes’ drive away in the opposite direction. There’s a food shop here too, handy for picking up bits and bobs for a chilled-out barbecue back on site.

Campground type

Rent a tent 7
Tent sites 28
RV sites 11
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 3
Open now
Opens March 28
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Bookings must not be for more than 10 consecutive nights.
  • The bar is open between 03/29 and 10/26.
  • Minimum spacing of 5 metres between pitches.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • As the electric hook-ups are run from a renewable energy source, the hours of usage are limited through the night and power is not available from 11.30pm to 6.30am.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, Mar 28 to

Campsite types & availability

Accommodation

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Reviews

9.1

Overall rating from 410 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

92% would recommend this campground to a friend

88% would stay here again

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Arrival date (latest first)

Location and facilities are excellent…

Overall 10/10

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John N.

Primitive grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite (family)

Liked Location and facilities are excellent

Disliked Nothing

The pod was very comfortable, with a great outdoor sitting area and…

Overall 8/10

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Alexandra H.

Camping pod

Liked The pod was very comfortable, with a great outdoor sitting area and fire pit. The facilities were good too.

Disliked Could have supplied a fridge for the pod.

Nice, family friendly site.

Overall 8/10

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Trudie F.

Primitive grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite (family)

Liked The bar area was nice and pitches a good size. Site was clean, tidy and easy to use.

Disliked We only stayed one night and although the toilets were clean they were not very private.

The bar, the toilets, the closeness to the sea, the vibe of…

Overall 9/10

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite (family)

Liked The bar, the toilets, the closeness to the sea, the vibe of the campsite. Already recommended this site to some friends

Disliked showers which didn't have enough space to keep your clothes dry

Great place to base up and relax to watch the sunset

Overall 10/10

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Matthew S.

Primitive grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite (family)

Liked I really like the location of coast and castles. It allows us to pitch up and explore whether it was via the van or walking or with the bikes and in the evening it was great to come back knowing that the gent would be open for a swift half plenty of space and a small park which was on site, which was helpful to keep the kids entertained

Disliked There isn’t much to dislike here and it all depends on the person, but for us it was perfect

A really good site, nice facilities and bar and pizza when required.…

Overall 10/10

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Mark R.

Powered cement/asphalt and grass RV campsite

Liked A really good site, nice facilities and bar and pizza when required.

Lovely site, super clean facilities we also loved the level pitches

Overall 10/10

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Jason H.

Powered cement/asphalt and grass RV campsite

Liked Fantastic place great atmosphere real camping

Disliked Nothing

Perfect for a Chilled Get Away

Overall 10/10

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Kirsty M.

Powered grass and gravel campervan campsite

Liked Absolutely loved our stay here. The whole site has such a laidback, peaceful feel—super clean and really well looked after. The facilities were spot on, and the bar and café added a lovely social touch without being too busy. Best of all, it’s just a scenic 30-minute stroll to the beach. Perfect for a chilled getaway!

Disliked Check out times too early being 10:30am. Up early and mad rush to pack up the campervan and dispose of our chemical waste.

Perfect place to stay while you explore beautiful Northumberland.

Overall 10/10

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Susan N.

Powered grass and gravel campervan campsite

Liked The location, the space, the level pitches, the Gin Tin bar, the friendly bar staff, the quirky toilets and showers.
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Disliked Nothing

A lovely little place well worth more than 1 visit.

Overall 9/10

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Wayne B.

Primitive grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite (family)

Liked Lovely little campsite with a rustic theme. On-site bar and food outlet, with visiting food outlets. Toilets, showers, clean up areas and plenty of space. Close enough to walk to a beach and a big town close by.

Disliked Kept nutting the door in the toilet when standing from sitting. Showers could have individual heating controls.

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

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

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites) Pub campground

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point

Location

Coast and Castles Campsite

Boulmer Road

Alnwick

Northumberland

England

NE66 3NU

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

55.4263°N
1.60628°W

Nearest transport

Bus
4.1 mi Bus station
16.8 mi Bus Station
16.8 mi Bus Station
Rail
2.6 mi Alnmouth Rail Station
8.4 mi Acklington Rail Station
8.6 mi Chathill Rail Station
Ferry
29.9 mi North Shields Ferry Terminal
Airport
27.2 mi 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

Set your compass towards the sea… whether it’s walking and cycling around Seaton Point (10 minutes’ drive), watersports down at Alnmouth beach (10 minutes) or dipping in and out of the sand dunes at Warkworth beach (15 minutes), there are plenty of coastal landscapes to choose from around here. As for the beach towns, Craster (15 minutes) is all about the kippers and art galleries. If you plan ahead, you could book a fishing trip from the harbour – or make a day of it and check out the National Trust’s Dunstanburgh Castle (15 minutes) nearby to see what life used to be like in the 14th-century fortress. Another commanding castle resides in Alnwick (10 minutes), but this town is also a sure bet for browsing bookshelves in the bookshops, ambling around gardens or rolling onto the steam railway. Those of you who fancy another beach day might want to go to its sandy shore or continue the coastal party in Amble (20 minutes), where beach huts, fish shacks, canoeing, kayaking and boating make for a classic day out.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Warkworth 5.2 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Low Newton 6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Amble Links 7.3 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Beadnell 8.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Druridge Bay North 9.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Howick Gardens & Arboretum 1.7 mi

The Alnwick Garden 3.7 mi

Alnwick Castle 4 mi

Warkworth Castle 5.6 mi

Northumberland Coast 6.2 mi

National Trust

Dunstanburgh Castle 3.3 mi

Cragside 13.4 mi

Lindisfarne Castle 18.2 mi

Wallington 23.4 mi

Seaton Delaval Hall 24.2 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Boulmer - Howick - Boulmer 1.1 mi

HOWICK HALL 1.5 mi

Alnmouth Station - Bilton Circular 2.6 mi

Alnmouth - Foxton Circular 2.7 mi

Craster - Dunstan Steads - Dunstanburgh Castle - Craster 3.1 mi

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.

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Coast and Castles Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Coast and Castles Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Coast and Castles Campsite? Set your compass towards the sea… whether it’s walking and cycling around Seaton Point (10 minutes’ drive), watersports down at Alnmouth beach (10 minutes) or dipping in and out of the sand … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Coast and Castles Campsite?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  7:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.

    On arrival, look for your pitch number using the site map on the noticeboard on the right as you enter the site.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at Coast and Castles Campsite? From $31.05 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.