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.

Campground type

Tent sites 10
Camper sites 35
RV sites 20
Opens March 29
Please note
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (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 park while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
  • A cable measuring at least 10 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sun, Mar 29 to

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Features

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 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 Picnic table 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

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/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 GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

54.95597°N
2.12904°W

Nearest transport

Bus
14.1 mi Road end
14.6 mi Village road end
15.1 mi Hotel
Rail
1.8 mi Hexham Rail Station
4.5 mi Corbridge Rail Station
4.9 mi Haydon Bridge Rail Station
Ferry
20.5 mi Tower Knowe Ferry Landing
21.8 mi Belvedere Ferry Landing
22.5 mi Leaplish Ferry Landing
Airport
17.6 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

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 27.2 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Seaton Sluice 27.3 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Whitley Bay 27.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Tynemouth Cullercoats 28.2 mi Sea PoorPoorPoorN/A
Tynemouth Long Sands North 28.2 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail 1.4 mi

Chesters Roman Fort 5 mi

Housesteads Roman Fort 8.9 mi

Vindolanda (Chesterholm) Hadrian's Wall 9.4 mi

Prudhoe Castle 10.8 mi

National Trust

Allen Banks and Staward Gorge 8 mi

Hadrian's Wall and Housesteads Fort 8.5 mi

Cherryburn 9.7 mi

Wallington 15.2 mi

Gibside 15.9 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Diptonmill - Ordley - Dukesfield - Juniper - Diptonmill 1.1 mi

THE HEXHAM PARKS 1.4 mi

Acomb - River North Tyne - Acomb 2.1 mi

Hadrian's Wall Part 6 - Port Gate to Heddon-on-the-Wall 5.8 mi

Allenheads - Allendale Town - Hexham: Part 2 6.1 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.

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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?
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    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 $33.50 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.