The Railway Inn

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  • Spacious pitches in the grounds of a Northumberland village pub
  • A 10-minute drive from the A1 and east-coast beaches
  • Meals and drinks available Wednesday to Sunday; dogs and kids welcome
Plotting a stopover close to the A1, or perhaps in need of a nice rural spot to stay for a longer break spent exploring Northumberland’s countryside and coast? Either way, the pitches at the Railway Inn, on the edge of the village of Acklington, make a good pick – they’re spacious and set in two acres of tree-filled grounds for a pleasant and peaceful place to stay. Various handy facilities are provided – including electric hookups, a wifi connection and a bathroom block with separate ladies’ and gents’ toilets and showers – and it’s all less than 10 minutes’ drive from the A1. On top of all this, of course, there’s the huge bonus that you’ll be staying in the grounds of a pub – and a lovely traditional pub at that, in a restored building whose roots date back to the early 19th century. It’s open from noon from Wednesday to Sunday, serving up a tasty menu of pub meals and local ales either inside or out in the beer garden. Dogs and kids are welcome as well. This is a handy spot for simply spending the night before returning to your journey north or south, but it also makes a great base for a longer break – the coast is about 10 minutes' drive away, and lots of excellent locations (including Alnwick, Bamburgh and Warkworth) are within easy reach.

Campground type

Tent sites 6
Camper sites 10
RV sites 10
Open all year
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Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Continental touring caravans (caravans built with the passenger door on the right-hand side) are not permitted.
  • This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.

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English

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Reviews

7.4

Overall rating from 264 Pitchup.com customers

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Wifi
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Peaceful

64% would recommend this campground to a friend

63% would stay here again

What customers say

Friendly site, spacious spots, especially right of the pub. Helpful staff & great pub food/atmosphere. Ideal for Northumberland. Some found facilities dated/unclean, trains noisy. Pub music sometimes loud.

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debra s.

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Liked Everything

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Great site very friendly and made…

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Ian V.

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Great site very friendly and made you feel welcome, pitch size was very good, never had any food but what I did see been served looked really nice ... would definitely stop again

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Friendly staff and big pitches

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Angela D.

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Been here 3 times, it's situated in a wonderful spot with so many things to do near by. The staff are welcoming and friendly

Disliked Nothing

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Highly recommend Very near the A1 and Craigside house

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Anonymous

Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Very friendly site nothing too much trouble
Had food at the pub which was excellent

Disliked Shower block a little dated but an overhead shower that was really strong amazing
Cold water tap pressure on the basins extremely low

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Lovely site beautiful pub couldn’t be…

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Anonymous

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Liked Lovely site beautiful pub couldn’t be happier

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steve c.

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Liked Loved the site. Surrounded by trees. Great staff and wonderful food at the Bar

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Terry K.

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Friendly helpful staff. Bar food was excellent. Great location for sightseeing around Northumberland

Disliked Not really a dislike but found that a generator running all day and night was a bit unusual, but got used to it after the first night and would definitely visit again

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Craig H.

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Ice location for an overnight stay or two. Lovely little, staff very friendly, facilities adequate for what you need, electric and water hook ups, gravel pitch’s good size.
Would definitely recommend.

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We did not visit pub as chef on holiday

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Anonymous

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked The location was close to my Aunt by in Morpeth who we were visiting as she was recovering from a stroke .

Disliked The train line was too close to campsite and made it impossible to sleep all night . The toilets were not clean when we arrived but cleaned shortly after and rained that way for the rest of our stay .
The owner of the site did not like us making a complaint and did not have a good manner with us .

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David H.

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Good central location to explore Northumberland.

Disliked Very crowded we had a car parked 2mtr away from our campervan. Also toilets were not to a very good standard. Smell of rubbish around toilet area very strong.

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Features

Dogs 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 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

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

Pub campground Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby

Location

The Railway Inn

Acklington

Morpeth

Northumberland

England

NE65 9BP

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

55.30838°N
1.64994°W

Nearest transport

Bus
7.6 mi Bus station
9.2 mi Bus Station
9.2 mi Bus Station
Rail
0.1 mi Acklington Rail Station
4.8 mi Widdrington Rail Station
5.9 mi Alnmouth Rail Station
Ferry
22.6 mi North Shields Ferry Terminal
23 mi South Shields Ferry Terminal
23.2 mi Newcastle International Ferry Terminal
Airport
18.9 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

Head east from the pub and you’ll hit the coast with a drive of 10 minutes or so. Once you’re there you can sign up for surf lessons in Amble, look out for birds at Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre or wander through woods to hit the sand dunes at Druridge Bay Country Park. Looking a little further along the coast, there’s a nice long beach and a golf course in Warkworth (10 minutes' drive) and a couple of splendid seafront castles in Dunstanburgh (25 minutes) and Bamburgh (35 minutes). Holy Island (45 minutes) is another lovely place to visit, with lots of wildlife as well as an ancient priory and Lindisfarne Castle – don’t forget, access is via a causeway that’s inaccessible at high tide. Away from the coast, you can take a tour of Alnwick Castle (15 minutes) – a particular treat for Harry Potter fans – or take the kids to meet the animals at Northumberland Zoo (15 minutes). National Trust - Cragside (25 minutes) is a nice place for a gentle wander; for something more challenging, head to the trails of Northumberland National Park (35 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Druridge Bay North 3.4 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Warkworth 3.7 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Amble Links 4 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Druridge Bay South 6.3 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Newbiggin North 10.2 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Warkworth Castle 2.9 mi

The Alnwick Garden 7.6 mi

Alnwick Castle 7.8 mi

Cragside House, Gardens and Estate 9.2 mi

Howick Gardens & Arboretum 10 mi

National Trust

Cragside 9.5 mi

Dunstanburgh Castle 11.6 mi

Wallington 16.2 mi

Seaton Delaval Hall 16.8 mi

Holy Jesus Hospital 23.4 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Felton - Morwick Circular 2.5 mi

Felton - Brainshaugh Circular 2.5 mi

Felton circular 2.5 mi

Warkworth - Guyzance Circular 3 mi

Warkworth Village Circular 3.2 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 The Railway Inn have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Railway Inn dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near The Railway Inn? Head east from the pub and you’ll hit the coast with a drive of 10 minutes or so. Once you’re there you can sign up for surf lessons in Amble, look out … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Railway Inn?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  8:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at The Railway Inn? From $46.75 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.