The High Hermitage Holiday Park
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- Quiet countryside park among ancient woodland
- Tyne fishing available nearby: permits at reception
- Wildlife haven a short walk from the village of Ovingham
Campground type
- 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 2 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Group bookings of 10 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
- Please be aware that ongoing development work is currently taking place at High Hermitage Country Park. This includes landscaping and general site improvements, which may result in some noise or disruption during your stay. The site is working hard to enhance the park for future guests and doing their best to minimise any inconvenience. This is expected to take approximately 12 months.
Languages spoken
English
This campground is a member of Maguires Country Parks group.

Campsite types & availability
Powered grass campsite
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 7m width × 7m depth
Calculated area: 49m²
Arrival daysFrom £33 (£33) 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookFHU gravel travel trailer campsite
6 people maximum
Ground type: Gravel
Pitch size: Max 3m width × 8m depth
Calculated area: 24m²
Arrival daysFrom £38.50 (£38.50) 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
76% would recommend this campground to a friend
75% would stay here again




















Very friendly, lovely pitch walking distance to a pub with excellent food.…
FHU gravel travel trailer campsite
Liked Very friendly, lovely pitch walking distance to a pub with excellent food.
Lovely location, new owners in process of upgrading
Powered grass campsite
Liked Location, lovely walk around Prudhoe and pub serving food within walking distance. Warden friendly and helpful.
Disliked We had some concerns which I have taken up direct with the site owners.
Building works currently in place and toilet and shower needing upgrading.
Wir haben nur übernachtet und nichts weiter benötigt. Es ist aber alles…
FHU gravel travel trailer campsite
Liked Wir haben nur übernachtet und nichts weiter benötigt. Es ist aber alles Nötige vorhanden
Excellent situation. Friendly helpful staff.
Powered grass campsite
Liked Friendly welcome. Good choice of pitches. Good area for dog walking. Excellent situation.
Disliked Limited toilet and shower facilities, though they were kept very clean.
Gordon the warden! Lovely man, made sure we had everything we needed…
Powered grass campsite
Liked Gordon the warden! Lovely man, made sure we had everything we needed and put our group's pitches together so we were close to our friends. The site is nice and quiet with level pitches.
Disliked Not many toilets in the toilet block but they were never busy when we needed them. Make sure you avoid the bridge down the road from the site if you're towing anything! No matter how small, the bridge is very very narrow. Nothing to do with the site, but worth noting in here because there's not much warning on approach.
Small, pleasant and friendly site but under development atm.
Powered grass campsite
Liked Very friendly and helpful on site manager. Clean facilities and easy distance away.
Small and quiet site.
Disliked Building site within 20 yards of pitches. Spoilt the views. Not working so not noisy but area under development meant site looked a bit rough. Not mentioned when booked. Same price as usual at £33 for campervan.
Grass pitch was level and well kept. Gordon, the on site warden…
Powered grass campsite
Liked Grass pitch was level and well kept.
Gordon, the on site warden was really helpful and approachable.
Pitches were huge, lots of space to manoeuvre your caravan the way you wanted it.
Excellent location for picking up the a69.
Lovely pitch ,plenty space shower and toilets on site …Gordon pointed us…
Powered grass campsite
Liked Lovely pitch ,plenty space shower and toilets on site …Gordon pointed us in the right direction where to go in Ovingham
Very friendly groundskeeper, everything super clean…
Powered grass campsite
Liked Very friendly groundskeeper, everything super clean
Disliked We have no problem with old sanitary facilities, but only one toilet and one urinal for the men, two toilets for the women, only one shower and one washbasin each is a bit small at full capacity.
From the manager: Thank you very much for your review. We're pleased you enjoyed your stay and hope to improve the facilities as the next part of the park development
This was the most expensive and poorest site we stayed on.
FHU gravel travel trailer campsite
Liked Nothing.
Disliked It's not a campsite it's a building site is have contacted Maguires and pitch up for a refund and not heard anything back.
It's dirty and poor facilities no disabled access to showers and toilets. The workmen were digging right in front of us from 8am with noisy heavy machinery there is only one shower each for male and female and their old and dirty.
It was the most expensive site of the 12 sites in a row we book on our roadtrip and that includes the 2 other maguires sites we stayed at. There is no staff only Gordon who is a nice enough fella and lives on site in a motor home.
From the manager: Thank you for your feedback. We're very sorry to hear that your experience at High Hermitage Country Park did not meet expectations, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your concerns.
Please accept our sincere apologies for the disruption caused by ongoing improvement works during your stay. Since the recent acquisition of the park by Maguires Country Parks, we’ve begun a phased redevelopment programme to bring the site up to the high standard we maintain across all our parks. Unfortunately, this has meant some unavoidable construction activity, and we completely understand your frustration.
We also acknowledge your concerns about the current facilities, including the lack of accessible amenities. We’d like to assure you that the sanitary block is next in line for a full redevelopment, which will include improved accessibility and modernised facilities.
Regarding your refund request — we can confirm this has now been processed. If you have not yet received confirmation, please do contact our central team directly and we’ll be happy to assist further.
Thank you again for your honest comments. We hope that in the future, once upgrades are complete, you might consider giving High Hermitage another try.
Warm regards,
The High Hermitage Country Park Team
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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Forest Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearbyType
Small (11-25 sites)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Gray water hook-up for caravans Seasonal sites Water hook-up points for caravansLocation
The High Hermitage Holiday Park
Ovingham
Prudhoe
Northumberland
England
NE42 6HH
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.97294°N
1.85114°W
Nearest transport
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Seaton Sluice | 16.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Blyth South Beach | 16.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Whitley Bay | 16.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Tynemouth Cullercoats | 17.2 mi | Sea | Poor | Poor | Poor | N/A |
Tynemouth Long Sands North | 17.2 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Prudhoe Castle 0.6 mi
George Stephenson's Birthplace 1.9 mi
Gibside 5.9 mi
Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens 8.9 mi
Great North Museum: Hancock 9.5 mi
National Trust
Cherryburn 1.7 mi
Gibside 5.9 mi
Holy Jesus Hospital 9.6 mi
Wallington 13.1 mi
Washington Old Hall 14.1 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
BRADLEY PARK 1.8 mi
Hadrian's Wall Part 7 - Tyneside Country Park - Wallsend 2.9 mi
Throckley - Scotswood - Riverside - Newcastle 3.7 mi
New Ridley - Hedley on the Hill - Whittonstall 3.8 mi
Newburn - Wylam Circular 3.9 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 The High Hermitage Holiday Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is The High Hermitage Holiday Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near The High Hermitage Holiday Park? The nearby town of Prudhoe, about 11 miles from the city of Newcastle upon Tyne, has a Norman castle and a waterpark as well as access to the old Newcastle and Carlisle … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of The High Hermitage Holiday Park?
RV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. Depart by: noon On-park accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at The High Hermitage Holiday Park? From $44.90 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.