Riverside Leisure Park

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Pitches
Pod
River
Park setting

  • Friendly well-maintained park on the banks of Wooler Water
  • Lounge bar, restaurant and entertainment in peak season
  • A 10-minute uphill walk from the medieval market town of Wooler
Avoid the crowds crawling to the southwest coast and breeze your way to Riverside Leisure Park on the edge of the Northumberland National Park instead… This is a friendly, well-maintained site on the banks of Wooler Water, with plenty to appeal to the whole family: perhaps pottering around the riverbanks and stunning woodland, splashing about in the indoor swimming pool, setting up for a bit of fly fishing, or a few rounds of pool in the games room. The park has good essential amenities, including a lounge bar and restaurant with Sky Sports and BT Sports, a launderette, play area and entertainment over peak season. It's also only 10 minutes' uphill walk away from the centre of Wooler, a medieval market town with restaurants, coffee shops and lots to browse around.

Campground type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 3
Camper sites 34
RV sites 34
Open all year
Opens

Tourist board rating

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).
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Facilities/activities including Wifi are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
  • The indoor swimming pool is open between 01/01 and 12/31.
  • Reception is unmanned after 5 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.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
  • Fishing permits are available from reception, priced from £13 per adult & £7 per child. Fly fishing only is permitted. Unfortunately, many park locations and much of the accommodation is unsuitable for visitors with mobility issues.

Languages spoken

English

This campground is a member of Verdant Leisure group.

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Reviews

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Location
9
Value for money
8
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8
Facilities / Activities
8
Customer service
9
Child friendliness
9
Cleanliness
8
Wifi
7

76% would recommend this campground to a friend

72% would stay here again

What customers say

Loved for its scenic riverside setting & friendly staff near Wooler. Spacious pitches are a plus. However, outdated restrooms need an update. Some noted tight pitch spacing & amenities across a busy road. Still, good value, many would revisit.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Ok as a cheap base but bring earplugs and a camping chair.

Overall

6 out of 10
Location
6
Value for money
10
Accommodation
7
Facilities / Activities
9
Customer service
7
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
9
Wifi
No rating
Anonymous

Camping pod

Liked Cheap accommodation, Showers and loos were clean.

Disliked Late night noise, general lack of privacy as pod 3 is a bit of a thoroughfare for recycling and part of site. Close to road so noisy. Left a night early as no sleep.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely location clean facilities if a bit dated. Good pitches.

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8 out of 10
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10
Value for money
9
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No rating
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10
Wifi
6
Pauline L.

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Easy friendly check in. Good pitch with electric hook up. Lovely green site by the river. Visits from the friendly ducks and ducklings. Short walk into Wooler (albeit up a fairly steep hill) Nearby distillery well worth a visit and if not it’s restaurant certainly is.

Disliked Bar lacked atmosphere and drinks expensive for not very good wine and beer. Can’t comment on food as they stop serving at 8 so weren’t able to eat there.

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From the manager: Thank you for your kind words! We're glad you enjoyed the peaceful riverside setting and friendly atmosphere. We appreciate your feedback on the bar and food service—it's helpful and will be shared with the team.
Best wishes,
Team Verdant

Town centre…

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1 out of 10
Location
8
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1
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No rating
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1
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1
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1
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1
Paul M.

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Town centre

Disliked Toilet/shower horrendous, gravel pitch is a joke, will not be returning, payment for Wi-fi

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your feedback. We're glad you appreciated the location. We're sorry to hear the facilities and pitch didn’t meet expectations, and we understand your concerns about Wi-Fi and site layout. Your comments will be shared with the team to help us improve.
Best wishes, Team Verdant 🌿

Not alot really!! The ducks were canny!!…

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3 out of 10
Location
7
Value for money
3
Accommodation
No rating
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3
Customer service
8
Child friendliness
No rating
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5
Wifi
3
Anonymous

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Not alot really!!
The ducks were canny!!

Disliked Poor signal for TV.
Toilets dated, but are clean!!
Some caravans, motorhomes etc seemed to be quite close together!!
The site is really big, but, the pub and shop are off site!!

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From the manager: Thank you for sharing your thoughts. We're glad the ducks brought a bit of charm to your stay!
We’re sorry to hear that some aspects didn’t meet expectations. Your feedback is very helpful and we appreciate you taking the time to let us know.
Best wishes, Team Verdant 🌿

Not a lot.…

Overall

5 out of 10
Location
4
Value for money
4
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No rating
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10
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Wifi
2
Phillip P.

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Not a lot.

Disliked Too busy compared with other sites we stayed at. Children tearing round on bikes with no lights. CHILDREN CHASING AND TEASING THE DUCKS WHO HAD DUCKLINGS WITH THEM. Not a site we would visit again. Might have been due to it being Friday night.

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From the manager: Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're sorry to hear that your experience didn’t meet expectations. We take concerns about guest behaviour seriously, especially when it affects the wellbeing of wildlife and the comfort of others. Your comments will be shared with our team to help us improve site management and ensure a more peaceful environment for all guests.
We appreciate you taking the time to let us know.
Best wishes, Team Verdant 🌿

Lovely site perfect for exploring

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9 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
10
Accommodation
10
Facilities / Activities
9
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
9
Wifi
10
Catherine R.

Camping pod

Liked Lovely site, Reception staff were wonderful we stayed in a pos which was fantastic, just took our own camping beds and cooking things. It had a light bedside table and a fridge. Riverside bar and arcade is close by. Toilets cleaned often, key drop off for early departure.

Disliked Toilets needed a deep clean of ceiling and in showers.

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From the manager: Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay in one of our pods and appreciated the helpful staff, clean facilities, and nearby amenities.
We appreciate your note about the deep cleaning needed in the shower and toilet ceilings — your feedback is valuable and will be passed on to our housekeeping team for review and improvement.
Best wishes, Team Verdant 🌿

Overall very good, would definately stay again.

Overall

9 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
10
Accommodation
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Customer service
10
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Cleanliness
10
Wifi
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Alison D.

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Friendly reception staff, good facilities with bar, bar food, sandwich shop, swimming pool, close to Wooler village. Showers and toilets were very clean.

Disliked Only thing I can think of was pitch a little tight, with neighbours both sides, luckily we didn't need awning out.

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From the manager: Thank you for your kind feedback! We're so pleased you enjoyed the friendly reception, clean facilities, and the convenience of our location near Wooler. We appreciate your note about the pitch size — we understand space can feel limited at times, and we’ll continue to review layout options to ensure comfort for all guests.
Best wishes, Team Verdant 🌿

Very nice site pub on site…

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10 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
10
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10
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Cleanliness
8
Wifi
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Anonymous

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Very nice site pub on site across the road swimming pool kids entertainment also adults aswell great food walk into wooler nce village will be back again staff is lovely and very helpfull

Disliked Only the showers and toilets could do with updating

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your kind words! We're glad you enjoyed the site, friendly staff, and nearby amenities. We appreciate your feedback on the shower and toilet facilities and will keep it in mind as we continue improving.
Best wishes, Team Verdant 🌿

The pitch was great , staff…

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8 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
10
Accommodation
No rating
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8
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
7
Wifi
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Anonymous

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked The pitch was great , staff very helpful, lovely walk along the river

Disliked Shower facilities could be better

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your lovely feedback! We're so pleased you enjoyed the pitch, found our staff helpful, and appreciated the scenic walk along the river.
We’re sorry to hear the shower facilities didn’t quite meet expectations. Your comments are valuable, and we’ll take them into account as we continue to improve the guest experience.
Best wishes, Team Verdant 🌿

It was ok.

Overall

6 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
10
Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
10
Customer service
8
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Cleanliness
5
Wifi
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Kevin O.

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Location to Wooler

Disliked The toilets and showers were tired looking but relatively clean.
Every morning at 9am on the dot the ground keepers were out with the leaf blowers.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your feedback Kevin! We're glad you enjoyed the location and found it a great base for sightseeing.
We’re sorry to hear the facilities didn’t meet expectations and that the early morning leaf blowing disturbed your stay.
We appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts.
Best wishes, Team Verdant 🌿


Features

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site cafe On-site restaurant 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

Forest Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Spectacular scenery

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)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal sites

Location

Riverside Leisure Park

South Road

Wooler

Northumberland

England

NE71 6NJ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

55.54349°N
2.00991°W

Nearest transport

Bus
14.9 mi Bus station
15.7 mi Golden Square
15.7 mi Golden Square
Rail
11.9 mi Chathill Rail Station
16 mi Berwick-upon-Tweed Rail Station
18 mi Alnmouth Rail Station

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

Trip-trap over the bridge from Riverside Leisure Park to Wooler, a pretty medieval market town with some alluring eateries, pubs and shops, and the ideal starting point for walks into the Cheviot Hills and the Northumberland National Park. Cycling, fishing, golfing and horse riding fans will also find rich pickings nearby. If you haven’t explored the Northumberland coastline before, you’re in for a treat. Expect atmospheric ancient edifices in spectacular surroundings, such as Bamburgh Castle and the Holy Island of Lindisfarne; seaside villages like Seahouses, where you can jump aboard a sea safari boat to the Farne Islands; and miles and miles of nature reserves and wide sandy beaches. You can follow Hadrian’s Wall westbound from its start point in Wallsend, stopping off at Roman forts in scenic settings as you head in the direction of Carlisle; travel along peaceful country roads to explore the Scottish borders; or south to visit Alnwick Castle and the Alnwick Garden, contemporary gardens with one of the world’s biggest treehouses. For city lights, hit the A1 for an easy ride to Newcastle and Gateshead, both buzzing with culture (try the BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art or a gig at the Sage Concert Hall), museums, football, restaurants, nightlife and shops; or head further north for a day trip to the many-splendoured delights of Edinburgh.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Bamburgh Castle 12.7 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Seahouses North 13.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Beadnell 14.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Spittal 14.8 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodN/A
Low Newton 15.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Lindisfarne Priory 11.9 mi

Lindisfarne Castle 12.4 mi

Bamburgh Castle 12.5 mi

Alnwick Castle 14.8 mi

The Alnwick Garden 15.1 mi

National Trust

Lindisfarne Castle 12.3 mi

Cragside 16.2 mi

Dunstanburgh Castle 16.9 mi

Wallington 27.1 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

St Cuthbert's Way - Part 6 0.2 mi

Wooler Common - Gains Law - Gleadscleugh - Wooler Common 1.2 mi

Wooler - Yeavering Bell Circular 1.2 mi

Battle of Homildon Hill, 1402 1.8 mi

North Middleton - Carey Burn - Happy Valley - North Middleton 2.3 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 Riverside Leisure Park have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Riverside Leisure Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Riverside Leisure Park? Trip-trap over the bridge from Riverside Leisure Park to Wooler, a pretty medieval market town with some alluring eateries, pubs and shops, and the ideal starting point for walks into the Cheviot … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Riverside Leisure Park?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Riverside Leisure Park? From $32.06 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.