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Camping and touring Arrive: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. Read more

Brunton Airfield Campsite

9.5 115 reviews

Wildlife haven on a Northumberland pop-up farm site near the coast
A 15-minute drive to Craster and 10 minutes to several beaches
Pop-up site with firepits and barbecues to hire; pubs nearby

Get ready for take off into the Northumbrian countryside from the Brunton Airfield Campsite, 10 minutes’ drive from the sea. The 20-acre site is based on a World War 2 airfield which is now part of a working organic farm. You can unwind in wide open countryside on a spacious site with views towards the sea and pitch up under the dark Northumbrian night skies. Birdwatchers, grab your binoculars… there are many farmland birds to be seen around the site, including skylarks, yellowhammers, goldfinches and barn owls if you have an eye for them. The sandy coves of Beadnell Bay, Low Newton and the Northumberland Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, are all within a 10-minute drive. Handily, the national Coast and Castles cycle route also passes the entrance to the site. Hire a firepit or barbecue on site (or bring your own); wood and charcoal will be available to purchase on site. Anything else you forgot to pack can be sourced from local shops within a 10-minute drive. When you feel like eating out, take your pick from several pubs close by or a treetop restaurant 25 minutes' drive away (you're sure to spot a bird or two there.)

Site type

100

Languages spoken

English

Nearby sites that are bookable on Pitchup.com

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Features

Portable toilet

Pop-up campground

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

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

Themes

Budget/backpacker Peaceful Remote location Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Large (51-200 pitches) Pop-up campground

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Surf school nearby

Location

Brunton Airfield Campsite

Chathill

Northumberland

England

NE67 5ER

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

55.52534°N
-1.68642°W

Route directions

There is no postcode for this site. Follow the satnav to Christon Bank, Northumberland, then follow the signs to the site. You can also download the free app What3words: snug.structure.promises

Nearest transport

Coach

12.6 km Bus station

33.8 km Golden Square

33.9 km Golden Square

Rail

1.8 km Chathill Rail Station

15.1 km Alnmouth Rail Station

24.4 km Acklington Rail Station

Ferry

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

While the shore is certainly sublime, the seaside has more than just sand and sea. Find local salted or pickled kippers and an art gallery in Craster (15 minutes’ drive) and then challenge yourself to the miniature golf course in the coastal village of Seahouses (15 minutes). Perhaps make a day out of Northumberland Country Zoo (25 minutes) or join it together with a trip to Howick Hall Gardens and Arboretum (15 minutes) for a seasonal nature trail and play area for kids to tumble to and fro. You’ll pass by plenty of turrets on your way around, as castles are a common sight in this area. Why not embark on a Harry Potter-themed dragon quest at Alnwick Castle (15 minutes) or walk into the 14th century at Dunstanburgh Castle (15 minutes)? Perhaps one of the grandest of them all, Bamburgh Castle (20 minutes) has nine acres of grounds, in a contest with the ruined priory and Lindisfarne Castle on Holy Island (35 minutes). Decide for yourself which has survived best out of the medieval bricks at Warkworth Castle (half an hour) and the turrets in your wake.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Beadnell	4.3 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Low Newton	4.7 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Seahouses North	7.3 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Bamburgh Castle	9.6 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Warkworth	20.2 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Northumberland Coast 4.3 km

Bamburgh Castle 9.5 km

Howick Gardens & Arboretum 9.6 km

Alnwick Castle 12.3 km

The Alnwick Garden 12.4 km

National Trust

Dunstanburgh Castle 8.2 km

Lindisfarne Castle 17.1 km

Cragside 26.4 km

Wallington 44.8 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Doxford - Falloden Hall Circular 3 km

High Newton by-the-Sea - Embleton Circular 3.6 km

Beadnell Circular 5 km

Rock Farm Trail 5.4 km

Seahouses Saunter 6.6 km

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.

Reviews

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Bring or rent a fire pit, you can buy logs on site

Biker friendly, not sure i've found a site that isn't.

Worth an evening boat ride around the farne islands.

Washing up area with hot water and some of the toilets

Excellent

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

jeff w. Aug 2022

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Atmosphere

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent stay

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	2

Anonymous Aug 2022

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Size. Location

Disliked: More water pts needed

Recommend to friends Visit again

A superb site with good facilities and great location

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Amy S. Aug 2022

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Beautiful scenery, pitchs were spaced out so we didn't feel over crowded like some other sites can. We were given a warm welcome when we arrived and as we had forgotten our fuel we were kindly offered a firepit/bbq with wood & fire lighters to rent at a very reasonable price. Facilities were clean and maintained with even extra portaloos dotted around the site for convenience to save going back to main reception area. We only stayed for one night but will be looking to book a longer stay next time & explore the local beaches and Alnwick. My children 8yrs & 14yrs enjoyed cooking on the firepit & stargazing at the wonderful Northumberland skies, it was pretty magical looking around in the darkness and seeing other little fires going.
We just needed somewhere to test out our new tent and ended up finding a gem of a site that we will be returning to again!

Disliked: Nothing everything was great

Recommend to friends Visit again

Not limited to a space/ pitch.…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Aug 2022

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Not limited to a space/ pitch.

Disliked: Better road signage would be helpful.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Plenty of space to pick your own spot. All facilities you need…

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	6
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Aug 2022

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Plenty of space to pick your own spot. All facilities you need for a short stay are there. Great location for exploring Northumberland.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Brill

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Martin H. Aug 2022

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Friendly reception upon arrival and choose the pitch you like. Pre arranged fire pit via text and was ready on arrival.
This site is soaked in history and added lots for my kids to research.
The showers were immaculate as well as the toilets which were easy to access.
This is a working farm and the animal noises were quite funny in the morning.
Can’t wait to return next year thanks

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great basic facilities for any camper being big or small families!

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Callum T. Sept 2022

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Loved how spacious the field was to pitch the tent up, give us plenty space to be able to have a kick about with the football, loved how you were allowed fire pits, my young one thoroughly enjoyed toasting his marshmallows!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Staff were very friendly, site was large & spacious, facilities were fabulous…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Sept 2022

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Staff were very friendly, site was large & spacious, facilities were fabulous & well maintained. Location was great & close to plenty of amazing coastlines & places to visit.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quiet site. Level pitches. Toilet/shower block and washing ip areas. Lovely night skies. Lots to…

Overall	8/10
Location	6
Value for money	4
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities	4
Customer service	4
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	4
Wifi	8

Victoria R. Sept 2022

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Quiet site. Level pitches.
Toilet/shower block and washing ip areas.
Lovely night skies.
Lots to do and see in local areas around 20 to 30 minute drive away.

Disliked: Slightly remote. No local shop in walking distance.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent facilities, clean showers and toilets- loads of space around the pitches…

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Sept 2022

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Excellent facilities, clean showers and toilets- loads of space around the pitches

Recommend to friends Visit again

Frequently asked questions

Does Brunton Airfield Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Brunton Airfield Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Brunton Airfield Campsite? While the shore is certainly sublime, the seaside has more than just sand and sea. Find local salted or pickled kippers and an art gallery in Craster (15 minutes’ drive) and then … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Brunton Airfield Campsite?

Camping and touring

Arrive: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Depart by: 11 a.m.

Read more