Bowler’s Hill Campsite
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- Peaceful rural site on a working farm a half-hour drive from Newcastle
- Prudhoe 10 minutes’ drive; Whitley Bay 50 minutes
- One-acre dog exercise field; less than one mile from a pub
Site type
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (excluding couples) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Mon, 04 Aug to
Pitch types & availability
Reviews
84% would recommend this site to a friend
84% would stay here again
What customers say
A large, peaceful campsite with spacious pitches and lovely countryside views. Flexible arrival/departure times and a dog field were a hit. However, some found the lack of drinking water and portaloo cleanliness disappointing. Basic, but great for a back-to-basics getaway.
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Good clean site. Basic facilities.
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Unrestricted pitch sizes. Big open spaces, stunning views and dark skies allowed us to see the meteor shower.
Disliked It is high up (giving the stunning views) so was very windy our first night.
No open pub within walking distance as advertised.
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It was very basic, but the location is gorgeous.
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Beautiful view, loads of space, easy booking. Quiet and peaceful site.
Disliked Only 2 portaloo’s for the whole site, alcohol jel rather than running water to wash hands and the single shower for the site was grubby and the inner shower bit locked.
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Fantastic site nice and peaceful,ideal for a stop off point if going…
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Fantastic site nice and peaceful,ideal for a stop off point if going from place to place, large open field to camp with basic toilets and shower facility
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It’s a lovely campsite, you’re free to put your tent out of…
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked It’s a lovely campsite, you’re free to put your tent out of the way so great for people who panic around other people! The owners are great our first night our new tent snapped and we could not use it so they allowed us to add an extra day on so we could go back home and come back the next day! Showers available however we did not use them! Only a 6 minute drive to shops where there is a co op if you need anything!
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Excellent for a quiet break or stop over.
Non-electric grass motorhome pitch
Liked Quiet with great views and plenty of gently sloping space. The owners are friendly and helpful. Some nice walks nearby.
Disliked Walks are not directly accessed from the site. No nearby pub.
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Great place to camp
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Peaceful clean
Disliked Tractor reversing through the nogjt
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Quiet, relaxing and spacious
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Extremely spacious so you can have your pitch as large as you like. Basic but quiet and relaxing. Porta loos kept very clean and have loo roll and hand sanitiser. Dog field great for letting the pooch have a run. You are sent an email with a site map and check in instructions, which is self check in pick your own pitch no hassle.
Disliked Could do with spacing out the toilets but isn’t a mega issue.
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Lovely clean area with clean facilities…
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Lovely clean area with clean facilities
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Views and gorgeous grassy field. Loads of space very quiet…
Non-electric grass motorhome pitch
Liked Views and gorgeous grassy field. Loads of space very quiet
Disliked Drinking Water tap would be useful
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Basic site but perfect just to get away from the madding crowd
Non-electric grass motorhome pitch
Liked The remoteness of the site, basic but enough
Disliked Couldn’t find a water tap. Maybe because we didn’t search enough but we had our own anyway
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From the manager: Thank you for the review, we are glad you enjoyed your stay. We do have two water taps on site - one beside the toilets and one at the far end of the field. They are shown on the map in our welcome pack. Please do not hesitate to call us if you are stuck - we are always happy to help. We hope to welcome you back again soon.
Features
Portable toilet
Pop-up campground
Dogs allowed
Campfires 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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearCamping 2.0
Jumbo tent pitchesThemes
Budget/backpacker Leave the car at home Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No drinkable water point No hot water Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Farm Medium (26-50 pitches) Pop-up campgroundNearby leisure
Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Bowler’s Hill Campsite
High Mickley
Stockfield
Northumberland
England
NE43 7LU
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.94288°N
1.87849°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 |
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Whitley Bay | 30.1 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Seaton Sluice | 30.1 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Tynemouth Long Sands North | 30.3 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Tynemouth Cullercoats | 30.3 km | Sea | Poor | Poor | Poor | N/A |
Tynemouth Long Sands South | 30.4 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Prudhoe Castle 2.8 km
George Stephenson's Birthplace 6.2 km
Gibside 9.6 km
Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail 14.3 km
Castle Keep 17.4 km
National Trust
Cherryburn 1.7 km
Gibside 9.6 km
Holy Jesus Hospital 17.6 km
Washington Old Hall 23.5 km
Wallington 23.9 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
New Ridley - Hedley on the Hill - Whittonstall 2.5 km
BRADLEY PARK 5 km
Highfield - Spen Banks - Hookergate - Highfield 8 km
Hadrian's Wall Part 7 - Tyneside Country Park - Wallsend 8.2 km
Newburn - Wylam Circular 9.2 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.
Nearest sites
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Bowler’s Hill Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Bowler’s Hill Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Bowler’s Hill Campsite? National Trust properties in the area include Cherryburn (five minutes’ drive) and Gibside (20 minutes). The former is a pretty country cottage where Thomas Bewick, renowned for his books about British birds, … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Bowler’s Hill Campsite?
Camping and touring Arrive: Anytime – Anytime Depart by: Anytime - How much does it cost to stay at Bowler’s Hill Campsite? From R477,72 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.