Riverside Country Park

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  • 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 Country 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, baiting rods 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 shop, 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.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 3
Touring caravan pitches 34
Motorhome pitches 34
Open all year
Opens

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • 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).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Facilities/activities including kids' club, swimming pool, Saturday evening show are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
  • The grocery shop is open between 01/01 et 31/12.
  • The indoor swimming pool is open between 01/01 and 31/12.
  • Reception is unmanned after 5 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
  • 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 at a cost of £14 per session. Fly fishing only is permitted. A maximum of three fish may be taken per session. Unfortunately, many park locations and much of the accommodation is unsuitable for visitors with mobility issues.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

7.9

Overall rating from 469 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Peaceful

77% would recommend this site to a friend

73% would stay here again

What customers say

Clean, friendly, and well-located spot near Wooler village. Staff are helpful, facilities generally good, with a lovely riverside setting and family amenities. Excellent value for many, though some noted dated loos and showers need a spruce up.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

Wildlife is enjoyable. Lot of Ducks…

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Anonymous

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Wildlife is enjoyable. Lot of Ducks wandering around. Toilets and showers good. Water at pitch is convenient

Disliked Small, uneven pitches. No TV signal. Road noise can spoil the experience.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly/helpful receptionist; close to town( uphill…

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Deborah B.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Friendly/helpful receptionist; close to town( uphill walk); Bus station beside Bull Hotel to get to Berwick upon Tweed ; ducks & ducklings.

Disliked Small shower cubicles; nothing to mop floor with in shower block; pitches very close together; noise from road; no privacy ( i.e. pitches not separated by hedges very expensive to wash & dry clothes (£9); charge for Wi-Fi.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Staff friendly, showers could do with spruce up but we're clean.

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Yvone W.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Location nice places to walk was central for where we visited

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

The pod was a new experience which didn’t disappoint.

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9 out of 10
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Stephanie B.

Camping pod

Liked Riverside is in a lovely location along the banks of the river with ducks wandering around.The reception staff are friendly and helpful.The Pod was situated in a good position not too far from the toilets, showers, dishwashing and washing machine area.There was a fridge in the pod,a lamp and a plug socket.Outside there was a picnic bench.The site is quiet at night as the bar and entertainment area is a walk away on the other side of side of the main road.The Pod was great value for money.

Disliked The swimming pool was free but you had to give 24 hours to book.Maybe I didn’t read up about this properly but on a short stay it was hard to arrange.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Cosy pod nice mini fridge (handy)…

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7 out of 10
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Kevin R.

Camping pod

Liked Cosy pod nice mini fridge (handy) great location for walking

Recommend to friends Visit again

Ok for the night

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5 out of 10
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Evan R.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Ideal stopover on way to Scotland. Loved the tame ducklings on site!

Disliked As previous comments, toilets and showers are well below par and in need of modernising.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good size level pitches. Beautiful…

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Graham H.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Good size level pitches. Beautiful location, parks and good facilities at the complex. Food is good and reasonable.
Staff are great
3rd time I've been this year. 2 year old daughter adores the place especially the parks and ducks

Disliked Washrooms could do with an update,

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice enough site at a decent price and it was busy so must book

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8 out of 10
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Jenni C.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Close to the toilets, lovely footpath along the river and lots of baby ducklings

Disliked Pitch could have been more Maintained and the electric point was lopsided and not each one had a fresh water tap. The grill I seen a girl wipe a frozen pizza base with a cloth then proceed to add the toppings!!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Was big enough. Our pitch was…

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7 out of 10
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Bridget E.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Was big enough.
Our pitch was taken upon arrival. Was given another pitch told oh no that was taken. Then final pitch ok. 11pm knock on door from night watch to ask why we were on that pitch. Explained to him. Was fine. But he did say Pitch up is horrendous for booking, messing things up. 💁‍♀️

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quietness. The walks. The space between…

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10 out of 10
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Kimberley H.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Quietness. The walks. The space between the pitches. Friendly staff. Clean toilets and shower facility. Tidy site. Awe and the animals the ducks ad ducklings made my day

Disliked No shop in site although it's not far would be much better on the site

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

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 cafe On-site restaurant 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 Local produce 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

Forest Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Spectacular scenery 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 Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

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

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal pitches

Location

Riverside Country 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

Coach
23.9 km Bus station
25.2 km Golden Square
25.2 km Golden Square
Rail
19.2 km Chathill Rail Station
25.7 km Berwick-upon-Tweed Rail Station
29 km 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 Country 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 20.4 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Seahouses North 22.2 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Beadnell 23.8 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Spittal 23.8 km Sea N/AGoodGoodN/A
Low Newton 25 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Lindisfarne Priory 19.2 km

Lindisfarne Castle 19.9 km

Bamburgh Castle 20.2 km

Alnwick Castle 23.8 km

The Alnwick Garden 24.3 km

National Trust

Lindisfarne Castle 19.8 km

Cragside 26.1 km

Dunstanburgh Castle 27.3 km

Wallington 43.5 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

St Cuthbert's Way - Part 6 0.3 km

Wooler Common - Gains Law - Gleadscleugh - Wooler Common 1.9 km

Wooler - Yeavering Bell Circular 1.9 km

Battle of Homildon Hill, 1402 2.9 km

North Middleton - Carey Burn - Happy Valley - North Middleton 3.6 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Riverside Country Park have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Riverside Country Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Riverside Country Park? Trip-trap over the bridge from Riverside Country 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 Country Park?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Riverside Country Park? From R565,73 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.