Stampley Moss Farm

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Three fenced fields to choose from
Three fenced fields to choose from
Lots of hardstanding space
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Hardstanding pitch
Hardstanding for car parking and motorhomes
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Top field for wild camping
Hardstanding pitches by the trees
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Lots of hardstanding space
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Hardstanding pitch

  • Family-owned wild camping site eight miles from Newcastle upon Tyne
  • A 10-minute drive from Metrocentre; 30 minutes from Derwent Reservoir
  • Barbecues and dogs permitted; small woodland area; pubs nearby
Whether it’s tracing Hadrian’s Wall, clip and climbing at a local entertainment complex or windsurfing and open-water swimming around a reservoir, you’ll be able to pack together a pretty dandy break from Stampley Moss Farm. Eight miles from Newcastle upon Tyne, the city lights are just 20 minutes’ drive away, but water-based relaxation is also within reach, whether at the coast (35 minutes’ drive) or Derwent Reservoir (half an hour). Four-legged friends are welcome on a lead here and they’ll have a small private forest to stretch their legs. The woodlands circle the pop-up pitches, where it’s fully wild with no electricity and no facilities other than a portable toilet and cold tap (although you’ll be welcome to get a toasty vibe going with a barbecue). There’s a pile of chopped firewood in the field to help yourself to if you'd like to make a firepit (just be careful with the fire). The family-owned farm is friendly, that’s for sure, so once you’re all settled in, you’ll be ready to brace for take-off. Those of you who are after a foodie plunge first will find pubs and restaurants within five minutes’ drive of the site. And when you’re ready to march off into the horizon in search of wildlife, there are red kite zones locally or the river Derwent’s under half an hour’s walk away. With Gateshead’s Metrocentre 10 minutes’ drive away too, you’ll really be in a prime spot for a shop-till-you-drop afternoon or perhaps a clip and climb, cinema or miniature golf showdown. There's a lovely pond on site with ducks and geese, so guests should keep children safe and away from the pond. Also, take note that the security gate is locked at 10pm, so it's not possible to enter or exit after this time. If there's space left over, you are welcome to park your car on your pitch.

Site type

Motorhome pitches 3
Tent pitches 40
Opens 17 July
Please note
  • This site has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 23 or over.
  • Please note the gate to the campsite will be locked at 10pm.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, 17 Jul to

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

Tent pitchesTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome pitchesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

8.9

Overall rating based on 34 reviews View breakdown

Wild camping

Voted 96% of visitors View breakdown

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would recommend this site to a friend

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Great wild camping spot

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 8
Rich G. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked: Peaceful and exactly as described. Would use again.
Great spot for wild camping

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Highly recommended

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Andy S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked: Great little spot for that wild rural wild camp feeling .
Great access with secure entry system for safety and peace of mind
Local attractions 15 mins from metro centre or the derwent park and river for a great stroll or ramble .
Local shops 5 mins for all your groceries.
Camp fires and barbecue are allowed cation used and respect.

Disliked: Nothing it was a fantastic stay greatxfor families or groups or just a quite break .

Recommend to friends Visit again

Wild camping .. no fuss just left alone 2nd time visited within…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 6
Tracy M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked: Wild camping .. no fuss just left alone 2nd time visited within in a week

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great for families or just a short getaway .

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Andy S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Great little site for that real wild camping experience. Camp fires and barbecue s allowed.
I stayed 2 nights with my disabled son he had a great time easy car access straight to the pitch of choice limited spots so really quite and tranquil with a little wooded area to pitch up in to if that's what your after.
No showers or on site loo blocks 1 porta loo in main car park but given the small site it wasn't a issue for us .fully electric security gates and car registration camera entry so very secure.
With lots of shopping and local wild life within 15 minutes driving , it's the perfect little get away spot for those get aways .

Disliked: I honestly didn't dislike anything about the site it was camp fire and barbecue s allowed with caution used and respect and it was great for that wild camping experience.

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Great stay!

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Karen S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked: This was a great spot! I needed a safe spot to stop with my kids for the night in our camper. The communication from the owner was fantastic, I got detailed instructions on where to go by text so contacting them was easy and straightforward. The camping field was huge with plenty of options to park. We parked next to a fire pit and my son had a great time making a fire. Our dog was able to run and loved it there. The toilet in the car park was clean and had plenty of supplies. My son said it’s the best smelling portaloo he’d ever been in! For £20 this was perfect, we were safe, able to stretch our legs and loved that check out time was 11am so I got to sleep in and have breakfast before starting the onward journey. The site is right by the A1 but it was lovely and quiet and we all slept really well and jumped back on the motorway the next morning. Thanks for your hospitality, we loved it here!

Disliked: Nothing - it was exactly what it said in the advert!

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The communication from the farm was fabulous. Bins and toilet were spot…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked: The communication from the farm was fabulous.
Bins and toilet were spot on.
Really good wild camp.
Will be going again.

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Loved the fact its wild camping you just set up collect your…

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 8
Tracy M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked: Loved the fact its wild camping you just set up collect your dead wood take the dog for a walk then chill

Disliked: Not being allowed to use a gazebo .. we travel in a day van .. no cooking indoors so we usually set up gazebo to cook in also we have a pop up toilet (medical issues for myself) and use that but without gazebo for a bit privacy i couldnt use

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From the manager: You could have used a gazebo no problem at all :-)

Not too clean

Overall 4/10
Location 8
Value for money 2
Accommodation 6
Facilities / Activities 2
Customer service 4
Child friendliness 4
Cleanliness 2
Wifi 6
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked: Convenient location

Disliked: Not very clean around the field. Bins overflowing to the point that there was a very large pile of trash around them. Only a single portaloo.

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From the manager: Very sorry you feel that way . There was 2 bins one small wheely bin with recycling on it so not sure where that’s gone . Every day we empty the bins with the quad & trailer so very sorry . I can’t buy another portaloo as it’s a new regulation to have one on a wild camping field and the cost of two and it’s professional servicing means the field wouldn’t be worth while but I am sorry you feel this way

Cheap and cheerful with laid back true camping experience

Overall 8/10
Location 6
Value for money 6
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities 4
Customer service 6
Child friendliness 4
Cleanliness 6
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked: Really relaxing campsite with a laid back feel
Enjoyed the camp fire and real camping experience in our camper van.
Toilet not the best but we coped

Small bin for rubbish
Filled up water tank with hose pipe on the fielwe which was good. Would use this site again we really enjoyed it as not a formal campsite feel . Felt very safe.

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From the manager: Thank you very much for your booking to our wild camp field

Location was great, easy to find and secure site. Kids enjoyed playing…

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
Natasha S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Location was great, easy to find and secure site. Kids enjoyed playing in the wooded area, and we were able to have a campfire.

Disliked: Only one bin and porta loo for campsite.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Very glad you enjoyed the wild camp and our little wood

Features

Portable toilet

Pop-up campsite

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 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

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent pitches

Themes

Budget/backpacker Forest Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches) Pop-up campsite

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Tourer storage facilities

Location

Stampley Moss Farm

Thornley Lane

Gateshead

Tyne and Wear

England

NE21 6LB

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.94218°N
-1.73377°W

Nearest transport

Coach
4.8 mi Newcastle-upon-Tyne: Coach Stn, St James Blvd
5 mi Newcastle upon Tyne: Central Station, Neville St
5.2 mi Newcastle: Eldon Square, Stand A
Rail
1.8 mi Blaydon Rail Station
2.9 mi Metrocentre Rail Station
3.7 mi Dunston Rail Station
Ferry
11.8 mi Newcastle International Ferry Terminal
12.3 mi North Shields Ferry Terminal
12.3 mi South Shields Ferry Terminal
Airport
6.6 mi Newcastle International 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

What was life like in past times around here? Well, for a whizz back to the Roman era, Heddon-on-the-Wall (15 minutes’ drive) and Corbridge Roman Town (25 minutes) are both a short drive away, where you’ll get to see excavation collections, Roman armour and trinkets, as well as the remains of the 73-mile Roman wall. The 1820s to the 1950s are in focus at Beamish, the Living Museum of the North (20 minutes). This place is an open-air museum, so you’ll get to join in with activities here or just have a look around. There are old colliery railway tracks for walking and cycling at Chopwell Woodland Park (10 minutes) but Go Ape Matfen takes things to the treetops (25 minutes) for more daring obstacle courses and zipwires. Water’s surely got to feature in your break too, as the coast is just over half an hour’s drive away. At Seaham beach (35 minutes), perhaps you’ll want to search for sea glass or pull out all the stops for a picnic on the shore, followed by a pretty promenade walk. Derwent Reservoir (half an hour) is another place that's all about the water, whether it’s fishing lessons, open-water swimming, sailing or windsurfing.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
South Shields 13.5 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
Tynemouth Long Sands North 13.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Tynemouth Long Sands South 13.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Tynemouth King Edwards Bay 13.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Tynemouth Cullercoats 13.6 mi Sea PoorPoorPoorN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Gibside 1.6 mi

George Stephenson's Birthplace 3.8 mi

Prudhoe Castle 5.2 mi

Castle Keep 5.3 mi

Laing Art Gallery 5.4 mi

National Trust

Gibside 1.5 mi

Holy Jesus Hospital 5.4 mi

Cherryburn 6.1 mi

Washington Old Hall 9 mi

Seaton Delaval Hall 13.5 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

GIBSIDE 1.5 mi

Highfield - Spen Banks - Hookergate - Highfield 1.6 mi

Swalwell - Derwent Valley - Rowland's Gill 1.7 mi

Rowlands Gill - Derwent Walk - Pontop Pike - Rowlands Gill 1.7 mi

Swalwell - Dunstan - Gateshead - Bill Quay 1.9 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.

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Stampley Moss Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Stampley Moss Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Stampley Moss Farm? What was life like in past times around here? Well, for a whizz back to the Roman era, Heddon-on-the-Wall (15 minutes’ drive) and Corbridge Roman Town (25 minutes) are both a short … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Stampley Moss Farm?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Stampley Moss Farm? From £20 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.