Shipley Lane Camping and Caravanning

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  • Dog-friendly Northumberland farm site 10 minutes’ drive from Alnwick
  • A 20-minute drive to Craster and Dunstanburgh Castle on the coast
  • Pub five minutes’ drive away; dark skies with views of the Milky Way
It’s no secret that Northumberland has a stunning coastline and lush green countryside, but fewer have been introduced to the dramatic evening skies and rural views of Shipley Lane Camping and Caravanning. At night, the Milky Way can often be spotted up in the dark sky – and when the sun’s still high in the sky, views over the Cheviot hills make up the green screen. From the well-maintained touring pitches (which all have electric hook-up and water and waste points) it's easy to explore the Northumberland coast and its beaches – Craster, Dunstanburgh Castle and Alnmouth are only 20 minutes’ drive away. The Northumberland Coast Path is splendid for a day of hiking and birdwatching, with the hilly trails of the Northumberland National Park about 25 minutes’ drive away. Those big names live up to their reputation, but local spots like the pub in the village of Eglingham (five minutes’ drive away) are just as lovely. Seek out a page-turner in the famed bookstore of Alnwick, 10 minutes’ drive away, too. If the scene sounds like something out of the Harry Potter wizarding world, you’re not far wrong; the town's castle is one of the series’ filming locations. The Alnwick Garden is mightily peaceful too, with 4000 different plants to spot as you stroll. Dogs are welcome on site as long as they get on with the resident dogs. The site’s border collies greet owner Robert with great excitement when he releases them from their kennels to help out on the livestock farm. Meanwhile, Timmy, who is now retired, likes to lie outside the house and keep an eye on things. The farm dogs take their duties seriously, so you may well hear a bit of barking at night.

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 12
Motorhome pitches 12
Tent pitches 20
Open now
Opens 9 April
Please note
  • This park has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed, 09 Apr to

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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

Reviews

8.9

Overall rating based on 170 reviews View breakdown

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Voted 72% of visitors View breakdown

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would recommend this site to a friend

86%

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

As above

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

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked: Easy to find in sat nav with clear concise instructions from the site owners.
Very quiet and peaceful site, clean, tidy and well maintained, portaloos were immaculate with air freshners and good supply if soap.
If your looking for a no frills well maintained quiet site for some R&R set in beautiful rural northumbrian countryside, this is the place.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good introduction to camping with the family…

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 grass pitch

Liked: Good introduction to camping with the family

Recommend to friends Visit again

It’s very basic but that’s made clear in the info. Would stay again.

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 6
Accommodation 6
Facilities / Activities 2
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
Kirsty C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked: Friendly, quiet, easy to find

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location but, very basic

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

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked: Cheap appropriately located venue.
Just a field with hook up

Disliked: Very basic but, we knew that when we booked tbf

Recommend to friends Visit again

Ideal spot for relaxing

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

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked: The space, quiet and surrounded by horses, cows and sheep. Lovely

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely quiet site. Easy to find. Clean toilets. 5 mins away from…

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

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked: Lovely quiet site. Easy to find. Clean toilets. 5 mins away from Alnwick Centre. Most pitches were level. Friendly staff

Recommend to friends Visit again

Low price Very clean portaloos Hook ups worked OK Nice views over the fields Easy…

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

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked: Low price
Very clean portaloos
Hook ups worked OK
Nice views over the fields
Easy to contact

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very simple booking, great communication, value for money, lovely location. Portaloos were…

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

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked: Very simple booking, great communication, value for money, lovely location. Portaloos were spotless. No showers but that is pointed out at booking so no complaints. Recommended.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely place for a stopover

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

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked: Quiet
Nice rural setting
Close to the beautiful Alnwick
Great area to walk dog
Easy to find/access
Reasonable price
Some facilities - black waste/Portaloos

Disliked: Uneven ground over much of motorhome pitch area
Limited information on facilities

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful surroundings, very easy to find with the sat nav, had the…

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

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Beautiful surroundings, very easy to find with the sat nav, had the pick of majority of the huge field, nice clean toilets on site and a very short drive to anlwick. Our dog was welcome on the site and there was some nice walks nearby.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Portable toilet

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

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

Themes

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 Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for tourers Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Shipley Lane Camping and Caravanning

Shipley Lane

Alnwick

Northumberland

England

NE66 2LS

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

55.45713°N
-1.76991°W

Nearest transport

Coach
6.3 km Bus station
32.5 km Bus Station
33 km Bus Station
Rail
9.7 km Chathill Rail Station
11.1 km Alnmouth Rail Station
18.3 km Acklington Rail Station
Airport
46.9 km 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

Which way, captain? That’s what the kids might ask – and your answer may very well be the medieval hilltop fortress of Warkworth Castle (25 minutes’ drive), where the Duke of Northumberland once lived, or the 14th-century Dunstanburgh Castle (20 minutes). For good views, head to the Holy Island (40 minutes), a tidal island with an ancient priory. Northumberland National Park's Upper Coquet Valley surrounding the River Coquet (half an hour) is a dream for walks or bike rides, and the same can be said of Breamish Valley’s prehistoric hill forts (around 15 minutes). Further afield, the Kielder Observatory (an hour and a half) may be worth the journey for keen stargazers. Scottish border towns like Kelso (50 minutes) and Hadrian's Wall (50 minutes’ drive) are also within reach.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Low Newton 11.6 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Beadnell 13.4 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Seahouses North 16.2 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Warkworth 16.2 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Bamburgh Castle 17.5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Alnwick Castle 6.1 km

The Alnwick Garden 6.6 km

Howick Gardens & Arboretum 10.1 km

Northumberland Coast 11.4 km

Warkworth Castle 16 km

National Trust

Dunstanburgh Castle 11.2 km

Cragside 17.2 km

Lindisfarne Castle 23.5 km

Wallington 35.8 km

Seaton Delaval Hall 45.2 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

ALNWICK CASTLE 4.1 km

Hulne Park - Brizlee Tower Loop 5.6 km

Rock Farm Trail 6 km

Alnwick Castle - Hulne Priory 6 km

Doxford - Falloden Hall Circular 6.3 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.

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 Shipley Lane Camping and Caravanning have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Shipley Lane Camping and Caravanning dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Shipley Lane Camping and Caravanning? Which way, captain? That’s what the kids might ask – and your answer may very well be the medieval hilltop fortress of Warkworth Castle (25 minutes’ drive), where the Duke of Northumberland … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Shipley Lane Camping and Caravanning?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  noon –  Anytime
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Shipley Lane Camping and Caravanning? From R746,40 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.