Award winning 5-star Drummohr Camping and Glamping Site was originally the walled garden of a monastery and much of its original tranquil atmosphere remains intact. Sheltered & wooded on all sides, with glimpses of the nearby Firth of Forth through the tree branches, this secluded park is mainly level & beautifully landscaped, with plenty of open green spaces. The site operates a quiet site policy after 10.30pm which protects the peaceful haven.
At Drummohr guests can enjoy the best of both worlds, with the attractions of Edinburgh being easily accessible by bus or train, and the beaches and golf courses of East Lothian being just a short drive. A wealth of amenities can be found in Musselburgh, just 2 miles away or in Prestonpans, a short walk.
Drummohr is open all year and has a small number of seasonal pitches for hire. Tents are welcome all year round.
The team are focussed on a warm welcome and a personalised service to help all our guests get the best out of their stay. In 2024 Drummohr was voted UK campsite of the year by readers of Camping Magazine and Scottish campsite of the year by guests of .
Drummohr is a member of Premier Parks, a group of 100 of the finest campsites across the UK offering the ultimate touring experience. The spacious and picturesque grass and hard-standing tent and touring pitches are generously spaced and all have electric hook-up. Some are serviced for water and grey waste. Backpackers and cyclists are welcome.
Drummohr is dog-friendly and there is an excellent private dog walk on the perimeter of the site, with other walks available close by through the grounds of the Prestongrange Museum, the Levenhall Links Nature Reserve and lagoons and along the John Muir Way on the shores of the Firth of Forth. Hot dog wash. Two well behaved dogs are welcome free of charge on the touring pitches and for a cleaning fee in the hot tub lodges and Melville Retreat. There is also a hot water dog wash.
For glampers there are a variety of glamping pod and bothy accommodation, some with private WC. Solo Octo pods are perfect for backpackers, double Hexi pods and deluxe bothies with toilet are perfect for couples seeking a value break to Edinburgh and for families there are themed Hexi pods with 4 large bunkbeds and family bothies with en-suite toilets and a small kitchenette. Linen packs and croc boxes available for hire.
Luxury 2 and 3-bedroom holiday lodges, some with private hot tub, nestle in a quiet corner of the park and a 4-star self-catering cottage with hot tub at the site entrance is available for rent.
Two amenity blocks, fully refurbished in 2023, have free no-push hot showers, family accessible bathrooms with baths, chemical toilet disposal point, laundry room, dishwashing, baby changing area and indoor campers kitchen with vending machines.
Information room, small, licensed shop offering essentials and local produce, including gin, ice cream and real ales. Secure bike storage and EV charging point. Free WiFi. Large childrens playground.
Fire pits for hire, we do not allow guests to use their own. BBQs for hire.
Bus stop to Edinburgh and North Berwick is a 5-minute walk from the site entrance. Wallyford train station is a 20-minute walk, where there is a large free park and ride, with trains departing hourly to North Berwick and Edinburgh Waverley.
The Royal Musselburgh golf course sits next door to the site and Musselburgh racecourse is easily accessible. Drummohr is an ideal location from which to enjoy the Musselburgh races or Edinburgh concerts and attractions, including the Edinburgh Christmas markets, Edinburgh Fringe and Edinburgh Festival and the Princes St Hogmanay celebrations.
Nearby Attractions
Drummohr benefits from a regular bus service to Princes St, 5 mins walk with the journey around 40 mins. Wallyford has a train station and park and ride, trains take 10 mins to Waverley.
Edinburgh has lots of family-friendly attractions from historical Edinburgh Castle and Edinburgh Royal Mile, Edinburgh Zoo, Royal Yacht Britannia, as well as amazing museums, interesting buildings and historic monuments. There are a wealth of eating and drinking options.
Musselburgh is 2 miles, a lovely walk or cycle along the John Muir Way. As well as a racecourse, harbour, beach and riverside walk, there are a range of local amenities on Musselburgh high street. Portobello is another popular choice.
Nearby Newhailes or Dalkeith Country Park are good days out.
The seaside villages, 21 golf courses and numerous sandy beaches of East Lothian are a short drive, including Scottish Sealife Centre and National Museum of Flight.
The campsite is located between the B1361 and B1348 heading East on the A1 from Musselburgh towards North Berwick. There are brown tourist signs from the A1 as you pass through Wallyford.
If travelling from Musselburgh along the B1348 watch for the large chimney of the Preston Grange Industrial Heritage Mining Museum and take the road on the right signposted to the museum. Please note that there is a tight corner prior to the campsite and therefore this route may not be suitable for caravans.
There is a train station at Wallyford, a 15-minute walk and the bus stop to Edinburgh is just a 5-minute walk from the campsite entrance.
Common Questions
Where is the nearest shop to Drummohr Camping And Glamping Site? There is a shop on site
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Tent Pitches 
Caravan Pitches 
Motorhome Pitches 
Small Campervans 
Glamping Units 
Holiday Home Hire 
No Statics for Sale 
Seasonal Pitches 
Electric Hookups 
Hardstanding Pitches 
Fully Serviced Pitches 
No Caravan Storage 
Families Welcome 
Not Members Only 
Rallies Welcome 
Not Naturist Site 
Dogs Welcome 
No Dogs Allowed 
Groups Welcome 
Motorbikers Welcome 
Toilet Facilities 
Showers 
Washing Up 
Bathroom 
Baby Changing Facilities 
Laundry On Site 
Drinking Water 
Disabled Friendly 
Chemical Disposal 
No Battery Charging 
Gas Exchange 
Recycling Facilities 
Kitchen Facilities 
Freezer / Fridge 
Motorhome Point 
Wifi Access 
Shop On Site 
Bar <5 miles 
Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <5 miles 
Kids Playground 
No TV Room 
No Games Room 
No Evening Ents 
Fishing <5 miles 
Wild Swimming <1 mile 
Indoor Pool <5 miles 
No Outdoor Pool 
Horse Riding <5 miles 
Cycle Hire <5 miles 
Golf <1 mile 
Tennis <5 miles 
Beach <5 miles 
Watersports <5 miles 
Boat Launch / Mooring <5 miles 
Sea Views 
Not Working Farm 
Campfires not Allowed 
Open All Year 
No Waterside Pitches 
Public Transport <1 mile
Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access 
Electric Car Charging Point
