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Beadnell Bay Camping And Caravanning Club Site
Beadnell
Chathill
Northumberland (Browse area)
NE67 5BX
Tel: 01665 720586
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Pitches: 150
Open: 01/04/2026 to 02/11/2026
01/04/2027 to 02/11/2027
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 Motorhome Pitches |
 Small Campervans |
 No Glamping Units |
 No Statics for Hire |
 No Statics for Sale |
 No Seasonal Pitches |
 Electric Hookups |
 Hardstanding Pitches |
 No Fully Serviced Pitches |
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| Who's it for |
 Families Welcome |
 Not Members Only |
 No Rallies |
 Not Naturist Site |
 Dogs Welcome |
 No Dogs Allowed |
 Groups Welcome |
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| Facilities |
 Toilet Facilities |
 Hot Showers |
 Washing Up |
 No Bathroom |
 No Baby Changing |
 Laundry On Site |
 Drinking Water |
 Disabled Friendly |
 Chemical Disposal |
 Battery Charging |
 Gas Exchange |
 No Recycling Facilities |
 No Kitchen Facilities |
 No Freezer / Fridge |
 Motorhome Point |
 Wifi Access |
 No Shop |
 Bar <10 miles |
 Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <10 miles |
| Activities |
 Kids Playground |
 No TV Room |
 No Games Room |
 No Evening Ents |
 Fishing <5 miles |
 No Wild Swimming |
 No Indoor Pool |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 No Horse Riding |
 No Cycle Hire |
 No Golf |
 No Tennis |
 Beach <1 mile |
 No Watersports |
 No Boat Launch |
| Other Features |
 Sea Views |
 Not Working Farm |
 No Campfires Allowed |
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 No Waterside Pitches |
 Public Transport <1 mile |
 Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access |
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| Date of Visit: August 2016 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: Psychology |
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 This is a nice site with friendly hard working wardens. It is in a great position for visiting the attractions of the Northumberland coast with Seahouses and Bamburgh only a short drive away and the village of Beadnell a 10 minute walk away. The problem with the site is the shower block, the showers fill with water that doesn't drain away, both from your own shower and the neighbouring cubicles, (not very pleasant) so you have to try and get dressed in 1/2 inch of water! There are not enough showers for the number of pitches on site and there is also only one point for emptying chemical toilets. 
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| Date of Visit: July 2016 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Ianmca |
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Been caravan holidays since 1968 and this has to be the worst weather I've had. Awning rubbers burst and that never happened even at Durness. The evenings were lovely but the weather during the day was awful. Wifi and phone signal not good. I never did manage to sign up to the club wi if. It was intermittent at my pitch. As we had the grandchildren with us wi if and phone signal was important to keep in touch with the wee ones parents
That's the negative, on the positive the site is well laid out, the hard standings are a bit tight for caravan and awning. I just fitted and my van is only 7 foot 1 wide, awning is 2. 5 metres wide. I was told the awning could not be on the grass and they would be back to check, so anyone with a wider van could have problems.
There are several reviews commenting on the showers and loose some critical that there is only one block. Many sites have only one block, Moffat for example. I found no bother getting a shower and couldn't really fault the facilities. They were closed for cleaning from 10. 45 to 12. I found the wardens were hard working and always happy to help.
The play area is relatively new I think. It was very good, our grandchildren enjoyed it.
The local area is nice and in good weather there would be plenty to do.
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| Date of Visit: June 2016 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: Motley |
26 reviews from this member |
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I know this area very well as I spent several years here in the RAF.
First visit to the site though and it won't be the last.
Site is flat and level, with the sea only across the road it can get very blustery. A few hedges wouldn't be amiss. Toilets and showers were plentiful and clean. The shower floors were level though and water had a tendancy to flow towards the door which meant you were were getting dried in standing water. This wasn't isolated either as I tried 4 or 5 different enclosures. Cleaning times were strange. Closed 1045-1200, checkout time was 12 so nowhere to wash your grubby hands after packing stuff away.
The shop seemed to hold emergency goods but we never used it.
Staff were helpful and always on site.
For some reason dogs were all over the place. I thought we'd wandered into Crufts. Maybe it was the beach that was the attraction but with some campers having between 2-4 dogs, never on a short lead as directed, they seemed to be all over the place.
Across the road is the sand dunes and miles of beach. This is Northumberland, beaches are fantastic.
Loads of places to go. Sea houses, Craster, Alnwick, Amble (great Sunday market) and Berwick on Tweed to mention a few.
Only bad point was the fish and chip shop in the village. Chips were warmed up, dry and rubbery. So, give that a miss and you'll have a great holiday.
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| Date of Visit: June 2016 |
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| Reviewer: Itsyum |
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This site is situated about 5 minutes walk from the lovely village of Beadnell, with its quaint harbour a shop and a couple of pubs (we had a delightful meal at the Craster Arms 'Huge fish & chips') The site itself is well kept and the wardens were friendly however the toilet & shower block, although clean is somewhat dated and the showers were the worst I've come across for some time - didn't like having to stand in the water flowing from next doors shower ! appalling drainage ! Seahouses is only just a mile up the road and a trip to the amazing Farne Islands is a definite must if you're saying here, all in all good location, decent site, crap facilities !
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| Date of Visit: May 2016 |
Unit: Campervan |
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| Reviewer: WWLL |
60 reviews from this member |
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The location of this site is perfect for a dog friendly beach and a lovely village with shop, pubs and a tea room within easy walking distance.
When we arrived 1. 30 in the afternoon we were told that the computers were down this had caused a long queue of unhappy campers, we were booked in and shown to a nice pitch over looking farm land.
The facilities were all at the front of the site only a little inconvenient, although they were clean considering that the site was almost full.
Average site in a lovely location.
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| Date of Visit: September 2015 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: Brendanr2004 |
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This is a lovely site just on the outskirts of Beadnell and directly over the road to a lovely beach. Facilities on site are good, staff friendly and there's loads to do in the area. Seahouses is just along the road too which is a great little town. Great site!
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| Date of Visit: September 2015 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Nights stayed: 1 |
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| Reviewer: Riff |
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Definitely the worst C&CC site I have been to in my 15 years of membership. As others have said, there is a single toilet block for 150+ pitches. All other Members sites I have been to have at least two blocks so if one block is closed for cleaning, you can access the other.
With it being our first visit to this site (and my last), I wasn't familiar with their 'drill' on access to the toilets during the hour they clean it.
I made the mistake of going just before they closed. I went into the Ladies there was a rope across most of the room with a sign saying cleaning was in progress. However, the end toilet and basin were still accessible as they were in front of the rope so I assumed these would be OK to use. There was a member of staff cleaning one of the other cubicles who glanced at me but didn't speak to me.
So, I went in and used the toilet, washed and dried my hands then got my toothbrush and toothpaste and went back to the same basin I had just used. While I'd been in the loo, the other female member of staff had come in. I attempted to strike up a light-hearted jokey conversation with them remarking upon the weather. Mistake. Instead of a pleasant reply, I was told I wasn't allowed to use the basin because they were closed for cleaning, despite me explaining that we were staying in a tent and didn't have access to any other facilities, they made it very clear I wasn't allowed to use the basin to brush my teeth.
As I left the toilet block, there was now a rope on the outer door with another 'cleaning' sign on it which hadn't been there before I went in. Common sense would say, close off the outer door first before you start cleaning so nobody could wrongfully gain access, but they hadn't.
I went outside to the dishwashing facility where a couple were willing to let me quickly use the tap. When one of the two staff materialised (with what must have been radar hearing) and said that she had told me that I could use the basin (and ensured she had an audience in the shape of the other two campers). I told her that I had definitely had not heard her say that. She was suddenly and miraculously willing to let me use the basin but by this point I was fed up and told her I was going to brush my teeth at the tent instead. I was absolutely shaking with anger.
I have checked the flyer that we were given yesterday with the rules and regs on it (granted, I only got a chance to read it after I got home). It states 'the block is closed for cleaning between 11am and 12 daily. At this time we ask that you try to avoid using the facilities as there is limited usage available'. It certainly does not say 'you can't come in at all, ' more along the lines of 'we'd rather you didn't' which would be fair enough, if they actually abided by their own rules.
We ended up coming home a day early and I will never go back to that actual site.
We had a nice walk to Bamburgh and a lovely pannini in one of the cafes there. The pub in Beadnell also offers 20% off food for Club members. I may well take them up on the offer, but will be staying at a different site next time. It's back to Dunstan Hill Site for me!
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| Date of Visit: July 2015 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: Mr Beanz |
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We stayed for a long weekend in July. The site looks almost derelict on Google Streetview - but don't let this put you off as its a lovely flat site with the sea within smelling distance (the other side of the main road!). The wardens were helpful, cheerful and friendly and they keep the site just as one expects at a CCC site - immaculate. The motorhome in front of us as we arrived was turned away as they hadn't booked and it was full. Despite this the facilities were busy but not overwhelmed.
Just along the road into Beadnell there is a useful shop (mini supermarket) and next door a fish and chip shop which we used once (OK but not the best by any means).
We did the coastal walk South towards Craster but didn't get past The Ship Inn at Low Newton-by-the-Sea (approx 3 miles). Well worth the walk! Excellent beer and food despite being very busy (warm dry day!)
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| Date of Visit: July 2015 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Oldwolf |
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The site is generally flat, where the pitches have been used over time the actual footprint area of the tent is very uneven and could do with some maintenance. Even though we paid for a jumbo pitch with EHU our set up was on the limit of the pitch on three sides - so no option to reposition the tent.
As others have mentioned the toilet block is showing its age and to finish drying post a shower - best done outside of the cubicle as the floor gets flooded on all.
Hot water is hot - OK for adults - but warning when showering small children. Despite the criticism the wash block is kept clean.
No playground, but the beach is adjacent to the site and kids had many happy hours rock pooling. If you want a play area the local park in Beadnell bay suffices.
We had a wet and cold week - but the local area more than made up for it - especially if like me you love Castles and Beaches.
If you love smoked fish then the smokery in Seahouses comes highly recommended.
A great touring location.
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| Date of Visit: June 2015 |
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| Reviewer: Patbill |
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This was our first visit to this site but certainly won't be our last. The stewards were very welcoming and the site was clean and tidy. It was a short walk to the pub which served very good food. We walked into Seahouses along the beach and caught a boat to the Farne Islands and saw puffins, guillemots and seals.
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| Date of Visit: May 2015 |
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| Reviewer: Jimmy1980 |
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We booked a 6 night stay at Beadnell bay during the May half term. The site was quite easy to get to - a few bendy roads but not a problem if you take it steady. We arrived and received a friendly greeting before being shown to a couple of large hard standing pitches and being able to select which one we wanted. The entrance has a barrier with access code. The toilet block is large and clean also with an access code. The toilets and shower block could do with some minor updating but apparently it is going to be getting a large refurbishment soon. There is a path directly into seahouses and Beadnell and takes about a 40 minute walk to get into seahouses. The beach is directly opposite and easily accessed from the site. A minor criticism is there is no child's play area, quite surprising considering the size of the site but there's miles of beach to entertain them with rock pooling! A few reviews mention road noise. We were at the front of the site and didn't notice much noise at all. Previously pitches were adjacent to the road side but the national trust has stopped them doing this and now all pitches are further in, behind the wall - so presume this is why we found it nice and peaceful. The chemical toilet disposal is slightly cramped as it is cupboard sized, although after the first time I managed to empty and rinse it quite easily! This is a lovely site, with great walking/cycling route into Seahouses and great access to the beach. If you're staying here try Élan pizzeria - pizzas are amazing, fish and chips from one of the many restaurants in seahouses and have a drink in the Bamburgh Castle Inn - lovely views and real ales! Will definitely return!
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| Date of Visit: May 2015 |
Unit: Campervan |
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| Reviewer: Waggyfromderby |
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Facilities are not good enough. Some say they have been updated. Well, they should complain to whoever updated them. My main complaint is the showers, they are too narrow for a start, the waste water runs the wrong way, under the shower curtain to the area where you need to dry yourself. Try putting clothes on without getting them wet! Impossible. I stored mine in a loo, and sneaked across with my towel shielding me to dry and change in somewhere dryer. The toilet cubicles too are too narrow for a large but not overweight person. A good redesign needed.
We booked a hard standing and had to put awning on it as well as campervan, but the gravel was not compressed enough so no grip for the tent pegs, even though we have Rock Pegs knocked in by mallet, with the consequence that any strong wind pulls them out. The site is very open and windy, but this is due to the opening of the new field away from the road. A very good hedge has been planted and will give good protection when it grows. The facilities are far too far away from this new area.
The location is good with a beach that runs between Seahouses and Beadnell just over the road.
A good bus service will take you to many places along the coast such as Craster 12 miles away by road but luckily only 7 miles along the coast if you walk back, plan your lunch at the SHIP INN and Brewery at Low Newton which is also on the coast a couple of miles from Beadnell.
The Craster Arms in Beadnell offers good food, Real Ale and is dog friendly and you get 20% off your food bill on production of your camping and caravan club card.
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| Date of Visit: June 2015 |
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| Reviewer: Mary Alex |
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The Good Points
Pleasant lady on reception. We were shown to our pitch by the assistant warden who helped us to push our camper into position and gave us some tips on the area.
The beach was just across the road for a pleasant walk. The local shop just another few minutes walk away.
Very good bus service hailed from just outside the site.
Took a boat trip to the Farne islands which was wonderful and exceeded our expectations
The Bad Points
There is only 1 facilities block for 150 pitches with male and female using the same entrance which always seemed to 'smell'. As it is by reception it is a long way to walk when you have been pitched next to the road.
Water and everything just seemed to be a long way from our pitch which is unusual for a C&CC site
The Wifi signal was non existent on our pitch. As I use internet banking I had no option but to park close to reception and try and get a slightly better signal.
There seemed to be more dogs on site than humans but maybe we were just unlucky as we also had neighbours for 3 nights who talked very loudly until midnight.
We left the site a day early and definitely would not return again.
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| Date of Visit: April 2015 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: Brendanr2004 |
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Situated on the main road between Beadnell and Seahouses, and just metres from the dunes and excellent sandy beaches. Two good pubs in Beadnell - 5-10 minutes walk. Convenience store and chippy just over the road. Excellent base for exploring Northumberland's coast.
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Large flat site which has been updated in recent years with EHU and hard standing pitches. Showers etc. Of usual CCC high standards. Great team of friendly staff.
An excellent site!
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| Date of Visit: August 2014 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: Chestnuts |
27 reviews from this member |
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When we arrived, we had booked in advance asking for electric, but after the warden had taken us to our pitch, no electric hook up. We were told there was none available, but if one came up they would tell us. Within 30 minutes the warden came back to tell us there was one now available. Which was great. We were very impressed, Loved the site we had no problem with noise from road, really didn't notice it. The down side was the showers although kept lovely and clean, the water is far to hot which you can't regulate and they were far to small. A child in the next shower cubicle to mine was crying as the water was so hot. My husband was not impressed when the water didn't seem to go down the waste channel but came back over his shoes. Does the waste channel need unblocking? The surrounding area is lovely Bamburgh castle is well worth a visit also Seahouses where we had the best fish and chips. I would love to stay there again.
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