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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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 Tent Pitches |
 Caravan Pitches |
 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 2012 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Emmag1959 |
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 Just returned from a blissful 4 days at Beadnell Bay. Wardens were friendly and informal. Situation is perfect, the beach reached through a lovely walk through dunes a riot of wild flowers.
Camp fires are of course not permitted on the site, but I strongly recommend collecting wood and enjoying a beach barbecue with camp fire.
Only downside is the road, which is busier than you'd expect. Didn't wake me though. The wretched birds did, but that's hardly anyone's fault!
Facilities were modern and excellent (think may be new this year?) and cleaned daily. 
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| Date of Visit: June 2012 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: Breger |
4 reviews from this member |
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Just back from a weekend stay here and had a great time. Weather was mixed with sun one minute and showers the next but apart from being slightly exposed as other reviews have stated, the site is well kept and the owners/wardens are very friendly and helpful.
Facilities are kept very clean and apart from the shower turning off every 20 secs they are warm and the cubicles are adequate.
Our pitch was on the front field facing the sea and the warden had to hook us up over the wall to the field at the rear due to not having a hook-up facility on our side of the wall. Not a major problem by the way, just make sure you have a long hook-up cable.
The village of Beadnell is within sight and as mentioned previously, the Craster Arms in the village is only 5-10 mins walk and serves great food.
This is an ideal base for exploring the surrounding area and we will definitely return. Oh and there's a good fish and chip shop at the edge of the village with a shop next to it for supplies. Recommend the fish supper!
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| Date of Visit: May 2012 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Brumb |
6 reviews from this member |
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Just come back from a 2 day stay at this site. The site was very quiet when we went as it was mid week, just before the jubilee weekend. The staff were very friendly and knowledgeable. The showers/toilets/washing up sinks were kept very clean whenever we used them. As others have said it is right across the road from the beach. The beach is clean with no rubbish kicking about, however not sure if it is the type of beach you would sit on as there is a lot of seaweed and its very rocky in places. However if you have a dog it is perfect as it was almost deserted, even on a warm day we walked for 2 miles and only passed 4 people. Would thoroughly recommend the site and location.
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| Date of Visit: April 2012 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Nights stayed: 2 |
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| Reviewer: Mischka |
99 reviews from this member |
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This site accepts caravans now. We had a great weekend here, if a bit cold and windy.
Pros
Great location just across the road from the beach, just minutes walk from village centre
Very friendly and helpful wardens
This bit of the Northumberland coast is stunning
Plenty of hot water and very clean facilities
Cons
Very exposed site with little protection from the wind, make sure you are prepared
The site shop is small and limited, but it may be different later on in the season
The building housing the facilities is a bit old and cold, it could do with being replaced with something more modern and wind proof
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| Date of Visit: September 2011 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: StevieR |
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First of all this is a fantastic location and the CCC should improve this site as the location deserves better. This site could be a real diamond. The duty warden was very friendly and his local knowledge helped us get around.
The facilities are very dated and the wardens must have a hard time trying to make them look clean. The site sits on a local road that does have some traffic but certainly not a busy road. Local bus stop is near the site entrance.
The Northumberland Heritage Coast is on the doorstep with plenty to do and see, or just walking in either direction on the magnificent beach. The new field (Owned by a local rented by the club) that opened up this season is very rough, long grass and badly pitted road.
The whole area would not be very pleasant if there was a lot of rain. We will return next season as this is area that needs a few visits to take in all that is available.
We did have a fantastic time and weather was great.
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| Date of Visit: August 2011 |
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| Reviewer: CherylF |
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We visited this site in August 2011 and must of had some of the worst weather as during our 10 day stay it probably rained for 6 days of this. Apart from this we had a wonderful time (we were a group of 4 large tents) and my main comments would be that the grass definitely needed cutting, especially in the rain we got very muddy, wet feet. Toilet/shower block were ok, little dated but overall clean.
The location is fantastic, right opposite the beach and if the weather had of been nicer then I think we could have appreciated the location more. Yes there is a little noise from the road which runs past but didn't bother us as we live near a busy road, but if you are used to living somewhere quiet it could be annoying.
A short 10 minute walk is a lovely pub the 'Craster Arms' it does lovely food and very child and dog friendly.
Northumberland is a beautiful part of the country and we would visit again but hope for better weather.
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| Date of Visit: July 2011 |
Unit: Other |
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| Reviewer: Tent Monkey |
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I first visited Beadnell Campsite for a week in August 1978 when I was 17, with a mate and this was our first holiday without our parents. It was most memorable and is indelibly etched in my memory.
I have since visited the site over and over for the last 33 years and there have been a few changes all being small and have not spoilt the site.
The toilets and showers have been refurbished and are well above average compared to other sites that I visit and now have disabled facilities. The end 4 toilets in the gents still have the same cubicles and overhead cisterns that they had in 78 and there is now soft toilet paper instead of Izal, which must have changed sometime in the late 80s.
There is an indoor wash-up room in the same place as the original outdoor one and an outside shower for rinsing wetsuits. The rest of the camping areas are unchanged and consist of undulating grass on the front field overlooking the road and beach.
The beach is always very clean and on the rare occasions weather permitting you can even sunbathe! The wardens on the site vary as they are change around each season and I have encountered grumpy ones but not as many as good and helpful ones.
They always keep the site clean and tidy and when I visited in July 2011 on my push bike with all my light weight camping gear, were helpful especially the warden that cuts the grass with the tractor.
The pubs in the village are the Craster Arms and the Beadnell Towers who both provide good food and drink and have changed a little bit over the years. We used to go in the Lobster Pot Bar at the back of the Beadnell Towers drinking and playing pool.
This bar has sadly gone and is now merged into one. I still go back there with my family and bore them to death with my reminiscences of what I used to do and get up to.
Hopefully they will return in the future with their children to a place that has rarely changed for decades and will hopefully remain unspoilt for the years to come.
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| Date of Visit: June 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Sidsmudge |
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Beadnell campsite is located on a beautiful part of the Northumbrian coast with a large sandy beach just across the main road beside the site, although it is not the beach shown in ‘Cool Camping’ that is at Bamburgh.
The site is open on 3 sides with a low shrub hedge giving little protection to the 4th side along which the main road runs between the site and the beach, road noise is not apparent from the far side of the site.
The site is level overall and so are the pitches. The site is presently being extended with some areas being levelled and re-seeded. Extensive planting of small trees and shrubs
Facilities are basic but fine. There is a single block which is basic and functional. There's plenty of hot water in both the showers, basins and the dish washing areas (which is located in the same block). But the water doesn't drain freely at all and as the showers share a wet floor the whole area is prone to flooding. A bucket and mop are provided to clean up after yourself.
As others have said it can get very windy here. I would strongly advise that if you are staying here in a tent that you make sure it is strong enough to withstand gale force winds
The wardens are friendly and knowledgeable. The gate is locked from 11pm to 7am.
Beadnell is only a short walk although facilities are limited, two pubs which serve food but Seahouses has plenty to offer if you are happy to go a bit further. The area around this campsite is fabulous with plenty of places to visit nearby with Holy island, Bamburgh Castle and wildlife trips (Farne Island boat trips from Seahouses), well worth visiting
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| Date of Visit: June 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Griswold |
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Stayed here for a couple of nights, although I'd previously driven past it hundreds of times.
The site is open on 3 sides with a low shrub hedge giving a little protection to the 4th side.
Although the road runs alongside the site, road noise quietens in the early evening and is almost non-existent thereafter until next morning.
Beadnell is a few minutes walk and the beach is quite literally across the road!
All the attractions of the beautiful Northumberland Coast are at your disposal and within easy reach.
The site is level overall although the pitches themselves can be quite rocky. If you're staying in a tent, I suggest a decent mattress or airbed.
The single toilet block is rather basic and functional, and, despite a recent update and makeover, it still requires an update and makeover! But, there's plenty of hot water in both the toilets and the dish washing areas (which is located in the same block).
The wardens are friendly and knowledgeable.
The site lacks a children's play area, but, there's loads of room for ball games and to run around (and of course the beach is so close!)
Currently the site is being extended with some area being levelled and laid to seed.
Overall, I have no hesitation in recommending this site.
Enjoy,
Clark Griswold
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| Date of Visit: May 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Mary M |
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We were a bit disappointed with our stay here. The good bits: the campsite is in a good location, right on the coast, separated from the beach by a road. On the first night the warden very helpfully showed us our pitch. The showers and toilet block were clean with fresh flowers.
Less good bits: very expensive, even with the member discount. The showers were lukewarm-cool on all the days we were there. The soap and toilet rolls weren't checked and ran out. When I mentioned they'd run out the person cleaning the toilets was quite rude.
The basin taps are on a bizarre system where once you've pushed them in they run for several minutes with no way of turning them off. The water becomes scalding hot, goes everywhere and seems wasteful.
Apart from the first night the rest of the staff seemed quite grumpy. I really hate complaining about a site and try to see the best in it but I've got to say I wouldn't be in a hurry to return.
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| Date of Visit: April 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Dalex |
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Stayed for 3 nights over the bank holiday weekend.
Great location right opposite the beach and only 5 minutes walk into the village (2 good pubs).
We had booked a grass pitch which was very flat (always a bonus ), with hook-up. Despite being close to the road it was pretty quiet.
I thought it was quite pricey though at £81 for 2 adults in a small campervan with electric hook-up.
The toilet/shower block was fine except for a problem with the water in the men's. Too much pressure in the sinks, not any water in the showers. There was an issue with getting a plumber due to bank holiday though and the person on reception dealt with the situation very well.
The weather was amazing - sunny and hot when you were out of the wind. I can imagine if the wind is blowing the site will be pretty exposed. They have planted some trees which will provide a bit more shelter when they grow.
We'd definitely stay here again, really stunning coastline with lovely beaches. If you stay eat at the Beadnell Towers Hotel and make sure you also go to Low Newton where the Ship Inn is worth a visit.
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| Date of Visit: April 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Grant |
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Beadnell campsite is located on a beautiful part of the Northumbrian coast with a large sandy beach leading towards Bamburgh less than 100 yds across the main road beside the site.
As others have said it can get windy here like at any coastal site, particularly if there's an Easterly blowing and only a few of the pitches in the bottom field get any shelter from this.
The area itself has lots to offer - good pubs, food, scenic walks etc. (combine all of these with a walk of about 4miles down to Low Newton along the beach to The Ship for some lovely crab sandwiches and beer brewed in their own micro brewery ).
My wife and I have been using this site over the last 6 years or so and, as previously noted the toilet blocks were becoming rather dated but have been updated for the 2011 season along with the lower camping field almost doubling in size.
Unfortunately the new toilet block is far from an improvement. There are increased numbers of showers, however the new layout is such that the water doesn't drain freely at all and as the showers share a wet floor the whole area is permanently flooded. This may not sound like a huge issue until you experience someone in a neighbouring shower relieving their bladder. Really not a highlight of the holiday experience.
Additionally there are no shelves to place anything within each cubicle and only 1 hook to hang your clothes and towel. It was quite challenging trying to get dried and dressed while having to stand in inch deep waste water.
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| Date of Visit: April 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Echoofali |
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Came for a Visit to Northumbria and caught some lovely weather, this campsite is literally a stones throw from the beautiful beach and craggy rocks that jut out from it.
The shower/toilets aren't the best but it's a good size site, with a good vibe. There's so much to do round here too! We did Bamburgh Castle, Holy Island, Seahouses and a boat trip out to the Farne Islands to see puffins. All really nice and easily accessible from this little gem of a campsite.
It can get quite windy here, and the sea is very load at night! but that just makes it more exciting for me :D
There's not a great deal of pubs/restaurants close as is it is quite isolated however.
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| Date of Visit: September 2010 |
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| Reviewer: Delta240 |
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A small but very welcoming site, very friendly staff!
Facilities are basic but fine, shower/toilet block is dated but the water was always nice & hot.
We stayed for 4 days. We had 3 days of good weather but the last day was horrendous, we had to abandon the tent at 3am as it was damaged due to gale force winds, it took us 3 1/2 hours to dismantle and pack away, then we couldn't leave the site as the gate was locked!
I would strongly advise if you are staying here in a tent that you make sure it is strong enough to withstand gale force winds! Our neighbours 1 man tent blew away a mile down the road!
The owners will be refurbing the site soon I was told, they are moving it further back away from the road and possibly updating the facilities.
Overall we really enjoyed our stay here, I would say the site is more suited to motor-homes than tents (the road noise may bother some people). I would stay here again. Preferably in a motor-home though! Ha ha.
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| Date of Visit: August 2010 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: Paratech |
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My wife and I visited this site in August 2010, we were not warned about the wind but that was OK as this was the North, we expect anything up there. We pulled into the site with our motorhome and stopped in the parking area, I went into the office and what a warm welcome, very pleasing. We then went onto the lumpy, bumpy field and finally got our unit level. What a stunning view so we took ourselves out for a walk across the main road onto the excellent beach.
On our return I decided to have a shower and nearly slipped in the shower tray as there was no non slip mat. The water was hot, a plus, but out of the eleven wash basins in the gents, four of the hot taps were permanently leaking, this is energy loss which the club members are paying for and could be sorted by plumber within three hours or less. The washing up area was as basic as you can get with only two basins with a push type tap which got too hot to push, because of this it took a long time to fill up the basin.
When we were leaving I then used the waste water drain, which was under the window of the booking-in office, this drain was just an external drain for the sink within the office, very hygienic. I then tackled the elsan hut, you have to duck to empty the elsan and because I have a bad back this caused me discomfort and a 'headache' from the banging of my head on the roof of the elsan hut.
For all this they charge £16 a night and no electrics. The area around this campsite was fabulous with all the old castles, scenery and wildlife, well worth visiting
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