Budle Bay Campsite is a five minute walk from Budle Bay, within 15 minutes of Bamburgh Castle and Holy Island. Tents and tourers can choose from a range of grass and hardstanding pitches with the option of electric, or opt for a cosy glamping hut. The village of Bamburgh is five minutes away, home to sand dunes and a beautiful beach. Enjoy dark skies at night, with nearby boat trips taking you to the Farne Islands, home to puffins in the summer!

Why you'll love it at Budle Bay Campsite


Family and dog friendly camping, touring and glamping with a play park and pizza takeaway next door

Just a five minute walk to Budle Bay and the coast, a great spot for dark skies!

Five minute drive to Bamburgh, ten minutes to Seahouses with boat trips to the Farne Islands

About the site


This quiet and friendly site benefits from amazing dark skies, great for stargazing. Nestled in a beautiful valley with a river running through the site, you'll find the village of Bamburgh just five minutes down the road. Complete with a coastal castle, golden sand dunes and beautiful beaches, there's plenty to explore. There are a range of grass pitches for tent campers, ranging between 3.5m x 2m to 8m x 4.5m, allowing up to six guests. For caravans, campervans and motorhomes, there are hardstanding pitches sized 3.5m x 2m up to 8m x 4.5m. Optional electric hook ups are available too and can be added on at the time of booking. The largest pitches are the Super XXL grass pitches which allow tents up to 8m x 4.5m (excluding guy ropes), caravans up to 9m and motorhomes up to 10m long. If you want waterside views, the riverside pitches are located closest to the Waren Burn. There are also toilet blocks at each end of the campsite so your nearest facilities should be only a short walk away. If glamping is more your style, you can enjoy a stay in one of the glamping huts. The standard glamping huts include all of the basic essentials with a fridge, microwave, electric and private veranda, along with a communal kitchen. The two person huts have a double bed, whilst the four person huts have two sets of bunk beds. The Hill View huts enjoy great views of the whole campsite, each with inside seating, a private veranda and dedicated parking. A kettle, fridge and microwave are also included. The two person huts have a double bed and space for a travel cot, whilst the seven person huts have two rooms, the first has a double bed with a single bunk and a normal bunk bed plus a second room with a double bed. Please note, the huts do not include bedding so you will need to bring your own along. Shared campsite toilets and showers are also nearby. Dogs can also join you for your stay, with up to two allowed per pitch and in the huts. For those wanting to enjoy a spot of al fresco cooking, raised BBQs are permitted. Open fires are not allowed, sorry. If you are looking for peace and quiet, the site operates a quiet policy from 10.30pm on weekdays, and 11pm Fridays and Saturdays. The play park is also closed between 8pm and 9am.

Budle Bay Campsite is open from 01/03 to 31/12.

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Facilities and amenities

Adult only

Allow commercial vans

Allow pets on site

Café / restaurant

Disabled facilities

Drinking water

EV charging

Family friendly

Fires allowed

Shop

Showers

Toilet

WiFi

Electric hookups

Glamping

Kids playground

Near beach

Peaceful

W.C. disposal

Site facilities include two basic toilet blocks (one at either end of the site), hot showers, fridges/freezers, a washing up area, a tuck shop in reception and a play area for kids (open 9am to 8pm). The Northumbrian Artisan Pizza Company are also available next door to the site (opening hours may vary).

Within a five minute drive you will also find a Co-op, The Black Swan, The Middle Inn, The Salmon Inn, The Potted Lobster - Bamburgh and more.


A note from the site themselves...

An escape from the chaos of day-to-day life, we offer a small slice of paradise located in a truly stunning area of natural beauty. Our site staff are friendly and attentive, with great knowledge of the local area and always looking to go the extra mile to enhance your stay.

We are a green site in every sense. Our power and hot water are from renewable energy, mostly generated onsite. We recycle or compost all waste and we have many areas on site left to grow wild for our local wildlife, including red squirrels, several wild bee hives, herons and a visiting otter.

We operate as a dark sky site, providing breathtaking stargazing opportunities and even the occasional view of the Northern Lights. We hope to welcome you soon, Peter


Map and address

Park address

Budle Bay Campsite,

Warren Mill, Belford, Northumberland, NE70 7EE

Coordinates

55.6000, -1.7701 | NU 14 34

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Budle Bay Campsite is ideal for...

Couples

Duke of Edinburgh Award

Older children (13+)

Peace and quiet

Young children


There are 48 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

5 x Medium Riverside Grass Pitches (Optional Electric)

Max 4 people

Grass pitches set by the river with electric hook-up. Fridge and freezers available for free use for campers, and nearby access to the utility blocks. Maximum tent size 4.5m x 3.5m. Maximum tourer size 7.5m x 6.5m.

5 x Large Riverside Grass Pitches (Optional Electric)

Max 6 people

Riverside grass pitches with optional electric hook up. Fridge and freezers available for free use for campers, and nearby access to the utility blocks. Maximum tent size 5m x 2.5m. Maximum tourer size 7.5m x 6.5m.

Grass pitches

5 x XL Grass Pitches (Optional Electric)

Max 6 people

Grass pitches with optional electric hook up. Fridge and freezers available for free use for campers, and nearby access to the utility blocks. Maximum tent size 5.5m x 3m. Maximum tourer size 7.5m x 6.5m.

Grass pitches

3 x XL Riverside Grass Pitches (Optional Electric)

Max 6 people

Grass pitches set by the river with optional electric hook up. Fridge and freezers available for free use for campers, and nearby access to the utility blocks. Maximum tent size 5.5m x 3m. Maximum tourer size 7.5m x 6.5m.

5 x Super XXL Riverside Grass Pitches (Optional Electric)

Max 6 people

Grass pitches by the river with optional electric hook up. Fridge and freezers available for free use for campers, and nearby access to the utility blocks. Max tent size 8m x 4.5m. Max caravan size 9m x 6.5m. Max motorhome size 10m x 6.5m.

5 x Standard Plus Hardstanding Pitches (Optional Electric)

Max 4 people

Hardstanding pitches for tourers up to 7.5m x 2.5m, with water available nearby and optional electric hook ups. Easy access to the utility area.

5 x Medium Hardstanding Pitches (Optional Electric)

Max 4 people

Hardstanding pitches for tourers up to 7.5m x 6.5m, with water available nearby and optional electric hook ups. Easy access to the utility area. Suitable for caravans.

Hardstanding pitches

3 x Large Hardstanding Pitches (Optional Electric)

Max 6 people

Hardstanding pitches with optional electric hook up. with water available nearby and optional electric hook ups. Easy access to the utility area. Maximum tourer size 7.5m x 6.5m.


River View Hut (Two Person)

Max 2 people

Hut with a double bed, please bring your own bedding. A kettle, fridge and microwave are provided, as well as electric heating, a shared cooking area, and a private veranda. Pets welcome. Shared facilities nearby.

2 x Hill View Huts (Two Person)

Max 2 people

Glamping hut with a double bed, wardrobe, table and chairs, fridge, microwave and kettle, plus access to your own private veranda with views of the whole site. Please bring your own bedding. Pets welcome. Shared facilities and kitchen nearby.

4 x River View Huts (Double and Two Single Beds)

Max 4 people

Huts with one double bed and two single beds - please bring your own bedding. A kettle, fridge and microwave are provided, as well as heating, a cooking area, and a private veranda. Pets welcome. Shared facilities nearby.

2 x River View (Two Bunk Beds)

Max 4 people

Huts with two sets of single bunk beds - please bring your own bedding. A kettle, fridge and microwave are provided, as well as heating, a cooking area, and a private veranda. Pets welcome. Shared facilities nearby.

3 x Hill View Huts (Seven Person)

Max 7 people

Glamping hut with a double bed, double bunk bed, and set of single bunks, wardrobe, table and chairs, fridge, microwave and kettle, plus access to a private veranda. Please bring your own bedding. Pets welcome. Shared facilities nearby.


Budle Bay Campsite reviews

4.24 /5

97 reviews

82%

would recommend

Overall
4.24
Location
4.67
Value for money
4.19
Service
4.38
Facilities
3.95
Cleanliness
4.02

Excellent value

Andrew S

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VW-Type Campervan - Standard Hardstanding Pitches (Optional Electric)Dec 2024

Excellent experience the guy who I delt with was spot on very pleasant and helpful will 100% be returning thank you very much

A lovely little site

Jacquelene W

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VW-Type Campervan - Standard Plus Hardstanding Pitches (Optional Electric)Dec 2024

The site is really nice, it does however lack sufficient lighting of an evening. Thank you to the gentleman who was looking after the site, he was very helpful. Will definitely visit again.

Lovely place to stay

Christina W

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Motorhome - Medium Hardstanding Pitches (Optional Electric)Dec 2024

Lovely campsite, nice and quiet location, perfect for our relexed NYE plans. Thankyou

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FAQ

Check-in is available from 2pm until 6pm and until 8pm on Fridays. Please let the site know if you're delayed. Check out is due before 10:30am on your final day.

Your four-legged friends are more than welcome here, with up to two dogs allowed per booking. Please note, dogs must be kept on their lead and supervised at all times. Breeds and crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act are also not permitted.

For those after the al fresco dining experience, BBQs are allowed so long as they are raised off the ground. Sorry, no campfires are allowed.

Awnings are allowed but must fit within your pitch. Please select this as an option when booking, with an awning being considered under 2.5m and a large awning being a maximum of 4m. Pup tents are also allowed but must fit within your pitch.

Sorry, bedding is not included in the glamping units so please make sure to bring your own.

The site does ask for quiet after 10.30pm Sunday to Thursday, and from 11pm on Fridays and Saturdays.

WiFi is not available onsite, sorry.

Yes, EV charging is available. If required, please add it as an extra when you place your booking.

Bamburgh Beach and Budle Bay are both within a five minute drive.


The village of Bamburgh is just five minutes down the road with its coastal castle, 16 miles of golden sand dunes and beautiful beaches. You may even recognise it from films including Indiana Jones and Transformers.

For wildlife lovers, Seahouse is just a ten minute drive away with boat trips taking you out to the Farne Islands, where Puffins are often spotted during the summer months.

Northumberland is also famed for its wonderful selection of castles. Alnwick Castle is only 20 minutes away, with Lindisfarne Castle within a 25 minute drive.

Other nearby attractions include:

  • The Alnwick Garden (20 minutes)
  • Dunstanburgh Castle (30 minutes)
  • Warkworth Castle (35 minutes)
  • National Trust - Cragside (40 minutes)
  • Northumberlandia (50 minutes)
The listing for Budle Bay Campsite was last updated on January 28th, 2025 at 4:27 PM

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