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Herding Hill Touring, Camping & Glamping Site

4.8 (367 reviews)

Located a mile from Hadrian's Wall in North East England, Herding Hill is home to a range of 5 star accommodation options, including glamping with hot tubs, camping and touring. Welcoming families and dogs, the Platinum Pennant site is internationally recognised as a Dark Skies campsite, providing an enchanting backdrop for guests to enjoy spectacular stargazing. A warm welcome awaits.

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Platinum 5-star campsite in a breath-taking setting near Hadrian's Wall. Famous for its dark skies. Fantastic cultural Roman history, amazing walks and stunning landscapes. Ideal location to explore the Northumberland coast. Open all year.

Large hard-standing touring pitches, with electric; some have water and grey waste. Spacious grass tent pitches with electric. Dog-friendly, with dogs welcomed free of charge on touring and tent pitches (small cleaning charge in pods).

Family-friendly Wigwams, luxury adults only glamping pods and 3-bedroom lodge with hot tub. Wigwams are dog friendly and some have en-suite WC and outdoor hot tub. All Wigwams have electric, kettle, toaster, fridge and microwave. Croc boxes and bedding available to hire or bring your own. Picnic table with all cabins. Fire pits and BBQs available for hire; perfect for stargazing.

Luxury Castle Pods with en-suite shower, double bed, kitchen, sofa, dining table, smart TV and wood-burning stove. Large furnished patio with stunning views and private hot tub. Exclusively for 2 adults. Accessible Castle Pod. Two of the Castle Pods are dog-friendly.

5-star facilities include under-floor heating, free no-push hot power showers and a family/accessible bathroom with bath, perfect for a relaxing soak after a day exploring. Sauna available for exclusive hire. Indoor information and camper's kitchen provides guests with the flexibility to prepare meals indoors when the Northumberland weather is less forgiving. Sinks, kettle, microwave, tables, chairs, and vending machines for hot drinks and confectionery.

Extended laundry room with coin-operated washing machines and tumble dryers, available for a small fee. Indoor Elsan waste disposal and motorhome service point. Dedicated hot water dog wash.

Families with young children will appreciate the large, enclosed play are and ball field. There is also a petting farm, where campers can join the twice-daily feeding and interact with the campsite's friendly animal residents. Great dog walk and enclosed dog exercise field with magnificent views.

A licensed shop stocks a range of local produce, including real ales, wine, ice cream, confectionery, and BBQ breakfast and meat packs. Home-made pizzas served direct to your pitch or pod Friday evenings in season. BBQ hut for hire. EV charging. Free WiFi.

Quiet site policy after 10.30pm - not suitable for large groups.

Haltwhistle is 1.5 miles away with a range of pubs, cafes, supermarkets and shops. Several take-aways deliver to site for a small fee. The Milecastle Inn is a short walk and offers real ales and great pub food, with a beer garden with amazing views.

The dog friendly AD122 Hadrian’s Wall bus stops at the site entrance and travels between Hexham and Haltwhistle stopping at all the main Roman sites.

Availability

Castle Pod Adults Only

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 bedroom

Luxurious en-suite Castle Pods with hot tub for 2 adults

Luxury en-suite glamping pods with a wide range of amenities.Located in their own private area on the campsite

Fixed double bed with linen.

En-suite shower room with towels provided.

Small kitchenette with hob, kettle, toaster, coffee machine and microwave. All crockery and utensils provided.

Small dining and lounge area with smart TV and wood burning stove.

Private furnished patio with fire pit, BBQ and hot tub.

Superb views of the Northumberland countryside.

Please Note: No pets or children in our Castle Pods. Hot tubs must be vacated by 10.30pm.

Features

Double bed made up for your arrival in luxury linens
Fully equipped kitchenette
Ceramic hob, kettle, microwave and toaster
Nespresso coffee machine, plates, pans and crockery
En-suite toilet and shower – towels provided
Sofa and dining area with wood burning stove and smart TV
Large furnished private outdoor space with hot tub, fire pit and BBQ
Perfect for stargazing
No children and no pets in our Castle Pods
Private parking for one vehicle a short distance away
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Castle Pod Adults Only (Pet Friendly)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • Max 1 pet

Luxurious en-suite pet friendly Castle Pods with hot tub for 2 adults

Luxury en-suite glamping pods with a wide range of amenities.Located in their own private area on the campsite.

Fixed double bed with linen.

En-suite shower room with towels provided.

Small kitchenette with hob, kettle, toaster, coffee machine and microwave. All crockery and utensils provided.

Small dining and lounge area with smart TV and wood burning stove.

Private furnished patio with fire pit, BBQ and hot tub. Please note the patio is not enclosed and dogs must be kept on a short lead at all times. Sturdy dog ring provided.

Superb views of the Northumberland countryside.

Please Note: No children in our Castle Pods. Hot tubs must be vacated by 10.30pm.

Features

Double bed made up for your arrival in luxury linens
Fully equipped kitchenette
Ceramic hob, kettle, microwave and toaster
Nespresso coffee machine, plates, pans and crockery
En-suite toilet and shower – towels provided
Sofa and dining area with wood burning stove and smart TV
Large furnished private outdoor space with hot tub, fire pit and BBQ
Perfect for stargazing
No children in our Castle Pods
Private parking for one vehicle a short distance away
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Large Castle Pod (Accessible) Adults Only

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • Max 1 pet

The largest of our en-suite Castle Pods, with private decking and hot tub.

Our larger Castle Pod glamping cabin has been specifically designed for easier access and greater space to offer a luxurious experience for 2 adults. Warkworth has all the amenities of a Castle Pod but is accessible for wheelchair use. Private car parking outside.

No pets or children in our Accessible Castle Pod.

Fixed double bed with linen.

En-suite shower room with towels provided.

Small kitchenette with hob, kettle, toaster, coffee machine and microwave. All crockery and utensils provided.

Small dining and lounge area with smart TV and wood burning stove.

Private furnished patio with fire pit, BBQ and hot tub.

Superb views of the Northumberland countryside.

Please note that the outdoor hot tub is accessed via two steps and is not suitable for wheelchair users. Hot tubs must be vacated by 10.30pm.

Features

Double bed made up for your arrival in luxury linens
Fully equipped kitchenette
Ceramic hob, kettle, microwave and toaster
Nespresso coffee machine, plates, pans and crockery
En-suite toilet and shower – towels provided
Sofa and dining area with wood burning stove and smart TV
Large furnished private outdoor space with hot tub, fire pit and BBQ
Perfect for stargazing
No children
Private parking for one vehicle outside the pod
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Wigwam with Running Water and Hot Tub (Sleeps 5)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 bedroom
  • Max 2 pets

Fixed double bed with foam mattress; seating area can be configured to a single bed and a double. Includes a private 4/5 person hot tub

Running Water Wigwam Cabins with Hot Tub are heated and have a fixed double bed and a bench seating area that can be combined to make a single bed and a double sofa bed. All with foam mattresses. Own bedding required or can be hired for an additonal charge.

Small bathroom with flushing toilet and a hand wash basin but no shower.

Electric heater, small fridge, microwave, toaster, kettle, washing up sink and outdoor picnic table.

Close to the Amenities Building.

These Wigwam Cabins have a private 4/5 person Hot Tub included in the price. Hot tubs must be vacated by 10.30pm.

Dog allowed but must be kept on a short lead at all times.

Features

Heating
Small fridge
Microwave
Toaster
Kettle
Picnic table
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Big Chief Wigwam with Hot Tub (Sleeps 5)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 bedroom
  • Max 2 pets

Sleeps up to five people across benches and foam mattresses. Includes a private 4/5 person Hot Tub.

Sleeping up to 5 people across benches and foam mattresses, the Big Chief Wigwam cabins are close to the Amenities Building.

Own bedding required or can be hired for an additonal charge.

Equipped with electric, a heater, small fridge, microwave, toaster, kettle and outdoor picnic table.

Please note that these cabins do not have toilets or running water but are only a minute’s walk to our amenity building.

Dog allowed but must be kept on a short lead at all times.

This Big Chief Wigwam Cabin has its own private hot tub included in the price. Please note that hot tubs must be vacated by 10.30pm.

Features

Heating
Small fridge
Microwave
Toaster
Kettle
Picnic table
Pet friendly
Hot tub
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Wigwam with Running Water (Sleeps 5)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 bedroom
  • Max 2 pets

Fixed double bed with foam mattress; seating area can be configured to a single bed and a double, with foam mattresses.

Running Water Wigwam Cabins are heated and have a fixed double bed and a bench seating area that can be combined to make a single bed and a double sofa bed. All with foam mattresses. Own bedding required or can be hired for an additonal charge.

Small bathroom with flushing toilet and a hand wash basin but no shower.

Electric heater, small fridge, microwave, toaster, kettle, washing up sink and outdoor picnic table.

Close to the Amenities Building.

Dogs allowed but must be kept on a short lead at all times.

Features

Heating
Small fridge
Microwave
Toaster
Kettle
Picnic table
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Big Chief Wigwam (Sleeps 5)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 bedroom
  • Max 2 pets

Sleeps up to five people across benches and foam mattresses.

Sleeping up to 5 people across benches and foam mattresses, the Big Chief Wigwam cabins are close to the Amenities Building.

Own bedding required or can be hired for an additonal charge.

Equipped with electric, a heater, small fridge, microwave, toaster, kettle and outdoor picnic table.

Please note that these cabins do not have toilets or running water but are only a minute’s walk to our amenity building.

Dog allowed but must be kept on a short lead at all times.

Features

Heater
Small fridge
Microwave
Toaster
Kettle
Picnic table
Pet friendly
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Wee Brave Wigwam (Sleeps 2 Adults or 2 Adults & 2 Children)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 bedroom
  • Max 2 pets

Sleep two adults in separate beds or up to two adults and two small children (max 10 years old) on one large platform bed.

Wee Brave Wigwam Cabins are different in layout and slightly smaller. Located at the bottom ofthe site, they are heated and can sleep two adults in separate beds or up to two adults and two small children (maximum 10 years old) on one large platform bed. Own bedding required or can be hired for an additonal charge. Equipped with a heater, small fridge, microwave, toaster, kettle and outdoor picnic table. Please note that these cabins do not have toilets or running water but are only a minute’s walk to our amenity building. Dogs allowed but must be kept on a short lead at all times.

Features

Heating
Small fridge
Microwave
Toaster
Kettle
Picnic table
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Luxury Holiday Lodge with Hot Tub (3 Bedroom/Sleeps 6; Maximum 4 Adults)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Max 2 pets

Our beautiful 3-bedroom luxury self-catering holiday lodge offers superb accommodation for up to six guests (maximum 4 adults). Dog friendly.

Beautiful 3-bedroom luxury self-catering holiday lodge offering superb accommodation for up to six guests (max 4 adults).

Furnished to an extremely high standard, our Luxury Lodge is very well equipped with Smart TV, free WiFi and outdoor decking area furnished with a picnic table, sofa, fire pit, BBQ and 6-person hot tub.

One double en-suite bedroom, one double bedroom, twin bedroom and family bathroom.

Main living area has an open plan kitchen, dining and lounge. Kitchen is equipped with dishwasher, oven, microwave, kettle, Nespresso pod coffee maker, toaster, fridge and freezer. Crockery and cutlery for six guests, plus glasses, pans and cooking utensils.

All bedding, hand and bath towels included in the price.

Prices include 2 adults, with additional adults and children being charged separately.

Up to 2 well-behaved dogs welcome for an additional cleaning charge of £25 per stay. Enclosed garden. On site is a scenic dog walk, hot water dog wash and enclosed dog exercise field.

On site is a children's playground, animal petting farm, small licensed shop and sauna available for private hire.

Features

Three bedrooms
Sleeps six (maximum 4 adults)
TV & DVD player
Free Wi-Fi
Outdoor decking with private hot tub
Picnic table, sofas, fire pit & BBQ
Open-plan dining area, lounge and kitchen
Dishwasher
Oven
Microwave
Kettle
Toaster
Fridge/freezer
Free parking
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Hard Standing Serviced Pitch with Electric, Water and Grey Water Drainage

  • Max 2 pets
  • Caravans
  • Motorhomes
  • Campervans
  • Tents
  • Folding caravans
  • Trailer tents
  • RVs
  • Fifth wheels

Our large (9m x 9m) gravel hardstanding serviced pitches. Includes 16amp electric hook up, drinking water and waste connection point.

Our large (9m x 9m) gravel hardstanding serviced pitches for caravans, motorhomes and campervans include 16amp electric hook up, drinking water and waste connection point.

Features

Hard standing pitch
Electric hook-up
Water point
Grey water drain
Pet friendly
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Hard Standing Pitch with Electric

  • Max 2 pets
  • Caravans
  • Motorhomes
  • Campervans
  • Tents
  • Folding caravans
  • Trailer tents
  • RVs
  • Fifth wheels

Large (9m x 9m) gravel hardstanding pitches for tents, caravans, motorhomes and campervans include 16amp electric hook up.

Large (9m x 9m) gravel hardstanding pitches

Suitable for caravans, motorhomes and campervans

Tents welcome but hard-standing pegs required

Includes electric hook up

Features

Hard standing pitch
Electric hook-up
Pet friendly
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Premier Grass Standing Tent Pitch with Electric (Standard Tent)

  • Max 2 pets
  • Caravans
  • Motorhomes
  • Campervans
  • Tents
  • Folding caravans
  • Trailer tents
  • RVs
  • Fifth wheels

Our standard (6m x 4m) grass pitches for tents include 10amp electric hook up.

Our standard (6m x 4m) grass pitches for tents include 10amp electric hook up. Our tent pitches are separated by privacy hedges.

Features

Grass pitch
Electric hook-up
Pet friendly
Tents only (Standard tent)
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368 Reviews

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Poor outlook

Hayes, Micheal - 22/05/2026

4

Nice enough and excellent facilities but the site is tight for space in the fully serviced areas leaving precious little outside space to sit in once your awning is up and the car is parked. You are also quite close to the neighbours opposite with a very enclosed outlook. Other than that well positioned for Hadrians Wall visits and lots of good walking opportunities. Dogs also well catered for with generous off lead space.

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Best campsite I’ve stayed in

Oloughlin, Jane - 22/05/2026

5

Herding hill farm was the best campsite my friends and I have stayed in. I was in the Castle pod with hot tub - it was clean, warm, very well equipped and had amazing views. Everyone was so friendly both staff and other campers. There’s a special field for dogs to go off lead. And the farm animals really made it for me - Coco the donkey , Robin the Shetland pony, the pigs and chickens. Is really recommend it.

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Surrounded by animals

Campbell, Deborah - 22/05/2026

5

A delightful small campsite nestled in the heart of beautiful Northumberland countryside. Sheep and lambs on one side, a donkey, pony, pigs, alpacas on another side. Rabbits and chicken on another. Friendly and helpful staff. Warm, clean toilets and showers block. Warm and sheltered room for washing up which doubles up as a communal room too. Bus runs from just outside the site every two hours.The bus runs to Hexham but on route you can get off at the many stops for Hadrians Wall, Sycamore Gap, Roman Forts etc.There is also a lovely cosy pub selling food( you have to book) just five minutes walk. I would definitely return to this site😊

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Another lovely stay!

Peacock, Lyndsy - 21/05/2026

5

Great site, new staff are lovely. It felt a bit busier than when we have been before, this was due to a couple of pods who knew each other, but no issues, no noise after 10.45.

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Book Early ,

Campbell, Elizabeth - 21/05/2026

5

2nd visit and every bit as goid as the 1st ,facilities of high standard ,every member of staff exceptional, professional but friendly. Great walk along the river near the train station .Visit to Jubilee dog friendly pub ,immaculate and also friendly £7.10:for 2 ginand lemonade .Sign outside says no dogs but they are allowed .

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Well run campsite with great bus service

Sutlieff, Karen - 19/05/2026

5

We thoroughly enjoyed our peaceful stay here during early May for 3 nights in our motorhome whilst walking the wall. Very good AD22 bus service by the site. Great showering facilities- warm building and powerful showers. Beautiful setting and enjoyed meeting the animals on site whilst walking the mowed areas through the site. Appears well suited for dog owners too with walks, bins and bags. Spacious plots. Large community room with microwave etc. Laundry room for £4 wash and £3.50 dry (two drys and washing still not dry though!) which is very handy. Friendly staff.The luxurious end of the site looks very nice!

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Super campsite

Lawrenson, Andrew - 19/05/2026

5

Loved staying here. Setting so peaceful. Fabulous views & walks from the site and many more within 5 minutes drive. . Ideal for visiting Hadrian's Wall, Sycamore Gap, Vindolanda, The Roman Army museum etc. Kielder and Newcastle within easy reach. The dog walk and secure dog field were great.complete with ball launchers and dog bins with poo bags around the site.Campers well catered for with an information room equipped with tables and chairs microwave kettle and toaster and self serve machines for drinks and snacks. Even spotted a high chair.Kids will love the rare breed pigs, Alpacas, chickens , donkey and Shetland pony.Staff were very friendly and helpful and facilities spotless.Looking forward to our return.

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So Much Better Than Camping!!

Stenson, Christina - 17/05/2026

5

I'm not a camper, however the spouse and close friends love it. So they will scout for places that have a glamping or cabin situation for me. This was an awesome place. Clean, organized, great for families and everyone we encountered super helpful. The cabin was spacious, clean and very importantly the bed was comfy. Great views and if it were a clear night I could imagine the star gazing : ) Will come back again, we really enjoyed ourselves.

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Fab facilities but not up themselves

Parker, Graham - 17/05/2026

5

I’ve stayed at herding hill before and in some ways I don’t want to sing it’s praises too much because I don’t want it booked up next time I go 😁 The first time I stayed I thought I’d misread the sign, but no, it really does say “sauna”. Showers are hot and toilet block clean and near the pitches. Pitches are generous and nicely private from your neighbours. Pizzas on Friday nights are to die for. Pub is just down the road. And best of all, despite all these fab facilities, the staff are relaxed and not “up themselves”. You feel welcome here.

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Location & facilities 5*

Robinson, Karen - 17/05/2026

4

Lovely campsite, nothing to improve other than how people use the sauna and the hot tubs and keeping their dog on a lead around their accommodation. The use of the sauna by a female made the floor of the ladies very wet - toilet, sink & shower area - perhaps ask people to use a towel or provide robe and flip flops? The hot tubs would be less intrusive if they were on a timer - say 20 mins - then stopped for a 10min respite. I was unlucky that the nearest one to me unusually ran for 2+hrs in the evening. Still a lovely stay and would return 100%. Great with the bus stop directly outside but buses may be early or late. Can't wait for my next stay.

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Summary

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99.2% would recommend this site

97.8% would stay here again

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