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Old Hartley Club Campsite
Old Hartley Club Campsite
Whiley Bay
Old Hartley Club Campsite
Whitley Bay
Why stay here ...
OFFERS*: Kids for £1 (aged 5-17) | Under 5s stay free | £5 refundable deposit
Great News! Old Hartley Club Campsite reopened in 2024 with some fantastic improvements:
- Fully refurbished shower block
- Roadway resurfacing
Find out more details at camc.com/redevelopments.
Old Hartley Club Campsite offers one of the best views on the network and is perched on a grassy cliff top overlooking the lighthouse on St Mary's Island. This island is a well-known local nature reserve with an abundant bird population of national importance and lovely walking trails where you can enjoy the unspoilt scenery. The traditional holiday resort of Whitley Bay is within easy reach of the campsite and boasts a superb sandy beach and indoor leisure pool complex.
The location being one of the perks surrounding our Tyne & Wear campsites, you'll be pleased to hear local transport is highly accessible from Old Hartley Club Campsite - the Metro and regular local buses will take you directly into the heart of Newcastle city centre, popular for the shopping in Eldon Square. A short journey across the River Tyne will take you to Gateshead, where you can discover the many attractions at the Metro Centre, Europe's largest indoor shopping centre which includes restaurants, cinemas and loads of entertainment facilities. The Blue Reef Aquarium is a fun and educational visit for all ages and located just a few miles from the site. For dining, you might like to consider the pub outside the site entrance or the fish and chip shop just a short drive away.
All in all, the campsite promises all the choices you could wish for in a relaxing holiday destination.
Please Note: Reception at this site may close earlier than 8pm and staff may not be available to greet you. If this is the case, don’t worry, you can still arrive on site until 8pm. We will simply contact you on your day of arrival with details of how to check-in. Please ensure your contact details are up to date on your Membership profile.
To contact the campsite directly, please call 0191 237 0256
Nearest alternative campsite: Durham Grange Club Campsite.
*T&Cs
£5 Deposit: FREE cancellations and FREE amendments up to 21 days before arrival.
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Directions
Turn off the A19 about 3 miles N of Tyne Tunnel (toll) at junction with A191 into a road signposted Gosforth, Whitley Bay. Immediately at roundabout turn onto the A186 (signposted Earsden, Whitley Bay). Continue on the A186 and at the sixth roundabout turn onto the A192 (signposted Whitley Bay). Follow tourist signs for St Mary's Island. Turn left onto the A1148 (signposted Sea Front). At the T-junction with A193 at Whitley Bay seafront turn left into road signposted Blyth. Pass Whitley Bay Holiday Park. In 1 mile at the Delaval Arms public house roundabout turn right onto cycle path. In 30 yards fork left past houses into the site entrance.
Sites key:
- Postcode:
- NE26 4RL
- GPS:
- Lat 55.076008 / Lon -1.463928
- Plan a route to this site
- OS field ref:
- NZ343758
- OS map ref:
- 88
- Handbook map ref:
- H12
Transport links
- Bus stop within 1 mile
- Buses go to: Newcastle, Whitley Bay and Blyth
- Car hire on site
- Daily public Transport within 1 mile
- Nearest park and ride: Newcastle and local destinations
- Nearest port: Newcastle (10 miles)
- Nearest train station: Whitley Bay Metro
- Shop within 1 mile
- Train station within 5 miles
Reviews
S Westhead
Reviewed: 28/05/2025 20:52
Great Location
We stayed here for three nights whilst visiting family nearby. It’s a great location with great views of St Mary’s lighthouse. Shower block is excellent. We did think it was expensive at over £45 per night, given that the two nights prior we had only paid between £25 and £27... Show more
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Jon Zigmond
Reviewed: 27/05/2025 16:32
One of the best situated sites anywhere
Old Hartley is a special site due to the views and its position next to the coastal path. We first visited in 2010. Our recent visit was our second this year. An added very positive feature is that the lovely site managers, Helen and Alan, are welcoming and helpful. As... Show more
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Sharron Thomas
Reviewed: 26/05/2025 14:33
Lovely Coastal site
Lovely site on the clifftop overlooking St Mary's Lighthouse and bay. Well located for walks along the clifftop and beyond. Excellent facilities with welcoming hosts
Nick Freeman
Reviewed: 23/05/2025 19:22
Ideal location
Selected this site as it was convenient to visit friends who live in North Shields. What a delightful place and beautiful location. Plots were small but not overcrowded,just means that more people can enjoy the view and walks. Will definitely return
Suzy Langdon
Reviewed: 23/05/2025 14:58
Location Location
This site is all about the location which is fabulous. The site itself isn't great. The pitches are very random there are no frills about it at all. There are great walks from the site in both directions and the facilities are new. You have to use a fob to... Show more
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J Stevenson
Reviewed: 19/05/2025 11:11
Not worth the money
Expensive last minute booking, 2 weeks prior to arrival was £145.00 for 3 nights. Other than shower block no facilities. Only 2 water taps (at the top of the site) for the whole campsite.
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Julie Backhouse
Reviewed: 07/05/2025 18:35
Fabulous site
We stayed at this site for three nights in May. We love this site for its fabulous views of the sea, sun rises and St Mary’s Lighthouse. Its new facilities block is really nice, spotlessly kept. The wardens are lovely and friendly too. It’s really easy to walk along... Show more
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Peter Brown
Reviewed: 04/05/2025 16:07
Great little site with wonderful sea views
This is a small site right on the coast overlooking a lighthouse. The pitches do vary in levelness but otherwise are good. Facilities block is good.
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Ian Jack
Reviewed: 01/05/2025 14:27
Old hartley
Great views site well run
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Eddie Hookway
Reviewed: 28/04/2025 20:17
Old Hartley
Great little site right on the coast (you will need levellers) its right on the coastal path and a nice walk into Whitley Bay or you can get a bus at the top of the road every 15 minutes then you can pick up the Metro to travel further afield... Show more
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Site contact details
- Telephone:
- 0191 237 0256
Most recent reviews
S Westhead
Reviewed: 28/05/2025 20:52
Great Location
We stayed here for three nights whilst visiting family nearby. It’s a great location with great views of St Mary’s lighthouse. Shower block is excellent. We did think it was expensive at over £45 per night, given that the two nights prior we had o...
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