Welcome all - to Alan's and my world

We recently used the Firs. A very nice small site pretty central for everything in the area, good wardens and cheaper than most. Would recommend this, although we have used Chatsworth (difficult to book though), Buxton, Leek and Carsington Water and have no complaints about them either. Carsington Water though is heavily wooded which might not suit everyone.

If you use the Firs though, follow the book directions as some of the alternative routes are none too good.

There is plenty to do in the area for most people so do some research to see what appeals to you.

Staying fairly local for first trip out is good advice with a new caravan, but one of you is used to vanning, so no doubt you will be fine.

As far as ‘up North’ goes, we are very fond of Northumberland. Still relatively undiscovered by the crowds, but has scenery, beaches and lots of things to do. There are a couple of decent Club Sites Berwick Seaview and River Breamish if a Site with facilities is your choice, but take a look at some of the CLs as well, lots to choose from, and a good bit cheaper.

Hope you both have a lovely time😁

I'm hoping Alan & Josie are enjoying a weekend away in the caravan right now! It'd be disappointing if they didn't let us know which, if any, of our recommendations they might try out. 

Can’t agree with TTDA enough. Northumberland is gorgeous. From castles to islands, from beaches to forests, We stayed near to Seahouses on a CL. It’s a great central point for visiting places like the Farne  Islands, Holy Island, Anwick Castle, Bamburgh Castle. Beaches almost empty. When you’ve done all that- buy Fish and chips at Seahouses! Some of the best we have ever had! Great times ahead! 

Was that Fowberry Farm Merve? We stayed there many years ago. Don’t think it is on CL network now though, gone private. Two more nice Northumberland stops are Brock Mill Farm, (CL) right by causeway to Lindisfarne, and a new favourite stop for us, West Kyloe Farm, which is private.

Yes it was TTDA ! Sorry to hear that it’s gone private. lovely view of Bamburgh Castle from there. Thanks for the pointers on the other two. 

Alan & Josie - just thought to come back to this thread and I have to say that it's a bit disappointing that having asked for some help and having had lots of suggestions you haven't come back to let us know if any of the advice was helpful.