Just got back from 11 nights stay on pitch 69. To start we tried a grass pitch but were unable to get the caravan level (and we are experienced). After several attempts we moved along the narrow cul-de-sac to pitch 69 and levelled up nose into the hedge with what looked like a good view - unfortunately once inside the view was obscured by the hedge which was low for many of the other pitches but not this one. We did ask if it could be cut but received a few different reasons from birds nesting to we might image your van - all valid. We then tried to erect our awning but before we had it out we were told check the ground - good advice as totally compacted. I revisited the wardens again but although aware of the problem they had only 3 "special" pegs left, which wasn't enough. So off to Go Outdoors along the road and they sold me some super-cannot-fail heavy duty screw pegs - Unfortunately they wouldn't go in either. Finally a very big hammer was used and still no joy. Result was no awning and we had to make do with a lightweight canopy, which given the superb weather worked out quite well. Not a great start but then the trains cam past - NER mainline, local commuters and loud thundering long freight trains - better than an alarm clock! ...yes there's more on some nights there is a local speedway meet and the stadium bikes can be heard for hours on end - at least it drowned out the locals playing football on the pitch in front of the site. To balance what some might think is a negative start, the views across the estuary are simply magnificent. The walk into town is about 20-25 mins of easy level walking (other than the site approach). The site can likewise be seen from the town. From both viewpoints the scenery is amazing and the walls and history of the town is amazing. Having good weather allowed for some great walks around the city, along the river and up and over the cliffs on foot and NCN 1 which goes towards Holy Island and Lindisfarne. The site is tight in places but in all fairness the stewards did warn us on arrival to be aware of the different pitch lengths. Can be quite tricky if you get stuck in one of the cul-de-sacs. Plenty of facilities around the site for water etc. The only "observation" I have is that the yellow wrist band system is simply not understood by many. Some don't get the idea of using only a sanitised one, others collect one on the board and take it in with them. Some say leave yours as they enter as I left. One man even took a yellow band off the hook put it in his pocket and walked off stating he had one for next-time!! Consequently none knew if there were people in the showers, cubicles or at the urinals. Most did were a mask but when you need to go you just have to go!!! Would we go back - YES. The positives do outlay the negatives and after a day or 2 you stop hearing the background noises - For shorter stays well you will have to decided that for yourselves.