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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.
Prices
Pitches
| Touring pitch types | Awning | Without Awning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard (electric & hardstanding) |
Yes |
| Other pitch types |
|---|
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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
Victoria Tickle
Reviewed: 04/07/2025 21:50
Outstanding! Definitely recommend
We had this site recommended to us and we could instantly see why! Staff are very kind and helpful. Scenic views over the sea and the lighthouse. Great walks from the site. The site was nice and quiet, not too big. Impeccably clean and tidy. All the facilities were modern.... Show more
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karen Meredith
Reviewed: 04/07/2025 15:57
Favourite site
We love this site and stay if we are travelling to Scotland. Sorry to read negative reviews of the wardens. We found them to always be cheerful and helpful Whitley Bay is a great place to walk our dog. Facilities were spotless and wardens work very hard. Great pub next... Show more
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Suzanne Norris
Reviewed: 01/07/2025 16:55
Dolphin watching
I’m from Whitley Bay so I know the area well but we’ve never stayed on this site. Just returned from 4 lovely nights and we would use the site again. At first glance the site looks rather compact but the layout of the pitches means it doesn’t feel like you’re on... Show more
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Bill simpson
Reviewed: 29/06/2025 15:36
Held to ransom
Hello we stayed at the site 24/25 June 2025. It’s not something I normally do give a bad review but it as left a bitter taste. The pitches are very uneven and require a lot of levelling we were not told how bad they were I watch 2 ladies try... Show more
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Keith Fletcher
Reviewed: 23/06/2025 20:31
Wardens
Year after year i keep saying this site for me is fantastic just arrived home after 9 more brilliant nights, but what makes it extra special is Helen & Alan they go out their way to help you nothing is to much trouble thanks again both of you back... Show more
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Ingo Geiger
Reviewed: 23/06/2025 15:16
Krönender Abschluss unsers Urlaubs
Schon der Empfang war super freundlich. Alle Mitarbeiter sind sehr Hilfsbereit. Wir hatten einen Stellplatz direkt in 1. Reihe was den Ausblick auf das Meer komplettierte. Direkt, schräg gegenüber war der weiße Leuchtturm. Ein super schöner Ausblick. Wahnsinns Fotohintergund. Sanitärgebäude sehr sauber und top gepflegt. Pub auch gleich in der Nähe. Können... Show more
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peter hill
Reviewed: 21/06/2025 16:03
Never disappointed with this site...
Always my first choice on my visits back to Newcastle and Northumberland the facilities are spot on and the views second to none. Seaton Sluice has a number of good pubs, all worth a visit, especially the Deleval Arms on the doorstep. Great base for the rest of the unrivalled... Show more
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John Thomson
Reviewed: 17/06/2025 15:45
Old Hartley, but theres nothing old about it.
We had a wonderful 3 night stay at Old Hartley Club Campsite recently. There is pitch site was wonderfully well kept, quite compact, but the way it is laid out, it feels like every pitch has a sea view. Its close proximity to Whitley Bay was excellent, with lots to... Show more
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Pamela Barraclough
Reviewed: 17/06/2025 12:52
Fabulous site.
We have had a lovely week here. Stunning sea views. Clean and well run site. Wardens very friendly and helpful. Will definitely come again.
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Nicola lothian
Reviewed: 16/06/2025 22:31
Breathtaking
Stunning location, will be a favourite for many years to come
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Site contact details
- Telephone:
- 0191 237 0256
Most recent reviews
Victoria Tickle
Reviewed: 04/07/2025 21:50
Outstanding! Definitely recommend
We had this site recommended to us and we could instantly see why! Staff are very kind and helpful. Scenic views over the sea and the lighthouse. Great walks from the site. The site was nice and quiet, not too big. Impeccably clean and tidy. All th...
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