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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
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.
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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Bruce Horton
Reviewed: 17/04/2025 10:21
Incredible place
The welcome was efficient, despite us arriving later than we expected, the facilities were fantastic (spotlessly clean always) and the view was to die for. Everything was so perfect that we extended our stay from four nights to five nights.
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Mick Bradbury
Reviewed: 12/04/2025 16:23
Great site, awesome views.
Friendly staff , superb facilities and excellent walks into town. Will definitely be back.
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Shiela Sami
Reviewed: 10/04/2025 07:34
My piece of tranquility
Stayed here for the first time since its renovations the view is magnificent sunrise each morning over the lighthouse is wonderful but always remember to bring a jacket for the sea breeze Stayed just me and my dogs for a peaceful weekend new facilities were spot on so clean and... Show more
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Ronda Nelson
Reviewed: 01/04/2025 15:08
The wanderer returns.
The number of plots has increase since my last visit, but it is such a popular site that I could only book for 1 night (which I managed to do what I wanted to do and see), but I would have stayed for two had there been availability. Welcoming staff... Show more
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Thelma Owen
Reviewed: 31/03/2025 16:43
Good and Bad
Stayed here 2 nights. Fabulous location..very clean showers and toilets. Overall a very well kept site. Only downside was that on Sunday when you want a peaceful day a man with a sit on lawnmoor was cutting the grass for most of the afternoon. It was very very loud. We... Show more
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Howard Garnett
Reviewed: 24/03/2025 08:34
Excellent site
Staff were welcoming and friendly, facilities spotlessly clean throughout the day. Great view of the sea and lighthouse. The site is a great base for local walks or day trips along the coast.
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Coopers
Reviewed: 23/03/2025 16:50
Perfect to access cycling route along coast
Stayed 17-20 March 2025, 3 nights with motorhome and bikes. Stunning location with view of St Mary's Island and lighthouse. Superb modern facilities and tidy site, with re-structuring of hardstanding pitches still in progress with re-seeded areas. Pitches all on varying degrees of angle, so chocks/ramps are... Show more
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Site contact details
- Telephone:
- 0191 237 0256
Most recent reviews
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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