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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
Ann Threadgill
Reviewed: 14/08/2025 16:05
Lovely Coastal Site
A lovely stay at Old Hartley, can see why it gets booked up.Sea view from most pitches, some better than others. Plenty to do see in the area, and with the site being on the coastal path, great for walking,cycling and dogs. St Mary’s Lighthouse a short easy stroll away.... Show more
Heather Dodd
Reviewed: 14/08/2025 14:49
What a setting!
Wonderful site right on the cliff top with amazing views. Brand new toilet facilities which are always spotless. Lovely walk north and south on the Cleveland way. Access to beach very close down steps . A great location
Karen Smith
Reviewed: 13/08/2025 17:21
Shhh Don’t tell everyone
This is probably our favourite of all sites. So much to love … The view The area The cycle path The peace and quiet Take your bike and camera - it’s very hard not to list this site as one of your happy places.
Alick Thomson
Reviewed: 09/08/2025 16:22
Great views
Our stay was wonderful. Lovely views with an excellent walk to St Mary’s lighthouse. Nice and quiet. Nice, clean and modern facilities. Short journey to Whitley bay or Tynemouth. We will be coming back
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Michael Richter
Reviewed: 08/08/2025 18:07
What a place
Our stay was simply wonderful! The toilets are almost nicer than at home. The view is breathtaking and the location of the pitch is excellent. Only the fringes of the storm were a little annoying. The staff are extremely friendly and courteous.
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Kevin Hall
Reviewed: 02/08/2025 18:12
Excellent site though some pitches may suffer from noise at night
As others have said, the site is stunningly located for walking, cycling and using local public transport, with beautiful beaches within walking and cycling distance. There are fantastic cycle lanes on the coast road to Tynemouth. Facilities are also excellent. However, the site adjoins a public car park on its southern border... Show more
Mike Booth
Reviewed: 02/08/2025 16:55
Great Location
Great location and kept immaculate by friendly wardens. Spot on for a visit to Newcastle and costal walks. Regular bus services along the coast either way from stops 5 min walk away, we never used the car all week. ... Show more
Chris
Reviewed: 30/07/2025 15:47
Great Wardens
The wardens on this site are the best we have met,very friendly and helpful,lovely clean site and shower blocks and with great views,looking forward to coming again.
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Susan Nelson
Reviewed: 28/07/2025 15:27
2nd time many more please
The site is always so clean and well maintained. The wardens couldn’t be more pleasant or more helpful. The bathrooms are always spotless whatever time day or night and the gravel that was put down on the pitches is a great improvement. This site isn’t perfect but it’s as near... Show more
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Neil Martin
Reviewed: 28/07/2025 14:25
Stunning site
This is absolutely stunning. Every pitch has an amazing view of the water and the lighthouse. A 35-40 min walk to Whitley Bay. Or 20mins to the beach So quiet and peaceful and the staff can’t do enough to assist with your stay Can’t recommend enough but don’t go or... Show more
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Site contact details
- Telephone:
- 0191 237 0256
Most recent reviews
Ann Threadgill
Reviewed: 14/08/2025 16:05
Lovely Coastal Site
A lovely stay at Old Hartley, can see why it gets booked up.Sea view from most pitches, some better than others. Plenty to do see in the area, and with the site being on the coastal path, great for walking,cycling and dogs. St Mary’s Lighthouse a sho...
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