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Hadrians Wall Camping and Caravan Site

Hadrians Wall Camping and Caravan Site is a small secluded site lying close to Hadrian's Wall, 2 miles north of Melkridge Village in the historic and beautiful border territory of Northumberland.

English Tourist Board *** Rated

Tents, caravans, children and dogs will all have a warm welcome from on our friendly, family run site set within magnificent unspoilt landscapes.

Facilities include:

* Wheelchair Access
* Electric Hook ups
* Toilets
* Showers
* Washing Machines
* Drying Machines
* Fridge
* Clubhouse Caravan

A large barn is also available for functions/activities and there is secure accommodation for cars.

Groups

Hadrian's Wall Camping and Caravan site can provide you with assistance in organizing group stays. Please do not hesitate to contact us for further information.

The Hadrian's Wall camping and caravan Site can provide bad weather accommodation for campers.

You can also enjoy our full English breakfast and a traditional Sunday lunch and a small selection of provisions are usually available upon request.

Intending to walk the wall? Why not use the central site of Hadrian's Wall Camping and caravan site as your base? We can arrange transport to and from your starting/finishing point each day, leaving you free to enjoy the walk and collapse into your caravan/tent at the end of the day!

About Northumberland and Hadrian's Wall

On the very edge of the Roman Empire during the occupation of Britain, Northumberland's renown began when the Emperor Hadrian in AD 122 ordered the construction of a wall from the Tyne to the Solway to separate the land of the Britons from the land of the Picts. Since this time, Northumberland has been referred to as the border county. The majority of the county is actually found to the North of the wall and therefore, it is a common mistake to believe that the wall itself denotes the border between England and Scotland.

Hadrian's wall was originally 73 miles long and five meters high. Although the highest section of the wall now only measures 1 meter high it is nevertheless an impressive example of Roman engineering that should not be missed. There are also many remains of the forts and temples built by the Roman army that are still visible today, such as:

* Chesters Roman Fort
* Corbridge Roman Site
* Roman Vindolanda
* Housteads

Northumberland can also boast numerous thriving market towns (such as Hexham) with a rich history of the Border Reivers that should also interest history lovers.

More recently Northumberland has gained renown for its unspoilt countryside and breathtaking views which seemingly spread as far as the eye can see, making it particularly attractive to walkers and cyclists.

What's to see and do?

The site is located less than half a mile from the most dramatic stretch of Hadrian's Wall between Newcastle and Carlisle and is ideally placed for visiting many of the Roman sites.

As well as being a World Heritage site, Hadrian's Wall was opened in May 2003 as a National Trail Path between Wallsend on the east coast and Bowness-on Solway on the west coast.

There are walks in every direction making it the ideal place for those interested in wildlife, history and archaeology within breathtaking scenery. The Penine Way and the new cycle trail and Penine Bridel Way are also on the doorstep!

For the more sedentary visitor the Hadrian's Wall bus enables you to visit the full length of this magnificent Heritage site in comfort (full details are available from the campsite).

The historic market towns of Haltwhistle and Hexham are also within easy distance from the site and the thriving shopping centres of Carlisle and Newcastle are an easy drive away.