Natural Woodland Camping
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Your own secluded clearing in our beautiful wood.
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Escape from the rat race and get back to nature.
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Have fun making your own campfire.
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Buy some of our delicious meat to cook out in the open!
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Brockwell Wood is only 7 miles away from Newcastle upon Tyne in 26 acres of ancient woodland, offering visitors a tranquil, yet accessible retreat from the hurly-burly of modern life.
This campsite is for those who want a back to nature experience - we don't have shops, toilets and showers at the site, but we do offer real back-to-basics camping. You are welcome to light a fire responsibly in your ready made fire pit, clearing up afterwards. Remember the bushcraft code: "Take nothing, leave nothing, leave no trace".
Campers need to be aware that this is the nearest to wilderness we can achieve so close to the city - this means that you may have to drive rough tracks through trees to get near to your pitch. You have to take responsibility for where you choose to drive and accept that you are responsible subsequently for any damage to your vehicle. We have a small number of vehicle accessible clearings suitable for vans and roof top tents. When you book, it's helpful to give as much information as possible so that we can allocate the most suitable pitch for you. Please note, not all pitches are accessible by car.
We will provide you with a map to find your way and a spade to bury human waste. You can fill your water bottles at the farmyard a few minutes walk from the nearest part of the wood.
There is now very little dry wood from fallen and felled trees to be found, though you are welcome to search so long as you don't damage anything growing. We now sell sacks of logs at £7, offcuts of softwood at £5 and kindling at £3.
Dogs are welcome if kept under reasonable control.
The nearest country pub is The Black Horse at Barlow one mile to the West where you can get food, real ale and the country pub experience. This pub is not always open unfortunately! The Black Bull at Blaydon is only a delightful walk away down the historic Blaydon Burn and is both people and dog friendly with some very nice beer but no food. The Rose and Crown in Winlaton 10 minutes walk from the house is very reliable and does good, solid pub food. It's also dog and family friendly.
The nearest shops are also in Winlaton, just a little way up the hill. I'm a Coop supporter myself so avoid the nightmare of Blaydon Morrisons car park and go for Winlaton Coop every time.
Newcastle City Centre is 7 miles away, the Roman Wall about 20 miles and the Cheviots 40 miles.
Camping fees are £10 per person per night, £5 per child, under 5s free. Pay cash on arrival. Plenty of envelopes for fees at check in. Make sure you write your name on the envelope!!
We only accept groups under special circumstances and then charge a deposit.
We can accommodate two or three camper vans or motor homes (but not caravans) at a time in the wood. Prices generally relating to the number of people, as for camping.
BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL, please don't turn up unannounced as you will be disappointed.
You must email the address on the Contact page of this website, we cannot process bookings via phone, text, facebook or Google.
This campsite is for those who want a back to nature experience - we don't have shops, toilets and showers at the site, but we do offer real back-to-basics camping. You are welcome to light a fire responsibly in your ready made fire pit, clearing up afterwards. Remember the bushcraft code: "Take nothing, leave nothing, leave no trace".
Campers need to be aware that this is the nearest to wilderness we can achieve so close to the city - this means that you may have to drive rough tracks through trees to get near to your pitch. You have to take responsibility for where you choose to drive and accept that you are responsible subsequently for any damage to your vehicle. We have a small number of vehicle accessible clearings suitable for vans and roof top tents. When you book, it's helpful to give as much information as possible so that we can allocate the most suitable pitch for you. Please note, not all pitches are accessible by car.
We will provide you with a map to find your way and a spade to bury human waste. You can fill your water bottles at the farmyard a few minutes walk from the nearest part of the wood.
There is now very little dry wood from fallen and felled trees to be found, though you are welcome to search so long as you don't damage anything growing. We now sell sacks of logs at £7, offcuts of softwood at £5 and kindling at £3.
Dogs are welcome if kept under reasonable control.
The nearest country pub is The Black Horse at Barlow one mile to the West where you can get food, real ale and the country pub experience. This pub is not always open unfortunately! The Black Bull at Blaydon is only a delightful walk away down the historic Blaydon Burn and is both people and dog friendly with some very nice beer but no food. The Rose and Crown in Winlaton 10 minutes walk from the house is very reliable and does good, solid pub food. It's also dog and family friendly.
The nearest shops are also in Winlaton, just a little way up the hill. I'm a Coop supporter myself so avoid the nightmare of Blaydon Morrisons car park and go for Winlaton Coop every time.
Newcastle City Centre is 7 miles away, the Roman Wall about 20 miles and the Cheviots 40 miles.
Camping fees are £10 per person per night, £5 per child, under 5s free. Pay cash on arrival. Plenty of envelopes for fees at check in. Make sure you write your name on the envelope!!
We only accept groups under special circumstances and then charge a deposit.
We can accommodate two or three camper vans or motor homes (but not caravans) at a time in the wood. Prices generally relating to the number of people, as for camping.
BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL, please don't turn up unannounced as you will be disappointed.
You must email the address on the Contact page of this website, we cannot process bookings via phone, text, facebook or Google.
All campers must check in on arrival. Confirming your booking signifies that you understand and agree to comply with the rules of the site.
- You camp here entirely at your own risk – we cannot take responsibility for your discomforts, accidents, losses etc
- You agree to behave responsibly with consideration for other campers and local residents – no shouting, playing loud music, quad bikes, air rifles, chain saws, generators etc
- You agree to take care of the environment and clear up properly after you, leaving the woods as you would wish to find them
