This section should cover most aspects of pitching and camping in a tent at Kielder campsite.

Tent pitch size

There are no formal tent pitches, we offer a longitudinal field that has a track running through it. You select an area that suits you or that conditions allow.

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Supply of tents

We do not supply or erect tents, this is the campers responsibility.

Fires [Fire bowls only]

We are in a forest that is often within a 'fire risk' period, even if it has been damp or cool. We allow responsible use of a fire bowl, off the ground enough to not damage the grass. It is unfair on the next visitors to leave scorched grass after leaving. We do not supply them and currently cannot obtain wood in bags at a fair price. You will need to bring or arrange this yourself. Fire bowl ashes must not be disposed of in the surrounds of the site. Use the metal bins available near the refuse area or empty the ashes into the river.

Ensure that you keep the noise down after our quiet period, fireside chats tend to get louder with time forgotten about.

Booking your tent

We charge per pitch, not per person. If you have chosen to bring a six man tent with only two occupants, then please book and pay for a six man tent. Costings are negligibly more.

There is to be no driving or parking on the grass, at all. Not even to offload, irrespective of weather. You use the track running through the centre of the pitching field to temporarily park whilst unpacking.

The track is wide enough for two cars to pass, ensuring that the grass is not damaged.

If you have booked with friends or family and wish to pitch together, the first visitor to arrive can ask for a reservation sign and 'bagsie' a pitch near them.

As a rule we are unable to offer tent pitches around hardstandings. It is a game of two half's....tents one end, hardstandings the other.

Group Bookings

We have a group booking policy. Please ensure you are aware of this prior to booking. No Stag, Hen or groups carrying out noisy activities. This is a quiet family site with a quiet policy at 10.00pm.

Gazebo

If you wish to add a Gazebo to your booking, please add this at time of booking. Gazebo's added to the pitch afterwards without consultation will be charged the current gazebo pitch rate per night.

Electric Hook up Pitches

We only have two electrical pitches, these are situated next to our static caravans. Through time and use, the ground around them has sunk. Ensure you arrive with your own camping electric cable, longer the better. [Absolute minimum for comfortable pitching is 10 metres.]

This facility is not a domestic three pin plug. You will require a lead that conforms to safety regulations, one type pictured here: 

Electric hook up cables