Destination

The Northumberland Coast

England's quietest coastline — castles, kippers and empty beaches. Sleep beside Bamburgh BecauseYouVan.

From Darlington the A1 delivers you into the Northumberland Coast AONB in about 90 minutes. Empty white beaches, dramatic castles at Bamburgh and Dunstanburgh, and the tidal causeway to Lindisfarne. One of the best-value van holidays in the country.

From our pickups

Darlington

~90 minutes up the A1 to Alnwick.

Scotch Corner

~90 minutes via the A1.

Ripon

~2 hours 15 via the A1.

Highlights

  • Bamburgh Castle and beach
  • Dunstanburgh Castle walk from Craster
  • Holy Island of Lindisfarne (mind the tides)
  • Beadnell Bay and Low Newton
  • The Farne Islands boat trips

Suggested itinerary

A trip you could actually do.

  1. 01Night 1: Beadnell Bay Club site — dunes and kipper suppers.
  2. 02Night 2: Pot-a-Doodle Do near Berwick — Holy Island at dawn.
  3. 03Night 3: Coquetdale — Cragside and Rothbury day.

Best time to go: May-September; the coast comes alive in shoulder season.

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Other destinations

The Lake District

England's most beautiful national park — 90 minutes from Scotch Corner. Wake by Derwentwater BecauseYouVan.

The NC500

Scotland's ultimate road trip — start it from Scotch Corner or Darlington. Loop the North Coast BecauseYouVan.

The Yorkshire Dales

On our doorstep — waterfalls, wildflower meadows and proper pubs. Roam the Dales BecauseYouVan.