Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year., may the latter bring you new adventures and discoveries.

To help everybody in these difficult financial times we have held our prices at 2025 level, therefore you hard earned money will hopefully stretch that bit further.

At Carrshield Camping Barn we have a little something for almost everybody, whether you want to wander the moors and valleys on one of our curated walks (free to download from our website. Alternatively sit and relax at the side of the river watching the local wildlife passing by.
If you enjoy exploring the area you are visiting our website has a range of activities that are all available within a reasonable distance. Exploring Roman remains, going into one of the old lead mines, taking a gentle pony ride across the moors, or just visiting craft shops and art galleries.

So, whether you are coming on your own, with friends or family you will find a location that is truly away from it all. Then after a day exploring use the fire pit and watch the star appear in a Dark Sky area.

Hope to see you soon.

Something different is waiting for you to discover in the valleys and moors of the North Pennines and south Northumberland. Walks, cycle rides, nature and history, all to be found.

You and your family will be able to get close to nature and experience the many delights of England’s last wilderness, the North Pennines National Landscape and UNESCO Geo Park.
Our location in the West Allen Valley, just south of the small village of Carrshield, has the river running close to the building and moors rising on either side, making it an idyllic setting. The accommodation is a converted Mine Shop (now and Ancient Scheduled Monument) used during the lead mining days when the area’s population was much higher than today. It allows you to have all the fun of camping, without the worry and hassle of tents.
There are walks from the door that let you explore the valleys, rivers and moors that make this part of Northumberland such a special place. The long-distance Isaac Tea Trail passes close to the village, so if you like a challenge, why not use Carrshield as your base?
Alternatively, you could cycle the quiet country lanes that pass between the valleys giving fantastic views over the rest of the county and southern Scotland. There is also off-roading with Bridleways that pass the door and take you over the moors, another great way of seeing the area.
At the end of your adventure, relax by the river, cook on an open fire or barbeque, and then sit back and watch the stars come out.
All of this at 2023 prices to help you with your cost of living.