National Landscapes is the new name for designated Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in England and Wales. In Scotland, National Scenic Areas perform the same role.
These are stunning areas of the coutryside which are protected under the 1949 National Parks and Access to Countryside Act. National Landscape have the same legal protection as national parks, but they don’t have their own authorities for planning control like national parks do.
There are 46 National Landscapes in the UK and over 50 hostels and bunkhouses within them. Hostel style accommdation gives great value access to the heart of the National Landscapes, reducing polution from repeated day trips and ensuring people of all means can afford an overnight stay in these stunning landscapes.
There are also lots of hostels and bunkhouses in the UK’s National Parks.
National Landscapes
Darsham Country Centre is in the old railway station. Affiliated with the Woodcraft Folk, the Centre provides affordable self-catering accommodation for groups of up to 24. It is perfectly situated for exploring the beauty of the Suffolk countryside & visiting the area’s many tourist attractions. Suffolk’s Heritage Coast & the market town of Saxmundham are only 5-6 miles away. Overflow camping for up to 15.
Stretching along the Cumbrian shore of the Solway Firth, this is a low, open, AONB with wide views across to the hills of Dumfries and Galloway. A dynamic seascape with a huge intertidal range, it is an overwintering ground for a vast number of birds and is visited by seals, dolphins, and porpoises. The falling tides expose wide stretches of sand and salt marsh giving a sense of remoteness. The area has a rich historical heritage associated with its position on the Scottish border, the frontier of the Roman Empire, and a World Heritage Site. This is enjoyed by walkers and cyclists on the Hadrian’s Cycleway, the England Coast Path and Hadrian’s Wall Path National Trail. Hillside Farm Bunkbarn provides low-cost access to the National Landscape and overnight stays for people on the Trails. A Georgian working farm, with stunning views over the Solway Firth marshes and the Soleway Coast. B&B rooms are available in the farmhouse and the bunkbarn has cooking facilities, hot showers and is heated with a bio mass boiler
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East of the windswept Horseshoe Pass, over Llantisilio Mountain, lies the glorious Dee Valley with historic Llangollen, a famous market town rich in cultural and Industrial heritage. This is the Dee Valley National Landscape ( Tirwedd Cenedlaethol Dyffryn Dyfrdwy ). Llangollen Hostel, provides great value accommodation for individuals, families and groups at the heart of the National Landscape in the centre of the town of Llangollen. A perfect base for walking, cycling, canoeing & white water rafting. North of Llangollen lies the The Clwydian Range ( Bryniau Clwyd ) is a chain of purple heather-clad summits, topped by a cluster of strikingly situated Iron Age hillforts. Reaching the north coast of Wales with the Prestatyn Hills and south to the Berwyn Mountains, This area of windswept hilltops, heather moorland, and wooded valleys is ideal for walking. Families will love visiting Llangollen, with its steam railway, horse drawn canal boats & Pontcysyllte Aqueduct - a World Heritage Site. The town is home to the Fringe music & arts festival, plus the International Eisteddfod.
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Nowhere is far from the sea on the long, low peninsula of Llŷn, which is famous for the unspoilt beauty of its coastline. The Area of Natural Beauty covers a quarter of the peninsula including the inland peaks of Garn Fadrun and Garn Boduan. Explore the steep craggy cliffs around Aberdaron Bay, surfing beaches at Hell's Mouth and Porth Ceiriad, the sandy bays and headlands, and the town of Abersoch famous for its watersports, shopping and cafes. Abersoch Sgubor Unnos (Tanrallt Farm Bunkhouse) provides great value bunkhouse accommodation on a Welsh-speaking, traditional family farm in the village of Llangian, one mile from Abersoch. Great for seaside holidays.
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Anglesey Outdoors is an ideal base for groups, individuals or families. Just a mile from Porthdafarch Beach & the coastal path & only 2km from Sustrans Cycle Route 8. It has 4 self-contained areas each with their own self-catering & bathroom facilities. These can be hired individually or together. Optional full catering. There’s an on-site bar/bistro & a drying room. Glamping also available.
Comfy, farm stay self-catering in rural, but train-accessible, Suffolk. Sleeps 22 in five bedrooms, including a restored Shepherd’s Hut. Mix of oak bunks & beds. Relax in cosy sitting room; croquet, BBQ, ping-pong & badminton; explore the farm, picnic in a meadow. 20 bikes included in hire or kayak down the River Stour. Go Ape, visit castles, coast, historic towns. Larger groups can also book the Tudor Barn (also in this guide).
The Malvern Hills National Landscape is a spine of high hills that run north to south on the west of England. Surrounded by rolling hills and fields to the west and the flat Severn Valley to the east, it offers magnificent, panoramic views for very little effort. Wildflower meadows, orchards, parklands and ancient woodlands are all to be found here. Hill forts, boundary ditches and tumuli are shown on the landscape and there are country house estates, monasteries and castles to explore. Boundless Events Malvern Centre nestles in this landscape. With catered accommodation and a self-catering chalet, it offers great value for accommodation for groups of 10 to 114 people.
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Adventure Hostel offers flexible, wallet-friendly accommodation on the North Devon coast near to Bideford. Individuals, couples, families & groups of all sizes (up to a max of 224) are all welcome. There's a shop & a cafe on site & full catering packages for whole site bookings. N.B. there are no self catering facilities. The South West Coast Path & The Tarka Trail pass close by.
Allendale Bunkhouse sits on the Market Square & overlooks the bustling town, with fells & River East Allen beyond. Book the whole bunkhouse for up to 26 people. (Bigger groups, can lodge 18 in Dale Manor, with its hot tub/sauna/spa).Perfect for walkers, cyclists, horse riders, family/friends/school/youth groups.Allendale has cafes, sweetshop, gallery & dog friendly pubs serving food.
A beautiful Victorian building in the heart of Ludlow, providing en suite accommodation within walking distance of restaurants, shops and pubs. Close to the Shropshire Hills and Mortimer Forest with their miles of stunning landscapes to explore. Fresh towels, bed linen, complimentary toiletries, tea and coffee making facilities, parking and WiFi included. Residents also have access to a lounge, dining area, kitchen, and courtyard garden. Breakfasts available.
Edmunbyers hostel lies in moorland, close to the Northumberland/County Durham boundary, with fine views. It’s just two miles from Derwent Reservoir, for sailing & fishing. Ideal for walking holidays, it’s also on the C2C cycle route & is close to Hadrian’s Wall & Beamish outdoor museum. Cosy & comfortable with optional home cooked evening meals & breakfasts.
Elmscott Hostel is surrounded by unspoiled coastline with sea views of Lundy Island. Great for walking, cycling, surfing and bird watching. The South West Coast Path is just a few mins’ walk away. The hostel is well equipped for all your self-catering needs and has a games room and shop. In winter it is only available for sole use bookings.
Radcliffes Lodge is a purpose-built hostel overlooking the Marina in the vibrant harbour town of Amble on the Northumberland Coast. It sleeps 48 across 9 en suite rooms, has a large open-plan communal area & oozes quality & style. With the Coast & Castles cycle route & the Northumberland Coastal Path on the doorstep, the Lodge is perfect for walkers, cyclists, & groups of friends & families.
Perfect for the Pennine Way or C2C cycle route. In the lovely village of Garrigill, the bunkroom above the village hall sleeps 8 with bedding hire available. Larger groups can BYO bedding and use the hall itself where 12 camp beds are available. There is free WiFi, a well equipped kitchen, showers and drying room. It makes the ideal long distance walk/C2C stop over.
At the heart of the Wye Valley National Landscape flows the river Wye, which has created one of the finest lowland landscapes in Britain. In the north, the river flows through softly rolling countryside across the Hereford plain. Downstream from Ross-on-Wye the river races over rapids and through stunning gorges. The Wye marks the boundary between England and Wales, and the route of Offas ancient defenses can still be seen along the landscape. Offas Dyke long-distance park and the Wye Valley Walk provide great walking routes and a way to view the landscape. High above the Wye, just off Offa’s Dyke and close to St Briavels Castle, the quirky bunkhouse at Camp Hillcrest offers access to the national landscape by providing good value hostel-style accommodation. It can be booked by the bed, by the room or for sole use of the whole bunkhouse.
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On the west coast of England just below the Lake District, lies an easily accessible yet partly forgotten area of national beauty. Perfect for exploring, here you can find limestone pavements, ancient woodlands, rich wetlands, and a coastline with spectacular sunsets. The place has a genuineness to it. It is a working landscape where farming has retained many traditional practices, Westmorland style. There are natural pastures rich in wildflowers and rare butterflies. The timeless tides of Morecambe Bay, reveal historic channels and salt marsh, visited by rare wading birds and wildfowl. Train stations at Arnside, Silverdale and Carnforth make a visit easily accessible and Yealand Old Schoool, a Quakers' hostel, will welcome you by providing great value accommodation. Come and walk the well-maintained footpaths, or cycle the quiet lanes and byways. Be kind to yourself and plan a tranquil adventure.
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Perfectly located for visiting Lindisfarne and the castles and beaches of the North Northumberland coast, Eat & Sleep Lindisfarne sleeps 28 across 5 rooms, one of which is accessible. Eat at the on-site bistro or self-cater in the bunkhouse kitchen. Situated close to St Cuthberts & St Oswalds Way and directly on the Sandstone Way and the Coast and Castles route. There’s secure cycle storage, a drying room & laundry facilities, comfy beds & piping hot showers for the weary adventurers.
Rising from the Somerset Levels the magnificent Mendip Ridge stretches all the way from Brean Down in the west towards Frome in the east. The western half is designated as an AONB due to the astonishing array of gorges, caves, valleys and lakes. On the Somerset Levels near these landscape features lies Mendip Bunkhouse, the HQ of the Cerberus Spelaeological Society. A society of Cavers to a layman, the bunkhouses generously offers accommodation to individuals and groups, providing low-cost access to the Mendips National Landscape and the caves beneath it.
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Then we could just be the place you are looking for, tuck away in a small valley in the North Pennines AONB. Come and stay in a Scheduled Ancient Monument with wildlife on your doorstep.
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A former smithy converted into a self-catering bunkhouse on a mixed working farm 1/2 mile from Chatton. Eight miles from Northumberland’s vast empty beaches and historic castles and five miles from the heather clad Cheviot Hills.Walking, water sports, climbing, fishing, golf and cycling are all nearby. Fully equipped kitchen, seating around the original blacksmith’s fire & hot showers.
With the dramatic cliffs of the World Heritage Jurassic coastline and attractive coastal villages that still retain their rural charm, the East Devon National Landscape is an excellent location for a seaside holiday. Good value access is provided to this landscape by the hostel-style accommodation at Monkton Wyld Court. This Victorian neo-Gothic mansion has easy access to the Jurassic Coast as well as the Wessex and Monarch’s Way long-distance footpaths. Guests can use the vegetarian self-catering kitchen to prepare their own meals or vegetarian meals can be pre-booked. Run by a charity that promotes sustainable living. Fruit and vegetables are grown in the organic garden and Jersey cows provide the dairy products.
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Bluebell Farm Bunkbarn is within walking distance of shops and pubs. It is ideally located for exploring Nothumberland’s Heritage Coast, the Cheviot Hills and the Scottish Borders. The Bunkbarn sleeps 14, the Studio 4. Plus 2 studio apartments and 5 self-catering cottages.
There is a shared modern toilet block. BYO sleeping bags/towels or hire. Studio apartments & cottages have bed linen.
Stretching from Torbay to Plymouth the South Devon National Landscape features cliffs, sandy coves, picturesque villages, wooded valleys, colourful hedge banks, and wildlife-filled estuaries. Bigbury Camping Barn is a purpose-built bunkhouse on the beautiful South Devon Coast within the National Landscape. Surrounded by sandy beaches, footpaths, caves and coastal trails, it's the perfect base for extended family holidays, get-togethers of friends, or for groups of walkers, surfers, wild swimmers, cyclists or outdoor enthusiasts.
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Just three miles from St Ives’ beaches & 5 miles from Penzance, Lower Penderleath Farm Hostel provides self-catering accommodation in four twin rooms and one alpine dormitory for 12. Plus a self contained family maisonette with small kitchen and private shower & toilet. BYO sleeping bags. Pub food in two local villages is within walking distance. Bedding not provided.
On top of Wenlock Edge AONB in the heart of Shropshire, Stokes Barn has two bunkhouses with comfortable, centrally heated, dormitory accommodation. Perfect for corporate groups, walkers, field study, schools, stag/hen parties or reunions with friends/family. Ironbridge World Heritage Site is 6 miles away. Much Wenlock is within walking distance with shops, pubs & sports facilities.
In the Shropshire hills, close to Long Mynd & Stiperstones, Bridges Hostel is perfect for walkers. The Shropshire Way, the End to End cycle route & moutain bike routes pass close by.
The hostel has a self-catering kitchen, lounge with wood fire, drying room, shop & large garden. Home cooked evening meals. Camping.
Located in Rhoscolyn, a great base for adventure, education & exploring. Escape the busy world, enjoy the outdoors with low environmental impact.
A family run 4* bunkhouse in Rhoscolyn, AONB on Anglesey Coast. 5 mins’ walk to beach at Borthwen, close to Anglesey Coastal Path. Perfect for family groups, clubs, schools, universities. Ideal for kayaking, climbing, sailing, walking, bird watching, beaches.
Cumulus Outdoor Residential Centre is situated in the small seaside town of Swanage on Dorset’s Jurassic Coast. The purpose built centre sits in 6 acres of private grounds and has 4 separate accommodation units sleeping 16,32,32 or 47 which can be hired individually or together. The centre is popular with groups of friends/families, schools, youth groups, DofE & corporate groups. A whole range of outdoor activities are available for your group if required. Dogs welcome with prior arrangement.
Hardingsdown Bunkhouse and The Chaffhouse both provide accommodation for families or groups.
Comfortable and well appointed they are perfect for exploring Gower and all it has to offer. The properties can be hired individually or together. Rates vary with numbers.
Cornwall National Landscape is unique, it is the only AONB that has 12 separate sections. It includes most of Cornwalls world-renowned coastline, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and a host of natural and heritage features. The north sections range from dramatic headlands, to extensive rolling dunes. The south coast is softer with sheltered coves and picturesque fishing villages. Between the two lies the granite intrusions around Land’s End, rocks rich in minerals that have been mined for centuries and the old engine house chimneys still stand sentinel against the sky, emphaisising the wild isolated character of the coastline. Land's End Hostel is situated in the small hamlet of Trevescan, just 1/2 mile from the coast. Converted from a Mill Barn it provides warm and well equipped private hostel rooms with a shared fully equipped kitchen and a summerhouse to lounge in.
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Surrounded by open farmland & a short walk from the Jurassic Coast, MYTIME’s R&R Retreat Accommodation Centre offers the perfect base for enjoying the spectacular Isle of Purbeck. With a World Heritage Site & the South West Coast Path on its doorstep, it is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts. Just minutes from the idyllic village of Worth Matravers and the popular Square and Compass Pub, there’s truly something for everyone.
Set in the stunning North Pennines AONB, England’s last wilderness. This modern conversion of a historic mine building provides warm accommodation with excellent hot showers for lovers of the great outdoors. Isaac’s Tea Trail and the C2C pass right by. There are self catering facilities and meals can be provided for groups. The campsite has tiered pitches and views across the Nent valley. Electric hook-ups, secure cycle storage and plenty of parking.
The North Wessex Downs is an ancient chalk landscape that straddles Wiltshire, Berkshire, Hampshire and Oxfordshire. An area of wide-open downland and dramatic scarp slopes, topped by the ancient Ridgeway. The northern edge, sweeps to a crest above the White Horse Vale and that is where you will find the Courthill Centre. Just 2 miles south of Wantage, and only a few steps from the historic Ridgeway National Trail and on King Alfred's cycleway, The Court Hill Centre provides low cost fully catered accommodation for school groups, camping for long-distance walkers and private hostel bedrooms with self-catering for lucky individuals.
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Book a bed, a room, a chalet room, or the whole hostel. Ninebanks 4* Hostel, in stunning rural Northumberland, has en suite bedrooms, a sitting room with log-burner and a spacious dining room. In the chalet are two high quality studio rooms, fully self-contained and separate from the hostel. Dogs welcome with prior notice for sole use or in the chalet. In the North Pennines close to Hadrian’s Wall and on Isaac’s Tea Trail.
Eastern Slade Barn is a luxury farmhouse conversion on a working farm on the Gower Peninsula. The Gower has glorious beaches, castles and traffic free lanes. The coast path passes through the farm. Port Eynon seaside village is a 30 min walk, while Oxwich Bay with its castle, beach & hotel serving tasty meals is just 20 mins walk. Camping available and weddings/birthdays welcome.
The Surrey Hills National Landscape is famous for beauty spots such as Box Hill, Devils Punch Bowl and Newlands Corner. There are many well-used footpaths, bridleways and the long-distance trail North Downs Way National Trail. Impossible perfect villages such as Shere and Abinger are great for exploring local food and art and crafts architecture. Puttenham Barn Bunkhouse, on the North Downs Way, offers simple accommodation for walkers & cyclists in the Surrey Hills. It is a converted historic barn with a volunteer warden to welcome you.
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Within easy walking distance of Seahouses, this recently refurbished hostel offers affordable, spacious & comfortable accommodation. A perfect base for visiting the beaches and castles of the Northumbrian Coast. Particularly popular with divers, families, cyclists, walkers, school, church and youth groups. Groups of all sizes welcome. Sole use available. Booking essential.
The Kent Downs National Landscape follows the North Downs from the Surrey border to the sea cliffs at Dover. The chalk downs escarpment gives way to the flat and fertile lands of the Weald, famous for fruit growing and sometimes referred to as the ‘Garden of England’. The fast-disappearing traditional Kentish orchards and hop gardens together with the picturesque half-timbered villages and towns give a unique charm to this area. The North Downs Way and the Pilgrims Way offer routes to explore the landscape and Palace Farm Hostel offers hostel-style accommodation providing good value access to this National Landscape. Palace Farm Hostel is a relaxing, flexible 4* hostel on a family-run farm. Situated in the village of Doddington at the heart of the National Landscape.
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Deepdale sits within the Norfolk Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, a stunningly beautiful area of the British coastline and part of the National Park family. When you cross the road from our rooms & campsite, and you are on the salt marshes of Brancaster Staithe harbour, and the Norfolk Coast Path stretches East and West throught this incredible landscape.
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Dolphins Backpackers provides affordable accommodation just ten minutes from the South West Coast Path in the centre of the scenic coastal village of Tintagel. It is just five minutes’ walk from the castle, famous for King Arthur’s legends, myth and folklore.The hostel sleeps up to 13 in a mixture of private and dorm rooms. There is a welcoming atmosphere in the shared kitchen, the communal areas and the large covered garden. Basic breakfast provided, cooked breakfasts available.
The Isle of Wight is a rural island with a long history as a seaside family holiday resort. The north of the island retains its traditional pattern of woodlands, fields and hedgerows, which is in contrast with the open grazed chalk downs. The island is also a popular yachting centre, focused on Cowes and Yarmouth. Cowes Base Camp is a watersports centre. It offers catered holidays by the sea with optional activities for families and groups of all sizes. There are seven long-distance trails to walk and the coast path to explore.
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Situated on the Gower Peninsular, St Madoc Centre offer superb facilities for groups of between 40 and 81. Set in 76 acres of fields, woodland, headland and coastline, with tennis & volleyball courts, playing fields and a campfire area, it is ideally suited to schools, youth & church groups, corporate events, weddings and friends & family get-togethers. Optional outdoor activities and catered packages available for school groups.
Alston Youth Hostel is within the historic town of Alston nestled in the North Pennines on the eastern side of Cumbria.
Situated directly on the Pennine Way and Isaac’s Tea Trail and also about halfway on the very popular Coast to Coast (C2C) cycle route with great indoor cycle storage. The perfect stop-over for walkers and cyclists. You’ll receive a warm welcome, Exclusive hire also available!
The character of the High Weald was established by the 14th century and traces of the medieval landscape can still be seen. The term ‘Weald’ is given to the area between the North and South Downs, a country of ridges and valleys covered by a patchwork of fields and woods. Originally a boarding school, Gaveston Hall is on the west border of the High Weald in rural west Sussex. Gaveston Hall provides great value hostel-style accommodation for groups of up to 100. Groups of all sizes including schools, universities and clubs are all welcome.
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Carrs Farm Bunkhouse is a converted 17th century barn with stunning views over Weardale. It provides comfortable bunk bed accommodation for groups of up to 21 people in three rooms. There is a fully equipped self-catering kitchen, games/lounge area and outdoor seating with BBQ.Situated on a working farm at the heart of the North Pennines. Guided walks and outdoor activities are available for groups and schools.
Nestled in the hamlet of Preston, The Joiners Shop Bunkhouse is just 5 miles from the Northumberland coastline & 7 miles from Alnwick famed for its Castle & Gardens. The charming 19th century building takes groups of up to 18 with one double bed and 16 single pine bunks arranged in sections of 3’s & 5’s. Fully equipped kitchen, spacious dining area, lounge with fire & hot showers.Close to NCN Route 1, Seahouses, Beadnell and the famous coastal castles.
The hills of the Lincolnshire Wolds National Landscape rise up from the flatlands of Lincolnshire, providing a rich rolling landscape of flower-filled fields and hedgerows. The area has a rich history of rambling, ancient tumuli, and medieval shrunken villages. Situated in the village of Claxby in the Lincolnshire Wolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the Viking Centre Hostel provides exceptionally good value self-catering accommodation. This accommodation enables walkers, cyclists, scouts, study groups, and extended families to enjoy the Lincolnshire Wolds National Landscape on a shoestring.
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The Rafters is a luxury small hostel in the bustling village of Braunton just off the North Devon Coast. It sleeps 6 in 2 twin rooms & one double. Book a bed, a room or the whole place. Situated directly on the South West Coast Path, the Tarka Trail and Devon Coast to Coast cycle route, NCN 27 the accommodation is perfect for walkers and cyclists.All bedding & towels are provided. Breakfast packs and pack lunches can be ordered in advance.
All Stretton Bunkhouse offers comfortable, cosy, self-catering accommodation for groups of up to 10. It has easy access to the Long Mynd with walks & bike rides for all levels. The busy town of Church Stretton is a short drive & it’s just 10 mins’ walk to the local pub. There’s a well equipped kitchen, a shower, two toilets & a tumble dryer. Dogs welcome with sole use.
Very close to the picturesque Ilfracombe Harbour, this cosy, cool, clean and friendly hostel offers fantastic facilities for groups, families and sole travellers.There is storage and a drying room for wetsuits bikes & boards. Plenty of books, games & USB ports. A well equipped self-catering kitchen and a spacious living room with free WiFi. A real home from home. Close to restaurants & bars.
The Bunker is on the South West Coastal Path, with Chesil Beach on its doorstep and world class sport climbing, diving sites and water-sports a short distance away. Sleeping up to 18 in 6 private bunk rooms, each with a shower and sink, The Bunker offers affordable accommodation for groups and individuals. It has a large communal area, kitchen with tea and coffee and free WiFi. Breakfast and packed lunches available when booked in advance.
The family friendly 4* hostel has private en suite rooms, dorms, lounge, games room & a spacious dining room. Located in town centre, so ideal for Alnwick Castle, Alnwick Garden, Lilidorei and Barter Books. Ideal for cyclists, bike storage in dedicated cycle hub. The coast, with glorious sandy beaches is just 15 mins drive, whilst inland the Cheviot Hills & Hadrian’s Wall await.
The Tudor Barn offers atmospheric group accommodation on an environmentally friendly working farm in rural Suffolk. Sleeping 25+ (singles/doubles/4 posters) in 4 private rooms plus the huge space of the Tudor Barn where you also feast & relax. The perfect base for group celebrations, reunions or activity breaks. Bikes & Tudor costumes are included. Larger parties can also hire the Old Brooder Bunkhouse (sleeping 22) 100m down the track (also in this guide).
Rhossili 4* Bunkhouse is situated at the end of the Gower Peninsula, in the first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It is within easy walking distance of three glorious beaches, (including Rhossili Bay which has been voted the best beach in Europe & in the top ten in the World).Ideal for families & groups, it is perfectly located for a wide range of outdoor activities including walking, surfing, paddle boarding, cycling & climbing.
Situated in the peaceful village of Rookhope, in Weardale, Barrington Bunkhouse accommodates 15 people. There’s room for 13 in the bunkhouse, whilst the adjacent caravan sleeps two. Camping space is also available.
The kitchen is equipped with two toasters, a kettle, a microwave, electric hob and a fridge. Ideal for cyclists, walkers and family groups. Dogs by arrangement. A warm welcome awaits.
The 1912 Centre is the former Harwich fire station with views to the harbour.The centrally heated hostel offers a large dining / recreational area and cabin style rooms, with two ground floor rooms suitable for disabled. Facilities include a fully equipped kitchen, showers & drying room. BYO sleeping bag. The Centre is close to town amenities, Harwich Town railway station and 50m from the promenade and sandy beach.
The Forest of Bowland offers some of the most beautiful and remote walking and cycling in the country, from the grandeur and isolation of the moorland hills to the undulating lowlands with their distinctive pattern of settlements, woodland cloughs and river valleys. Downham Camping Barn offers basic accommodation with unrivalled view across to Pendle Hill in the heart of the Trough of Bowland AONB. Run by the local Downham Estate, it offers great value accommodation for many types of events and celebrations, as well as being very popular with walker and cyclists.
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