Our Award Winning Campsite in Northumberland
Herding Hill is proud to be an award‑winning, 5‑star campsite recognised by national tourism bodies and its guests. Located in Northumberland near Hadrian’s Wall, the site is known for its high standards, excellent facilities and well‑maintained pitches, offering a relaxed and welcoming stay in a peaceful rural setting.
AA Platinum Pennant Herding Hill Farm is one of the best campsites in Northumberland, with a choice of tent and touring facilities, Wigwam cabins with hot tub, adults only glamping pods with hot tub and a luxury lodge. Additional amenities at this 5 star camping site include an indoor campers kitchen, animal petting farm and a sauna.
Platinum pennant campsites are considered to be amongst the very best campsites in the UK, with all of them being 5 star camping sites. AA Platinum Stars recognise the very best campsites and caravan parks that consistently offer outstanding camping experiences. Awarded by the AA team of inspectors, this supreme accolade is awarded to the very best camping parks with a Quality Score of 95% and above with a 5 Star rating. Herding Hill Farm is one of only three of the best campsites in Northumberland to be awarded the AA Platinum Pennant, and among less than 60 to receive the accolade nationally.
Awards & Recognitions
Dog-Friendly Campsite 2025
We are proud to have been awarded number one Dog-Friendly Campsite 2025 at the national Dog-Friendly Awards alongside our sister campsites, Drummohr and Longnor Wood.
Thank you to everyone who voted for us and continues to support what we do. This recognition reflects our ongoing commitment to creating genuinely welcoming stays for both guests and their dogs.
5 stars by the AA - Glamping
Herding Hill Farm is recognised for its high standards, quality facilities and beautifully maintained setting. The campsite offers a range of well‑designed glamping accommodation, including pods and lodge, providing a comfortable and peaceful stay close to Hadrian’s Wall, with thoughtful facilities that enhance the overall guest experience.
5 stars by the AA - Caravan & Camping
Recognised for its excellent standards and well‑kept park, Herding Hill Farm offers spacious touring and camping pitches in a quiet Northumberland setting. Guests benefit from high‑quality facilities, carefully maintained grounds and a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere, making it an ideal base for discovering the surrounding countryside.
Travellers Choice Award 2025
In 2025, we received a Trip Advisor Travellers Choice Award.
Travellers’ Choice, formerly known as Certificate of Excellence, recognises businesses that earn consistently great reviews. Travellers’ Choice award-winners are among the top 10% of listings on Tripadvisor.
Out & About Camping Awards 2024
Whilst our sister site Drummohr Camping and Glamping near Edinburgh took the overall title of Campsite of the Year 2024, Herding Hill Farm was also commended in the award for Campsite of the Year by readers of Camping magazine. The Campsite Of The Year award was decided by a public vote by readers of the magazine, campers on their email database, visitors to the website Out And About Live and social media followers.
Herding Hill Farm was highly commended in the 2023 Northeast England Tourism Awards as being one of the best campsites in Northumberland.