Set in the stunning location of the North Pennines, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and England’s first UNESCO Geopark, this area is known as England’s Last Wilderness.
The North Pennines has a vibrant history of lead mining as a result of its amazing landscape. Haggs Bank Bunkhouse was originally part of this industry, being a mine shop and forge for the miners to rest their heads and mend their tools between shifts underground.
Today, Haggs Bank Bunkhouse offers travellers a friendly welcome within a warm, renovated building with a touring site with electric hook-ups and the adjoining campsite in our wild flower meadow.
The whole site has been created to help keep our environmental footprint to a minimum. We have our own private spring water supply and treatment plant to make sure any water leaving our site after we’ve used it is of the highest quality. The building has superb insulation to keep it toastie warm all year round! We are currently applying for our Green Tourism award.
CAMPSITE
Haggs Bank Campsite has 2 special areas each offering a unique camping experience. In our small woodland area we can even offer trees for hammock tents! Whilst our main campsite sits in part of a 4.5 acre wildflower meadow with terraced pitches to enhance the views across the valley.
Cars are only allowed on the track up to the pitches to drop off and collect equipment, after setting up, cars are parked in the site car park across the road. Helping us to keep it a safer area for children to play and explore in.The car park also has electric hook-ups for motorhomes and caravans and an Elsan disposal point (for eco-friendly chemicals).
The showers and toilets are attached to the bunkhouse and included in the price.
Well behaved dogs are welcome on the campsite providing they are kept on a lead at all times. Please clean up after your dog immediately on all areas of the site.
THE BUNKHOUSE
The Bunkhouse provides group accommodation for 25 in 3 bunkrooms of 5, 9 and 11. The largest bunkroom also has its own en-suite facilities. All bedding (sheet, pillowcases and duvets) is included. Towel hire can also be arranged at a small additional cost.
With a fully equipped self-catering kitchen, and plenty of space to eat together and chill out; this cosy group accommodation provides a perfect retreat after a day spent exploring this stunning landscape. With a dedicated outdoor equipment washing area and secure equipment storage onsite you will love discovering the breath-taking views, history and adventure up on the Roof of England.
For larger groups we can also offer a great evening meal and/ or breakfast option, where we will come in and cook for your group within the bunkhouse.
