A family-run holiday park near Morpeth in Northumberland has been named the region's top camping, glamping and holiday park at the Destination North East England Tourism Awards. Tranwell Farm Holidays, set on farmland cared for by the same family for over 60 years, secured the accolade at the 24th annual ceremony on March 19.
The park offers a range of accommodation, including grass pitches for tents, caravan and motorhome spaces, a shepherds hut for two, a camping pod, and two woodland lodges with private log-fired hot tubs. Since launching glamping experiences in 2022, it has drawn visitors seeking a distinctive rural escape.
Guests can engage in farm activities such as meeting rare breed lambs, with opportunities to bottle feed or witness a birth. The park also benefits from its location in an official 'dark sky' area, making it ideal for stargazing. Visitors can hire a stargazing kit containing binoculars, hot water bottles, and a rug, or rent a telescope.
Nearby Morpeth, a historic market town a ten-minute drive away, offers attractions like Carlisle Park, Morpeth Court (a former courthouse and prison now housing an antiques centre and café), and the Morpeth Chantry, a medieval building that hosts a bagpipe museum with live performances. The Northumberland coast, with beaches such as Blyth and Cambois featuring excellent water quality and scenic walks, is also within easy reach.
