Newcastleton
Things to do in Newcastleton, Scottish Borders
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Newcastleton sits in the Scottish Borders with a strong camping and caravan presence. Tweedenburn Shepherd's Hut, Lidalia Caravan Park, and Riverview Holiday Park offer different ways to stay under canvas or under cover, all rated highly and backed by substantial visitor numbers. If you want a bed indoors, there are four hotels and guest houses, from the long-established Grapes Hotel down to small B&Bs like Sorbietrees, which is rated 5.0 from 41 reviews.
Rock UK Whithaugh Park, rated 4.7 from 101 reviews, is the attraction listed here. Beyond that, the immediate surroundings and character of the Scottish Borders will shape what a visit involves—the landscape, walks, and the rhythm of a small border town itself.
The accommodation mix suggests Newcastleton works well as a base for people who want flexible, informal stays. The campsite ratings indicate they are well-run, and the guest houses offer a range of standards, with Black Burn Lodge B&B also highly rated at 4.9 from 49 reviews. The Grapes Hotel and Liddesdale Hotel Inn both have longer track records of reviews from many more visitors.
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Attractions Near Newcastleton
All attractions in Newcastleton →Worth the trip — within 50 miles of Newcastleton.
9 mi
Kielder Observatory
Kielder · ⭐ 4.8
10 mi
Kielder Art and Architecture
Kielder · ⭐ 4.7
10 mi
The Bike Place in Kielder
Kielder · ⭐ 4.9
10 mi
Kielder Castle Visitor Centre
Kielder · ⭐ 4.3
11 mi
Kielder Water Bird of Prey Centre
Falstone · ⭐ 4.9
11 mi
Leaplish Waterside Park
Kielder · ⭐ 4.0
13 mi
Kielder Water and Forest Park
Kielder · ⭐ 4.6
13 mi
Tower Knowe Visitor Centre
Kielder · ⭐ 4.2
Camping in Newcastleton(3)
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Lidalia Caravan and Motorhome Club Site
⭐ 4.8
Lidalia Caravan Park
⭐ 4.8
Riverview Holiday Park
⭐ 4.7
Ewes Water Caravan and Camping Park
⭐ 4.6
Bush of Ewes
⭐ 4.7 · from £20/night
Ewes Water Caravan & Camping Park
⭐ 4.6
Kielder Caravan & Camping Site
⭐ 4.7
Kielder Village Camping and Caravan Site
⭐ 4.7
Self-Catering Cottages in Newcastleton
All cottages in Newcastleton →Staffin
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £397
Bailey Mill
2 cottages · from £1,112
Bailey Mill - The Store
3 bed · sleeps 7 · from £413
Liddel Holiday Properties
2 cottages · from £641
Prior Bank
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £533
Low Floweryhirst Cottage
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £662
Kerseycleugh Bridge Cottage
3 bed · sleeps 4
Catcleugh Bridge View
4 bed · sleeps 6 · from £677
Common questions about Newcastleton
How many campsites are there in Newcastleton?
We list 3 campsites in and around Newcastleton, of which 2 offer glamping.
Where can I stay in Newcastleton?
We list 4 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in and around Newcastleton.
What is there to do in Newcastleton?
We list 1 attractions and things to do in and around Newcastleton.
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