Head in the right direction with Coast Touring Caravan Hire and enjoy freedom and space…

Plan your own independent tours or mix & match from 5 or more wonderful touring areas:

1. Coast & Castles - Heritage and Harry Potter
[Ancient kingdoms - real & imagined - miles of unspoilt beaches]

2. Rothbury, Cheviots, Kielder and the Scottish Borders
[Rolling hills and stately homes]

3. Hadrian's Wall and South West Scotland
[Roman history and undiscovered Scotland]

4. North Pennines and the Lake District       
[Heather-clad hills and Lakes & Mountains]

5. Yorkshire Dales and Herriot Country
[Valleys and Dales and All things Bright and Beautiful]

All 2 to 3 hours from Newcastle - the North East of England's party city.

Want to travel further afield? Contact us for more travel options when you hook up with Coast Touring Caravan Hire including:

Scotland , Wales, Ireland and remembering we are only 10 minutes away from North Shields International Ferry Terminal connecting you to Mainland Europe with ferries operating nearly everyday throughout the summer period please see www.directferries.com for ferry information.

Plan your touring caravan holiday with the help of Coast Touring Caravan Hire to any one, or a combination, of the following areas. All are no more than 2 to 3 hours towing time from Newcastle. All areas are special for a variety of different reasons but common to them all is a warm welcome and lovely memories waiting to happen.

1. Coast & Castles - Heritage and Harry Potter
Northumberland is the quiet undiscovered corner of England. It is a magical land of contrast and its magnificent coastline is no exception – majestic castles perched along dune-lined yellow sand beaches interspersed by hamlets and harbours. Combine heritage with wildlife and islands with rivers. Add in the highly acclaimed Alnwick Gardens and Alnwick Castle (where Harry Potter went to school)¸some splendid market towns and here you will find something for everyone - especially walkers, cyclists, equestrians, fishermen, painters and dreamers. Truly an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

2. Rothbury, Cheviots, Kielder and the Scottish Borders
Discover the hidden gems of Northumberland. Rothbury is the ‘capital’ of beautiful Coquetdale overlooked by Cragside, a remarkable country house and estate with an extraordinary history. Visit the dramatic and wild Cheviot Hills in the Northumberland National Park, a must for those who enjoy more challenging walking, cycling and horse-riding and a magnate for bird-watchers. Don’t miss Kielder which boasts the biggest man-made lake in Europe set amidst the largest man-made forest in Europe. Before you know it, you have entered Scotland where stately homes abound and yet more breath-taking scenery awaits.

3. Hadrian's Wall and South West Scotland
Historic Hexham is the capital of Tynedale and voted the best market town in England. Nearby is no finer example of linear history that the 75 miles long Hadrian’s Wall built to defend the turbulent borderlands with Scotland. This fascinating legacy left by the mighty Roman Empire some 2000 years ago is on an unmatched scale outside of Italy and reason enough to visit this unique World Heritage Site - located in a special part of Britain where open space and big skies have to be seen to be believed. Beyond lies Dumfries & Galloway with its forests and hills, rivers and lochs and a coastline full of inlets and coves – yet another area which is as unspoilt as it is uncrowded and therefore guaranteed to exceed all expectations.

4. North Pennines and the Lake District
Three major rivers have their source high on the remote fells of the North Pennines where lead mining has re-shaped picturesque hills and valleys and spawned fascinating remnants of industrial archaeology. Yet another Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this one with European Geopark status, where places of interest to visit abound. The River Tees grows and gathers pace until it suddenly and spectacularly falls 21 metres into the massive plunge pool below. Further west lies the unbelievably scenic Lake District - impossible to describe in a few words but always stunning, regardless of the month or season.

5. Yorkshire Dales and Herriot Country
Durham Cathedral is Britain’s best loved building and lies close to the direct route to the inspirational Yorkshire Dales now synonymous with the world-famous James Herriot stories and films. The Dales are a fantastic blend of spectacular landscapes, outstanding heritage, outdoor activities and endless ways to enjoy a memorable visit. Underground caverns and rocky fells inspire the adventurous spirit and contrast with lush meadows, limestone walls, peaceful country lanes tumbling streams and countless waterfalls. Quaint country pubs and countless tearooms will welcome you to a peaceful environment which offers a real escape. To the east lies the North Yorks Moors National Park, the famous TV home of Heartbeat, and certainly merits a visit if you love heather-clad moors.

Newcastle upon Tyne is where it all happens!
Newcastle / Gateshead straddles the River Tyne and is renowned for its history, architecture and culture and has a world-wide reputation for nightlife and shopping. The re-generated quayside, with its seven bridges and eye-catching riverside buildings, is worthy of a visit at any time of year. Without doubt, the iconic ‘blinking eye’ Millennium bridge is the jewel in the crown. Grainger Town forms the historic core of Newcastle city built by Richard Grainger in the 1830s and 1840s and is characterised by one very special street which was voted ‘ Best Street in England’ by discerning BBC Radio 4 listeners.