Accessibility - Doxford Farm Camping

Plan Ahead For Your Stay

Camping & Glamping for families who require additional support

We fully appreciate that not all families find going on holiday a relaxing and enjoyable experience, which will inevitably be for a vast variety of reasons. We, as a family, have been on many days out and trips away, with our nephew, who is neurodivergent and see first-hand how challenging a world is, if you don’t fit into the ‘norms’ of society. We want to change this, one tiny step at a time. Our world NEEDS compassion, empathy, diversity and kindness and often these qualities are hard to find and especially when not in your normal routine or home setting.

Camping & Glamping for All

A fantastic place where everyone can stay

Our small family-run campsite may just be the perfect place for a break away. We have provided links below to specific social stories that you can download prior to your stay. We have also included a video of a walk-around the campsite with a voice over – just to try and help you familiarise yourself before arrival and it may flag up any questions you may have prior to your stay. If you feel that it would be beneficial to have a pod/bell tent/grass pitch that is either on the end or slightly quieter than others please contact us when you book and we will do our best to ensure we can do this whenever possible. The campsite is enclosed by fencing and thick hedging, with only 2 exit points – one being the large entrance gate onto the grass pitched area and then a smaller gate down at the pods. Both are usually kept shut but do not lock.

We appreciate our camping and glamping still might not be suitable for all and we are always trying to improve its ability to cater for as many as possible. The nature of camping means that we have a lot of grass areas, however all our paths are flat. The luxury pods have two steps onto a decking area; however we do have a ramp if required (please let us know at time of booking if this is required). The doors are 1m wide but inside there are two passageways, which are narrower than this. The bell tents have a small lip onto their hardcore base they sit on. Unfortunately, our 3 shower rooms that guests from the bell tents and grass pitches use, are not currently disability bathrooms – this is something we are hoping to address in the future.

Attractions with Quiet Times and Additional Facilities

Explore Northumberland

We have miles of countryside right on our doorstep but also within a short drive. The nearest sandy beach is under 4 miles away. We are very fortunate to have so many local attractions that host ‘quiet sessions’ and have additional facilities and equipment for guests to use. Here are a few we highly recommend visiting when staying with us (It is worth double checking with any attraction you wish to visit prior to your stay to ensure they meet your families specific needs). It is also worth looking on their social media pages for any additional sessions they may be holding.

The Alnwick Garden

Lillidorei

Clarty Commandos

Howick Hall Gardens & Sensory Garden

NE Surf (Surfing for All)

Glamp Together

Over the last couple of years we have held an annual weekend where SEND families can come together to meet new friends, try new experiences and enjoy time together in an excepting and non-judgemental environment.

We are incredibly lucky to have the support of local businesses such as Lilidorei and Clarty Commandos, who help to provide tailored activities for all of the family.

We are currently looking at another ‘Glamp Together’ weekend for 2nd – 5th May 2025. Please keep a look out on our social media for updates and register your interest below for our next Glamp Together weekend.

REGISTER YOUR INTEREST