Thorpe Farm Centre
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- Peaceful farm with pond and walking paths
- Farm shop, gift shop, café and furniture for sale
- Toilet and shower blocks with disabled access
Site type
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The restaurant is open between 01/01 and 31/12.- The grocery shop is open between 01/01 and 31/12.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- Reception is unmanned after 4 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
- If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
- The pitches are located within 50 metres of the A66, a busy dual carriageway, so you might hear noise from the traffic.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 28 Feb to
Pitch types & availability
Electric optional grass pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 6m width × 10m depth
Calculated area: 60m²
Arrival daysFrom £24.50 1 night, 2 adults
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Electric optional hardstanding touring pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Hardstanding
Pitch size: Max 6m width × 10m depth
Calculated area: 60m²
Arrival daysFrom £29.50 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Overall rating from 68 Pitchup.com customers 
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71% would recommend this site to a friend
68% would stay here again
We would go again as it was a lovely site with lots to do
Electric optional grass pitch
Liked The pitch was lovely and clean and the toilet block looked refurbed and very modern with rainfall showers.
Disliked The closeness of the tent pitches to the main road.
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All the facilities were clean and in great condition. Restaurant and shop…
Electric optional hardstanding touring pitch
Liked All the facilities were clean and in great condition. Restaurant and shop were amazing. Kids loved soft-play and all the animals around the site. Going back for sure.
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Overall good weekend and will return
Electric optional grass pitch
Liked Good areas for dog walking
Easy to get to
Disliked Dont like the fact you have to put the awning on the gravelled area
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Overall excellent camping trip.
Electric optional grass pitch
Liked The facilities are very clean and well looked after.
Lovely campsite for kids as have kids play park and a lot of animals, kids loved the farm area.
There is a softplay but we never needed to use this.
Showers and toilets were well maintenanced which is key for camping.
Disliked This isn’t about the campsite but something to bear in mind it is beside a busy road so the traffic noise can be heard. So if you are wanting peaceful the road noise did prevent us from having a good sleep. We had to go and buy sound proof headphones for sleeping. Like I say this isn’t the camp site fault but something to bear in mind.
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Clean facilities pitches were gravel not much good
Electric optional hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Nice friendly staff good atmosphere
Disliked To close to the A66 noise of traffic all day and night ,No Internet signal poor phone reception no wifi on site few noisy neighbours letting kids making noise after 10pm
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Facilities are clean and adequate. Nice pitch. Friendly staff…
Electric optional hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Facilities are clean and adequate. Nice pitch. Friendly staff
Disliked Road quite noisy
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Clean, great for kids
Electric optional grass pitch
Liked Great campsite for kids. Nice play area and big open field in the middle of the camping area which all the kids played together at.
Farm animals on site which the girls anyone’s spanking time walking around the area.
Disliked Too close to the A66. The tent area is way too close to the road
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One of the best touring facilities we’ve come across in a long time
Electric optional hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Amazing facilities , beautifully kept park , high standard of services throughout park .
Pitches are ideal size and surface in a peaceful setting
It’s wonderful to see with upgrading and modernisation that originality has still been kept and that rustic feel is still present very impressed with site and will definitely return
Toilet block is outstanding from the outside to in , if any one with young children or disabled these blocks are amazing
Top quality produce in the shop and restaurant , Sunday carvery was outstanding and service fab
Very well ran site with great staff
There is absolutely a bit of everything on the site to have a wander round
Our granddaughter loved going to see all the animals , the walk way around them is really well laid out and kept , she didn’t want to leave
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Great site with very good facilities
Electric optional hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Facilities, good toilets and shop. Site layout was good. Loved the animals. Added bonus of Antiques barn and garden centre. Perfect venue for visiting all the local castles and beyond.
Disliked Sorry, you cant get away from the site being on the A66 and constant traffic noise , but atleast it made it easy to get to places and no long country roads!
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Wouldn’t recommend, which is a shame due to the site being good.
Electric optional grass pitch
Liked Facilities new, clean
Disliked Too close to the A66, basically behind a bush off the side of the road. Very noisy all night with lorries ans traffic.
Constant beeping all night from a box near the facilities. So not near us but we could still hear all night.
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Features
Dogs allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Farm Small (11-25 pitches)Accessibility
Accessible parking at pitchNearby leisure
Cycle hire nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Seasonal pitches Tourer storage facilitiesLocation
Thorpe Farm Centre
Greta Bridge
Barnard Castle
Co. Durham
England
DL12 9TY
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.5101°N
-1.85678°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimdon | 28.6 mi | Sea | Good | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Seaton Carew North | 28.9 mi | Sea | N/A | N/A | Good | Good |
| Seaton Carew Centre | 29 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Seaton Carew North Gare | 29.3 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
The Bowes Museum 3.2 mi
Barnard Castle 4.1 mi
Easby Abbey (EH) 8.6 mi
Richmond Castle 8.9 mi
Locomotion:The National Railway Museum at Shildon 11.8 mi
National Trust
Moulton Hall 10.4 mi
Braithwaite Hall 16.9 mi
Mount Grace Priory 23.6 mi
Ormesby Hall 27.1 mi
Gibside 28.7 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
ROKEBY PARK 0.9 mi
Brignall Banks - Brignall Mill - Greta Bridge – Brignall 1.4 mi
Egglestone Abbey - Greta Bridge - Brignall 2.5 mi
BOWES MUSEUM 3.2 mi
Barnard Castle, Green Lane and Mount Eff Lane. 3.5 mi
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Offers
Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details
Nearest sites
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Thorpe Farm Centre have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Thorpe Farm Centre dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Thorpe Farm Centre? Thorpe Farm Centre's location in Co. Durham bordering North Yorkshire on the A66 puts it in nifty position for days out of all kinds by foot, pedal or car. If you want … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Thorpe Farm Centre?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 1 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Thorpe Farm Centre? From £24.50 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.