Beamish Holiday Park

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Electric grass pitch with great views of the surrounding countryside

Secluded location with countryside views
A mile from the C2C cycle route
Bar, shop, gated access and CCTV

Have a bumptious time in Beamish at Beamish Holiday Park, set deep in peaceful Co Durham countryside but only a few miles from many topping Durham and Northumberland attractions. Bring your bike too: the park is only a mile from the C2C cycle route... Beamish Holiday Park is family run, by a team with years of experience in sorting out what all sorts of customers might want and in helping them have a peaceful time in the Durham countryside. Many a feature assists in this, like a licensed bar, gated access and exit via personalised swipe cards, CCTV to keep everyone feeling safe, and a shop and reception area selling caravan accessories, camping gas, ice cream, sweets and groceries. The site's amenities building is centrally heated, with coin-operated showers alongside hairdryers, hand dryers and shaving points. Other facilities include a dishwashing and veg prep area, a chemical disposal point, water points and a launderette with washing machine, tumble dryer and iron. Disabled access is available for toilets, showers, the bar, the play area and other facilities.

Site type

Open now

Tourist board rating

Please note

Admission

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Dogs

The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.

General

Entertainment and activities are available between 01/03 and 31/10.
The grocery shop is open between 01/03 and 31/10.

Occupancy

Group bookings of 2 or more units travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

Pitches

A cable measuring at least 25 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.

Reception

Reception is unmanned after 5 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.

Vehicles

Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
Continental touring caravans (caravans built with the passenger door on the right-hand side) are not permitted.
Units longer than 8 metres are not allowed.

The clubhouse holds occasional events which require the purchase of an entry ticket.

Languages spoken

English

French

German

Spanish

Open from Sun 1 Mar 2026 to Sun 31 Jan 2027

Pitch types & availability

Reviews

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Location		9
Value for money		8
Accommodation		8
Facilities / Activities		9
Customer service		9
Child friendliness		9
Cleanliness		9
Wifi		5

80% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite is praised for its friendly staff, clean and warm shower/toilet facilities, and good location, particularly for visiting Beamish Museum. However, several guests reported issues with pitches being uneven or on slopes, and some found the Wi-Fi to be poor or expensive. The site can also get rowdy on weekends. Some guests felt the pet charges were excessive and that pitches were tightly packed. There were also comments about the clubhouse food being limited and occasional cleanliness concerns in washrooms.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 11/08/2026

Wire needs to be removed or new curtain put up.

Arm graze after falling out of gypsy caravan

Bit of mold that should of been cleaned away easily.

Our tent pitch with ehu and water tap across the road.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Clean, friendly with great facilities…

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		9
Value for money		9
Facilities / Activities		9
Customer service		9
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		9
Wifi		5

Aug 2026 Malcolm D. 3 reviews

Electric grass pitch

Liked Clean, friendly with great facilities

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely clean facilities. Staff friendly and…

Overall 7 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		5
Facilities / Activities		7
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		8
Wifi	No rating

Aug 2026 Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked Lovely clean facilities. Staff friendly and helpful. Good location for visiting beamish which is why we booked it.

Disliked We thought this was overpriced. No dedicated gray water disposal points for motorhomes. Only one Chemical waste point absolutely filthy with no way of cleaning - fixed tap with no hose. Pitches very small lots or tents cramped together.

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Everthing was perfect…

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		1

Aug 2026 Wayne O. 5 reviews

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Everthing was perfect

Disliked Overflow grass area

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would visit again on a better pitch

Overall 8 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		9
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		10

Aug 2026 GEOFFREY S. 2 reviews

Fully-serviced gravel and hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Quiet and relaxing

Disliked Didn't like people passing through our pitch it was like a footpath out side the van door

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site but wasnt a fan of the gypsy wagon.

Overall 8 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		8
Accommodation		3
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness		10
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		9

Jul 2026 Dayle R. 2 reviews

Gypsy caravan

Liked Great playground.
Shower block is cleaned to a high standard.
Compact but well laid out site.
I would stay in the carvan or tents again like I have previously.
Bar is probably the cleanest and most modern clubhouse ive ever been too.

Disliked Gypsy caravan isnt in the best condition it could be. Net curtain wire hanging down with no curtain. Mould on the door. Huge gaps in the wood. Piece of awkwardly laid wood at top of the stairs resulted in me falling down from the top and banging my head on the ground an hour after arriving. Subsequently I now have a concussion.
Email booking confirmation states that a £10 deposit is needed but it was actually £20 for the deposit (I arrived with £18 cash and a bank app that wasnt working. This kind of ruined the first hour of being there trying to transfer cash from my savings to pay a deposit higher than expected).

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Sehr ruhig. Entspannte Atmosphäre. Hervorragende Sanitäranlagen.…

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		8
Facilities / Activities		8
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		1

Jul 2026 Kerstin R. 1 review

Electric gravel and hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Sehr ruhig. Entspannte Atmosphäre. Hervorragende Sanitäranlagen.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site and lovely staff great…

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		10

Aug 2026 Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Lovely site and lovely staff great facilities

Disliked Nothi

Recommend to friends Visit again

The club house and toilet block…

Overall 7 out of 10
Location		8
Value for money		5
Facilities / Activities		9
Customer service		9
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		7
Wifi	No rating

Jul 2026 Denise D. 2 reviews

Electric gravel and hardstanding touring pitch

Liked The club house and toilet block

Disliked How close the pictures were we were supposed to be on a pitch on the hill out side toilet block but couldn’t get our caravan on it I did go to reception and explain we had a twin wheeler and they gave us another pitch which was suitable for our caravan

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Nice clean site, disappointing to find…

Overall 6 out of 10
Location	No rating
Value for money	No rating
Facilities / Activities	No rating
Customer service	No rating
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	No rating
Wifi	No rating

Jul 2026 Kimberley B. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Nice clean site, disappointing to find dogs not allowed in clubhouse considering its stated dog friendly site so we were limited on things to do couldnt enjoy the nightlife whilst staying. Not much options in the shop for the campers eg fire lighter for bbq, ice cubes had to travel out a few times. Staff very friendly

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We had a great time staying…

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		10

Jul 2026 Cheryl T. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked We had a great time staying here. We were in the rally field which was so quiet and peaceful. The park had everything you need, great facilities, a little shop and a bar! The site was clean and tidy and the staff were really friendly in both reception and the bar. We walked into Beamish museum, about a mile but a pub on route 👍 we really enjoyed our stay here.

Disliked Nothing

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Features

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 Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for tourers Seasonal pitches Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Beamish Holiday Park

Cranberry Plantation

Beamish

Co. Durham

England

DH9 0RY

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.88371°N
1.6418°W

Nearest transport

Coach

3.2 mi South Burns Stand K

4.5 mi Washington (T&W): Galleries Bus Stn

5.6 mi Gateshead: Metro Interchange

Rail

3.2 mi Chester-le-Street Rail Station

4.6 mi Dunston Rail Station

5.3 mi Metrocentre Rail Station

Ferry

10.7 mi Newcastle International Ferry Terminal

11.2 mi South Shields Ferry Terminal

11.4 mi North Shields Ferry Terminal

Airport

11 mi Newcastle International Airport

27.1 mi Durham Tees Valley Airport

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.

Local attractions

Beamish Holiday Park's setting in Beamish has it surrounded by small country pubs and up to date restaurants to sort out all guests' tipples and teas whatever their budget. Horse riding, fishing and cycling are available nearby and the C2C cycle path is a mile away. Beamish is a comely little town, well known for its North of England Open Air Museum, which does exactly what it says on the tin in its aim of preserving the industrial history of England's north east in the 20th century. (It's a lot more thrilling than it sounds, and has won plentiful awards: a trip is thoroughly recommended.) Also get to Durham for the day, home of one of the country's most splendid cathedrals, and to Newcastle and Sunderland, all within easy driving distance. Going east, sand fans can investigate the coastal town of South Shields, former home of saga storyteller Catherine Cookson and one of the most popular seaside resorts on this part of coast. Have a look at the museum and art gallery, the South Shields lighthouses, the reconstructed Roman fort and excavations at Arbeia, and the rather ornate town hall.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Roker - Sunderland	11.4 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Seaburn - Sunderland	11.6 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Seaham Hall Beach	12.2 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Excellent
South Shields	12.2 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Excellent
Seaham Beach	12.3 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

The Angel of the North 3 mi

Gibside 4.4 mi

The Sage Gateshead 6 mi

Castle Keep 6 mi

BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art 6.2 mi

National Trust

Gibside 4.4 mi

Washington Old Hall 5.1 mi

Holy Jesus Hospital 6.2 mi

Cherryburn 10.9 mi

Souter Lighthouse and The Leas 12.5 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Beamish Woods - Causey Arch and Railway - Beamish 2 mi

Waldridge Fell 3.1 mi

Lumley Park and Castle (Chester-le-Street) 3.8 mi

GIBSIDE 4.1 mi

LAMBTON CASTLE 4.1 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.
All guests spending the night at the park must present their ID at the reception desk and sign registration forms.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
Units will be allocated on arrival.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 2 day(s) of arrival.

Dogs

Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.
Guide dogs are allowed on site free of charge.
The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.

Extras

Motorbike(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

General

Bookings are nominative and non-transferable.
Entertainment and activities are available between 01/03 and 31/10.
In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
Quiet hours must be respected between 11 p.m. and 9 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.
The grocery shop is open between 01/03 and 31/10.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.

Hired accommodation

Your unit must be left clean and tidy; a fine of £20.00 will be charged for unclean units upon departure.

Occupancy

Group bookings of 2 or more units travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

Pitches

A cable measuring at least 25 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
Pitches: a £10.00 deposit is required on arrival and will be refunded on departure when returning the gate badge/barrier pass/toilet keys.
You must follow the management directives when pitching your tent/unit and related equipment.

Reception

Reception is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. between 01/03 and 31/01.
Reception is unmanned after 5 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.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.

Vehicles

Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
Continental touring caravans (caravans built with the passenger door on the right-hand side) are not permitted.
The charging of electric vehicles is not permitted on site.
Units longer than 8 metres are not allowed.

Visitors

Visitors are not permitted on site.

Additional terms

The clubhouse holds occasional events which require the purchase of an entry ticket.

Payment terms

Frequently asked questions

Does Beamish Holiday Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Beamish Holiday Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Beamish Holiday Park? Beamish Holiday Park's setting in Beamish has it surrounded by small country pubs and up to date restaurants to sort out all guests' tipples and teas whatever their budget. Horse riding, fishing … Read more

When can I check in and check out of Beamish Holiday Park?

Camping and touring
Arrive:	11 a.m. –	7 p.m.
Depart by:	10:30 a.m.
On-site accommodation
Arrive:	3 p.m. –	7 p.m.
Depart by:	10:30 a.m.

How much does it cost to stay at Beamish Holiday Park? From £32 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

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Bring a gazebo (1 max)		£9 (£9) per night
Bring an awning (1 max)		£10 (£10) per night
Dog (3 max)		£6 (£6) per night

Bring a gazebo (1 max)		£9 (£9) per night
Bring an awning (10A) (1 max)		£10 (£10) per night
Dog (3 max)		£6 (£6) per night

Bring a gazebo (1 max)		£9 (£9) per night
Bring an awning (1 max)		£10 (£10) per night
Dog (3 max)		£6 (£6) per night

Bring a gazebo (1 max)		£9 (£9) per night
Bring an awning (1 max)		£10 (£10) per night
Dog (3 max)		£6 (£6) per night

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What customers say

Clean, friendly with great facilities…

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Lovely clean facilities. Staff friendly and…

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Everthing was perfect…

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Would visit again on a better pitch

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Great site but wasnt a fan of the gypsy wagon.

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Sehr ruhig. Entspannte Atmosphäre. Hervorragende Sanitäranlagen.…

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Lovely site and lovely staff great…

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The club house and toilet block…

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Nice clean site, disappointing to find…

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We had a great time staying…

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Leisure on site

Amenities on site

Groups welcome

Rules

Themes

Utilities

Nearby amenities

Type

Nearby leisure

Touring and motorhomes

Timezone

GPS

Nearest transport

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Must see

National Trust

Cycle routes

Other

Local events

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