Campsites by the beach in Bishop Auckland, Co. Durham

Grey Gables

• Well-kept, family-friendly pop-up site 15 minutes’ drive from Durham
• Locomotion, Adventure Valley and Diggerland all 25 minutes’ drive
• Off-grid pitches with countryside views; shop five minutes’ drive

Crowdy Hall

• Luxury off-grid cabins 10 minutes’ drive from Sedgefield, Co Durham
• North East Wake Park 20 minutes’ drive; Durham 25 minutes
• Solar-powered cabin in 200 acres of countryside; pubs 10 mins’ drive

Donnewell Farm

Langley West House Farm

• Bell tent on a rural 220-acre farm with views over Malton Valley
• A 10-minute drive from Durham and a farm park; footpaths nearby
• Firepit, barbecue and woodland paths on site; book a beekeeping lesson

Strawberry Hill Farm Caravan and Camping Park

• Family-run park in rural Co. Durham with easy access from the A1
• A 10-minute drive to Durham city centre; 20 minutes to the coast
• Tea room on site for breakfasts, hot drinks and homemade cakes

West Hall Glamping

• Luxurious glamping lodges with hot tubs on a peaceful site near Durham
• A 10-minute drive to Diggerland and Durham, and 30 minutes from Kynren
• Wildlife on site; adventure park and cycle paths a five-minute drive

Foxcover Wood Campsite

• Dog-friendly site with scenic countryside views in Co. Durham
• A five-minute drive to Diggerland Durham and 35 minutes to the coast
• Firepits allowed; walking trails around the site; farm shop nearby

Thornley Hall

• Dog-friendly rural pop-up site between Durham and the coast
• A 15-minute drive from Durham; 20 minutes from Hartlepool and Seaham
• Shops, takeaways, café and pub within walking distance; walks nearby

Finchale Abbey Caravan Park

Castledene Holiday Park

Carrsides Farm

Grange Caravan and Motorhome Club Site