Stag Park
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- Well-kept Durham touring park 15 minutes’ drive from Bishop Auckland
- Auckland Palace 15 minutes’ drive; High Force Waterfall half an hour
- Country views from landscaped pitches; friendly livestock on site
Site type
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Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- 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.
- 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).
- Group bookings of 3 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Bookings must not consist of more than 1 different households.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Wed 1 Apr to
Pitch types & availability
7 
Electric grass pitch
6 people maximum 
9.8/10
45 reviews Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 12m width × 11m depth (132m²)
Arrival daysFrom £40
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- 8
Electric gravel and hardstanding touring pitch
6 people maximum 8.6/10
17 reviews Ground type: Gravel and hardstanding
Pitch size: Max 12m width × 11m depth (132m²)
Arrival daysFrom £40
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Reviews
95% would recommend this site to a friend
95% would stay here again
What customers say
This immaculately clean and well-maintained campsite offers generously sized, level pitches with water and electric hook-ups, often with picnic benches. Visitors consistently praise the friendly and welcoming hosts, Beth and Justin, and the site's security. The adjacent field with animals is a highlight for many, alongside a well-equipped children's play area. While the portaloo-style toilets and showers are noted as basic and sometimes compact, they are kept spotlessly clean and regularly serviced, with manager replies indicating improvements are being considered. Signposting from the road and grey waste disposal are areas for potential improvement.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews
Fantastic small friendly site.
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Electric grass pitch
Liked Absolute gem of a site. Small but perfectly formed as they say. Stag Park has basic but really well looked after facilities. Justin and Beth have taken previous feedback onboard from others about needing more space in the showers and grey waste disposal needing to be easier. All sorted now. The pitches are a really excellent size and pretty level. Views are great and we love watching the animals. A fob entry system has been introduced making it really secure. Bonus of great free WiFi too. Almost don’t want to give a good review to keep the secret to ourselves! Highly recommended.
Disliked Absolutely nothing ! This place is fabulous.
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Disappointed
Electric gravel and hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Cannot comment
Disliked Park cancelled booking on me stating they had works happening. Very short notice and caused a lot of misery as we booked for the bishop Auckland Christmas town so missed out. Not happy
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Perfect…
Electric gravel and hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Perfect
Disliked Please put your name on the gate
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Warmest of welcomes. Generous level pitches with…
Electric gravel and hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Warmest of welcomes.
Generous level pitches with lovely views.
Basic but pristine washing and showering facilities.
Well situated for visiting lots of local attractions.
We visit the area often and this would be our first choice now.
Signposting from the road would be helpful
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Excellent site, spotless facilities and level pitches
Electric grass pitch
Liked The greeting on arrival, Beth was very polite and just generally happy to see us which was really lovely.
We had booked to go with friends and asked on the pitch up form to be pitched next to each other or as close as, we were literally next door it was great that they could accommodate that.
The pitch was really well maintained, had a perfect location for water and electric all on the pitch.
Dogs were allowed which was a big plus for us as we have a sausage dog and our friends have a lab.
The toilets, showers and wash area were really clean and every night you'd see Beth or her partner (im assuming sorry) go down to them and just make sure they were clean and looked after. They provided dish soap hand soap and sponges which was a huge plus.
The entire place was gated which made me feel really safe as well.
There was a kids park and tbh it looked in amazing condition.
The only thing is the showers could have done with being a little bigger but other than that it was a perfect stay and absolutely would book again.
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We would stay again as it was a good way to break up our journey.
Electric gravel and hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Quiet setting, lovely hosts. Facilities basic but spotlessly clean. Nice touches with new pan scrubbers at the sinks. Nice to see the animals close by.
Disliked I would have liked the shower cubicles to be a little bit bigger. It was hard to get re-dressed without getting clothes wet. Not a problem when the weather is nice, which it was for us, but would gave been tricky to keep things clean and dry if it was poor weather.
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Lovely sized and level pitches .…
Electric gravel and hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Lovely sized and level pitches . Nice views and friendly approachable owners.
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Lovely little site.
Electric gravel and hardstanding touring pitch
Liked The small and chilled vibe of the site.
It was absolutely immaculate from the site it’s self to the toilets/showers.
The kids loved the little park, the shop and obviously the animals especially Kieth the donkey.
The owners are really welcoming too.
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Overall a great clean little site.
Electric grass pitch
Liked Our second time here this year for a weekend break. Still in fantastic condition. Site owners have actioned previous feedback from others about lighting in toilets. It’s great now. Rain was biblical while we were here, but we still had a great time on a very peaceful, beautifully kept site. We will definitely be back again. P.S. Keith the donkey was in fine voice this weekend. Really makes us laugh !
Disliked The only thing we think needs sorting is the grey waste disposal. Trying to lift up a full wastemaster is not an easy task.
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An enchanting site, perfectly laid out…
Electric grass pitch
Liked An enchanting site, perfectly laid out and loved the animal friends next door.
Had a great welcome and shown around the facilities which where great - liked that they were all individual units.
Really liked that it was surrounded with hedges which gave some good wind protection.
Good strong fast WiFi as well
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Features
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Portable toilet
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 Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Forest Leave the car at home Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery 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 nearbyType
Small (11-25 pitches)Accessibility
Accessible parking at pitch Level site, no steep slopes Pitch close to accessible bathrooms Smooth, hard roads e.g. tarmac Step-free or level accessNearby leisure
Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Seasonal pitches Water hook-up points for tourersLocation
Stag Park
Richy's Stables
Rowntree Lane
Bishop Auckland
Co. Durham
England
DL13 3Rd
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.64848°N
1.818°W
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 | 23.4 mi | Sea | Good | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Seaham Beach | 23.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Excellent | Excellent |
| Seaham Hall Beach | 23.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Excellent |
| Seaton Carew North | 25.3 mi | Sea | N/A | N/A | Good | Good |
| Seaton Carew Centre | 25.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Locomotion:The National Railway Museum at Shildon 7.2 mi
Barnard Castle 7.6 mi
The Bowes Museum 8.3 mi
Durham Cathedral 12.9 mi
Durham Castle 13 mi
National Trust
Moulton Hall 17 mi
Gibside 19.1 mi
Washington Old Hall 21.2 mi
Cherryburn 21.5 mi
Holy Jesus Hospital 23.8 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Bedburn - Hamsterley Forest - Potato Hill - Bedburn 2.4 mi
Around Cockfield Fell 2.4 mi
Witton le Wear 2.5 mi
Hamsterley Forest, Bedburn Valley 2.6 mi
Witton-le-Wear 2.8 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Stag Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Stag Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Stag Park? There’s a heap of attractions to keep culture-vultures happy. Raby Castle, Park and Gardens (10 minutes’ drive) has splendid medieval rooms to poke around, walled gardens laid out in 18th-century style and … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Stag Park?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 12 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Stag Park? From £40 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.