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.- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- 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
Pitch types & availability
Electric grass pitch
6 people maximum 
9.8/10
28 reviews Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 12m width × 11m depth (132m²)
Arrival daysFrom £39
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Electric gravel and hardstanding touring pitch
6 people maximum 8.8/10
8 reviews Ground type: Gravel and hardstanding
Pitch size: Max 12m width × 11m depth (132m²)
Arrival daysFrom £39
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Reviews
94% would recommend this site to a friend
94% would stay here again
What customers say
This immaculately maintained site offers large, level pitches with water and electric hook-ups. Guests praised the friendly and accommodating owners, Beth and her team, and the cleanliness of the facilities, including spotless toilets and washing-up areas. Children enjoyed the new playground, and all visitors appreciated the secure gates and peaceful location, close to Hamsterley Forest. The presence of animals like deer, goats, and a donkey in the adjacent field was a particular highlight. While some found the portable toilet/shower units small, their exceptional cleanliness was consistently noted.
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A lovely little family run campsite.…
Electric grass pitch
Liked A lovely little family run campsite.
Really friendly host, immaculate site, great size pitches with water & EHU, great (super clean) facilities and bonus views of the farm animals! This was our second visit to Stag Park this year and we will be back! Highly recommend!
20min drive into Barnard Castle which has some lovely little shops & cafes!
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Loved everything about this site! So…
Electric grass pitch
Liked Loved everything about this site! So welcoming, incredibly helpful and kind. Everything was immaculate and just a gorgeous place. Bonus of free wifi if needed!
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A fabulous newly opened campsite, highly recommended.
Electric grass pitch
Liked The setting looking over the fields towards the hills with the deer, donkey and geese in the adjacent field. Peaceful campsite, water "on tap" at the pitch plus electric plug in. Beth, who greeted us with a huge smile and advised us of local places to visit. Toilets and showers though not plentiful were kept very clean and hot water was always available.
Disliked Nothing to dislike.
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Fantastic site, excellent facilities and host family are so friendly.
Electric grass pitch
Liked Wow! What an amazing place to stay! The site is a small family run facility, great onsite presence to answer any questions and support. The pitches are immaculate as is the rest of the site, great toilets and shower were always clean with a fabulous dish washing area. There is a fab play area for the kids as well. Loved watching the animals living next to the site, they provided endless entertainment 😁
Disliked Nothing
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A beautiful and welcoming site, kept clean. Very helpful owners.
Electric grass pitch
Liked Excellent small site with individual pitches marked out by bushes so you have your own space. The owners are so lovely and will do anything to help you. They keep the toilets/showers extremely clean. Please be aware the toilets are in small portaloos, however this didn’t bother us because they were kept so clean. The washing up area is the best I’ve ever seen with beautiful decorations hanging up and the owner even provides cleaning accessories. Picnic bench provided. The location is beautiful with fantastic views.
Disliked The donkey in the field next door woke us up a few times a night!
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Nice friendly staff, the site was…
Electric grass pitch
Liked Nice friendly staff, the site was kept very tidy . The wash and toilet area was regularly cleaned . The animals were entertaining, especially Keith the donkey who was funny, me and my son will be asking for a fence pitch next year so we have a ring side seat!. Great for nearby Hamsterley forest biking/walking.
Disliked Toilet and shower facilities could be a bit bigger, but having said that they were spotless.
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Lovely site. Clean and tidy. Friendly…
Electric grass pitch
Liked Lovely site. Clean and tidy. Friendly owners. Good facilities. Great pitches. Immaculate. Highly recommend
Disliked Nothing.
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Immaculate site, well set out with…
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Liked Immaculate site, well set out with ample room for our burghaus 6 xl air tent. Every pitch had water and elec hook up. Kids loved the play park and tuck shop. We all enjoyed watching the animals in the field opposite. Owners were so friendly and can’t thank them enough for making the kids first camping experience the best. Highly recommend.
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Outstanding customer service. Views. Cleanliness. Immaculate. Everything!…
Electric grass pitch
Liked Outstanding customer service.
Views.
Cleanliness. Immaculate.
Everything!
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Very friendly and helpful owners. Constantly…
Electric grass pitch
Liked Very friendly and helpful owners. Constantly cleaning the campsite and keeping the toilets fresh, clean and stocked up. Cute animals on site and kids enjoyed the park area. Fresh water to each pitch which was handy. Showers were nice and hot. And has a large wash area which included washing up liquid (we had brought our own but wasn’t needed). Also had free WiFi which was an added bonus for the kids iPads on an evening.
Disliked Only downside for us was no campfires were allowed. We knew this upon booking but we did miss the small campfire, especially as it was quite cold when we were there. But otherwise a great little site
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Features
Portable toilet
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? Local attractions and activities include: - Escomb Saxon Church: 10 minutes’ drive - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens: 10 minutes - Kynren (outdoor show): 15 minutes - Auckland Palace: 15 minutes - … 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 £39 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.