Walkers' paradise: Campsites in Durham, Co. Durham
9 bookable campsites within 15 miles of Durham
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
Dragonfly Camping
Durham, Co. Durham, England- Pop-up campsite among woodlands at a Co. Durham working farm
- Durham city centre 15 minutes' drive; 20 minutes to the coast
- Dog-friendly site; choose from main field or wilder orchard pitches
The Barn at Easington
Peterlee, Co. Durham, England- Small peaceful site on a 30-acre farm on the Durham Heritage Coast
- Sea and wood views, 10 minutes' walk to the beach via a wooded dene
- Barbecues and campfires encouraged; firepits and wood available
Eden Grange Glamping
Shildon, Co. Durham, England- Family-oriented Co. Durham glampsite on the edge of Shildon
- Walk to Locomotion railway museum in 20 minutes; Durham 25 mins' drive
- Restaurant and fishing on site; private hot tub for each unit
High Farm Holiday Park
Bishop Auckland, Co. Durham, England- Luxury glamping pods on a farm with amazing Durham Dales views
- A half-hour’s drive to Durham, and 35 minutes to High Force Waterfall
- Well-equipped, repurposed railway wagons, with woodland walks on site
Bonners Lodge
Consett, Co. Durham, England- Friendly site with rural views 15 minutes' drive from Consett
- A short walk from the Waskerley Way trail for walking and cycling
- Spacious pitches with access to heated shower block
Stampley Moss Farm
Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England- Family-owned wild camping site eight miles from Newcastle upon Tyne
- A 10-minute drive from Metrocentre; 30 minutes from Derwent Reservoir
- Barbecues and dogs permitted; small woodland area; pubs nearby
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Stag Park
Bishop Auckland, Co. Durham, England- 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
Hidden Retreat Glamping
Consett, Co. Durham, England- Luxury glamping pods on the banks of the River Derwent, County Durham
- A 15-minute drive to Derwent Reservoir; half an hour to Durham
- Private bathrooms, well-equipped kitchens, hot tubs on the patios
Countryview Caravan and Camping Site
Darlington, Co. Durham, England- Peaceful pub site with large well-maintained pitches
- In Bolam and five minutes from the A68; play area on site
- Beer garden; varied food menu to eat in or take away on weekends only
Grey Gables
Durham, Co. Durham, England- 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
West Hall Glamping
Durham, Co. Durham, England- 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
Thornley Hall
Durham, Co. Durham, England- 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
Forrest Valley View
Esh, Co. Durham, England- Well-kept adults-only site with far-reaching valley views
- A 15-minute drive from the North Pennines or Durham city centre
- Direct access to the Lanchester Valley Railway Path; a mile from a pub
Langley West House Farm
Durham, Co. Durham, England- 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
Castledene Holiday Park
Castle Eden, Co. Durham, EnglandDerecroft Glamping
Lanchester, Co. Durham, England- Luxury pods with gorgeous hill views near Lanchester, County Durham
- Durham 20 minutes' drive; half hour to Hadrian’s Wall
- Fully equipped kitchen, private decking with hot tub and pizza oven
The Gables Pod Camping
Bishop Auckland, Co. Durham, England- Peaceful retreat for couples, just outside the village of Escomb
- Within walking distance of Kynren, the 'Epic Tale of England'
- Barbecues, kitchenettes and outdoor seating on site
Witton Castle Country Park
Witton Le Wear, Co. Durham, England- Stunning Country Park located at the foothills of the Pennines
- Home to a 15th century grade ll Listed Castle
Country Glamping Co.
Bishop Auckland, Co. Durham, England- Luxury glamping 10 minutes’ drive from Bishop Auckland, County Durham
- A 20-minute drive to the Bowes Museum, half an hour to Durham
- Smart TV, central heating and well-equipped kitchen; café on site
Crowdy Hall
Sedgefield, Co. Durham, England- 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
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