Dragonfly Camping

No availability at present on Pitchup.com 9.7 74 reviews
Camping field
Camping field
Setting up in the walnut orchard
Walnut orchard pitches
Wilder pitches in walnut orchard
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Setting up in the walnut orchard
Walnut orchard pitches
Wilder pitches in walnut orchard

  • 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
Want to spend some time deep in the delightful Co.Durham countryside? Don’t particularly want to have to make a long diversion from the main road to get there? Book yourselves a space at Dragonfly Camping – this splendid spot is part of a working farm surrounded by woodlands, and yet it’s no more than 15 minutes’ drive from either the A1 or the A19. You’ll probably start to notice the peaceful atmosphere as you make your way down the farm track to the camping area. At this point you’ll need to make a choice – will you set up in the main field (a popular choice for groups and families because of its open space and proximity to facilities), or among the trees in the Walnut Orchard for more of a secluded wild camping-style experience? Either way, you’ll have access to toilets and showers, along with water points in the camping fields. You’ll be allowed to bring your dog along too – perhaps to accompany you as you wander through the woods and grasslands around the site, looking out to see what sort of wildlife you can spot. Once you’ve stretched your legs on site, there’s much more to explore in the area – including outings to the Durham Dales, the Durham Heritage Coast and, of course, the city of Durham itself, which is about 15 minutes’ drive away. You won’t have to go that far for your picnic supplies though, as you can pick those up at the convenience store five minutes’ drive away in Wheatley Hill (which also has a café and a couple of takeaways).

Site type

Tent pitches 50
Rent a tent 2
Open now
Opens 17 April
Please note
  • 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).
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Spanish

Open from Thu, 17 Apr to

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Reviews

9.7

Overall rating from 74 Pitchup.com customers

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PeacefulWild camping

99% would recommend this site to a friend

99% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a well-maintained, peaceful campsite offering spacious pitches in woodland or orchard settings. Guests highlight the friendly and helpful owners, clean basic facilities, and the "proper camping" atmosphere. While some mention a bumpy access road and basic amenities, the overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, with many visitors expressing a desire to return to this "hidden gem."

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Excellent site with clean facilities, friendly staff and level pitches

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Chris K.

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked Plenty pitch spaces and options! Lovely site. The owners are very friendly and welcoming :) would definitely camp here again!

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Great Place for camping

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Anonymous

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Liked Camping in the woodland, showers and friendly owner.

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Anonymous

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Liked Great campsite, lots of space, clean facilities and in a nice area. Really helpful on arrival with recommendations for local amenities.

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Chilled vibes, friendly host, lots of…

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Anonymous

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Liked Chilled vibes, friendly host, lots of space, sounds of birds

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Quiet, Peaceful & great surroundings

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Dale M.

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Liked Friendly Host, easy access to our pitch and perfect location in the orchard.
Very peaceful site surrounded by nature and nice communal area with decent toilet and shower facilities.
Orchard area has tap water and a compost toilet nearby

Disliked The road in to the site is very bumpy but just drive slowly and it will be fine.
Compost toilet isn't great but saves a walk to the facilities.

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The owners are amazing always happy…

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Anonymous

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Liked The owners are amazing always happy to help and welcoming. The site is quiet and clean. Woodlands are all around and there’s a walnut grove where you can pitch up in and it’s beautiful. Would go back (hopefully soon)

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Matthew R.

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Liked Very peaceful, well maintained great hosts , love the little social area set up , fire burning away nice chilled vibes 👌

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want a lovely, down to earth country living this is a place to go.

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Anonymous

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Liked We loved how quick it was and see all the mountains. Love see the countryside as it is. We loved we was not far from town if we wanted to get in. The owners was lovely and helpful. We had a lovely like fire in the evening and he had on site, showers was lovely.

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Maria D.

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Liked Beautiful site, great facilities, owners are lovely - I cannot fault a thing. We camped in-between walnut trees which was just magical.

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Owner was a delight to talk to enjoyed speaking to him

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Macauley C.

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Liked Was perfect in every way wasn't your typical place we're there's a park and all regimented you pitch up we're you like you enjoy your time it was a beautiful place. The kids ran around for hours amd hours in and out the tress and bushes. Lovely fire pits all around with the service to buy log wood honestly loves the place it was camping amd not glam camping just proper camping

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Features

Pop-up campsite

Dogs allowed

Campfires 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 Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit 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 Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent pitches

Themes

Budget/backpacker Forest Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches) Pop-up campsite

Location

Dragonfly Camping

Carr House Farm

Town Kelloe

Durham

Co. Durham

England

DH6 4PS

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.72923°N
1.44885°W

Route directions

Turn down the signposted track (marked Carr House Farm) at Town Kelloe and follow all the way to the farm.

Nearest transport

Coach
6.3 mi Bus Station
10 mi Interchange Stand 1
10 mi Interchange Stand 2
Rail
6.3 mi Durham Rail Station
8.6 mi Seaham Rail Station
9.8 mi Newton Aycliffe Rail Station
Ferry
13.4 mi Transporter Bridge North Side
13.4 mi Transporter Bridge South Side
18.2 mi Newcastle International Ferry Terminal
Airport
15.1 mi Durham Tees Valley Airport
23.7 mi Newcastle International 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

Attractions and activities nearby include: - Wingate Quarry nature reserve: five minutes’ drive - Durham (cathedral, castle and botanic gardens): 15 minutes - White Hill Woods: 15 minutes - Blackhall Rocks beach and Durham Heritage Coast: 20 minutes - National Trust - Crook Hall Gardens: 20 minutes - Adventure Valley theme park: 25 minutes - Binchester Roman Fort: 25 minutes - Angel of the North: 25 minutes - Beamish, the Living Museum of the North: half an hour - Kynren live attraction: half an hour - Raby Castle, Deer Park & The Plotters' Forest: 35 minutes - Heddon-on-the-Wall (for Hadrian’s Wall): 45 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Crimdon 8 mi Sea GoodExcellentExcellentExcellent
Seaham Beach 9.3 mi Sea N/AGoodExcellentExcellent
Seaham Hall Beach 9.4 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
Seaton Carew North 11.4 mi Sea N/AN/AGoodGood
Seaton Carew Centre 11.7 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Durham Cathedral 5.9 mi

Durham Castle 6 mi

Durham Coast 7.3 mi

Hartlepool's Maritime Experience 10 mi

Locomotion:The National Railway Museum at Shildon 10.4 mi

National Trust

Washington Old Hall 12.3 mi

Ormesby Hall 16.7 mi

Souter Lighthouse and The Leas 17 mi

Gibside 17.4 mi

Holy Jesus Hospital 17.9 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Cassop Vale 0.9 mi

Cassop Vale - Cassop Moor - Old Quarrington 1 mi

Littletown - High Haswell - Littletown 3.9 mi

Haswell to Hart 3.9 mi

Croxdale Hall 4.3 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 Dragonfly Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Dragonfly Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Dragonfly Camping? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Wingate Quarry nature reserve: five minutes’ drive - Durham (cathedral, castle and botanic gardens): 15 minutes - White Hill Woods: 15 minutes - Blackhall Rocks beach … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Dragonfly Camping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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