Dragonfly Camping

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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 1 May
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).
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.

Languages spoken

English

Spanish

Open from Fri 1 May to

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2 adults
0 children
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Reviews

9.5

Overall rating from 74 Pitchup.com customers

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PeacefulWild camping

97% would recommend this site to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a peaceful, spacious campsite offering a "back to basics" wild camping feel with the convenience of clean toilets and hot showers. Guests frequently praise the friendly and helpful owners, the remote and natural setting, and the availability of fire pits and firewood. While some found the facilities basic and the access road bumpy, the overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, with many recommending the site and expressing a desire to return.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 28/07/2026

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Arrival date (latest first)

A lovely relaxing stay

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Nicola C. 1 review

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked Remote/ quiet location
Clean site
Pitches very spaced out
Toilets and showers clean
Friendly hosts
Fire pit included
Logs available to buy onsite at a reasonable price

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful and welcoming site with loads of space and a range of pitches

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked Owners Matt and Sandra were really welcoming and helpful, the site is really spacious has a lot of character and is peaceful with clean basic facilities and a choice of pitches. Kids loved the horses nearby as well.

Recommend to friends Visit again

TLDR Best Campsite I've ever been to.

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 Daniel H. 1 review

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked Absolutely fantastic campsite. The owners are incredibly welcoming — I had a lovely chat with them on a couple of occasions and they really make you feel at home. There’s loads of space, whether you prefer a big open field or something a bit more sheltered like the orchard area (which I’d highly recommend).
The whole site has a great atmosphere, and everyone there was friendly. The facilities are well maintained and fully stocked, and honestly, this might be one of the best campsites I’ve ever stayed at. It’s also very close to Durham, which is really handy for food shops and anything else you might need.
Will definitely be back.

Disliked Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

We had a really enjoyable stay…

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 Abbie B. 1 review

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked We had a really enjoyable stay here. The facilities were clean and well-maintained throughout. The staff were friendly and welcoming from the moment we arrived.

The site itself is beautiful – plenty of space and a lovely setting. We also loved that there were fire pits dotted around.

Overall, a fantastic campsite and we’d happily come back.

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A wonderful, spacious campsite surrounded by…

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Sam B. 1 review

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked A wonderful, spacious campsite surrounded by nature! We especially loved the large, green grounds and the fact that the tents are spread out nicely across the site, giving everyone plenty of space and privacy. The owner was extremely friendly and welcoming. We really enjoyed our stay and would definitely come back!

Recommend to friends Visit again

By far the best campsite we’ve stayed at.

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 Toby C. 1 review

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked * Peaceful, relaxing campsite in a lovely natural setting.
* Stayed in the Walnut Orchard, which had plenty of space to pitch without feeling crowded.
* Fire pits dotted around the orchard, plus benches and a hammock.
* Basic compost toilets and a sink close to the orchard, with proper toilets and hot showers just a few minutes’ walk away in the main field.
* Site was clean and free from litter throughout.
* Friendly, welcoming host who was quick to respond to any questions.
* Firewood available on site at a reasonable price.
* Great location with beautiful walks straight from the campsite.
* Durham city and the coast are both around a 20-minute drive away.
* Quiet atmosphere and not overly busy during our stay.
* We’d happily stay here again.

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Great find. Massive open space. Very…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked Great find. Massive open space. Very peaceful quiet ste

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect location, lovely owner, useful amenities, friendly atmosphere

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Eve R. 1 review

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked Amazing campsite, lovely location with a local butcher nearby and a take away that not only tastes great but delivers to your tent door! Matt was a lovely guy, very friendly and helpful. It was more like hanging out at a friend’s than the slightly awkward feel of a normal campsite. Would definitely come again!

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Back to basics camping very relaxed and friendly site

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Suzanne H. 1 review

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked The choice to pitch where you wanted within the areas provided. Lovely friendly owner who will give you the time for a chat and offer his knowledge of area for walks. First time camping so only did one night but coming back with family very soon

Disliked Coming home! Very peaceful and we camped right beside a group of students.

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Very friendly and welcoming hosts. A…

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Aaron A. 1 review

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked Very friendly and welcoming hosts. A very clean and well kept, natural campsite that allows for a more wild type camp if desired.

The woodland section was brilliant and more private, allowing a 5 person tent with a good amount of space for relaxing outside of the tent.

Amenities were very clean.

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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

For a little stroll nearby, head to Wingate Quarry nature reserve (five minutes’ drive) or White Hill Woods (15 minutes). Looking a little further afield, there’s a lovely coastal trail at Blackhall Rocks beach (20 minutes) or you could head inland and north to see a bit of Hadrian’s Wall at Heddon-on-the-Wall (45 minutes). For more of the area’s history, spend a day exploring Durham (15 minutes), visit Binchester Roman Fort (25 minutes) or experience life from the past by stepping into shops, schoolrooms and trams at Beamish, the Living Museum of the North (half an hour). Raby Castle, Deer Park & The Plotters' Forest (35 minutes) is a good spot for mixing up history and outdoor time, as is National Trust - Crook Hall Gardens (20 minutes), set around a medieval hall. There’s plenty to entertain the kids among all that, but you may also like to tag on trips to Adventure Valley theme park (25 minutes) and the spectacular outdoor shows at Kynren (half an hour). Oh, and don’t forget to wave at the Angel of the North (25 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? For a little stroll nearby, head to Wingate Quarry nature reserve (five minutes’ drive) or White Hill Woods (15 minutes). Looking a little further afield, there’s a lovely coastal trail at Blackhall … 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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  • How much does it cost to stay at Dragonfly Camping? From £36 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.