Grey Gables

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

If you’re after rural, well, the pop-up campsite at Grey Gables – found in the grounds of a vicarage, no less – is certainly that. The camping fields here straddle high ground and have rural County Durham views in all directions. You’d never believe that all the historic attractions, shops and dining options of Durham city itself were only 15 minutes’ drive away. Anyway, this quiet spot has easy access from the A1 road and makes a relaxing base suitable for dog walks in the countryside, days out wildlife watching, exploring by mountain bike or hiking the Weardale Way along its namesake river. All is clean and well maintained on site, which has portable toilet facilities and a supply of (non-drinking) water available. Please make sure you bring your own drinking water for that all-important morning cuppa, and as the place is very much off-grid, torches and batteries are a good idea too. Barbecues and campfires are allowed for that real camping vibe, so it’s time to get sizzling the sausages or veg skewers; you can pick up what you need for the grill from the local convenience store in Bowburn (five minutes’ drive), and there’s a regular bus service if you feel like ditching the car for the short hop into Durham city centre.

Site type

Languages spoken

English

Nearby sites that are bookable on Pitchup.com

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Features

Portable toilet

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

Themes

Peaceful Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No drinkable water point No hot water Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches) Pop-up campsite

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Grey Gables

Old Quarrington

Durham

Co. Durham

England

DH6 5NL

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.73496°N
1.50843°W

Nearest transport

Coach

4.2 mi Bus Station

9 mi South Burns Stand K

11.4 mi Washington (T&W): Galleries Bus Stn

Rail

4.2 mi Durham Rail Station

8.7 mi Bishop Auckland Rail Station

8.7 mi Chester-le-Street Rail Station

Ferry

15.3 mi Transporter Bridge North Side

15.3 mi Transporter Bridge South Side

18 mi Newcastle International Ferry Terminal

Airport

15.8 mi Durham Tees Valley Airport

22.4 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

Local attractions and activities include: - Durham (cathedral and castle): 15 minutes’ drive - Golf club: 20 minutes - Auckland Castle: 20 minutes - Locomotion (railway museum): 25 minutes - Adventure Valley (kids’ theme park): 25 minutes - Diggerland Durham: 25 minutes - Seaham Beach (known for its sea glass): half an hour - Hall Hill Farm (petting zoo): 40 minutes.

(within 6.2 mi)

Castle, Aquarium, Theme park and Zoo (within 10 mi)

Food and drink

The Italian Farmhouse Restaurant 0.8 mi
The Village Tavern Pub 1.5 mi
Three Horse Shoes Pub 1.7 mi
The Pub & Kitchen 1.7 mi
The Avenue Pub 1.8 mi
The Davy Lamp Pub 1.8 mi
The Old Mill Hotel Restaurant 1.9 mi
The Poachers Pub 2.1 mi
Square & Compass Pub 2.1 mi
Flintlock Inn Pub 2.3 mi

Groceries

The Co-operative Food Supermarket 0.6 mi
The Co-operative Food Supermarket 0.7 mi
Co-op Food Supermarket 1.3 mi
Spar Supermarket 1.8 mi
Co-op Food Supermarket 2.7 mi
ALDI Supermarket 3.2 mi
Durham Halal Superstore Supermarket 3.2 mi
Lidl Supermarket 3.2 mi
Tesco Extra Supermarket 3.3 mi
The Hop Knocker Off-licence 3.5 mi

Parks and play

Bowburn Park 0.4 mi
Doorstep Green park 0.7 mi
Coxhoe Park 1.3 mi
Sherburn Village Park 2.8 mi
Low Burnhall park 3.2 mi
LaurelsPark Playground 3.3 mi
Toddler Playground 3.6 mi
Moorfield Play Area Playground 3.6 mi
Meadowfield park 3.7 mi
Cross Fields park 3.8 mi

Family days out

Durham University Botanic Garden Visitor attraction 3.2 mi
Durham Cathedral Visitor attraction 3.8 mi
Durham Castle 3.9 mi
Crook Hall Gardens Visitor attraction 4.2 mi
Adventure Valley Theme park 5.1 mi
Hardwick Park Visitor attraction 5.7 mi
Brancepeth Castle 5.9 mi
Auckland Castle 8 mi
Diggerland Theme park 8.2 mi
Lumley Castle 8.4 mi
Down at the Farm Zoo 8.7 mi
Holmside Park Theme park 9.2 mi
Lambton Castle 9.2 mi
Tweddle Farm Theme park 9.3 mi

Public transport

Crow Trees Lane (Welfare Park) 0.4 mi
Heugh Hall Road End 0.4 mi
Bowburn Hall 0.6 mi
Cassop Grange 0.6 mi
Edward Av-Lawson Road 0.6 mi
Park Hill Estate (Park Avenue) 0.6 mi
Oxford Terrace 0.6 mi
Co-op Store 0.6 mi
Park Avenue 0.7 mi
25 Edward Avenue 0.7 mi

What’s nearby

Fishing Hide - Sanctuary Game Anglers 2.3 mi
Durham City Golf Course 3.7 mi
Klute Nightclub 3.9 mi
Jimmy Allens Nightclub 3.9 mi
Cathedral Course Golf course 3.9 mi
Bohemia Nightclub 4 mi
Loft Nightclub 4.1 mi
Prince Bishops Course Golf course 4.4 mi
Knotty Hill Golf Centre Golf course 5.1 mi
Shotton Pond Fishing 5.3 mi

Local services

Bowburn Pharmacy Ltd 0.7 mi
Bowburn Medical Centre Doctors 0.7 mi
Gridserve Charging station 0.7 mi
Shell Fuel station 0.8 mi
JET Fuel station 1.1 mi
M. Whitfield Ltd Pharmacy 1.4 mi
Post Office Cashpoint 1.4 mi
Kelloe Doctor's Surgery Doctors 1.5 mi
Pharmacy Express & Newsgents 1.7 mi
Thornley GP Surgery Doctors 2.8 mi

Must see

Durham Cathedral 3.8 mi

Durham Castle 3.9 mi

Durham Coast 9 mi

Locomotion:The National Railway Museum at Shildon 9.2 mi

WWT Washington Wetland Centre 11.6 mi

National Trust

Washington Old Hall 11.6 mi

Gibside 15.6 mi

Holy Jesus Hospital 16.8 mi

Souter Lighthouse and The Leas 17.2 mi

Ormesby Hall 18.6 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Cassop Vale - Cassop Moor - Old Quarrington 1.7 mi

Cassop Vale 1.7 mi

Croxdale Hall 2.1 mi

Shincliffe Wood 2.3 mi

CROXDALE HALL 2.6 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 Grey Gables have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Grey Gables dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Grey Gables? Local attractions and activities include: - Durham (cathedral and castle): 15 minutes’ drive - Golf club: 20 minutes - Auckland Castle: 20 minutes - Locomotion (railway museum): 25 minutes - Adventure Valley … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Grey Gables?

Camping and touring

Arrive: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Depart by: 10 a.m.

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