Thornley Hall

9.2 13 reviews
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  • 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
Can’t quite decide between the buzz of Durham’s city centre and the fresh salt air of the coast? Thankfully, you won’t have to rule out either from Thornley Hall. This pop-up site is in a rather scenic area of the Co. Durham countryside between the two - specifically, 15 minutes’ drive away from Durham and 20 minutes from Hartlepool and Seaham, where beaches are on the cards. Those of you who can’t bear to part with your dog when you go on your hols may be happy to find that those of the furry kind are welcome on the site. You (and whichever companion you choose to bring – whether dog, partner or family) will set down in a field with the convenience of a proper toilet and shower 200 metres away from the pitches. As this is the countryside, you’ll also have plenty of scenic walks to hand. You won’t need to rely too much on a vehicle for things like eating out or grabbing your supplies either, as the site is a 25-minute walk away from two villages, Thornley and Wheatley Hill, where there are small food shops and spots to tend to your belly, including pizza places, takeaways and a café. Those of you who are keen to spend a fair amount of time sampling the local food and potions may also be happy to hear there’s a pub in the opposite direction 35 minutes’ walk away (and more pubs within five minutes’ drive of the site).

Site type

Tent pitches 100

Languages spoken

English

Want to know more about camping in Co. Durham?

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

Disabled facilities

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

Rallies welcome

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

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

Public transport nearby

Type

Farm

Large (51-200 pitches)

Pop-up campsite

Nearby leisure

Horse riding nearby

Location

Thornley Hall

Thornley Hall Farm

Wheatley Hill

Durham

Co. Durham

England

DH6 3LY

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

54.74085°N
-1.44392°W

Nearest transport

Coach
6.1 mi Bus Station
9.7 mi South Burns Stand K
10.1 mi Interchange Stand 1
Rail
6.1 mi Durham Rail Station
7.8 mi Seaham Rail Station
9.5 mi Chester-le-Street Rail Station
Ferry
13.8 mi Transporter Bridge North Side
13.9 mi Transporter Bridge South Side
17.4 mi Newcastle International Ferry Terminal
Airport
15.9 mi Durham Tees Valley Airport
23.1 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: - Durham (cathedral, museum, botanic gardens and shopping): 15 minutes’ drive - Hardwick Country Park (walking trails in a historic parkland): 15 minutes - Seaham beach (dog-friendly sandy beach): 20 minutes - Hartlepool (beaches, marina, museums and galleries): 20 minutes - Wynyard Woodland Park (walking and cycling, planetarium and adventure playground): 25 minutes - Brancepeth Castle (medieval castle and golf course): 25 minutes - WWT Washington (wetland centre with animal displays): 25 minutes - Auckland Castle (castle, gallery and deer park): 25 minutes - Newcastle upon Tyne: 35 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Crimdon 7.8 mi Sea Good Excellent Excellent Excellent
Seaham Beach 8.5 mi Sea N/A Good Excellent Excellent
Seaham Hall Beach 8.6 mi Sea N/A Good Good Excellent
Seaton Carew North 11.6 mi Sea N/A N/A Good Good
Seaton Carew Centre 11.9 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Durham Cathedral 5.7 mi

Durham Castle 5.8 mi

Durham Coast 6.6 mi

Hartlepool's Maritime Experience 10 mi

Locomotion:The National Railway Museum at Shildon 11.1 mi

National Trust

Washington Old Hall 11.5 mi

Souter Lighthouse and The Leas 16.1 mi

Gibside 16.9 mi

Ormesby Hall 17.2 mi

Holy Jesus Hospital 17.2 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 0.9 mi

Haswell to Hart 3.1 mi

Littletown - High Haswell - Littletown 3.2 mi

PASMORE PAVILION 4 mi

Local events

  • Festival of Thrift (Saturday 21 September 2024 – Saturday 21 September 2024)

    Stockton-on-Tees, Co. Durham 14 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.

Reviews

9.2

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Toilets were ok, access to running water and we could have a fire!

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric hardstanding and grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Great location, friendly owners

Disliked: Main toilet block wasn't on the campsite

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Everything. Spotlessly clean and owners were super friendly and helpful.…

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric hardstanding and grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Everything. Spotlessly clean and owners were super friendly and helpful.

Disliked: Nothing 😊

Recommend to friends Visit again

It was very clean and the owner came round to check everyone…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric hardstanding and grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: It was very clean and the owner came round to check everyone was alright .

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent - very good for the price

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 2
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric hardstanding and grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Peaceful and good facilities

Disliked: N/a

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1st time camping think dogs should be kept on leads

Overall 6/10
Location 6
Value for money 8
Accommodation 6
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 8
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric hardstanding and grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Really enjoyed it . the site toilets were kept clean.maybe could do with few more portaloos .hosts were very friendly and helpful . my 1st time camping .

Disliked: They was family who arrived who let there dog just run about not kept on lead

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Owners where lovely and happy to help with anything

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Kelly W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric hardstanding and grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: The area , very big and wasn’t to many people there so had a lot of space between others. The toilets were pretty clean which were on the field didn’t have to go to the actual ones

Disliked: Nothing except leaving earlier due to little one wanting to go home

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We had a great time. Owner was friendly

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 6
Michael W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric hardstanding and grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Clean toilets, showers, location

Disliked: Non

Recommend to friends Visit again

Best camping experience I've ever had. More than just a field

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
David C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric hardstanding and grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Everything! Friendly very helpful owners, spotless site, quiet. Could not fault the place what so ever. Lovely to see owners doing the rounds checking every one was OK. Made to feel very very welcome, and the whole site had a very laid back calm feeling. Can't wait to return very soon

Disliked: Leaving

Recommend to friends Visit again

friendly Owners

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Lauren S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric hardstanding and grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Had a really good time, dogs loved it. So good walks nearby which the dogs loved Would defo stay again😄

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site, would love to go back!! Well recommended!!

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Claire F. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric hardstanding and grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: As close to wild camping with amenities as you can get, beautiful location, excellent hosts, very helpful, close to lots of places to visit

Disliked: Bar was not open, no charge points

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  • Does Thornley Hall have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Thornley Hall dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Thornley Hall? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Durham (cathedral, museum, botanic gardens and shopping): 15 minutes’ drive - Hardwick Country Park (walking trails in a historic parkland): 15 minutes - Seaham beach (dog-friendly … Read more
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