Crimdon Dene Holiday Park
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- Family park close to the Durham coastline, with sea and beach views
- Smart facilities including a pool, sports court and bar-restaurant
- A 25-minute drive from Durham and 40 from Newcastle city centre
Site type
Tourist board rating
- The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- Single-sex parties of three or more people under 25 are not permitted on site. Swimming pool access is included: please show your Entertainment pass. Entertainment passes are included in the rate. If the site asks you to do so, you must complete an online ID verification process before you arrive. Your booking may be cancelled if you do not complete, or if you fail, the ID verification process.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri 13 Mar to
This site is a member of Parkdean Resorts group.
Reviews
54% would recommend this site to a friend
53% would stay here again
What customers say
This site offers a great location near the beach with friendly staff. Many guests enjoyed the amenities and found it suitable for families and dogs, with spacious pitches. However, recurring issues include very dirty and poorly maintained toilet and shower facilities, noise from other campers and entertainment, and concerns regarding the behaviour of some guests and the general tidiness of the touring area. Some found pitches to be cramped and access difficult.
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Last updated 21/07/2026
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I would not be going back and would advise others not to stay there
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Lovely beach , areas where statics are was very clean and maintained.
Entertainment was good.
Disliked Area where tourers go was a mess pitches were unkept, rubbish all over the place.
The toilets both male and female was disgusting, vomit and shit everywhere, no toilet roll and if there was it was covered in poo. I would not take my dog into a place like that .
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Apart from the charges we had a great time
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Lovey little site, toilets were not to clean
Disliked We were travelling with another family, I called to see if we could be sited next door to each other, was told as you were busy there would be a £10 booking fee which I paid. When my friends checked in they were also charged £10. There were several empty pitches and really no need to charge us £20!
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From the manager: Hi Julie, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're delighted to hear you had a great time and that you enjoyed your stay with us.
We're sorry to hear that the cleanliness of the toilets didn't meet your expectations on this occasion. Your comments have been shared with our housekeeping team so we can continue to improve.
Regarding your request to be pitched next to your friends, we understand your frustration. The £10 charge is an amendment fee for changing an existing booking to accommodate specific pitch requests, rather than a charge for the pitch location itself. As both bookings required amendments, the fee applied to each reservation. We appreciate that this may have seemed unnecessary given the availability at the time, and we'll take your feedback on board as we continue to review our booking processes.
Thank you again for your feedback. We hope to welcome you and your family back for another enjoyable stay in the future. ^EC
Would go back, kids loved it
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Great beach, restaurant was reasonably priced, staff lovely
Disliked Touring site is close to the entertainment hub and very loud music u till 11.30 didn’t bother me as I have older kids, but quite late for those with toddlers or babies
WiFi is chargable
Shower block was grim to be honest very unkempt, toilets were ok
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From the manager: Hi Kimberley,
We really appreciate you taking this opportunity to share your review on your recent stay, your feedback is extremely important to us as we are always looking for ways to improve and enhance the guest experience. ^JC
Tight pitched and overpriced bar
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Nothing except the hard working janitor/ maintenance guy
Disliked Mostly everything
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From the manager: Hello, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are sorry to hear that your holiday did not meet your expectations, as we always want our guests to leave with happy memories of their stay.
We appreciate you bringing your concerns to our attention, and your comments will be shared with the relevant teams as part of our ongoing efforts to improve the experience we provide. ^JC
Excellent site, great value for money.
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Nice clean site, it has great access to the coastal paths and beach.
The staff I encountered in reception, the Nisa shop and the pub were very friendly and helpful. I have also seen previous reviews that stated the toilets were messy and dirty, I didn't and can only praise the cleaning staff that had been working throughout the day.
Disliked Nothing
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From the manager: Hi Mark,
Thank you for your review.
We hope to see you again soon. ^SR
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Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Oooo
Disliked Ooo
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From the manager: Hello Paul,
Thanks so much for sharing your experience with us. We hope to see you again soon. ^JC
Nice location and lovely staff…
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Nice location and lovely staff
Disliked None
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From the manager: Hi Craig,
We really appreciate you taking the time out to share your review with us, we’re happy that you’re happy and we look forward to your next visit. ^JC
Reception were really friendly on…
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Reception were really friendly on our arrival and marked on a map where our pitch was.
Disliked Very noisy campsite, everyone playing their music over each other. It seemed to be all about who could be the loudest! 1st night noise from other campers until 2am, 2nd night noise from a drunk man, who had fallen out with whoever he was staying with and was shouting and carrying on until around 12am - 12.30am.
Toilets were unclean. People seemed to have the inability to flush the toilets and there was also feces wiped on the toilet doors and walls.
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From the manager: Hi Sarah,
Thank you for your honest feedback.
Please be assured that your comments will be shared with the relevant teams for internal review.
We hope overall you have been able to enjoy your stay and we are able to welcome you back in the future. ^SR
Great place we are a family…
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Great place we are a family of 6 and we loved it
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From the manager: Hi there,
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a positive review. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for another wonderful holiday in the future. ^JC
I would highly recommend people stay away from here.
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked The views of the ocean
Disliked Where to start!
Originally we were due to arrive on the Sunday but having spoken to parkdean I arranged an extra night and arrived on the Saturday.....i can honestly say I wish I hadn't bothered! I should have known what i was in for given the police were there 2 days in a row!
The spaces for the tourer are so small you can almost hear your neighbours conversations. The toilets and shower blocks were some of the worst I have ever seen and ive been to festivals! One of the ladies toilets was covered in vomit, another covered in poo. It was absolutely disgusting. It comes to something when your husband takes our 5 year old to the men's toilets and the 5 year old says oh look daddy someone actually flushed the toilet this time!
The touring site is right next to the entertainment centre so you can hear the music and things from there which isn't bad but when it comes to chucking out time you have all the revellers stumbling shouting and screaming past your van.
Now how do I describe the people also touring here? I actually think some of them have set up a permanent pitch here given the amount of things they have with them. Only way to describe them is loud mouth chavs and feral kids! You have the kids running riot at all hours, flying around on Electric scooters and bikes which stated in the park rules are prohibited but no one stops them. You have footballs being pelted off your caravan covered in dog poo almost putting your windows out and all the while the parents are sat in groups drinking and smoking weed with not a care in the world.
The touring site is covered in dog poo. Dogs running loose all over the place which again it states in the park rules that all dogs should be kept on a lead but again no one is enforcing this. When you arrive your given a copy of the site rules but there is no contact details for secrutiy or anything so should you need to report anything you have to walk to reception at the front of the park.
There is no one checking cars ect coming in and out of the park so anyone can turn up even if they're not staying here which to me is a massive security risk especially at night given that it is absolutely pitch black on the touring site as there is hardly any lighting in the area.
It seems no one sticks to speed limits either when they're driving around. How someone hasn't been knocked over is beyond me.
The play area on the touring site is over run with teenagers sitting on top of the equipment not allowing other kids to use it.
The boathouse bar is pricey which is to be expected and it takes a long time to get served. Again the play area here is over run with feral kids that are too big for the play area climbing all over it whilst their parents sit and watch them doing it not even attempting to parent them and allow the smaller kids a chance to play without being hurt.
This site has the potential to be something really great. All the staff I have spoken to this week were really lovely but it seems like no one is taking accountability/ authority so it's a free for all for the disruptive disrespecting chavs and the feral kids.
I would highly recommend people stay away from here. You can go to your local council estate and park up there for the same experience without the price!
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From the manager: Hi Carly,
Thank you for your review.
We are aware of an isolated incident that took place. Please be assured that the safety of our holiday guests and owners is our main priority. We hope there have been certain aspect of your stay that you have been able to enjoy. Please don't hesitate to reach out to us should you wish to discuss your stay further. We truly apologise for any upset or disappointment caused. ^SR
Features
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 WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Large (51-200 pitches)Nearby leisure
Restaurant nearby Sailing nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Seasonal pitchesLocation
Crimdon Dene Holiday Park
Coast Road
Blackhall Colliery
Hartlepool
Co. Durham
England
TS27 4BN
Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.73354°N
1.25931°W
Nearest transport
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimdon | 0.6 mi | Sea | Good | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Seaton Carew North | 5.6 mi | Sea | N/A | N/A | Good | Good |
| Seaton Carew Centre | 6 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Seaton Carew North Gare | 6.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Seaham Beach | 8.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Hartlepool's Maritime Experience 3.6 mi
Durham Coast 5.2 mi
mima 11.1 mi
Captain Cook Birthplace Museum 12.1 mi
Durham Cathedral 12.9 mi
National Trust
Ormesby Hall 13.5 mi
Washington Old Hall 15.6 mi
Souter Lighthouse and The Leas 16.9 mi
Holy Jesus Hospital 21.5 mi
Gibside 22.8 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Blackhall Rocks 0.5 mi
Crimdon Dene 0.6 mi
Denemouth - Durham Coastal Path - Horden 2.3 mi
Denemouth and Blackhall Colliery 2.3 mi
THE CASTLE, CASTLE EDEN 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 Crimdon Dene Holiday Park have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
- Is Crimdon Dene Holiday Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Crimdon Dene Holiday Park? Ramble or ride along the coastal path to get the best views of the ruggedly dramatic Durham Heritage Coast, or head inland to explore ancient woodlands such as Castle Eden Dene (15 … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Crimdon Dene Holiday Park?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Crimdon Dene Holiday Park? From £13 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.


