Garth Hill Farm
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- Dog-friendly site with views of the Wear Valley and Teesdale
- A 10-minute drive from Hamsterley Forest; half an hour from Durham
- Within five minutes' walk of a pub and two cafés; petting farm on site
Campground type
15
3
3
This campground/park has no on-site shower facilities.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
- No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- There are no garbage cans onsite: all garbage will need to be taken home with you.
- Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 18 July to
Site types & availability
Unpowered grass motorhome site
4 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Site size: Max 2.4m width × 2.4m depth
Calculated area: 5.9m²
Arrival daysFrom GBP 25 (GBP 25)
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Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site
5 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Site size: Max 8m width × 8m depth
Calculated area: 64m²
Arrival daysFrom GBP 25 (GBP 25)
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Reviews
96% would recommend this campground to a friend
96% would stay here again
What customers say
Garth Hill Farm: quiet, spacious, clean campsite with great valley views. Friendly, helpful owner Karen shares local tips. Basic but spotless loos & water tap. Good spot for Kynren & Beamish. Some animals missing, no dishwashing. Perfect no-frills family site, great for exploring.
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Lovely site booked at short notice in August. Fantastic views and the…
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Liked Lovely site booked at short notice in August. Fantastic views and the site was spacious and quiet with loads of room for the kids to safely run around and inspect the neighbouring farm animals without disturbing others.
We had a warm welcome from the owner Karen
The facilities are basic (2x portaloos and a stand pipe for fresh water) but were very clean. Nearby cafe 68 served a very generous breakfast!
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The communication from Karen was excellent. She was very welcoming and arrived…
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Liked The communication from Karen was excellent. She was very welcoming and arrived soon after we phoned to say we were at the site. The field was a good open space with a water tap and chemical toilets. These were kept immaculately clean during our stay.
There is plenty to see in the area, we had a fabulous trip to Beamish museum about 40 minutes away. However our primary reason for visiting the area was to see Kynren, the site was very convenient about 10 minutes away from the designated car parks.
Overall a lovely site. When we are back in the area we will definitely return to Garth Hill camp site.
Disliked Nothing
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Brilliant 2 nights of camping
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Liked Quiet, clean, relaxing and spacious, plus you get to see the animals
Had a fresh water tap to use on site
Portaloos were cleaned everyday and had toliet roll and hand sanitiser,
Disliked Personal i don't really like portaloos
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Would recommend for short stays.
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Liked Owner was extremely helpful, providing loads of local knowledge. Excellent location , especially for Kynren. Field and portaloos were kept spotless. Bus stop and cafes close by. Plenty of free open space for children if you have them.
Disliked Name of site on both sides of the gate would have been helpful for finding it. An elson waste point would make the site perfect.
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Excellent site
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Liked Everything! It was amazing, owner was lovely, there was 5 children and 6 adults, some came through the day to see us at the campsite and was no problem with the owner she was lovely! Gave us loads of info on places to go, farm was beautiful & clean and so were the toilets!
Would 100% come back kids loved it aswell just being able to run free x
Disliked Nothing!
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Great site staff friendly and helpful.
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Liked Karen was friendly and helpful. Great sized pitch for large family tent.
Field well kept.
Brilliant views accross the vally.
Toilet was basic but clean
No frills site but brilliant for the kids to have space.
Brilliant dark skies at night for seeing stars.
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Why not
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Liked It had unreal views. The host was great too.
It’s wild (ish) camping. It’s a field. Pulled on with my Caddy Maxi, awning etc. son and dog loved the space. We had a small controlled fire in a micro pit.
Loadsa space. Will return. Thank you
Disliked It’s camping. If you don’t like it, why buy the camping gear you losers
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Very nice place to visit with your family , nice and quite…
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Liked Very nice place to visit with your family , nice and quite with lovely views would definitely recommend
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Lovely campsite
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Liked Exactly we wanted - a field, a couple of toilets, water tap and a nice view. With a cheap price and friendly hosts.
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Arrived here on the Friday and Karen the owner was lovely, met…
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Liked Arrived here on the Friday and Karen the owner was lovely, met us by the gate to welcome us. We stayed for two nights with our two young children and we loved it here. So peaceful, you can see for miles. The children loved the little Shetland pony, horses and sheep. A group of our own family arrived with us with older children and we all agreed we would definitely be coming back. Karen recommended a little pub just a 7 minute walk from the campsite itself and the lady who owns this was lovely and attentive to our young children.
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Features
Portable toilet
Pop-up campground
Dogs 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 WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry 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 Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearbyType
Farm Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)Nearby leisure
Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Garth Hill Farm
Toft Hill Lane
Toft Hill
Bishop Auckland
Co. Durham
England
DL14 0PY
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.6508°N
1.77133°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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 | 34.7 km | Sea | Good | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Seaham Beach | 35.4 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Excellent | Excellent |
| Seaham Hall Beach | 35.4 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Excellent |
| Seaton Carew North | 37.7 km | Sea | N/A | N/A | Good | Good |
| Seaton Carew Centre | 38 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Locomotion:The National Railway Museum at Shildon 8.7 km
Barnard Castle 14.3 km
The Bowes Museum 15.2 km
Durham Cathedral 18.4 km
Durham Castle 18.7 km
National Trust
Moulton Hall 26.6 km
Gibside 30 km
Washington Old Hall 32.3 km
Cherryburn 34.9 km
Holy Jesus Hospital 37.1 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Witton le Wear 2.8 km
Witton-le-Wear 3.1 km
Low Barnes Nature Reserve (Witton Le Wear) 3.3 km
Etherley Dene, Escomb and the River Wear 4.6 km
Around Cockfield Fell 5.3 km
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.
Nearest campgrounds
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Garth Hill Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Garth Hill Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Garth Hill Farm? What was going on here in the centuries past? Well, you’ll get to know a little about the local history at the Beamish, the Living Museum of the North, (35 minutes’ drive), … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Garth Hill Farm?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: noon - How much does it cost to stay at Garth Hill Farm? From $51.54 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.