Stag Park

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Track to the pitches
New
Picnic table on every pitch
Rural county durham views
Pitch with picnic table

  • Well-kept Durham touring park 15 minutes’ drive from Bishop Auckland
  • Auckland Palace 15 minutes’ drive; High Force Waterfall half an hour
  • Country views from landscaped pitches; friendly livestock on site
It’s easy to roam wild from Stag Park, a peaceful and well-maintained tourer site in the middle of County Durham countryside, as it’s on the cusp of scenic walks in Hamsterley Forest or Weardale (both 20 minutes’ drive). Half an hour’s drive away, there’s also an unmissable hike along the River Tees leading to High Force Waterfall – the highest falls in England. This little green haven has rural views from all its pitches, which are all fully serviced with electric hook-ups and fresh water, neatly divided up by hedges and provided with their own picnic tables. There’s also a shared picnic area, while showers, toilets and a washing-up area are available at one end of the site. Once you’ve settled in, you’ll probably want to say ‘hi’ to the resident deer, goats and donkeys – the latter are particularly keen to make friends with all guests. There’s a large supermarket in Bishop Auckland (15 minutes’ drive) if you need a stock up of provisions, and a scattering of rural pubs within 20 minutes or so by car if you’d rather dodge the cooking altogether.

Campground type

Tent sites 18
Caravan sites 18
RV & Motorhome sites 18
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • 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.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

Languages spoken

English

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96% would recommend this campground to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

Spick-and-span site, big, flat pitches (water/elec). Friendly owners (Beth & co). Clean loos & dishwashing. Kids loved the playground. Secure gates & quiet spot near Hamsterley Forest a bonus. Deer, goats & a donkey were a hit! Some found portaloos/showers a bit cosy, but super clean.

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Came here to test out our…

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Natalie C.

Powered grass site

Liked Came here to test out our tent box, Elizabeth couldn’t have been more welcoming. Site is absolutely immaculate and gorgeous attention to detail. From the well kept pitches to the beautiful animals. Little shop on site, park for the kids and a lovely wash area and toilets. Would definitely stay here again.

Disliked Absolutely nothing.

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Great site and will be returning

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Anonymous

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Liked Pretty much everything! Really helpful and friendly hosts, site very clean with a one way in and out system.plots are really good size with picnic benches on each one. We were right next to the animals in the field which was lovely to wake up to on a morning, visits from Keith the donkey while drinking your morning cuppa! Washing up facilities are great and have everything you need. Toilet and shower facilities very clean. We will definately return next year.

Disliked My only small issue and it isn’t one that would stop me returning is that as much as the toilets are clean there could be a few more. A few times we had to wait outside when they are in use as there is only 2 and the water in the sink was cold. if staying for more than a couple of nights you maybe would want more to avoid waiting outside the loos!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site run by lovely people, well thought out, would stay again.

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Chris R.

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Liked Lovely small site. A really nice welcome on arrival from the owner who then showed us to our pitch. Good pitch—level and spacious with a picnic bench and water tap on the pitch. The site was well maintained and toilets/ facilities really clean. Really felt like they'd thought everything through, right down to having sponges and washing up liquid provided at the washing up sinks.

Disliked Nothing to dislike.

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100% recommend visiting this campsite.

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KERRY B.

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Liked Loved this site. Hosts were very friendly and accommodating. Nothing was too much trouble. As a single woman traveller, I felt ver safe here. Cleanliness was to a very high standard and the facilities were good. The views of the deer, donkey and geese were nice to see.

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Excellent site with clean facilities, friendly staff, well light areas

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Jacqui S.

Powered grass site

Liked Welcoming hosts, very friendly. Site is immaculate, good size pitches. Security gates to site. Hot shower. Tuck shop for snacks.

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Alexandra K.

Powered grass site

Liked Everything

Recommend to friends Visit again

Clean , friendly staff , great site perfect for kids location perfect

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Jennifer C.

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Liked Loved absolutely everything about the place park was brand new great for my 2 & 3 year old , animals all so gentle with the kids feeding them carrots and apples everyday ! Toilets and showers sparkling clean and wash up area was perfect had everything you needed! Beth and her partner were amazing with us so helpful and caring people , little shop to use for treats girls got ice creams and sweets cold drinks, Had free WiFi all had picnic benches and mini ones for little ones other people camping around us made us feel so welcome hope to see them again will definitely back next summer thankyou for having us.

Disliked Nothing , Disliked the fact we had to go home!!!

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Fantastic little site with brilliant facilities and very well kept.

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Sarah H.

Powered grass site

Liked The layout of the site, how clean the facilities were, the location and the fact they had animals on the site was an added bonus.

Disliked Nothing

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Justin was very welcoming and helpful finding our pitch.

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Anonymous

Powered grass site

Liked We enjoyed the view and watching the animals in the neighbouring field (deer, goats, donkey and geese)
The whole site was very clean and the facilities were very well kept. (ie. Flushing portaloo toilets with mirrors and sinks, spacious shower blocks and a washing up area even with kitchen rolls)

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Excellent site, wonderful for kids, safe, secure, clean and friendly.

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Anonymous

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Liked Lovely warm and friendly welcome
Very clean
Plot was spacious allowing privacy. Didn't feel overlooked.
Good for kids, safe secure, play area and the animals in the field next door were a joy. Daughter loved watching them and they even came up to her! (Deers, donkey, goat, geese).
Thank you. We would love to return one day.

Disliked There was nothing to really dislike but info to support other visitors is that they have a small shop but it wasn't open before we had to leave site at 11am. We were hoping we could buy some milk.
Finally there wasn't a lot of room in the shower (type of portashower cubicle) to get dried and changed after, but it was very clean and plenty hot water. We had dry robe and changed in the tent!

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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 Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups 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

Bush Leave the car at home Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Small (11-25 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Level campground, no steep slopes Site close to accessible bathrooms Smooth, hard roads e.g. tarmac Step-free or level access

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal sites Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Stag Park

Richy's Stables

Rowntree Lane

Bishop Auckland

Co. Durham

England

DL13 3Rd

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.64848°N
1.818°W

Nearest transport

Coach
20.9 km Bus Station
22 km Dolphin Centre
28.1 km South Burns Stand K
Rail
9.1 km Bishop Auckland Rail Station
9.6 km Wolsingham Rail Station
12 km Shildon Rail Station
Ferry
38.7 km Transporter Bridge South Side
38.8 km Transporter Bridge North Side
45 km Newcastle International Ferry Terminal
Airport
29.2 km Durham Tees Valley Airport
43.8 km 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: - Escomb Saxon Church: 10 minutes’ drive - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens: 10 minutes - Kynren (outdoor show): 15 minutes - Auckland Palace: 15 minutes - Weardale (hiking and cycling): 20 minutes - Binchester Roman Fort ‘Vinovia’: 20 minutes - Hamsterley Forest (woodland walks): 20 minutes - High Force Waterfall: half an hour.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Crimdon 37.6 km Sea GoodExcellentExcellentExcellent
Seaham Beach 37.9 km Sea N/AGoodExcellentExcellent
Seaham Hall Beach 37.9 km Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
Seaton Carew North 40.7 km Sea N/AN/AGoodGood
Seaton Carew Centre 41 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Locomotion:The National Railway Museum at Shildon 11.6 km

Barnard Castle 12.3 km

The Bowes Museum 13.4 km

Durham Cathedral 20.7 km

Durham Castle 21 km

National Trust

Moulton Hall 27.4 km

Gibside 30.7 km

Washington Old Hall 34.2 km

Cherryburn 34.7 km

Holy Jesus Hospital 38.3 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Bedburn - Hamsterley Forest - Potato Hill - Bedburn 3.8 km

Around Cockfield Fell 3.9 km

Witton le Wear 4.1 km

Hamsterley Forest, Bedburn Valley 4.1 km

Witton-le-Wear 4.4 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Stag Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Stag Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Stag Park? Local attractions and activities include: - Escomb Saxon Church: 10 minutes’ drive - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens: 10 minutes - Kynren (outdoor show): 15 minutes - Auckland Palace: 15 minutes - … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Stag Park?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  noon –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Stag Park? From $79.71 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.