Hammer and Pincers Caravan and Campsite
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- Quiet family site at a County Durham pub just outside Newton Aycliffe
- Durham and Raby Castle, Park and Gardens both 25 minutes’ drive
- Restaurant and beer garden; delicatessen and gift shop on site
Campground type
30
30
30Tourist board rating
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- 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).
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- The charging of electric vehicles is not permitted on site.
- Electricity is metered on site at £0.30 per kWh and must be paid onsite using a pre-paid topup card.
Languages spoken
English
Site types & availability
Unpowered concrete and grass site
6 people maximum Ground type: Concrete and grass
Site size: Max 8.0m width x 4.0m depth (26.2ft width x 13.1ft depth) Calculated area: 32.0m² (344.4ft²)
Arrival daysFrom GBP 20 (GBP 20) 1 night, 2 adults
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Power optional concrete and grass site
6 people maximum Ground type: Concrete and grass
Site size: Max 4.0m width x 8.0m depth (13.1ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 32.0m² (344.4ft²)
Arrival daysFrom GBP 22 (GBP 22) 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
would recommend this campground to a friend
would stay here again
Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.
Play area was for kids up to about 6/7 so take things for older kids.
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Unpowered concrete and grass site
Liked: Small site. Lovely warm clean toilet and shower room. Very nice pub on site with a great beer garden.
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Reasonably priced pitches good food at the pub. New owners deserve to…
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Unpowered concrete and grass site
Liked: Reasonably priced pitches good food at the pub. New owners deserve to be supported
Disliked: Toilet facilities need upgrading which I appreciate will be expensive however no means of drying hands, toilets not cleaned regularly and despite owners knowing in advance busy weekend failed to keep on top of toilet paper supplies. These are basic things.
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Lovely spot
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Unpowered concrete and grass site
Liked: Lovely setting, easy to find
Disliked: Loos were a bit busy and no extra space for after a shower to get ready or hang anything up
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Convenient site for stopover when travelling north/south
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Power optional concrete and grass site
Liked: Friendliness of welcome on arrival. Site clean and spacious. Toilets and individual showers very modern and clean. Site only five minutes from A1
Disliked: Nothing
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Lovely quite site really good pub and nice long walks…
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Liked: Lovely quite site really good pub and nice long walks
Disliked: The toilets needed more cleaning and restocking of toilet roll and hand towels
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Facilities where great and hosts are lovely. The pub on site was great.…
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Power optional concrete and grass site
Liked: Facilities where great and hosts are lovely.
The pub on site was great.
Disliked: Train track at back was noisy.
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Great location with a good pub
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Power optional concrete and grass site
Liked: Laid back campsite with nice hot showers. The site is well situated near the A1M for travelling around to see the area.
The site is right behind the Hammer and Pincers inn which serve excellent meals.
Disliked: The proximity to the high speed train track, woken up a few times by loud heavy trains, but you probably get used to them.
Pitches were a bit uneven for tents
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Lovely scenery…
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Liked: Lovely scenery
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Friendly staff,easy access and clean and well kept…
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Liked: Friendly staff,easy access and clean and well kept
Disliked: With being a bank holiday it was very cramped
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Clean friendly site with very helpful staff
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Liked: Lovely quiet site family friendly, pitches were level, owners were new and we had a couple of hitches mainly due to our inexperience and theirs but it was all sorted out quickly. Site is in a rural location and travelling is Necessary to go anywhere. Site is 30 minutes from Beamish museum with Durham, Hartlepool, Darlington and Middlesbrough all within about an hour
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Features
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 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 Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Medium (26-50 sites) Pub campgroundNearby leisure
Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Hammer and Pincers Caravan and Campsite
Preston Lane
Newton Aycliffe
Co. Durham
England
DL5 6JH
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.60898°N
-1.54143°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 |
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| Crimdon | 23 km | Sea | Good | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Seaton Carew North | 23.7 km | Sea | N/A | N/A | Good | Good |
| Seaton Carew Centre | 23.9 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Seaton Carew North Gare | 24.7 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Seaham Beach | 29.6 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Locomotion:The National Railway Museum at Shildon 6.8 km
Durham Cathedral 18.3 km
Durham Castle 18.7 km
mima 20.2 km
Captain Cook Birthplace Museum 21.8 km
National Trust
Moulton Hall 21.6 km
Ormesby Hall 24.3 km
Mount Grace Priory 29.4 km
Washington Old Hall 32.6 km
Gibside 36.7 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Brafferton 2.6 km
WINDLESTONE HALL 5.5 km
Hardwick Hall Country Park (Durham) 7.1 km
HARDWICK PARK 7.3 km
Ceddesfeld Hall Gardens 7.7 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.
Offers
Conditions apply - see site type section for details
Nearest campgrounds
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Hammer and Pincers Caravan and Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Hammer and Pincers Caravan and Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Hammer and Pincers Caravan and Campsite? There are loads of outdoor activities to keep the family happy: golfers can be out on the greens within 15 minutes’ drive, and there’s much alfresco fun to be had on wake … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Hammer and Pincers Caravan and Campsite?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: noon – 6 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Hammer and Pincers Caravan and Campsite? From $41.29 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.