The Barn at Easington

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Visitor image of the barn just look at that view
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The barn with outdoor kitchen, verandah and fire circle
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Visitor image of view of our pitch
The barn with outdoor kitchen, verandah and fire circle
Tent area

  • Small peaceful site on a 30-acre farm on the Durham Heritage Coast
  • Sea and wood views, 10 minutes' walk to the beach via a wooded dene
  • Barbecues and campfires encouraged; firepits and wood available
If you're after something a bit different down Durham way, you'll find it in spades at The Barn at Easington. Part of an outdoor educational centre that doubles as a venue for music, drama, arts and family events, this fab little place is designed for outdoorsy holidays with as much – or as little – luxury as you want, all in a easygoing setting with the emphasis on serenely simple stuff, from sitting round the campfire to roaming about the meadows and woods. The Barn is within a 30-acre farm on the coast of the Durham Magnesian Limestone Plateau, in an Area of Outstanding Beauty on the edge of Hawthorn Dene. The site is at the end of a mile-long track, which the site does their best to maintain. It's also a couple of miles from local village Easington and four from Peterlee, and a short and scenic walk across fields and through the dene to Hawthorn Hive's small beach and the Durham Heritage Coast; when it's stormy, you'll be able to hear the sea from the site. Wherever you're staying on site, you're welcome to wander around the fields – look out for the farm chickens, horses and (sometimes) pigs – or you can opt to idle around the farm in your own secret spot, or trundle along to see if any events are on during your stay. Then time to get cooking: barbecues and campfires are enthusiastically encouraged, and firepits and firewood are available on request. For eating out and other supplies, although you'll feel you're in the middle of nowhere here, you're really rather well placed indeed: the A19 is 10 minutes' drive away; Seaham is within 15 minutes' drive or about 45 minutes' walk, and Durham is reachable in half an hour. Newcastle is 40 minutes from the farm.

Campground type

RV & Motorhome sites 1
Caravans for hire 2
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 3
Tent sites 3
Open now
Opens 28 March
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.
  • Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • This is an eco-friendly site, so please be sensitive to all inhabitants, including the feathered and four-footed ones. Separating waste and recycling is expected. Guests clearing rubbish from the beach on their walks is fine, but please be aware that the site cannot recycle rubber or industrial waste. If you want to pick up such items please take them home with you.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 28 Mar to

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Reviews

9.7

Overall rating from 219 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

97% would recommend this campground to a friend

95% would stay here again

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Lovely remote spot

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Barry J.

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Beautiful spot and good facilities. Owner friendly and showed me around and after set up I walked down to the sea. Nice to have use of a kettle. Despite it's remote location I had a good phone signal.

Disliked Sign at top of track difficult to read at first - look harder it's worth it!

Great facilities and lovely location…

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Cari S.

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Great facilities and lovely location

Skylark caravan

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Daniel D.

Skylark 2 bedroom static caravan (no pets)

Liked Loved our stay, the skylark caravan was absolutely beautiful! The veiw from the site was stunning. Picnic table and firepit outside the caravan.

Walk to the beach through the fields and woodland was about 20 mins I'd recommend decent footwear. The beach it self was a hidden gem loved looking for sea glass!

Will definitely be back!

Everyone was so welcoming and friendly.

Disliked Nothing to dislike

Views superb! Nice spot. Sea at walking distance.…

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Linda G.

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Views superb! Nice spot. Sea at walking distance.

Flawless camping experience

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Oliver C.

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Everything - immaculate facilities, total peace and quiet, stunning setting, friendly reception, lovely little touches like fresh flowers and outdoor art everywhere you look.

Disliked Nothing to dislike.

Thoroughly recommend, fantastic site.

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Friendly welcome and comprehensive explanation of the site. The showers and toilet block were excellent. Beautiful views from the pitch.

Really enjoyed this site

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Anonymous

Powered grass campervan site

Liked We loved the relaxed atmosphere and privacy of this small site.

The access track was reasonably smooth.

Facilities were excellent and clean.

Very friendly welcoming owners and a fantastic walk down to the beach.

Loved the refreshing change from the usual site layout.

Absolutely amazing was just what I needed nice chilled peaceful

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Abs amazing loved every minute

Really fantastic site!

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Kate M.

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Really lovely site. Friendly welcome and quick tour of the site. All well laid out, plenty of space and really good toilets / shower. Also enjoyed the barn which had chairs and a kettle. So nice to be able to walk down to the beach quickly from the site.

Beautiful situation, wild-flower meadows stunning in early summer, the site is quiet…

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Anonymous

Sparrow camping pod

Liked Beautiful situation, wild-flower meadows stunning in early summer, the site is quiet and very well-maintained but also has a natural feel; facilities extremely clean and well looked-after; very friendly and helpful hosts; pod (sparrow) in a secluded spot with great views over meadows to the sea. Track is also well-maintained and easily navigable in a normal car.

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 Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Local produce 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 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 Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point

Location

The Barn at Easington

Thorpe Lea East Farm

Easington Colliery

Peterlee

Co. Durham

England

SR8 3UT

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.80194°N
1.32505°W

Route directions

The site is down mile-lon farm track. From the top of the track, follow the yellow signs for Thorpe Lea East Farm. Drive slowly; there are passing places at intervals. It is not advisable to follow a satnav as it sometimes sends people down the wrong track.

Nearest transport

Coach
11.8 km Sunderland: Park Lane, Transport Interchange
14.9 km Interchange Stand 1
14.9 km Interchange Stand 2
Rail
4.4 km Seaham Rail Station
12.1 km Sunderland Rail Station
12.8 km St Peters Rail Station
Ferry
22.7 km Newcastle International Ferry Terminal
23 km South Shields Ferry Terminal
23.7 km North Shields Ferry Terminal
Airport
33.1 km Durham Tees Valley Airport
36 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

Heritage is all around here: local village Easington is home to an ancient church famed as a sailor's landmark, and is a former mining town with colliery remnants including a pit cage and pit wheel monuments at the nature reserve on the old pit site. More old mining bits and bobs can be picked up on the local beaches, including sea coal and sea glass. Walk through the woods and along the coastal path to the seaside town of Seaham, its beaches and harbour; the area around the farm is a wildlife haven too, so the quiet of foot might see deer and badger setts along the way. Like most the beaches along this stretch of Durham coast, those at Seaham are popular for sea fishing, particularly from the Featherbed rocks to Ryhope Dene. Hartlepool (25 minutes) has the HMS Trincomalee and the Maritime Experience on its quayside; at Durham, meander along the river for viewsome looks at the spectacular cathedral and castle.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Seaham Beach 5.1 km Sea N/AGoodExcellentExcellent
Seaham Hall Beach 5.5 km Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
Crimdon 9.6 km Sea GoodExcellentExcellentExcellent
Roker - Sunderland 14 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Seaburn - Sunderland 15.3 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Durham Coast 0.6 km

National Glass Centre 12.8 km

Hartlepool's Maritime Experience 14.5 km

WWT Washington Wetland Centre 15.2 km

Durham Castle 16.4 km

National Trust

Washington Old Hall 16.7 km

Souter Lighthouse and The Leas 18.9 km

Holy Jesus Hospital 26.1 km

Gibside 29.2 km

Ormesby Hall 30.1 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Hawthorn 1.5 km

Easington Colliery 2.6 km

Cold Hesledon 2.6 km

Dalton le Dale - Dawdon 3.8 km

Denemouth - Durham Coastal Path - Horden 5 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 The Barn at Easington have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Barn at Easington dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near The Barn at Easington? Heritage is all around here: local village Easington is home to an ancient church famed as a sailor's landmark, and is a former mining town with colliery remnants including a pit cage … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Barn at Easington?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2:30 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at The Barn at Easington? From $61.58 (for 1 night, 3 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.