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
- A five-minute walk to the local pub and café; petting farm on site
Site type
This 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 Breed-specific legislation (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 Thu, Mar 28 to
Reviews
Voted 58% of visitors View breakdown
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Liked: Stunningly beautiful location. It had a clean portaloo, dog-poo bin and water tap. Good communication - received a text and was met at the gate by the friendly, efficient owner. Just a lovely, simple place to stay.
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Lovely back to basics pop up site with stunning views of the…
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Primitive grass travel trailer campsite
Liked: Lovely back to basics pop up site with stunning views of the surrounding countryside. Karen the owner was very friendly and helpful , greeting us on arrival. Lots to do in the area, Hamsterly Forest less than 10 minutes drive away, petting farm nearby with lovely cafes and local pub. Loved being able to choose where we camped to be next to our family, with plenty of room for little ones to play in safety.
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Great little site.
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Primitive grass travel trailer campsite
Liked: Nice clean campsite. Located close to Bishop Auckland, so ideal place to stay for Kynren. Nice friendly, helpful owner. Would happily stay there again.
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Really fast response off the owners and we arrived at the site…
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Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked: Really fast response off the owners and we arrived at the site which was picture perfect. The views are beautiful and it's nice and peaceful. Couldn't fault it. We'll be back.
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Lovely, welcoming site with clean facilities.
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Liked: This was a lovely campsite - unfortunately we didn't have the best weather whilst we were there, but were still able to enjoy the beautiful views. The campsite is very quiet but has easy access to main routes, etc so makes a great stopover. Toilet was spotlessly clean and the kids enjoyed seeing the animals at the farm. Karen was a very friendly and welcoming host.
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Lovely field and a very friendly welcome. We had lunch in the…
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Primitive grass travel trailer campsite
Liked: Lovely field and a very friendly welcome. We had lunch in the 68 Cafe and then a few drinks in the Sportsman in the evening. Both were very easy to walk to within ten minutes. A nice relaxing end to our holiday thank you.
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We had a brilliant stay, the host was brilliant very accommodating and…
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Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked: We had a brilliant stay, the host was brilliant very accommodating and friendly, first day let us come in and see the farm animals with the kids which they loved, lovely views and plenty to do around the area, we would defiantly stay again.
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Primitive grass travel trailer campsite
Liked: Very friendly host and location
Disliked: Nothing
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Lovely little pop up site with great local amenities. the site is…
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Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked: Lovely little pop up site with great local amenities. the site is ideal to use as a base camp to explore the area. The field was big enough to allow small children to run around without disturbing others. Karen the owner was incredibly friendly and ensured we had everything we needed and was able to offer assistance when needed as well as cleaning the sites portaloos on a daily basis. Would not hesitate to book again
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Great site, owner was friendly, easy to pitch on a level spot
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Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked: Hostess was lovely, available to answer any questions. Portaloo was spotless (I didn't even know that they were delivered that clean) Animals in the next field were inquisitive. Brambling was good! Easy to pitch on level spot.
Disliked: None.
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Features
Portable toilet
Pop-up campsite
Dogs allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis WatersportsAmenities on park
Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular sceneryUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearbyType
Farm Pop-up campsite Small (11-25 sites)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback 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
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.6508°N
-1.77133°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 |
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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
Local events
- Festival of Thrift (Saturday, September 21, 2024 – Saturday, September 21, 2024)
Stockton-on-Tees, England 19.8 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 sites
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.
Want to know more about camping in Co. Durham?
- 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?
RV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: noon - How much does it cost to stay at Garth Hill Farm? From $52.33 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.