Dragonfly Camping
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- Pop-up campsite among woodlands at a Co. Durham working farm
- Durham city centre 15 minutes' drive; 20 minutes to the coast
- Dog-friendly site; choose from main field or wilder orchard pitches
Site type
60
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Languages spoken
English
Spanish
Open from Fri, Jun 7 to
Reviews
Voted 88% of visitors View breakdown
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Brilliant owner, couldn’t do enough to help. Easy to follow directions to…
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Primitive grass and earth tent campsite
Liked: Brilliant owner, couldn’t do enough to help. Easy to follow directions to get in, nice big field to pitch tent on. Logs were brilliant to burn. Fantastic stay
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Great site would recommend.
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Primitive grass and earth tent campsite
Liked: Great grounds with plenty of choice of where you want to pitch your tent. Matt was great and gave us recommendations for food and activities to do the following day and just an all round happy bloke. Toilets not too far from the camping parking lot, toilets were clean and overall good facilities. Logs for the fire were decently priced one bag gave us around 3-4 hours of burning and this was on a windy day. Short drive to nearby shops and pubs.
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Chill site with great vibes
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Liked: Everything - quirky little pop up campsite, not been open long, fantastic reclaimed building materials for the toilet and shower blocks, beautiful camp ground, the orchard was picture perfect and a great place to camp in a little tent. Two massive camping fields for bigger tents. You can camp anywhere and the owner Matt was great, chatty and helpful. Wood £5 a bag and more than enough perfect an evening fire. It’s a brilliant spot & would be the perfect campsite for a relaxed chill summer festival of some local bands or DJ’s. The place isn’t one of those campsites with loads of rules, you’re encouraged to be respectful and nice to everyone but apart from that you’re free to just relax and enjoy yourself. Beautiful little camp ground - we will be back ❤️
Disliked: Nothing. (Future improvements for the overall campsite would be a covered over space Nate the toilets with some communal fridges to keep your milk and bits in)
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brilliant facilities, plenty of room and very relaxed. would definitely recommend…
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Liked: brilliant facilities, plenty of room and very relaxed. would definitely recommend
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Grate place to stay.
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Liked: Everything about this place was great! Matt the owner of the site was welcoming form the moment we arrived. He showed us around and we picked a nice little pitch in the paddock. Great place, dogs welcome and I must say we really enjoyed our stay. I would definitely recommend and stay again!
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Very friendly welcome, a beautiful spot , choose the spacious field or…
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Primitive grass and earth tent campsite
Liked: Very friendly welcome, a beautiful spot , choose the spacious field or the more private walnut orchard. Loved my stay .
Disliked: Nothing
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Will return
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Liked: Matt is a great host, friendly site massive amounts of space and great value spot, firepot and logs if needed I will camp again
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Clean and friendly site, Great facilities.
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Primitive grass and earth tent campsite
Liked: What a beautiful site, pick your spot in an open field or even the Orchard. Great location only a 4 minute drive to the village of Kelloe, or 15/20 minute walk. On site there is access to walk amongst the woods and just go for a little adventure. Matt couldn't do enough for you, Such a nice and friendly person. Always saying hello and available for a chat. The Showers pressure and heat is spot on. Multiple Water point and sinks around the site. I can't praise this place enough, I'm not sure if it was because the site has everything you need to enjoy an amazing break or the fact the brothers running it are such nice people. Probably a bit of both. Went Solo on this trip and Booked up next weekend for the Family. Also like to add that the Village of Kelloe has multiple trails and History for you to discover.
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Online site description accurate, helpful, happy owners.
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Primitive grass and earth tent campsite
Liked: Dragonfly Camping, was just perfect for me. I love wild camping - the Walnut Orchard area was enchanting. Rustic, natural, peaceful. The owners (brothers) are welcoming, helpful and unobtrusive. I wish you both good luck with your ventures, you have a great site. As with new campsites, there are many ongoing projects; which when developed will add extra magic to this site. Really hope you decide to have a “music festival” style gathering next summer. I will be returning here, on my own and with family. The main touring area is good for families with children - plenty of space to run around. The Walnut Orchard (Wild site) more secluded discreet areas, offering privacy and a window into the world of Stoats, Squirrels and other wild creatures.
Disliked: Nothing to dislike.
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Magical escape from reality.
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Primitive grass and earth tent campsite
Liked: The perfect place to completely relax, unwind and reset. We had an absolutely magical stay here and really did not want to leave. We stayed in the orchard surrounded by beautiful scenery and Matt couldn’t have done enough to ensure we had the best stay. The facilities were lovely and clean and the shower powerful and warm. We honestly couldn’t fault it and are already planning our return. Thank you so much Matt for welcoming us to your beautiful home, it really was a special trip to remember!
Disliked: Everything was perfect!
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Features
Pop-up campsite
Dogs allowed
Campfires 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 Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearCamping 2.0
Jumbo tent sitesThemes
Budget/backpacker Forest Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
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 Large (51-200 sites) Pop-up campsiteAccessibility
Disabled facilitiesLocation
Dragonfly Camping
Carr House Farm
Town Kelloe
Durham
Co. Durham
England
DH6 4PS
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.72923°N
-1.44885°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimdon | 12.9 km | Sea | Good | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Seaham Beach | 14.9 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Excellent | Excellent |
| Seaham Hall Beach | 15.1 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Excellent |
| Seaton Carew North | 18.4 km | Sea | N/A | N/A | Good | Good |
| Seaton Carew Centre | 18.9 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Durham Cathedral 9.5 km
Durham Castle 9.7 km
Durham Coast 11.7 km
Hartlepool's Maritime Experience 16.1 km
Locomotion:The National Railway Museum at Shildon 16.8 km
National Trust
Washington Old Hall 19.7 km
Ormesby Hall 26.8 km
Souter Lighthouse and The Leas 27.3 km
Gibside 28 km
Holy Jesus Hospital 28.7 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Cassop Vale 1.5 km
Cassop Vale - Cassop Moor - Old Quarrington 1.6 km
Littletown - High Haswell - Littletown 6.3 km
Haswell to Hart 6.3 km
Croxdale Hall 6.9 km
Local events
- Festival of Thrift (Saturday, September 21, 2024 – Saturday, September 21, 2024)
Stockton-on-Tees, England 21.2 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
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Want to know more about camping in Co. Durham?
- Does Dragonfly Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Dragonfly Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Dragonfly Camping? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Wingate Quarry nature reserve: five minutes’ drive - Durham (cathedral, castle and botanic gardens): 15 minutes - White Hill Woods: 15 minutes - Blackhall Rocks beach … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Dragonfly Camping?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 1 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Dragonfly Camping? From $41.57 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.