Hammer and Pincers Caravan and Campsite
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- Family-run site at a County Durham pub surrounded by the countryside
- Durham and Raby Castle, Park and Gardens both 25 minutes’ drive
- Restaurant and beer garden on site; supermarkets five minutes' drive
Site type
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14Tourist board rating
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).
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- Electricity is metered on site at £0.30 per kWh and must be paid onsite using a pre-paid topup card. Please note there may be noise from the train line running along the bottom of the site.
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
7.8/10
Reviews
67% would recommend this site to a friend
64% would stay here again
What customers say
A welcoming, small site with a popular pub. Staff are lauded for helpfulness. Facilities are clean but a bit dated. Noise from trains and events can be an issue. Pitches may be uneven. Good value and convenient for stopovers.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews
Had a lovely few days away . Kids loved the horses and ducks.
Power optional cement/asphalt campsite
Liked The location , perfect for kids and such a relaxing couple of days .
Disliked Nothing
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Would not recommend for families or for peace and quiet.
Power optional cement/asphalt campsite
Liked Mens shower was hot
The weather was amazing
Young lad that lives there permanently was lovely kept coming over very polite boy!
All other campers there was lovely very friendly talking everytime they passed.
5 minute driving distance to the shops.
5 minute walk to a bridge were truckers beep at children as going over my children loved that!
On 2nd day once other campers left on the Monday children had more space to play and enjoy the space.
Signal was good but can see a phone mast over the fields.
Disliked On arrival when checking in the lady hadn't put us down for electric pitches when we choose and paid extra for that.
1 adult with us paid for his own pitch but ended sharing our pitch, so all together we paid for 2 pitches but only had one.
Seamed very disorganised unsure on where to place us on the field, we were placed on a cramped corner for 3 adults, 4 children and 2 dogs.
Placed right next to electric hook ups constantly beeping, dogs getting stuck around.
Hardly any space on first day for the children to move around.
No privacy at all when the field was busy people just walking through our chairs.
One 2nd day children that live there permanently where aimed BB guns at my children flying past them sat on chairs with electric scooters.
Followed my children around when they were collecting sticks telling them to put them back as they are not aloud to collect sticks.
Told by the maintenance man when washing dishes that we need to stop using so much water, and bring a dish over to wash up in.
The noise from the trains were not that bad is was the A1 motor way keeps you up all night sounds like an helicopter hoovering over the tent.
There was a wedding on the 2nd day music was blasting till midnight.
Both nights noone hardly slept due to noise.
Wouldn't stay here again, no good for families no peace or nothing.
Shower and toilets need to be updated there's windows that offer no privacy.
Womans shower doors have gaps either side so people can see striaght in when your showering.
Hardly any space for children to play at all.
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Don’t book
Power optional cement/asphalt campsite
Liked Nothing
Disliked Booked for electric over sold electric so had no electric
Over head power cables
Right next to a train track from 2am till 12pm every 21 mins
Field uneven
Horse poo behind pitched
Pub closed at 430 on a bank holiday weekend ???
Only one toilet and shower for a over booked site so had to wait over 1 hr to shower
When got to the toilet the seat was broken off no management on site to report to
Lack of loo roll
Unhelpful staff
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Lovely friendly staff. Pub looked…
Power optional cement/asphalt campsite
Liked Lovely friendly staff. Pub looked very inviting but we didn’t use in the end. Quite basic but that’s fine we were only there one night.
Lots of reviews about train noise but it really wasn’t that bad
I didn’t use the shower or toilet as I used our own so cannot comment on those.
Disliked The only thing was having to put the electric on a card don’t get that when you could charge extra for electric.
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One night, zero stress – kids loved it, so did I
Primitive grass campsite
Liked I stayed here for just one night with my two children and we really enjoyed it. The site is very affordable, very clean, and in a great location with supermarkets only a few minutes away.
The owners were pleasant and welcoming, although I didn’t interact with them much. I was to busy having fun with my children. There are two beautiful ponies in a nearby field – no noise or farm smell at all, just lovely to watch while camping. A few ducks wander around the site too, again no bother, just nice to see.
I felt completely safe with the children, and they had an absolute blast exploring and playing. It was a short stay this time, but I would definitely book again if we come back to the area.
Disliked I have nothing to complain about.
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Toilets and showers were clean and…
Power optional cement/asphalt campsite
Liked Toilets and showers were clean and easily accessible.
Owners we're very friendly and helpful.
The pub onsite was lovely and had a great atmosphere with a good choice of food and drinks.
Disliked Sewage pipe running along the site was very smelly.
Paying for electric on a top-up basis was a little inconvenient but the owners were great and coming down and topping it up.
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Friendly welcome and plenty of space.…
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Friendly welcome and plenty of space. Quiet after 10pm.
Disliked Uneven field, train track next to field quite noisy till midnight.
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Friendly staff and the pub was the saving grace. Won’t camp again.
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Friendly staff and decent pub food.
Disliked The field was littered with cigarette butts and bottle caps, and there was an abandoned airbed, metal railings and traffic cone and an old wheel lying around which made the site look really scruffy. The field was also a slope which wasn’t ideal for pitching tents.
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Amazing location for stop offs just by the A1M with basic facilities
Primitive grass campsite
Liked fantastic location just by the A1M, with a cheerful community pub on site, which opens at the weekends with reasonably priced meals. The pub has a venue at the back which some campers had hired on Saturday night.
Disliked Whilst this is a perfect site for a stop off it wouldn't be my choice for a longer holiday. The campervan pitches are in a small area in the middle of the field with no privacy between units, with permanent users being around the edge of the field. Facilities whilst more than adequate for a stop-over were limited for longer stays.
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Friendly staff, shower was warm and…
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Friendly staff, shower was warm and powerful.
Disliked Some of the site is sloped. Toilet/shower block is a bit run down. Quite expensive for a single person with small tent, limited facilities.
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Features
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 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 Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
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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 wakeboards … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Hammer and Pincers Caravan and Campsite?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites 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 $37.39 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.