Wildlife haven: Campgrounds in North East England

Nun Cote Nook Farm

Fenham-le-Moor Campsite

• Seaside pitches on a farm opposite the holy island of Lindisfarne
• A 20-minute drive from Bamburgh and Seahouses
• In an excellent location for birdwatching and spotting seals

Field House Farm

• Luxurious bell tents with lovely Yorkshire Wolds views near Driffield
• A 40-minute drive to York Minster and Flamingo Land Resort
• Eco-friendly amenities, breakfast van and pizza stand at the weekend

Flying Horse Lawn

• Relaxed glamping site on the eastern edge of the Peak District
• Four miles from central Sheffield; Bamford Edge 10 minutes' drive
• Five minutes' walk from the Rivelin Valley and an independent café

Forrest Valley View

• Well-kept adults-only site with far-reaching valley views
• A 15-minute drive from the North Pennines or Durham city centre
• Direct access to the Lanchester Valley Railway Path; a mile from a pub

Fourways Fishery

• Well-maintained serviced pitches near the village of Epworth
• A 20-minute drive to Yorkshire Wildlife Park; 40 mins to Clumber Park
• Access to three fishing lakes, including a 2.2-acre specimen lake

Champs Field

Greengates Farm

• Peaceful site on a family-run working farm in rural North Yorkshire
• A 20-minute drive from Harrogate and Yorkshire Dales National Park
• Scenic views of the Arthington viaduct and River Wharfe

Thornton Lodge Country Retreats

• Well-maintained and peaceful adults-only touring park
• A five-minute drive from Easingwold and half an hour from York
• Overlooks trout fishing lakes and has views of the Howardian Hills

Thornley Hall

• Dog-friendly rural pop-up site between Durham and the coast
• A 15-minute drive from Durham; 20 minutes from Hartlepool and Seaham
• Shops, takeaways, café and pub within walking distance; walks nearby

Go Wild Again

• Off-grid woodland camp experience in rural Northumberland
• A 10-minute drive from Prudhoe and 20 minutes from Hadrian's Wall
• Wild site for campfire cooking, wildlife watching and forest bathing

The Little Hide

• Intimate adults-only site a 15-minute drive from York city centre
• Beningbrough Hall 15 minutes’ drive; Dalby Forest 50 minutes
• Dogs welcome; café; communal fridge; launderette with tumble dryer

PoSHHuts

Plain Jane Glamping

• Glamping site on a working smallholding four miles from Morpeth
• A 15-minute drive from Blyth beach and Northumberland Country Zoo
• Handily within walking distance of a café, farm shop and village pub

Seddons Caravan Park

• Quiet dog-friendly holiday park in a woodland with lots of wildlife
• A 10-minute drive from Druridge Bay; 25 minutes to Alnwick Castle
• Play area, woodland walks and den-building; dog-friendly pub nearby

Sleningford Watermill C & C Park

The Old Forge

• The Old Blacksmith's Forge near Vibrant York!

The Paddock

• The Paddock Glamping & Camping
• Affordable Outdoor camping Experience 30 mins from the centre of York
• a choice of camping, glamping and camper van hard standing pitches

The Private Hill

• Hillside glamping in geodesic domes at the edge of the Yorkshire Wolds
• A 20-minute drive from Pocklington and 35 minutes from York
• Café on site with cream teas and licensed bar; free farm tours