Peaceful: Campgrounds in Co. Durham

Low Bollihope Farm

• Smart modern chalet just off the Weardale Way near Frosterley
• Half an hour's drive from Durham and Hamsterley Forest
• Well-equipped kitchen, wetroom and decked balcony

Haggworm Hall

• Secluded site 25 mins' drive from Barnard Castle, on the Pennine Way
• Grassholme Observatory 20 minutes’ drive; Hamsterley Forest half-hour
• Views over Blackton and Hury reservoirs, with fishing available

Crowdy Hall

• Luxury off-grid cabins 10 minutes’ drive from Sedgefield, Co Durham
• North East Wake Park 20 minutes’ drive; Durham 25 minutes
• Solar-powered cabin in 200 acres of countryside; pubs 10 mins’ drive

The Gables Pod Camping

• Peaceful retreat for couples, just outside the village of Escomb
• Within walking distance of Kynren, the 'Epic Tale of England'
• Barbecues, kitchenettes and outdoor seating on site

Castledene Holiday Park

Osprey Country Caravan Park

Grey Gables

• Well-kept, family-friendly pop-up site 15 minutes’ drive from Durham
• Locomotion, Adventure Valley and Diggerland all 25 minutes’ drive
• Off-grid pitches with countryside views; shop five minutes’ drive

Derecroft Glamping

• Luxury pods with gorgeous hill views near Lanchester, County Durham
• Durham 20 minutes' drive; half hour to Hadrian’s Wall
• Fully equipped kitchen, private decking with hot tub and pizza oven

Strawberry Hill Farm Caravan and Camping Park

• Family-run park in rural Co. Durham with easy access from the A1
• A 10-minute drive to Durham city centre; 20 minutes to the coast
• Tea room on site for breakfasts, hot drinks and homemade cakes

The Crown

The Hideaway at Hudegate Farm

• Peaceful back-to-basics site on a working farm in the North Pennines
• Four miles from High Force and Low Force waterfalls
• A few minutes' walk from a village with pubs and cafés

Langley West House Farm

• Bell tent on a rural 220-acre farm with views over Malton Valley
• A 10-minute drive from Durham and a farm park; footpaths nearby
• Firepit, barbecue and woodland paths on site; book a beekeeping lesson

Doe Park Caravan Site

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

Meadow Farm

• Perfectly situated in the Vale of Durham
• Rural location with beautiful views
• Ten minutes from Tindale Crescent

Meadow Farm Park

• Spacious pitches in the County Durham countryside
• Bishop Auckland 10 minutes' drive; half an hour from Durham
• Dogs, barbecues and campfires allowed

West Hall Glamping

• Luxurious glamping lodges with hot tubs on a peaceful site near Durham
• A 10-minute drive to Diggerland and Durham, and 30 minutes from Kynren
• Wildlife on site; adventure park and cycle paths a five-minute drive

Country Canines Glamping

• Luxury Bell tent and private dog park hire, in an area of O.N.B.
• Panoramic views, sleeps 3 people and max 3 dogs
• Let your dogs roam while you kick back and relax

Belle Vue Farm