Thorpe Farm Centre
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- Farm site with a pond and walking paths
- A 10-minute drive to Barnard Castle and the Yorkshire Dales outskirts
- Indoor soft play centre, café and farm shop on site
Site type
- The restaurant is open between 01/01 and 31/12.
- The grocery shop is open between 01/01 and 31/12.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- Reception is unmanned after 16:00. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
- The pitches are located within 50 metres of the A66, a busy dual carriageway, so you will hear noise from the traffic. Electricity is metered on site at £0.30 per kWh and must be paid onsite using a pre-paid topup card.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Sun, 1 Mar to
Pitch types & availability
8

Electric optional grass pitch
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 6m width × 10m depth (60m²)
Arrival daysFrom £24.50 (£24.50)
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Electric optional hardstanding touring pitch
6 people maximum
Ground type: Hardstanding
Pitch size: Max 6m width × 10m depth (60m²)
Arrival daysFrom £29.50 (£29.50)
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Reviews
73% would recommend this site to a friend
68% would stay here again
What customers say
A good site, clean with room to stretch out. Staff are grand, shop's well-stocked. Kids'll love the animals and play areas. Bit of road noise from the A66, mind, and some pitches are tricky to level. Showers could be hotter, but they're sorting it.
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Last updated 14/7/2026
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Me and my friend booked for 2 nights but we went home after one night.
Electric optional grass pitch
Liked The toilets and showers was clean and staff very helpful.
Disliked Placed right near the A66. Had no sleep because of the traffic throughout the day and night.
The toilets was far away from where we was pitched.
No bar open or pub closed.
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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review.
We're pleased to hear you found our facilities clean and our team helpful – we'll be sure to share your kind comments with them.
We're sorry to hear that the road noise affected your stay and that the distance to the toilet and shower facilities from your pitch wasn't as convenient as you had hoped. We also appreciate your comments regarding the lack of an on-site pub. While we don't have a pub at Thorpe Farm Centre, we do recommend the nearby Morritt Hotel, which offers evening meals and a welcoming bar area.
Thank you again for your feedback, and we appreciate you choosing to stay with us.
Really enjoyed our weekend stay here. Easy…
Electric optional hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Really enjoyed our weekend stay here.
Easy to pitch.
Facilities were just what we needed.
Staff friendly and really helpful.
Lots to see and do.
I would come again.
I would 10/10 recommend.
Disliked Poor signal (only bad if it is needed)
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From the manager: Thank you so much for your fantastic review and recommendation!
We're delighted to hear you had such an enjoyable weekend stay and found everything you needed. It's wonderful to know you found pitching easy, enjoyed our facilities, and that our team made you feel welcome and were able to help. Hearing that you'd happily return and would recommend us 10/10 really means a lot to everyone here.
We're also grateful for your feedback regarding the mobile signal. As a rural location, coverage can vary depending on the network, but we appreciate you mentioning it.
We look forward to welcoming you back to Thorpe Farm again soon!
Would definitely like visit again, great spit for visiting higb force
Electric optional grass pitch
Liked Facilities on site great.
Amazing carvery
Loved the farm
First time booking a grass pitch, so much easier putting up awning
Disliked We were on a pitch closest to road, had read reviews so were prepared for this.
Didn't feel we could walk round the lake with it having a barrier (which was a shame)
Internet not great, luckily warm weather and son forgot to take his tablet anyway 🤣
Lots of dogs off lead
Neighbours coming onto our pitch, Neighbour decided to take a snooze infront of our caravan wrapped in a blanket, my little boy didn't see her and nearly hit her with a ball.
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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We're so pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay and that you made the most of our facilities, farm and Sunday carvery. It's also great to hear that trying a grass pitch for the first time made setting up your awning easier!
We appreciate you sharing your feedback regarding the areas that could be improved. We understand that pitches closer to the A66 can experience road noise, and we're glad you were prepared for this before your visit.
We're sorry to hear that the barrier around the lake made you feel unable to explore that area, and we'll take this feedback on board when reviewing our signage and access information.
We also apologise for the issues you experienced with dogs being off lead and neighbouring guests encroaching on your pitch. This is not the standard we expect on site, and we take these matters seriously as we want all our guests to feel comfortable, safe and able to enjoy their own space during their stay.
Thank you again for your valuable feedback. We're delighted that, overall, you had an enjoyable visit and we hope to welcome you and your family back to Thorpe Farm again soon.
Great facilities which were clean and…
Electric optional grass pitch
Liked Great facilities which were clean and tidy, we stayed on a grass with electric pitch we enjoyed the Sunday Carvery at the Farm shop, the location was great for cycling routes.
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From the manager: Thank you so much for your lovely review.
We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay on one of our grass electric pitches and that you found our facilities clean and well maintained. It's wonderful to know you enjoyed our Sunday Carvery too – we'll be sure to pass your kind comments on to our restaurant team.
We're also pleased you were able to make the most of the fantastic cycling routes in the local area.
Thank you for choosing to stay with us, and we hope to welcome you back to Thorpe Farm Centre again soon.
Good local site , highly recomended
Electric optional hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Nice clean site , decent shower block , good for kids as there are a few animals aswell
Disliked Hard work emptying waste as I requires dragging up hill through deep gravel , so not ideal .
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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review.
We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay and that you found the park clean, the shower facilities well maintained, and that the children enjoyed meeting our animals.
Thank you also for your feedback regarding the waste disposal area. We appreciate you highlighting this, and we'll certainly take your comments on board as we continue looking for ways to improve our guests' experience.
We hope to welcome you back to Thorpe Farm Centre again in the future.
Highly recommend caravan park.
Electric optional grass pitch
Liked Everything is neat, clean and tidy. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Many things to do. Great farm shop with lots of choice of quality food and drink.
Disliked We got a pitch close to the main road. This was mentioned in the ad. Next time we'll aim for a pitch further away from the road for less noise.
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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review.
We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay and found the site neat, clean and tidy. It's wonderful to know that our team made you feel welcome and that you enjoyed the range of facilities and activities available, as well as the Farm Shop and its selection of local food and drink.
Thank you also for your understanding regarding the road noise from the A66. As you mentioned, we do make guests aware of this when booking, and we're pleased that you'll consider a pitch further away from the road on your next visit.
We really appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back to Thorpe Farm Centre again soon.
Excellent facilities, very clean and well…
Electric optional grass pitch
Liked Excellent facilities, very clean and well maintained
Disliked Proximty of the touring pitches to the A66 made it noisy, even with the roof of our campervan pulled down the road noise prevented a decent nights sleep
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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review.
We're delighted to hear that you found our facilities clean, well-maintained and of a high standard. The team work hard to keep everything looking its best, so it's lovely to receive that feedback.
We're sorry to hear that the road noise affected your sleep. Being located alongside the A66 does mean that some guests notice traffic noise more than others, particularly when staying on the touring pitches closest to the road. We do make every effort to highlight this in our booking information so guests can make an informed choice before visiting.
Thank you again for your feedback, and we hope to welcome you back to Thorpe Farm Centre in the future.
Nice large pitches and decent facilities…
Electric optional hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Nice large pitches and decent facilities
Disliked No hot water in the shower - it had been like this for about a week apparently.
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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review.
We're pleased to hear that you enjoyed our spacious pitches and facilities during your stay.
We're very sorry to hear about the issue with the hot water in the showers. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. Following reports from guests, the issue was investigated and has now been resolved. We understand how important reliable hot water is when camping and apologise for any inconvenience this caused during your visit.
We appreciate your feedback and hope that, despite this issue, we will have the opportunity to welcome you back to Thorpe Farm again in the future.
Lovely site, will visit again.
Electric optional grass pitch
Liked We took our grandaughters away, 1st time for the youngest.
They loved the farm and the park, the eldest loved the tyre swing. The soft play was a hit also as it was lovely and cool with the air con, as it was a hot weekend.
Disliked Having to find out where the toilets and showers were also the elsan point. As these were not on the site map.
Poor WiFi.
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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review.
We're delighted to hear your granddaughters had such a wonderful stay, especially the youngest on her first camping trip! It's fantastic that they enjoyed meeting the animals, playing in the park, and that the tyre swing was such a hit. We're also pleased our air-conditioned Soft Play provided the perfect place to cool off during the hot weather.
Thank you for your valuable feedback regarding the site map. We appreciate your comments about the toilets, shower block and Elsan point not being clearly marked, and we'll certainly review this to make finding these facilities easier for future guests.
We hope to welcome you and your family back to Thorpe Farm again soon for another memorable stay!
Beautiful site, kids absolutely love it…
Electric optional grass pitch
Liked Beautiful site, kids absolutely love it here dish a fab family feel to it and the animals are just so friendly
Disliked Prices are high in the restraint and take out could do with some more bots on the bottom field for the kids and the play park could do with a update and made bigger and better
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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review.
We're delighted to hear that you and your family enjoy visiting Thorpe Farm. It's wonderful to know the children love the site and that you've found it to have a great family atmosphere. Our animals are a big part of what makes Thorpe Farm special, so we're pleased they've made such a positive impression too!
Thank you also for your feedback regarding our restaurant and takeaway prices, as well as the outdoor facilities. We always strive to offer high-quality, freshly prepared food and locally sourced products where possible, but we appreciate that value for money is important to our guests. We also welcome your suggestions regarding additional activities in the lower field, and we'll certainly take these comments on board as we continue to develop the site.
Thank you again for your feedback, and we look forward to welcoming you and your family back to Thorpe Farm soon.
Features
Dogs allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site cafe On-site restaurant On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area Soft play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Baby-changing facilities Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Farm Small (11-25 pitches)Accessibility
Accessible parking at pitchNearby leisure
Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Motorhome service point Seasonal pitches Tourer storage facilitiesLocation
Thorpe Farm Centre
Greta Bridge
Barnard Castle
Co. Durham
England
DL12 9TY
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.5101°N
1.85678°W
Route directions
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimdon | 46 km | Sea | Good | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Seaton Carew North | 46.5 km | Sea | N/A | N/A | Good | Good |
| Seaton Carew Centre | 46.6 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Seaton Carew North Gare | 47.2 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
The Bowes Museum 5.2 km
Barnard Castle 6.6 km
Easby Abbey (EH) 13.9 km
Richmond Castle 14.3 km
Locomotion:The National Railway Museum at Shildon 19 km
National Trust
Moulton Hall 16.8 km
Braithwaite Hall 27.2 km
Mount Grace Priory 37.9 km
Ormesby Hall 43.7 km
Gibside 46.3 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
ROKEBY PARK 1.4 km
Brignall Banks - Brignall Mill - Greta Bridge – Brignall 2.2 km
Egglestone Abbey - Greta Bridge - Brignall 4 km
BOWES MUSEUM 5.1 km
Barnard Castle, Green Lane and Mount Eff Lane. 5.6 km
Local events
- Kettlewell Scarecrow Festival (Saturday 8 August 2026 – Saturday 8 August 2026)
Skipton, England 42.3 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 Thorpe Farm Centre have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Thorpe Farm Centre dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Thorpe Farm Centre? Thorpe Farm Centre's location in Co. Durham bordering North Yorkshire on the A66 puts it in a nifty position for days out of all kinds by foot, pedal or car. If you … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Thorpe Farm Centre?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 13:00 – 18:30 Depart by: 11:00 - How much does it cost to stay at Thorpe Farm Centre? From €28.73 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.