Meadow Farm

The camping field, our chicken and ducks are very friendly

Spacious pitches and views across the countryside

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

Meadow Farm is an outstanding camping and caravanning park very well located in the Vale of Durham. The campsite is located in a peaceful, rural location with beautiful views, close to the historic town of Bishop Auckland with its medieval Bishop's Palace, shops and cafés. Alternatively, Tindale Crescent, which offers all major supermarkets and fast food outlets, is less than ten minutes away by car. The site is easily accessible and spacious. There are a shower and toilet block, chemical disposal point and drinking water point for guests to use

Site type

Open all year

Tourist board rating

Languages spoken

English

Nearby sites that are bookable on Pitchup.com

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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 restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Leave the car at home Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point Seasonal pitches Tourer storage facilities

Location

Meadow Farm

Ramshaw Lane

Ramshaw

Bishop Auckland

Co. Durham

England

DL14 0NB

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.63919°N
-1.7575°W

Route directions

Exit Junction 58 of the A1(M) towards Shildon. Take the first exit off the roundabout onto the A68 (West Auckland Road). Continue for approximately 9 miles. Turn left at Hartbrigg Lane, continue for 0.5 miles. Take first left onto Ramshaw Lane, continue for 0.7 miles to Meadow Farm.

Nearest transport

Coach

18.4 km Dolphin Centre

19.1 km Bus Station

27.1 km South Burns Stand K

Rail

5.5 km Bishop Auckland Rail Station

7.9 km Shildon Rail Station

11.2 km Newton Aycliffe Rail Station

Ferry

34.7 km Transporter Bridge South Side

34.8 km Transporter Bridge North Side

44 km Newcastle International Ferry Terminal

Airport

25.4 km Durham Tees Valley Airport

44.4 km Newcastle International 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

The site is perfectly situated for numerous attractions. The city of Durham, with its World Heritage Site cathedral and castle, is 12 miles away. Teesdale, the Durham and Yorkshire coasts, the North Yorkshire Moors and the Yorkshire Dales are all within easy reach. The Lake District and Scotland are an hour and a half's drive away.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Crimdon	34.2 km	Sea	Good	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Seaham Beach	35.5 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Excellent	Excellent
Seaham Hall Beach	35.6 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Excellent
Seaton Carew North	36.9 km	Sea	N/A	N/A	Good	Good
Seaton Carew Centre	37.2 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Locomotion:The National Railway Museum at Shildon 7.6 km

Barnard Castle 14 km

The Bowes Museum 14.8 km

Durham Cathedral 18.8 km

Durham Castle 19.1 km

National Trust

Moulton Hall 25.1 km

Gibside 31.3 km

Washington Old Hall 33 km

Cherryburn 36.4 km

Holy Jesus Hospital 38.1 km

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Etherley Dene, Escomb and the River Wear 4.2 km

Witton le Wear 4.2 km

Low Barnes Nature Reserve (Witton Le Wear) 4.3 km

Witton-le-Wear 4.4 km

Around Cockfield Fell 5.1 km

Local events

Festival of Thrift (Saturday 21 September 2024 – Saturday 21 September 2024)
Stockton-on-Tees, England 18.3 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 Meadow Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Meadow Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Meadow Farm? The site is perfectly situated for numerous attractions. The city of Durham, with its World Heritage Site cathedral and castle, is 12 miles away. Teesdale, the Durham and Yorkshire coasts, the North … Read more