Beaches: Campsites in Hartlepool, England

Crimdon Dene Holiday Park

• Family park close to the Durham coastline, with sea and beach views
• Smart facilities including a pool, sports court and bar-restaurant
• A 25-minute drive from Durham and 40 from Newcastle city centre

Dragonfly Camping

• Pop-up campsite among woodlands at a Co. Durham working farm
• Durham city centre 15 minutes' drive; 20 minutes to the coast
• Dog-friendly site; choose from main field or wilder orchard pitches

New Marske Sports Club

• Family-friendly site in the grounds of a pub in Marske-by-the-Sea
• Five minutes' drive from the beach; North York Moors 20 minutes
• Large beer garden with a well-equipped playground; barbecues allowed

Wyke Lodges and Touring Caravans

• Dog-friendly site with views of Roseberry Topping
• Just outside the North York Moors; 15 minutes’ drive to Saltburn
• Five minutes' drive from dining spots and shops in Guisborough

Sharpley Camping

• Four-acre Co Durham site close to Coast to Coast cycle route
• A 10-minute drive from Seaham and 20 minutes from Durham
• Campfires allowed; kids' pedal go-karts available to borrow

The Old Mill

• Small site in the well-kept grounds of a B&B near Yarm
• A 20-minute drive from the coast; 45 minutes from Whitby
• Well-regarded pub a short walk away

Seaton Carew Holiday Park

• Quiet well-maintained touring pitches on the edge of Seaton Carew
• Five minutes' drive from the beach; 10 minutes from Hartlepool
• Pet-friendly site next to a café, bar and indoor sports centre

Eastfield Farm Shepherd's Huts

• Peaceful farm glamping in the County Durham countryside
• A quarter of an hour's drive from Seaham beach or Durham
• Furnished shepherd's huts on a working sheep farm

Howla Hay Farm