Thornley Hall

9.2 13 reviews
Views over the countryside
Views over the countryside
Greenery around the site
Entrance to the site
View from the bar and toilet area
View over the countryside
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Bar on site subject to demand
Beer garden
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  • 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
Can’t quite decide between the buzz of Durham’s city centre and the fresh salt air of the coast? Thankfully, you won’t have to rule out either from Thornley Hall. This pop-up site is in a rather scenic area of the Co. Durham countryside between the two - specifically, 15 minutes’ drive away from Durham and 20 minutes from Hartlepool and Seaham, where beaches are on the cards. Those of you who can’t bear to part with your dog when you go on your hols may be happy to find that those of the furry kind are welcome on the site. You (and whichever companion you choose to bring – whether dog, partner or family) will set down in a field with the convenience of a proper toilet and shower 200 metres away from the pitches. As this is the countryside, you’ll also have plenty of scenic walks to hand. You won’t need to rely too much on a vehicle for things like eating out or grabbing your supplies either, as the site is a 25-minute walk away from two villages, Thornley and Wheatley Hill, where there are small food shops and spots to tend to your belly, including pizza places, takeaways and a café. Those of you who are keen to spend a fair amount of time sampling the local food and potions may also be happy to hear there’s a pub in the opposite direction 35 minutes’ walk away (and more pubs within five minutes’ drive of the site).

Site type

Tent sites 100
Opens

Languages spoken

English

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Features

Pop-up campground

Dogs allowed

Campfires 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 site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry 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 Bush Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Farm Large (51-200 sites) Pop-up campground

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Horse riding nearby

Location

Thornley Hall

Thornley Hall Farm

Wheatley Hill

Durham

Co. Durham

England

DH6 3LY

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.74085°N
-1.44392°W

Nearest transport

Coach
9.8 km Bus Station
15.6 km South Burns Stand K
16.3 km Interchange Stand 1
Rail
9.9 km Durham Rail Station
12.6 km Seaham Rail Station
15.3 km Chester-le-Street Rail Station
Ferry
22.3 km Transporter Bridge North Side
22.3 km Transporter Bridge South Side
28 km Newcastle International Ferry Terminal
Airport
25.6 km Durham Tees Valley Airport
37.1 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

Attractions and activities nearby include: - Durham (cathedral, museum, botanic gardens and shopping): 15 minutes’ drive - Hardwick Country Park (walking trails in a historic parkland): 15 minutes - Seaham beach (dog-friendly sandy beach): 20 minutes - Hartlepool (beaches, marina, museums and galleries): 20 minutes - Wynyard Woodland Park (walking and cycling, planetarium and adventure playground): 25 minutes - Brancepeth Castle (medieval castle and golf course): 25 minutes - WWT Washington (wetland centre with animal displays): 25 minutes - Auckland Castle (castle, gallery and deer park): 25 minutes - Newcastle upon Tyne: 35 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Crimdon 12.6 km Sea GoodExcellentExcellentExcellent
Seaham Beach 13.7 km Sea N/AGoodExcellentExcellent
Seaham Hall Beach 13.8 km Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
Seaton Carew North 18.6 km Sea N/AN/AGoodGood
Seaton Carew Centre 19.2 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Durham Cathedral 9.2 km

Durham Castle 9.4 km

Durham Coast 10.6 km

Hartlepool's Maritime Experience 16.2 km

Locomotion:The National Railway Museum at Shildon 17.9 km

National Trust

Washington Old Hall 18.6 km

Souter Lighthouse and The Leas 26 km

Gibside 27.2 km

Ormesby Hall 27.6 km

Holy Jesus Hospital 27.6 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Cassop Vale 1.5 km

Cassop Vale - Cassop Moor - Old Quarrington 1.5 km

Haswell to Hart 5 km

Littletown - High Haswell - Littletown 5.2 km

PASMORE PAVILION 6.5 km

Local events

  • Festival of Thrift (Saturday, 21 September 2024 – Saturday, 21 September 2024)

    Stockton-on-Tees, England 22.5 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.

Reviews

9.2

Overall rating based on 13 reviews View breakdown

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Toilets were ok, access to running water and we could have a fire!

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered concrete and grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked: Great location, friendly owners

Disliked: Main toilet block wasn't on the campsite

Recommend to friends Visit again

Everything. Spotlessly clean and owners were super friendly and helpful.…

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered concrete and grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked: Everything. Spotlessly clean and owners were super friendly and helpful.

Disliked: Nothing 😊

Recommend to friends Visit again

It was very clean and the owner came round to check everyone…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered concrete and grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked: It was very clean and the owner came round to check everyone was alright .

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent - very good for the price

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 2
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered concrete and grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked: Peaceful and good facilities

Disliked: N/a

Recommend to friends Visit again

1st time camping think dogs should be kept on leads

Overall 6/10
Location 6
Value for money 8
Accommodation 6
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 8
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered concrete and grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked: Really enjoyed it . the site toilets were kept clean.maybe could do with few more portaloos .hosts were very friendly and helpful . my 1st time camping .

Disliked: They was family who arrived who let there dog just run about not kept on lead

Recommend to friends Visit again

Owners where lovely and happy to help with anything

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Kelly W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered concrete and grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked: The area , very big and wasn’t to many people there so had a lot of space between others.
The toilets were pretty clean which were on the field didn’t have to go to the actual ones

Disliked: Nothing except leaving earlier due to little one wanting to go home

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We had a great time. Owner was friendly

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 6
Michael W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered concrete and grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked: Clean toilets, showers, location

Disliked: Non

Recommend to friends Visit again

Best camping experience I've ever had. More than just a field

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
David C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered concrete and grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked: Everything! Friendly very helpful owners, spotless site, quiet. Could not fault the place what so ever. Lovely to see owners doing the rounds checking every one was OK. Made to feel very very welcome, and the whole site had a very laid back calm feeling. Can't wait to return very soon

Disliked: Leaving

Recommend to friends Visit again

friendly Owners

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Lauren S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered concrete and grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked: Had a really good time, dogs loved it.
So good walks nearby which the dogs loved
Would defo stay again😄

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site, would love to go back!! Well recommended!!

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Claire F. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered concrete and grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked: As close to wild camping with amenities as you can get, beautiful location, excellent hosts, very helpful, close to lots of places to visit

Disliked: Bar was not open, no charge points

Recommend to friends Visit again

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Thornley Hall have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Thornley Hall dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Thornley Hall? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Durham (cathedral, museum, botanic gardens and shopping): 15 minutes’ drive - Hardwick Country Park (walking trails in a historic parkland): 15 minutes - Seaham beach (dog-friendly … Read more
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