Thorpe Farm Centre
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- Peaceful 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
Campground type
4
8
4
The restaurant is open between 01/01 and 12/31.- The grocery shop is open between 01/01 and 12/31.
- Reception is unmanned after 4 p.m.. Please inform the park while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- The pitches are located within 50 metres of the A66, a busy dual carriageway, so you might 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, Mar 1 to
Campsite types & availability
8 
Power optional grass campsite
6 people maximum 
7.7/10
42 reviews Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 6m width × 10m depth (60m²)
Arrival daysFrom £24.50 (£24.50)
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- 8
Power optional cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite
6 people maximum 8.1/10
54 reviews Ground type: Cement/asphalt
Pitch size: Max 6m width × 10m depth (60m²)
Arrival daysFrom £29.50 (£29.50)
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Reviews
72% would recommend this campground to a friend
67% would stay here again
What customers say
This immaculately clean, well-kept site offers exceptional service. Guests rave about great facilities, including modern showers and a well-stocked shop/cafe. Kids love the play areas, farm animals, and maze. Some note A66 road noise, but most find it manageable or don't hear it. A few mention uneven tent sites or occasional power issues. Highly recommended, with many wanting to return.
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Excellent site with very good amenities beautiful walks
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Power optional grass campsite
Liked What a wonderful site beautiful lovely staff and very nice pitch areas and must say the new toilet and shower block very modern also had a lounge with Tv, laundry and access for wheelchair etc, great washing up sink area, water nice and hot, very secure sight lovely shop, coffee shop and restaurant. Lovely shop with loads of gifts in. The walks were amazing and animals and a lovely walk through the tunnel under the A66 to a local small village with a lovely pub and great food. I would recommend this site
Disliked Only one thing the pitch area is right next to A66 but did not really disturb us and some of the grass pitches are not so flat
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Lovely non commercialised site. Clean toilet…
Power optional cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite
Liked Lovely non commercialised site. Clean toilet and shower block. Indoor washing up facilities.
The cafe on site is nice and the farm shop sold nice produce.
Disliked The site is situated on the main road and traffic is constant overnight. Such a shame, as the site is otherwise great
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Space for kids to play. Nice…
Power optional grass campsite
Liked Space for kids to play. Nice shop.
Disliked Too close to the A66, lots of road noise. Incorrectly booked onto a tent pitch then moved to a pitch that was on a very steep slope (despite levellers).
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From the manager: Thank you for your review. We’re really pleased to hear your children enjoyed the space and that you liked the shop – that’s always lovely to hear.
We’re sorry the rest of your stay didn’t quite meet expectations. We understand the road noise from the A66 can be noticeable on some pitches, and we apologies for the uneven ground of the pitch you were moved to. That’s certainly not the experience we aim to provide.
We really appreciate you bringing this to our attention, and we’ll be taking it on board to improve. We hope you might visit us again in the future and allow us to give you a much better stay next time.
Could be a lovely site but the touring pitches need to be moved
Power optional grass campsite
Liked Lovely new refurbished toilets and shower block great walks around the ponds and nearby foot paths the animals were great to walk around
Disliked Touring pitches are up against the A66 and this is a very busy road even at night you get woken up all night long
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From the manager: Thank you for your review. We’re so pleased you enjoyed the refurbished toilet and shower block, the walks around the ponds and footpaths, and of course the animals – it’s lovely to hear those parts of your stay stood out.
We’re sorry to hear that the road noise from the A66 affected your visit. As you mentioned, the touring pitches are closest to the road, and while many guests still enjoy their stay, we understand it can be disruptive, especially overnight.
We really appreciate your feedback and will continue to look at ways we can improve the experience for our touring guests. We hope to welcome you back again in the future.
Very good would stay again just of motor way with good access
Power optional grass campsite
Liked Very good site with shop and soft play even had a easter bunny event on easter sunday
Disliked Tent and caravan on same arear
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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review! We’re so pleased you enjoyed the shop, soft play, and our Easter Bunny event. It’s great to hear you found us easy to access from the motorway and had a comfortable stay. We really appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back again soon!
Good stopover site with lovely facilities. Friendly staff.
Power optional cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite
Liked Handy stopover on the A66. Lovely farm shop, cafe and gorgeous gift shop. Good dog walk off site.
Warm showers, clean toilets.
Disliked Road noise- but we already knew this as on the busy A66.
Showers good, but would appreciate a shelf for shampoo, shower gel, etc. Stool available but need that for sitting to dry feet.
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From the manager: Thank you for your kind review! We’re really glad you enjoyed your stopover and took advantage of the farm shop, café, and gift shop. It’s lovely to hear you found the facilities clean and the team friendly, and we truly appreciate your recommendation.
Thank you as well for your helpful feedback about the showers – that’s something we’ll look into. We understand the road noise can be a downside given our location on the A66, and we appreciate your understanding on that.
We hope to welcome you back again soon!
Gem of a site, amazing service from staff
Power optional cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite
Liked What an absolute gem of a site!
Immaculately clean, the customer service is the best I have ever seen. We and another 2 families used the touring facilities over Halloween. The scare maze was made magical for the kids, how did you do that? The perfect blend of scare whilst feeling safe. Fire pits are allowed 🙌🏻🙌🏻 Very rare you get a site who allows them. We all had toasted marshmallows after.
Shop is very well stocked, we didn’t try the cafe but looked so well organised and spotless. The staff are a credit to this site, so so helpful and friendly. Showers clean and warm, they even had a playroom/ den for the kids on rainy days…. We have already decided to book for next year! Thanks for the memories Thorpe Farm….
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A week of fun and fantastic food
Power optional cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite
Liked Fantastic facilities, Amazing customer service
Beautiful views ,fantastic food
Halloween activities superb
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From the manager: Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the facilities, the views, and the food — and that our Halloween activities were a hit! It’s also fantastic to know that our customer service stood out during your stay.
We look forward to welcoming you back again soon for another great stay.
Perfect…
Power optional grass campsite
Liked Perfect
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Well maintained site, very high focus on customer satisfaction
Power optional grass campsite
Liked Had a great break with lots of walks with the dog. Very well maintained camping grounds and the facilities were immaculate. Staff in shop/reception were really attentive and supportive. Night time security gates at entrances give additional peace of mind when close to a main road.
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From the manager: Thank you for your wonderful review. We’re delighted to hear that you had a great break and enjoyed the walks with your dog. It’s fantastic to know that you found the grounds well maintained and the facilities immaculate — our team works hard to keep everything in top condition for our guests.
We’re also pleased that our shop and reception staff made you feel supported and that the security gates helped give you peace of mind during your stay.
We truly appreciate your feedback and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon.
Features
Dogs allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site cafe On-site restaurant On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade Soft play area TV room Takeout Tennis WatersportsAmenities on park
Baby-changing facilities Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Local produce Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Hikers’ paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearbyType
Farm Small (11-25 sites)Accessibility
Accessible parking at siteNearby leisure
Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Caravan storage facilities Motorhome service point Seasonal sitesLocation
Thorpe Farm Centre
Greta Bridge
Barnard Castle
Co. Durham
England
DL12 9TY
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.5101°N
1.85678°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
Bus
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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 | 28.6 mi | Sea | Good | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Seaton Carew North | 28.9 mi | Sea | N/A | N/A | Good | Good |
| Seaton Carew Centre | 29 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Seaton Carew North Gare | 29.3 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
The Bowes Museum 3.2 mi
Barnard Castle 4.1 mi
Easby Abbey (EH) 8.6 mi
Richmond Castle 8.9 mi
Locomotion:The National Railway Museum at Shildon 11.8 mi
National Trust
Moulton Hall 10.4 mi
Braithwaite Hall 16.9 mi
Mount Grace Priory 23.6 mi
Ormesby Hall 27.1 mi
Gibside 28.7 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
ROKEBY PARK 0.9 mi
Brignall Banks - Brignall Mill - Greta Bridge – Brignall 1.4 mi
Egglestone Abbey - Greta Bridge - Brignall 2.5 mi
BOWES MUSEUM 3.2 mi
Barnard Castle, Green Lane and Mount Eff Lane. 3.5 mi
Local events
- Kettlewell Scarecrow Festival (Saturday, August 8, 2026 – Saturday, August 8, 2026)
Skipton, England 26.3 mi
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 moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 1 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Thorpe Farm Centre? From $33.09 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.