Bobby Shafto Caravan Park
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Add your business details- Secluded location with countryside views
- A mile from the C2C cycle route
- Bar, shop, gated access and CCTV
Have a bumptious time in Beamish at Bobby Shafto Caravan Park, set deep in peaceful Co Durham countryside but only a few miles from many topping Durham and Northumberland attractions. Bring your bike too: the park is only a mile from the C2C cycle route...
Bobby Shafto is family run, by a team with years of experience in sorting out what all sorts of customers might want and in helping them have a peaceful time in the Durham countryside. Many a feature assists in this, like a licensed bar, gated access and exit via personalised swipe cards, CCTV to keep everyone feeling safe, and a shop and reception area selling caravan accessories, camping gas, ice cream, sweets and groceries.
The site's amenities building is centrally heated, with coin-operated showers alongside hairdryers, hand dryers and shaving points. Other facilities include a dishwashing and veg prep area, a chemical disposal point, water points and a launderette with washing machine, tumble dryer and iron.
Disabled access is available for toilets, showers, the bar, the play area and other facilities.
Campground type
20
50
20
7
5Tourist board rating
Languages spoken
English
French
German
Spanish
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Features
Dogs allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis WatersportsAmenities on park
Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat 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 Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
PeacefulUtilities
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 Public transportation nearbyType
Large (51-200 sites)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Gray water hook-up for caravans Seasonal sites Water hook-up points for caravansLocation
Bobby Shafto Caravan Park
Cranberry Plantation
Beamish
Co. Durham
England
DH9 0RY
Directions Timezone
Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)
GPS
54.88371°N
-1.6418°W
Nearest transport
Bus3.2 mi South Burns Stand K
4.5 mi Washington (T&W): Galleries Bus Stn
5.6 mi Gateshead: Metro Interchange
Rail3.2 mi Chester-le-Street Rail Station
4.6 mi Dunston Rail Station
5.3 mi Metrocentre Rail Station
Ferry10.7 mi Newcastle International Ferry Terminal
11.2 mi South Shields Ferry Terminal
11.4 mi North Shields Ferry Terminal
Airport11 mi Newcastle International Airport
27.1 mi Durham Tees Valley 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
Bobby Shafto Caravan Park's setting in Beamish has it surrounded by small country pubs and up to date restaurants to sort out all guests' tipples and teas whatever their budget. Horse riding, fishing and cycling are available nearby and the C2C cycle path is a mile away.
Beamish is a comely little town, well known for its North of England Open Air Museum, which does exactly what it says on the tin in its aim of preserving the industrial history of England's north east in the 20th century. (It's a lot more thrilling than it sounds, and has won plentiful awards: a trip is thoroughly recommended.)
Also get to Durham for the day, home of one of the country's most splendid cathedrals, and to Newcastle and Sunderland, all within easy driving distance.
Going east, sand fans can investigate the coastal town of South Shields, former home of saga storyteller Catherine Cookson and one of the most popular seaside resorts on this part of coast. Have a look at the museum and art gallery, the South Shields lighthouses, the reconstructed Roman fort and excavations at Arbeia, and the rather ornate town hall.
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roker - Sunderland | 11.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Seaburn - Sunderland | 11.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Seaham Hall Beach | 12.2 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Excellent |
| South Shields | 12.2 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Excellent |
| Seaham Beach | 12.3 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
The Angel of the North 3 mi
Gibside 4.4 mi
The Sage Gateshead 6 mi
Castle Keep 6 mi
BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art 6.2 mi
National Trust
Gibside 4.4 mi
Washington Old Hall 5.1 mi
Holy Jesus Hospital 6.2 mi
Cherryburn 10.9 mi
Souter Lighthouse and The Leas 12.5 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Beamish Woods - Causey Arch and Railway - Beamish 2 mi
Waldridge Fell 3.1 mi
Lumley Park and Castle (Chester-le-Street) 3.8 mi
GIBSIDE 4.1 mi
LAMBTON CASTLE 4.1 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 Bobby Shafto Caravan Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Bobby Shafto Caravan Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Bobby Shafto Caravan Park? Bobby Shafto Caravan Park's setting in Beamish has it surrounded by small country pubs and up to date restaurants to sort out all guests' tipples and teas whatever their budget. Horse riding, … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Bobby Shafto Caravan Park?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-park accommodation Arrive: 2:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m.