Stag Park

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Track to the pitches
New
Pitches sheltered by tall hedges
Serviced pitches
Landscaped pitches

  • Well-kept Durham touring park 15 minutes’ drive from Bishop Auckland
  • Auckland Palace 15 minutes’ drive; High Force Waterfall half an hour
  • Country views from landscaped pitches; friendly livestock on site
It’s easy to roam wild from Stag Park, a peaceful and well-maintained tourer site in the middle of County Durham countryside, as it’s on the cusp of scenic walks in Hamsterley Forest or Weardale (both 20 minutes’ drive). Half an hour’s drive away, there’s also an unmissable hike along the River Tees leading to High Force Waterfall – the highest falls in England. This little green haven has rural views from all its pitches, which are all fully serviced with electric hook-ups and fresh water, neatly divided up by hedges and provided with their own picnic tables. There’s also a shared picnic area, while showers, toilets and a washing-up area are available at one end of the site. Once you’ve settled in, you’ll probably want to say ‘hi’ to the resident deer, goats and donkeys – the latter are particularly keen to make friends with all guests. There’s a large supermarket in Bishop Auckland (15 minutes’ drive) if you need a stock up of provisions, and a scattering of rural pubs within 20 minutes or so by car if you’d rather dodge the cooking altogether.

Campground type

RV sites 18
Tent sites 18
Camper sites 18
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Languages spoken

English

Campsite types & availability

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Arrival date (latest first)

Will be returning with family nd friends.

Overall 10/10

Location
10
Value for money
10
Accommodation
10
Facilities / Activities
10
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
10
Laura S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass campsite

Liked Friendly and welcoming.
Immaculate surroundings.
Very helpful staff on site.
Extremly clean and very hygienic toilets / shower blocks.
Actual toilets / perfect.
Extremely clean and hygiene cleaning facilities for dishes / pots.
Secure / quiet / perfect and safe.
Animals next door with a wired fence.

A donkey, deer, goat, ducks, geese. Younger children loved.

All staff on site were very well mannered/ helpful, knowledgeable and very down to earth people.

Disliked N/a

Recommend to friends Visit again

Staff were very welcoming and friendly, nothing was a bother. The site…

Overall 10/10

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

Powered gravel and cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Staff were very welcoming and friendly, nothing was a bother. The site itself was very clean to a high standard. Beautiful location. Would highly recommend A***

Recommend to friends Visit again

Absolutley amazing highly recommend

Overall 10/10

Location
10
Value for money
10
Accommodation
10
Facilities / Activities
10
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
10
Nicoll K. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass campsite

Liked Absolutley loved this place and so did my kids the woman was so lively and friendly so outgoing the kids loved it it was so tidy and clean definatley will be coming back I felt so safe there

Disliked Nothing I didn’t like

Recommend to friends Visit again


Features

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 Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Forest Hikers’ paradise Leave the car at home Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Small (11-25 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Level campground, no steep slopes Site close to accessible bathrooms Smooth, hard roads e.g. tarmac Step-free or level access

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Horseback riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal sites Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Stag Park

Richy's Stables

Rowntree Lane

Bishop Auckland

Co. Durham

England

DL13 3Rd

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.64848°N
-1.818°W

Nearest transport

Bus
13 mi Bus Station
13.7 mi Dolphin Centre
17.5 mi South Burns Stand K
Rail
5.7 mi Bishop Auckland Rail Station
6 mi Wolsingham Rail Station
7.4 mi Shildon Rail Station
Ferry
24.1 mi Transporter Bridge South Side
24.1 mi Transporter Bridge North Side
28 mi Newcastle International Ferry Terminal
Airport
18.1 mi Durham Tees Valley Airport
27.2 mi 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

Local attractions and activities include: - Escomb Saxon Church: 10 minutes’ drive - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens: 10 minutes - Kynren (outdoor show): 15 minutes - Auckland Palace: 15 minutes - Weardale (hiking and cycling): 20 minutes - Binchester Roman Fort ‘Vinovia’: 20 minutes - Hamsterley Forest (woodland walks): 20 minutes - High Force Waterfall: half an hour.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Crimdon 23.4 mi Sea GoodExcellentExcellentExcellent
Seaham Beach 23.6 mi Sea N/AGoodExcellentExcellent
Seaham Hall Beach 23.6 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
Seaton Carew North 25.3 mi Sea N/AN/AGoodGood
Seaton Carew Centre 25.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Locomotion:The National Railway Museum at Shildon 7.2 mi

Barnard Castle 7.6 mi

The Bowes Museum 8.3 mi

Durham Cathedral 12.9 mi

Durham Castle 13 mi

National Trust

Moulton Hall 17 mi

Gibside 19.1 mi

Washington Old Hall 21.2 mi

Cherryburn 21.5 mi

Holy Jesus Hospital 23.8 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Bedburn - Hamsterley Forest - Potato Hill - Bedburn 2.4 mi

Around Cockfield Fell 2.4 mi

Witton le Wear 2.5 mi

Hamsterley Forest, Bedburn Valley 2.6 mi

Witton-le-Wear 2.8 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.

Offers

Conditions apply - see campsite type section for details

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Stag Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Stag Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Stag Park? Local attractions and activities include: - Escomb Saxon Church: 10 minutes’ drive - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens: 10 minutes - Kynren (outdoor show): 15 minutes - Auckland Palace: 15 minutes - … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Stag Park?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Stag Park? From $43.57 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.