Dragonfly Camping
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- 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
Campground type
50
2Admission
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Dogs
- The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
General
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Safety
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
Languages spoken
English
Spanish
Open from Fri, May 1 to
Campsite types & availability
Reviews
98% would recommend this campground to a friend
98% would stay here again
What customers say
A peaceful, rustic getaway with spacious pitches, woods or fields. Owners Matt & Sandra are praised for their welcoming vibe. Basic, clean facilities (toilets, showers, fire pits). Enjoy nature, though the access road is bumpy & occasional camper noise is noted.
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Last updated 8/25/2026
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We loved the relaxed atmosphere, beautiful…
Primitive grass and earth tent campsite
Liked We loved the relaxed atmosphere, beautiful woods and hot showers!
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My son and I loved this…
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Anonymous Primitive grass and earth tent campsite
Liked My son and I loved this campsite! Everything felt easy. The owners were really welcoming, helpful and kind and all the other campers were really friendly. There are lots of different types of spots to choose to pitch your tent. We choose the open area in front of a field of horses as that worked best for us but there are also lovely woody areas. The main toilet/shower block was clean and the compost toilet was fine to use as well ( I didn't expect my 11 year old son to use it but he was ok with it).We had a brilliant couple of days here and would totally reccommend it.
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Second time I've camped here and would definitely come back!
Anonymous Primitive grass and earth tent campsite
Liked The pitches are great, shower/toilet block, too! Always a friendly welcome from the hosts!
Disliked The road to the campsite is so bumpy, not good for low cars.
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Great camp site. I camped in…
Primitive grass and earth tent campsite
Liked Great camp site. I camped in the woodland area and it was lovely, quiet and peaceful. The owner (sorry didn’t catch his name) was great, and gave me a tour of the place which was really appreciated. Free fire pits are dotted all over the place which was great, with the option to buy logs on site if needed.
Would definitely stay here again - a hidden gem😊
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In a private secluded area ,…
Primitive grass and earth tent campsite
Liked In a private secluded area , plenty of space. Field was very well maintained.
Owner was a very welcoming guy give us any information we needed.
Also has a group area right on his back door where you go an socialise or keep to yourself in your pitch.
Disliked Only warning would be the drive in lane , its a farm entrance road , if you have a low car it can hit in to divots and bounce the underside, I damaged mine small amount but it still go back.
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Great site. Owners really friendly and…
Primitive grass and earth tent campsite
Liked Great site. Owners really friendly and relaxed.
We camped in the orchard and felt very secluded.
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Been absolutely lovely Weil be coming…
Primitive grass and earth tent campsite
Liked Been absolutely lovely Weil be coming back again soon twice we've been and no bother absolutely lovely owners really down to earth 💜💜 carnt wait to come back third time ❤️❤️❤️ x
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Super quiet and chilled campsite with…
Anonymous Primitive grass and earth tent campsite
Liked Super quiet and chilled campsite with a friendly hoast
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A beautiful spot for a secluded camping trip with great hosts
Primitive grass and earth tent campsite
Liked Really lovely camping spot.
A big open field, and some woodland with loads of pitches for a really quiet and private camping experience. There are fire pits and some picnic style wooden seats on some of these pitches.
The showers are incredible. Warm, very clean, and rustic.
There are two decent compost toilets and a sink at the far end of the field which are really well maintained.
The hosts are really friendly and welcoming.
Disliked Nothing at all. Really great night
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Unlimited space for your tent, the…
Primitive grass and earth tent campsite
Liked Unlimited space for your tent, the hostal were very nice and helpful. And a nice relaxed atmosphere
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Features
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Pop-up campground
Dogs allowed
Campfires 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 Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearCamping 2.0
Jumbo tent sitesThemes
Budget/backpacker Forest Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping 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 Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campgroundLocation
Dragonfly Camping
Carr House Farm
Town Kelloe
Durham
Co. Durham
England
DH6 4PS
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.72923°N
1.44885°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
Food and drink
- The Pub & Kitchen 1 mi
- The Davy Lamp Pub 1 mi
- The Dovecote Inn Pub 1.2 mi
- Thornley Catholic Club Pub 1.5 mi
- Thornley Officials Club Pub 1.5 mi
- The Royal Pub 1.7 mi
- The Black Bull Pub 2.1 mi
- The Village Tavern Pub 2.4 mi
- Cinnamon Spice Club Restaurant 2.4 mi
- The Farmers Arms Pub 2.4 mi
Groceries
- Spar 1.2 mi
- Co-op Food 1.6 mi
- Co-op Food 2.3 mi
- The Co-Operative Food 2.8 mi
- The Co-operative Food 3 mi
- The Co-operative Food 3.1 mi
- The Co-operative Food 3.3 mi
- Co-op Food 3.9 mi
- Sainsbury's 4.6 mi
- Durham Halal Superstore 4.9 mi
Parks and play
- Trimdon Millennium Green park 2.4 mi
- Coxhoe Park 2.6 mi
- Bowburn Park 2.9 mi
- Doorstep Green park 3.1 mi
- Sherburn Village Park 4 mi
- Wood House Park 4.6 mi
- Toddler Playground 4.9 mi
- South Hetton Welfare Park 5.2 mi
- LaurelsPark Playground 5.2 mi
- Moorfield Play Area Playground 5.2 mi
Family days out
- Apollo Pavilion Visitor attraction 4.4 mi
- Durham Castle 6 mi
Public transport
- Kelloe Hall Farm 0.3 mi
- Road End 0.5 mi
- East Hetton Colliery 0.7 mi
- Wingate Arms Road End 0.9 mi
- Lynn Crescent 0.9 mi
- Morley Crescent 1 mi
- Dene View 1 mi
- Castle View Club 1 mi
- School 1 mi
- Dene House Farm 1.1 mi
What’s nearby
- Wellfield Lake Fishing 3.1 mi
- Castle Eden Golf Club Golf course 4 mi
- Knotty Hill Golf Centre Golf course 4.5 mi
- Fishing Hide - Sanctuary Game Anglers 4.7 mi
- Vibe Nightclub 4.9 mi
- Castle Dean Shopping Centre 5 mi
- Klute Nightclub 6 mi
- Jimmy Allens Nightclub 6 mi
- Bohemia Nightclub 6.1 mi
- Durham City Golf Course 6.2 mi
Local services
- Pharmacy Express & Newsgents 1.2 mi
- Kelloe Doctor's Surgery Doctors 1.4 mi
- Thornley GP Surgery Doctors 1.4 mi
- Whitfield's Pharmacy 1.5 mi
- JET Fuel station 1.5 mi
- Phillips Chemist Pharmacy 1.6 mi
- Wheatley Hill GP Surgery Doctors 1.7 mi
- M. Whitfield Ltd Pharmacy 2.4 mi
- Boots Pharmacy 2.8 mi
- Caradoc Medical Practice Doctors 2.8 mi
Must see
Durham Cathedral 5.9 mi
Durham Castle 6 mi
Durham Coast 7.3 mi
Hartlepool's Maritime Experience 10 mi
Locomotion:The National Railway Museum at Shildon 10.4 mi
National Trust
Washington Old Hall 12.3 mi
Ormesby Hall 16.7 mi
Souter Lighthouse and The Leas 17 mi
Gibside 17.4 mi
Holy Jesus Hospital 17.9 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Cassop Vale 0.9 mi
Cassop Vale - Cassop Moor - Old Quarrington 1 mi
Littletown - High Haswell - Littletown 3.9 mi
Haswell to Hart 3.9 mi
Croxdale Hall 4.3 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 Dragonfly Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Dragonfly Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Dragonfly Camping? For a little stroll nearby, head to Wingate Quarry nature reserve (five minutes’ drive) or White Hill Woods (15 minutes). Looking a little further afield, there’s a lovely coastal trail at Blackhall … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Dragonfly Camping?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 1 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-park accommodation Arrive: 1 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Dragonfly Camping? From $48.73 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.