Dragonfly Camping

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Camping field
Camping field
Setting up in the walnut orchard
Walnut orchard pitches
Wilder pitches in walnut orchard
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Setting up in the walnut orchard
Walnut orchard pitches
Wilder pitches in walnut orchard

  • 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
Want to spend some time deep in the delightful Co.Durham countryside? Don’t particularly want to have to make a long diversion from the main road to get there? Book yourselves a space at Dragonfly Camping – this splendid spot is part of a working farm surrounded by woodlands, and yet it’s no more than 15 minutes’ drive from either the A1 or the A19. You’ll probably start to notice the peaceful atmosphere as you make your way down the farm track to the camping area. At this point you’ll need to make a choice – will you set up in the main field (a popular choice for groups and families because of its open space and proximity to facilities), or among the trees in the Walnut Orchard for more of a secluded wild camping-style experience? Either way, you’ll have access to toilets and showers, along with water points in the camping fields. You’ll be allowed to bring your dog along too – perhaps to accompany you as you wander through the woods and grasslands around the site, looking out to see what sort of wildlife you can spot. Once you’ve stretched your legs on site, there’s much more to explore in the area – including outings to the Durham Dales, the Durham Heritage Coast and, of course, the city of Durham itself, which is about 15 minutes’ drive away. You won’t have to go that far for your picnic supplies though, as you can pick those up at the convenience store five minutes’ drive away in Wheatley Hill (which also has a café and a couple of takeaways).

Campground type

Tent sites 50
Rent a tent 2
Open now
Opens May 1
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • 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).
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.

Languages spoken

English

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Open from Fri, May 1 to

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9.6

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PeacefulWild camping

98% would recommend this campground to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

A peaceful, spacious campsite with a "back to basics" wild camping vibe. Clean toilets & hot showers. Owners are friendly & helpful. Remote, natural setting with fire pits & firewood. Road's a bit bumpy, and facilities are simple, but most guests loved it & want to return.

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Debbie B. 2 reviews

Primitive grass and earth tent campsite

Liked The facilities , views and loved the communal seating area so quirky
The owners were soo friendly !

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Camping atypique, en pleine nature. Toutes les…

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 baudry s. 1 review

Primitive grass and earth tent campsite

Liked Camping atypique, en pleine nature.
Toutes les commodités sont presentes et propres. Proprietaire tres sympa et arrangeant !!

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Wish I could give more than 10 stars

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Mick F. 2 reviews

Primitive grass and earth tent campsite

Liked Absolutely loved this campsite, the owners couldn't have been more welcoming and helpful, its a pleasure to find a out of the way rustic campsite like this, fantastic views, I camped in the walnut orchard, it was fantastic, basic facilities but with charm and a quirkiness about them, I have a youtube video live now, where I take you round on a tour, and speak with the owners, if pitch up don't allow links, just look up Mickoutdoors on youtube, video is titled, camping in a Walnut Orchard... links aren't allowed just tried

Disliked Nothing

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 Mark C. 1 review

Bell tent

Liked Took my son camping for the 1st
Absolutely Brilliant
Matt and Sandra are absolutely lovely

Deffo coming back

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sooooooooo much Space Kind Hosts!…

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Marcel S. 1 review

Primitive grass and earth tent campsite

Liked sooooooooo much Space
Kind Hosts!

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Great spot for camping . Loads…

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 Iain M. 1 review

Primitive grass and earth tent campsite

Liked Great spot for camping . Loads of space . The place has loads of character .clean toilets. Really welcoming owners . Would definitely return .

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A lovely relaxing stay

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Nicola C. 1 review

Primitive grass and earth tent campsite

Liked Remote/ quiet location
Clean site
Pitches very spaced out
Toilets and showers clean
Friendly hosts
Fire pit included
Logs available to buy onsite at a reasonable price

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Peaceful and welcoming site with loads of space and a range of pitches

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Anonymous

Primitive grass and earth tent campsite

Liked Owners Matt and Sandra were really welcoming and helpful, the site is really spacious has a lot of character and is peaceful with clean basic facilities and a choice of pitches. Kids loved the horses nearby as well.

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TLDR Best Campsite I've ever been to.

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 Daniel H. 1 review

Primitive grass and earth tent campsite

Liked Absolutely fantastic campsite. The owners are incredibly welcoming — I had a lovely chat with them on a couple of occasions and they really make you feel at home. There’s loads of space, whether you prefer a big open field or something a bit more sheltered like the orchard area (which I’d highly recommend).
The whole site has a great atmosphere, and everyone there was friendly. The facilities are well maintained and fully stocked, and honestly, this might be one of the best campsites I’ve ever stayed at. It’s also very close to Durham, which is really handy for food shops and anything else you might need.
Will definitely be back.

Disliked Nothing.

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 Abbie B. 1 review

Primitive grass and earth tent campsite

Liked We had a really enjoyable stay here. The facilities were clean and well-maintained throughout. The staff were friendly and welcoming from the moment we arrived.

The site itself is beautiful – plenty of space and a lovely setting. We also loved that there were fire pits dotted around.

Overall, a fantastic campsite and we’d happily come back.

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Features

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 Watersports

Amenities 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

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

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent sites

Themes

Budget/backpacker Forest Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campground

Location

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

Turn down the signposted track (marked Carr House Farm) at Town Kelloe and follow all the way to the farm.

Nearest transport

Bus
6.3 mi Bus Station
10 mi Interchange Stand 1
10 mi Interchange Stand 2
Rail
6.3 mi Durham Rail Station
8.6 mi Seaham Rail Station
9.8 mi Newton Aycliffe Rail Station
Ferry
13.4 mi Transporter Bridge North Side
13.4 mi Transporter Bridge South Side
18.2 mi Newcastle International Ferry Terminal
Airport
15.1 mi Durham Tees Valley Airport
23.7 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

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 Rocks beach (20 minutes) or you could head inland and north to see a bit of Hadrian’s Wall at Heddon-on-the-Wall (45 minutes). For more of the area’s history, spend a day exploring Durham (15 minutes), visit Binchester Roman Fort (25 minutes) or experience life from the past by stepping into shops, schoolrooms and trams at Beamish, the Living Museum of the North (half an hour). Raby Castle, Deer Park & The Plotters' Forest (35 minutes) is a good spot for mixing up history and outdoor time, as is National Trust - Crook Hall Gardens (20 minutes), set around a medieval hall. There’s plenty to entertain the kids among all that, but you may also like to tag on trips to Adventure Valley theme park (25 minutes) and the spectacular outdoor shows at Kynren (half an hour). Oh, and don’t forget to wave at the Angel of the North (25 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Crimdon 8 mi Sea GoodExcellentExcellentExcellent
Seaham Beach 9.3 mi Sea N/AGoodExcellentExcellent
Seaham Hall Beach 9.4 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
Seaton Carew North 11.4 mi Sea N/AN/AGoodGood
Seaton Carew Centre 11.7 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

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?
    RV, 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.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Dragonfly Camping? From $48.50 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.