Thornley Hall
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- Dog-friendly rural pop-up site between Durham and the coast
- A 15-minute drive from Durham; 20 minutes from Hartlepool and Seaham
- Shops, takeaways, café and pub within walking distance; walks nearby
Campground type
Languages spoken
English
Nearest campgrounds
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Features
Pop-up campsite
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 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
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 Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearbyType
Farm Large (51-200 sites) Pop-up campsiteAccessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Horseback riding nearbyLocation
Thornley Hall
Thornley Hall Farm
Wheatley Hill
Durham
Co. Durham
England
DH6 3LY
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.74085°N
-1.44392°W
Nearest transport
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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Crimdon | 7.8 mi | Sea | Good | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Seaham Beach | 8.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Excellent | Excellent |
Seaham Hall Beach | 8.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Excellent |
Seaton Carew North | 11.6 mi | Sea | N/A | N/A | Good | Good |
Seaton Carew Centre | 11.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Durham Cathedral 5.7 mi
Durham Castle 5.8 mi
Durham Coast 6.6 mi
Hartlepool's Maritime Experience 10 mi
Locomotion:The National Railway Museum at Shildon 11.1 mi
National Trust
Washington Old Hall 11.5 mi
Souter Lighthouse and The Leas 16.1 mi
Gibside 16.9 mi
Ormesby Hall 17.2 mi
Holy Jesus Hospital 17.2 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 0.9 mi
Haswell to Hart 3.1 mi
Littletown - High Haswell - Littletown 3.2 mi
PASMORE PAVILION 4 mi
Local events
- Festival of Thrift (Saturday, September 21, 2024 – Saturday, September 21, 2024)
Stockton-on-Tees, England 14 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.
Reviews
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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.
Toilets were ok, access to running water and we could have a fire!
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Primitive cement/asphalt and grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked: Great location, friendly owners
Disliked: Main toilet block wasn't on the campsite
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Everything. Spotlessly clean and owners were super friendly and helpful.…
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Liked: Everything. Spotlessly clean and owners were super friendly and helpful.
Disliked: Nothing 😊
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It was very clean and the owner came round to check everyone…
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Liked: It was very clean and the owner came round to check everyone was alright .
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Excellent - very good for the price
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Primitive cement/asphalt and grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked: Peaceful and good facilities
Disliked: N/a
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1st time camping think dogs should be kept on leads
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Liked: Really enjoyed it . the site toilets were kept clean.maybe could do with few more portaloos .hosts were very friendly and helpful . my 1st time camping .
Disliked: They was family who arrived who let there dog just run about not kept on lead
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Owners where lovely and happy to help with anything
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Liked: The area , very big and wasn’t to many people there so had a lot of space between others. The toilets were pretty clean which were on the field didn’t have to go to the actual ones
Disliked: Nothing except leaving earlier due to little one wanting to go home
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We had a great time. Owner was friendly
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Primitive cement/asphalt and grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked: Clean toilets, showers, location
Disliked: Non
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Best camping experience I've ever had. More than just a field
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Liked: Everything! Friendly very helpful owners, spotless site, quiet. Could not fault the place what so ever. Lovely to see owners doing the rounds checking every one was OK. Made to feel very very welcome, and the whole site had a very laid back calm feeling. Can't wait to return very soon
Disliked: Leaving
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friendly Owners
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Primitive cement/asphalt and grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked: Had a really good time, dogs loved it. So good walks nearby which the dogs loved Would defo stay again😄
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Excellent site, would love to go back!! Well recommended!!
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Primitive cement/asphalt and grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked: As close to wild camping with amenities as you can get, beautiful location, excellent hosts, very helpful, close to lots of places to visit
Disliked: Bar was not open, no charge points
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- Does Thornley Hall have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Thornley Hall dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Thornley Hall? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Durham (cathedral, museum, botanic gardens and shopping): 15 minutes’ drive - Hardwick Country Park (walking trails in a historic parkland): 15 minutes - Seaham beach (dog-friendly … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Thornley Hall?
RV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: Anytime – Anytime Depart by: Anytime