Wildlife haven: Campgrounds in Weardale, England

Low Bollihope Farm

• Smart modern chalet just off the Weardale Way near Frosterley
• Half an hour's drive from Durham and Hamsterley Forest
• Well-equipped kitchen, wetroom and decked balcony

Village Green Caravan Park

• Dog-friendly static caravan stays
• Spectacular views of the fells and the Pennine hills
• A short stroll to the local village and its inn

Orchard Farm

• Scenic pop-up site on a farm a mile from Middleton-In-Teesdale
• Barnard Castle and High Force waterfalls within 15 minutes' drive
• On the edge of the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

The Hideaway at Hudegate Farm

• Peaceful back-to-basics site on a working farm in the North Pennines
• Four miles from High Force and Low Force waterfalls
• A few minutes' walk from a village with pubs and cafés

Toadlands Shepherd Huts

• Luxurious adults-only shepherd’s huts in Teesdale, County Durham
• A 15-minute drive to High Force Waterfall and Barnard Castle
• Bespoke decor, kitchen, ensuite shower, kingsize bed and dining area

Derecroft Glamping

• Luxury pods with gorgeous hill views near Lanchester, County Durham
• Durham 20 minutes' drive; half hour to Hadrian’s Wall
• Fully equipped kitchen, private decking with hot tub and pizza oven

Doe Park Caravan Site

Meadow Farm

• Perfectly situated in the Vale of Durham
• Rural location with beautiful views
• Ten minutes from Tindale Crescent

Langley West House Farm

• Bell tent on a rural 220-acre farm with views over Malton Valley
• A 10-minute drive from Durham and a farm park; footpaths nearby
• Firepit, barbecue and woodland paths on site; book a beekeeping lesson

Haggworm Hall

• Secluded site 25 mins' drive from Barnard Castle, on the Pennine Way
• Grassholme Observatory 20 minutes’ drive; Hamsterley Forest half-hour
• Views over Blackton and Hury reservoirs, with fishing available

Go Wild Again

• Off-grid woodland camp experience in rural Northumberland
• A 10-minute drive from Prudhoe and 20 minutes from Hadrian's Wall
• Wild site for campfire cooking, wildlife watching and forest bathing

West Hall Glamping

• Luxurious glamping lodges with hot tubs on a peaceful site near Durham
• A 10-minute drive to Diggerland and Durham, and 30 minutes from Kynren
• Wildlife on site; adventure park and cycle paths a five-minute drive

Witton Castle Country Park

• Stunning Country Park located at the foothills of the Pennines
• Home to a 15th century grade ll Listed Castle