Nearly wild camping in Esh, England
2 bookable campgrounds within 15 miles of Esh
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
High Woodifield
Crook, Co. Durham, England- Working farm site with pop-up dog-friendly pitches
- A 10-minute drive from nature reserves and 35 minutes from Durham
- A 35-minute walk to the butchers, supermarket and restaurants
The Barn at Easington
Peterlee, Co. Durham, England- Small peaceful site on a 30-acre farm on the Durham Heritage Coast
- Sea and wood views, 15 minutes' walk to the beach via a wooded dene
- Barbecues and campfires encouraged; firepits and wood available
Stampley Moss Farm
Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England- Family-owned wild camping site eight miles from Newcastle upon Tyne
- A 10-minute drive from Metrocentre; 30 minutes from Derwent Reservoir
- Barbecues and dogs permitted; small woodland area; pubs nearby
Dragonfly Camping
Durham, Co. Durham, England- 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
Tyne View Camping
Chopwell, Tyne and Wear, England- Simple, spacious and dog-friendly pitches on a working farm
- A 20-minute drive to Hadrian's Wall; 30 mins to Newcastle upon Tyne
- Just over a mile from Hedley on the Hill and its award-winning pub
Bluebell Wood Glamping
Hedley on the Hill, Northumberland, England- Romantic hideaway with rural views in a small Northumberland wood
- In the beautiful Tyne Valley, a 30-minute drive from Newcastle
- Well-equipped luxury bell tents on a dark-skies site; close to a pub
Valley View Camping
Hedley on the Hill, Northumberland, England- Peaceful hilltop campsite with spectacular views of the Tyne Valley
- A 20-minute drive to Derwent Reservoir; Newcastle-upon-Tyne 30 minutes
- Dark sky site for stargazing; gastropub five minutes' walk away
Wild Camping Northumberland
Hedley on the Hill, Northumberland, England- Secluded, private site on a working farm in rural Northumberland
- Newcastle and the North Pennines within a half-hour drive
- Stunning views across the Tyne Valley; woodland walks nearby
Stone House Farm
Bishop Auckland, Co. Durham, England- Peaceful, family-friendly farm campsite at Bildershaw in County Durham
- Raby Castle and Locomotion railway museum both 10 minutes by car
- Spacious, dog-friendly grass pitches; small café and basic shop
Bankfoot Camping
Stocksfield, Northumberland, England- Northumberland farm stay with rural views, 15 minutes from Hexham
- Half an hour’s drive to Kielder Forest Park and 40 minutes to Cragside
- Peaceful off-grid site; dogs welcome
Kyo Camping
Prudhoe, Northumberland, England- Wild camping on a Northumberland farm five minutes’ drive from Prudhoe
- Hadrian’s Wall 15 minutes’ drive; Newcastle upon Tyne 25 minutes
- Stunning country views; fresh eggs available; pubs half an hour’s walk
Langley West House Farm
Durham, Co. Durham, England- 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
Thornley Hall
Durham, Co. Durham, England- 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
Meadow Farm
Bishop Auckland, Co. Durham, England- Perfectly situated in the Vale of Durham
- Rural location with beautiful views
- Ten minutes from Tindale Crescent
Meadow Farm Park
Bishop Auckland, Co. Durham, England- Spacious pitches in the County Durham countryside
- Bishop Auckland 10 minutes' drive; half an hour from Durham
- Dogs, barbecues and campfires allowed
New Go Wild Again
Prudhoe, Northumberland, England- 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
Broomley Grange
Stockfield, Northumberland, England- Nature Escape: Tranquil woodland setting away from city chaos
- Diverse Camping: Welcoming both new and seasoned adventurers
- Thrilling Activities: Hiking, high ropes, zip lines, and more
