Sharpley Camping
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- Quiet four-acre Co Durham site close to the Coast to Coast cycle route
- A 10-minute drive from Seaham and 20 minutes from Durham
- Campfires allowed; space for kids to play
Campground type
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
- 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).
- No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Group bookings of 3 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
- There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, May 1 to
Campsite types & availability
2

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 10m width × 10m depth (100m²)
Arrival daysFrom £20 (£20)
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Powered grass tent or RV campsite
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 10m width × 10m depth (100m²)
Arrival daysFrom £25 (£25)
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Camping pod (hot tub)
2 people maximum
Dimensions: 8.2ft width × 13.1ft length
Arrival daysFrom £125 (£125)
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Reviews
98% would recommend this campground to a friend
92% would stay here again
What customers say
This well-kept, peaceful site offers spacious, private spots. Guests love friendly owner David. Rural yet close to shops and Seaham. Basic, clean facilities; a few noted a lack of showers, which is being addressed. Fire pits, logs, and unique robot mowers are available. Highly recommended for a relaxing getaway.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews.
Last updated 7/28/2026
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Netter, ruhiger Platz
Powered grass tent or RV campsite
Liked Große Parzellen mit der Möglichkeit einen Hot Tub dazu zu buchen.
Sanitäranlage vorhanden
Disliked Man muss anrufen, wenn man das ist. Das ist aber mit einer ESim nicht möglich. Daher wäre es hilfreich, wenn man vorab wüsste, auf welchen Stellplatz man soll
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Amazing - returning again!
Powered grass tent or RV campsite
Liked Amazing campsite, the facilities were clean and the area was maintained exceptionally! The owner was incredibly nice and we have actually booked to go back again this year!
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Lovely quiet little site
Primitive grass tent or RV campsite
Liked Lovely big pitches, really flat and well maintained, lots of open space and very peaceful
Disliked Only one shower for the whole camp and two toilets (per gender)
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Immaculately kept site. Loved the robot…
Primitive grass tent or RV campsite
Liked Immaculately kept site. Loved the robot mowers and the huge well-spaced pitches. Rural but only 10mins from big supermarkets. Lovely bridlepath walk a few minutes further down the lane. Other people staying here were pleasant and friendly. There were fire pits, logs, pods and hot tubs on site although we didn’t use these.
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Great site large field big pitches…
Powered grass tent or RV campsite
Liked Great site large field big pitches felt very private. Had a very relaxing weekend. Will be back.
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Well kept, pleasant and friendly site
Primitive grass tent or RV campsite
Liked Lovely peaceful well kept site. Dave was incredibly helpful and accommodating. Close to Seaham for seaglass hunting and for fans of Ray Lonsdale scupltires. Felt very safe as a solo traveller with my dog. An ideal stopover on my way up to Northumberland. Would definitely visit again.
Disliked Nothing
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Very good definitely recommend
Primitive grass tent or RV campsite
Liked Large soace with well kept pitches and the fire pit and logs where dead cheep
Disliked The facilities where standard and coukd be improved but they functioned well
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the site and field was 10…
Primitive grass tent or RV campsite
Liked the site and field was 10 mins from the centre and fairly easy to get to.
Disliked toilet and shower set up, Not to my standards and Not as clean as i would like things to be.
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Recommend for a peaceful stay
Powered grass tent or RV campsite
Liked Lovely quiet site, ideally located near Seaham
Disliked Nothing
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Everything…
Primitive grass tent or RV campsite
Liked Everything
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Features
Campfires allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Hot tub 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 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 Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
PeacefulUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Small (11-25 sites)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Golf nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Sharpley Camping
Salters Lane
Seaton
Co. Durham
England
SR7 0NN
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.83715°N
1.4159°W
Route directions
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seaham Hall Beach | 3.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Excellent |
| Seaham Beach | 3.2 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Excellent | Excellent |
| Roker - Sunderland | 6.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Seaburn - Sunderland | 7.2 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Marsden | 9.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Durham Coast 4.7 mi
WWT Washington Wetland Centre 5.3 mi
National Glass Centre 5.6 mi
Durham Castle 7.7 mi
Durham Cathedral 7.8 mi
National Trust
Washington Old Hall 6.1 mi
Souter Lighthouse and The Leas 9.4 mi
Holy Jesus Hospital 12 mi
Gibside 13.9 mi
Seaton Delaval Hall 17.2 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Hetton Lyons Country Park - Salter's Lane - Great Eppleton - Hetton Lyons Country Park 1.6 mi
Dalton le Dale - Dawdon 2.1 mi
Cold Hesledon 2.8 mi
Seaham 2.9 mi
Seaham Hall Beach - Easington Colliery 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.
Want to know more about camping in Co. Durham?
Frequently asked questions
- Does Sharpley Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Sharpley Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Sharpley Camping? If you’ve come along with an eye on getting active, there’s plenty to keep you moving nearby: a golf course and fly fishing area are within a five-minute drive, as are a … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Sharpley Camping?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 3 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. On-park accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Sharpley Camping? From $26.96 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.
