Thorpe Farm Centre
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- Peaceful farm site with a pond and walking paths
- A 10-minute drive to Barnard Castle and the Yorkshire Dales outskirts
- Indoor soft play centre, café and farm shop on site
Site type
- The bar and/or restaurant is open between 01/01 et 31/12.
- The grocery shop is open between 01/01 et 31/12.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- Reception is unmanned after 4 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
- If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
- The pitches are located within 50 metres of the A66, a busy dual carriageway, so you might hear noise from the traffic.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 28 Feb to
Pitch types & availability
Electric optional grass pitch
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 6m width × 10m depth
Calculated area: 60m²
Arrival daysFrom £24.50 (£24.50) 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookElectric optional hardstanding touring pitch
6 people maximum
Ground type: Hardstanding
Pitch size: Max 6m width × 10m depth
Calculated area: 60m²
Arrival daysFrom £29.50 (£29.50) 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
71% would recommend this site to a friend
69% would stay here again




















Great adventure great price
Electric optional grass pitch
Liked Were to start.. the staff were all lovely especially the young guy in shop. The restaurant was clean shop was clean and stocked . The toilets were spotless warm and inviting. Loved the antique store were we met Molly the dog. Shop worker was lovely she was great with my younger son who loves collecting old money. The garden centre had a great range of flowers at reasonable price. The farm animals were so cute you could walk up and see them at any time. They were very friendly. The pigs were great one rolled over to scratch his belly. The wee billy goats were so cute they all came running up to see us. We were placed on grass part next to the road. I had read the reviews before hand regarding the noise but it didn't bother us at all. There were wee rabbits and ducks everywhere just going about there own business. It was great to see. All in all my husband my nine year old and I loved this place and will certainly be back.
Disliked U have to buy electric card I got ten pounds on it I only used £1.85 I couldn't get a refund as I had to leave early and the shop doesn't open till nine. The barrier on way out needs a code and I lost it I had to find another camper awake to get code usually it's only inwards u need code.the restaurant bit dear especially for a cake and coffee
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Great locations and great place to stay
Electric optional hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Great location, very friendly site, close to Barnard castle, clean showers and facilities. The scotch eggs are Devine. Lots to choose from in the shop
Disliked Women’s showers extremely hot
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From the manager: Thank you so much for your kind words! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the location, our facilities, and especially the Scotch eggs — they're a favorite! We’re sorry to hear the women’s showers were too hot and appreciate you bringing this to our attention. We'll certainly look into it to ensure a more comfortable experience for everyone. We hope to welcome you back soon!
We would go again as it was a lovely site with lots to do
Electric optional grass pitch
Liked The pitch was lovely and clean and the toilet block looked refurbed and very modern with rainfall showers.
Disliked The closeness of the tent pitches to the main road.
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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely feedback! We're so pleased you enjoyed the clean pitch and our newly refurbished facilities – the rainfall showers are a popular addition. We understand your concerns about the proximity to the main road and appreciate you sharing this. Your feedback helps us continue to improve, and we hope to welcome you again in the future.
All the facilities were clean and in great condition. Restaurant and shop…
Electric optional hardstanding touring pitch
Liked All the facilities were clean and in great condition. Restaurant and shop were amazing. Kids loved soft-play and all the animals around the site. Going back for sure.
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From the manager: Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad to hear you and your family enjoyed the facilities, restaurant, and shop, and that the kids had fun with the soft play and animals. It’s lovely to know you're planning to return — we look forward to welcoming you back soon!
Overall good weekend and will return
Electric optional grass pitch
Liked Good areas for dog walking
Easy to get to
Disliked Dont like the fact you have to put the awning on the gravelled area
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Overall excellent camping trip.
Electric optional grass pitch
Liked The facilities are very clean and well looked after.
Lovely campsite for kids as have kids play park and a lot of animals, kids loved the farm area.
There is a softplay but we never needed to use this.
Showers and toilets were well maintenanced which is key for camping.
Disliked This isn’t about the campsite but something to bear in mind it is beside a busy road so the traffic noise can be heard. So if you are wanting peaceful the road noise did prevent us from having a good sleep. We had to go and buy sound proof headphones for sleeping. Like I say this isn’t the camp site fault but something to bear in mind.
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Clean facilities pitches were gravel not much good
Electric optional hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Nice friendly staff good atmosphere
Disliked To close to the A66 noise of traffic all day and night ,No Internet signal poor phone reception no wifi on site few noisy neighbours letting kids making noise after 10pm
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Facilities are clean and adequate. Nice pitch. Friendly staff…
Electric optional hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Facilities are clean and adequate. Nice pitch. Friendly staff
Disliked Road quite noisy
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Clean, great for kids
Electric optional grass pitch
Liked Great campsite for kids. Nice play area and big open field in the middle of the camping area which all the kids played together at.
Farm animals on site which the girls anyone’s spanking time walking around the area.
Disliked Too close to the A66. The tent area is way too close to the road
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One of the best touring facilities we’ve come across in a long time
Electric optional hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Amazing facilities , beautifully kept park , high standard of services throughout park .
Pitches are ideal size and surface in a peaceful setting
It’s wonderful to see with upgrading and modernisation that originality has still been kept and that rustic feel is still present very impressed with site and will definitely return
Toilet block is outstanding from the outside to in , if any one with young children or disabled these blocks are amazing
Top quality produce in the shop and restaurant , Sunday carvery was outstanding and service fab
Very well ran site with great staff
There is absolutely a bit of everything on the site to have a wander round
Our granddaughter loved going to see all the animals , the walk way around them is really well laid out and kept , she didn’t want to leave
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Features
Dogs allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site cafe On-site restaurant On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area Soft play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Baby-changing facilities Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Farm Small (11-25 pitches)Accessibility
Accessible parking at pitchNearby leisure
Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Motorhome service point Seasonal pitches Tourer storage facilitiesLocation
Thorpe Farm Centre
Greta Bridge
Barnard Castle
Co. Durham
England
DL12 9TY
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.5101°N
1.85678°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 |
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Crimdon | 46 km | Sea | Good | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Seaton Carew North | 46.5 km | Sea | N/A | N/A | Good | Good |
Seaton Carew Centre | 46.6 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Seaton Carew North Gare | 47.2 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
The Bowes Museum 5.2 km
Barnard Castle 6.6 km
Easby Abbey (EH) 13.9 km
Richmond Castle 14.3 km
Locomotion:The National Railway Museum at Shildon 19 km
National Trust
Moulton Hall 16.8 km
Braithwaite Hall 27.2 km
Mount Grace Priory 37.9 km
Ormesby Hall 43.7 km
Gibside 46.3 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
ROKEBY PARK 1.4 km
Brignall Banks - Brignall Mill - Greta Bridge – Brignall 2.2 km
Egglestone Abbey - Greta Bridge - Brignall 4 km
BOWES MUSEUM 5.1 km
Barnard Castle, Green Lane and Mount Eff Lane. 5.6 km
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.
Offers
Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details
Nearest sites
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Thorpe Farm Centre have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Thorpe Farm Centre dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Thorpe Farm Centre? Thorpe Farm Centre's location in Co. Durham bordering North Yorkshire on the A66 puts it in a nifty position for days out of all kinds by foot, pedal or car. If you … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Thorpe Farm Centre?
Camping and touring Arrive: 1 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Thorpe Farm Centre? From R588,28 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.