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Thornley Hall

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

Can’t quite decide between the buzz of Durham’s city centre and the fresh salt air of the coast? Thankfully, you won’t have to rule out either from Thornley Hall. This pop-up site is in a rather scenic area of the Co. Durham countryside between the two - specifically, 15 minutes’ drive away from Durham and 20 minutes from Hartlepool and Seaham, where beaches are on the cards. Those of you who can’t bear to part with your dog when you go on your hols may be happy to find that those of the furry kind are welcome on the site. You (and whichever companion you choose to bring – whether dog, partner or family) will set down in a field with the convenience of a proper toilet and shower 200 metres away from the pitches. As this is the countryside, you’ll also have plenty of scenic walks to hand. You won’t need to rely too much on a vehicle for things like eating out or grabbing your supplies either, as the site is a 25-minute walk away from two villages, Thornley and Wheatley Hill, where there are small food shops and spots to tend to your belly, including pizza places, takeaways and a café. Those of you who are keen to spend a fair amount of time sampling the local food and potions may also be happy to hear there’s a pub in the opposite direction 35 minutes’ walk away (and more pubs within five minutes’ drive of the site).

Site type

100

Languages spoken

English

Nearby sites that are bookable on Pitchup.com

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Features

Pop-up campground

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Forest Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Farm Large (51-200 pitches) Pop-up campground

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Horse riding nearby

Location

Thornley Hall

Thornley Hall Farm

Wheatley Hill

Durham

Co. Durham

England

DH6 3LY

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

54.74085°N
-1.44392°W

Nearest transport

Coach

9.8 km Bus Station

15.6 km South Burns Stand K

16.3 km Interchange Stand 1

Rail

9.9 km Durham Rail Station

12.6 km Seaham Rail Station

15.3 km Chester-le-Street Rail Station

Ferry

22.3 km Transporter Bridge North Side

22.3 km Transporter Bridge South Side

28 km Newcastle International Ferry Terminal

Airport

25.6 km Durham Tees Valley Airport

37.1 km Newcastle International Airport

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

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 sandy beach): 20 minutes - Hartlepool (beaches, marina, museums and galleries): 20 minutes - Wynyard Woodland Park (walking and cycling, planetarium and adventure playground): 25 minutes - Brancepeth Castle (medieval castle and golf course): 25 minutes - WWT Washington (wetland centre with animal displays): 25 minutes - Auckland Castle (castle, gallery and deer park): 25 minutes - Newcastle upon Tyne: 35 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Crimdon	12.6 km	Sea	Good	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Seaham Beach	13.7 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Excellent	Excellent
Seaham Hall Beach	13.8 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Excellent
Seaton Carew North	18.6 km	Sea	N/A	N/A	Good	Good
Seaton Carew Centre	19.2 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Durham Cathedral 9.2 km

Durham Castle 9.4 km

Durham Coast 10.6 km

Hartlepool's Maritime Experience 16.2 km

Locomotion:The National Railway Museum at Shildon 17.9 km

National Trust

Washington Old Hall 18.6 km

Souter Lighthouse and The Leas 26 km

Gibside 27.2 km

Ormesby Hall 27.6 km

Holy Jesus Hospital 27.6 km

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Cassop Vale 1.5 km

Cassop Vale - Cassop Moor - Old Quarrington 1.5 km

Haswell to Hart 5 km

Littletown - High Haswell - Littletown 5.2 km

PASMORE PAVILION 6.5 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.

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Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

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Frequently asked questions

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
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