Crimdon Dene Holiday Park

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Beach
Beach
Indoor swimming pool
The view from the park
Indoor swimming pool
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Park setting
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Indoor swimming pool
The view from the park
Indoor swimming pool

  • Family park close to the Durham coastline, with sea and beach views
  • Smart facilities including a pool, sports court and bar-restaurant
  • A 25-minute drive from Durham and 40 from Newcastle city centre
A pebble’s propulsion from golden sand dunes, with a perfect view of the blue-green ocean as far as the eye can see… Crimdon Dene Holiday Park is an excellent spot for discovering the splendour of the little-known stretch of coastline known as the Durham Heritage Coast. Getting out onto the nearest stretch of sand is a cinch from here, as Crimdon beach is a short walk away; the site's also well placed for mini safaris in the local nature reserves, strolls on the coast path and games of golf with cracking clifftop views. Certain guests may decree the North Sea to be just a tad too chilly for a full-on swim; those folk will be pleased to hear that there's warmer water at the indoor pool back at the park, and even warmer still in the Jacuzzi next to it. An outdoor sports court and playground are on hand for those who require a bit of space to run about, and an amusement arcade for those who'd like to invest their pocket money in games of skill, luck and concentration. Fuel all this activity with meals and drinks at the spacious bar-restaurant or hot drinks from the coffee bar. As a family park, Crimdon Dene has a good range of daytime activities, kids' clubs and so forth, and in high season, there’s also plenty of evening action in the form of live music and shows (at other times, you’ll find a more toned-down entertainment schedule).

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 44
Motorhome pitches 44
Open now
Opens 14 March

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Single-sex parties of three or more people under 25 are not permitted on site. Swimming pool access is included: please show your Entertainment pass. Entertainment passes are included in the rate. If the site asks you to do so, you must complete an online ID verification process before you arrive. Your booking may be cancelled if you do not complete, or if you fail, the ID verification process.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 14 Mar to

This site is a member of Parkdean Resorts group.

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Reviews

6.4

Overall rating from 143 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Budget/backpackerSpectacular scenery

56% would recommend this site to a friend

51% would stay here again

What customers say

Great spot near the beach with top staff. Facilities mostly neat, though some felt dated & had cleanliness hiccups when busy. Loads of fun for families with entertainment. But, recurring noise, overcrowding, and guest behaviour issues spoiled it for some.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Thanks, but no thanks.

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1 out of 10
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Garren C.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Location was fine, close to the beach.

Disliked The place has adequate facilities, but certainly could use some investment.The touring area is close to shop, toilet's and entertainment area. We had 1 drink in there, just under £17 for a pint of cider and glass of wine which felt needlessly expensive. However my theory is that they are trying to raise cash to find someone willing to clean the toilets. To say they are filthy is an understatement. Unfortunately the site must attract people who like to play and smear with their droppings,. Maybe it was a dirty protest at the bar prices. We braved out the 2 day stay. If you want to camp next to Frank Gallagher from Shameless then this is a fine choice.

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We wouldn't recommend or stay here again

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1 out of 10
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Wifi
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Andy W.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked We didn't reply enjoy our stay but that's just us.

Disliked Children screaming till 11pm with no regard for anyone. There was supposed to be no commercial vehicles policy in place yet we had a pickup truck parked opposite . The toilets were not cleaned ...at all. We had 2 nights booked so only stayed the first night and wild camped elsewhere for our second night. Really disappointed

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Friendly Reception Staff.…

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3 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Friendly Reception Staff.

Disliked Sharing the Touring Site with people from the Travelling Community and their feral children. even the Site Security left them alone.

Recommend to friends Visit again

View was lovely…

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5 out of 10
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Anonymous

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked View was lovely

Disliked Toilets in club house

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good location, close to beach…

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6 out of 10
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Kaley J.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Good location, close to beach

Disliked Touring area needs a lot of love and attention

Recommend to friends Visit again

freindly staff on arival but not the main head office

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1 out of 10
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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kate m.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Very freindly staff and heplful

Disliked Was not the best pitches very close together and not very tidy as we got to our pitch the was a lot of children running around and riding electric bikes/scooters not a quiet site. As we only booked the site for a quiet few days and pool. not as close to the beach as I thought. When contacted the park resorts main off they was not helpfull and didnt understand the situatiuon that had happend.

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Won't be staying here again, was like a traveller site area

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3 out of 10
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Anonymous

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Beach was nice, staff friendly

Disliked Where do I start, there were two caravans behind us number plates removed, looked like permanent staying, one had family screaming and shouting at one particular girl one was dragged out van crying, dogs wandering around by themselves, and dirty shower blocks actually disgusting (worst I've ever seen)

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Everything close to the pitch.…

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5 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Rachel P.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Everything close to the pitch.

Disliked Scruffy small pitches
Litter left by other residents not picked up.
Kids braying on the side of the caravan at 11.30 shouting OPEN UP !!!
Entertainment needed updating.

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Would not stay there again after I.D farce

Overall

2 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked The politeness of the receptionist who told me that I could have shown my bank card on checking in after being told I had to share my personal information with a 3rd party beforehand because it could effect my stay.

Disliked Was told I need to scan my photo I.D before my stay and was told just something with my name wouldn’t be enough. Very angry that other people showed something with their name on. Anyone could enter the camp from the beach without I.D

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Lovely site, spoiled by Parkdean not following it's own T&Cs

Overall

6 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peter H.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked all facilities were within a couple of minutes of the touring area. Decent toilet / shower block, decent little shop on site, entertainment complex was good.

Disliked Despite the clear T&C and notices saying they do not accept large vans / work vans etc, it was very clear that a number of pitches were using large work vans, with large caravans. The large group of people in said vans were noisy, playing music, letting their young children drink alcohol, shouting, fighting etc. The site has a reputation, and it didn't dissapoint.

Also, the pool was so full you couldn't even swim. They let far too many people into the pool at once so there is only room to stand, so it wasn't enjoyable.

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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 restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available 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

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

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 Shop nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal pitches

Location

Crimdon Dene Holiday Park

Coast Road

Blackhall Colliery

Hartlepool

Co. Durham

England

TS27 4BN

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.73354°N
1.25931°W

Nearest transport

Coach
6.2 km Interchange Stand 1
6.2 km Interchange Stand 2
13.9 km Swan Hotel
Rail
6.2 km Hartlepool Rail Station
9.2 km Seaton Carew Rail Station
13 km Seaham Rail Station
Ferry
16.6 km Transporter Bridge North Side
16.8 km Transporter Bridge South Side
31.3 km Newcastle International Ferry Terminal
Airport
27.2 km Durham Tees Valley Airport
44.5 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

Ramble or ride along the coastal path to get the best views of the ruggedly dramatic Durham Heritage Coast, or head inland to explore ancient woodlands such as Castle Eden Dene (15 minutes' drive), a 550-acre nature reserve with more than 450 types of flora and 12 miles of footpaths. In nearby Hartlepool (10 minutes), guests can tour HMS Trincomalee, the oldest warship still afloat in the UK, along with lots of other interesting stuff at the Maritime Experience on the historic quayside. Other popular attractions include the Tweddle Children’s Animal Farm, a 15-minute walk away (perhaps a little longer if you're marshalling small people), or the fascinating living history museum at Beamish (40 minutes' drive), where kids can don hard hats for trips down the mine, ride an old tramway and get stuck into lots of dressing up and activities. It’s also well worth a trip to Durham (25 minutes), where you can stroll along the river banks for stunning views of the ancient cathedral and castle; or to Newcastle (40 minutes), which is crammed with culture and commerce.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Crimdon 0.9 km Sea GoodExcellentExcellentExcellent
Seaton Carew North 9 km Sea N/AN/AGoodGood
Seaton Carew Centre 9.6 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Seaton Carew North Gare 11.1 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Seaham Beach 13.6 km Sea N/AGoodExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Hartlepool's Maritime Experience 5.8 km

Durham Coast 8.4 km

mima 17.8 km

Captain Cook Birthplace Museum 19.5 km

Durham Cathedral 20.8 km

National Trust

Ormesby Hall 21.7 km

Washington Old Hall 25 km

Souter Lighthouse and The Leas 27.2 km

Holy Jesus Hospital 34.6 km

Gibside 36.8 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Blackhall Rocks 0.8 km

Crimdon Dene 1 km

Denemouth - Durham Coastal Path - Horden 3.8 km

Denemouth and Blackhall Colliery 3.8 km

THE CASTLE, CASTLE EDEN 4.9 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.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Crimdon Dene Holiday Park have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Crimdon Dene Holiday Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Crimdon Dene Holiday Park? Ramble or ride along the coastal path to get the best views of the ruggedly dramatic Durham Heritage Coast, or head inland to explore ancient woodlands such as Castle Eden Dene (15 … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Crimdon Dene Holiday Park?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Crimdon Dene Holiday Park? From R308,45 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.