Family friendly: Campsites in Esh, England
20 bookable campsites within 24.1 kilometres of Esh
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
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Alma Meadow Glamping
Stanley, Co. Durham, England- Glamping pods five minutes’ drive from the Coast to Coast cycle path
- A five-minute drive from Beamish, the Living Museum of the North
- Family friendly and well maintained; walk to the pub, shop or bus stop
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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
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Bonners Lodge
Consett, Co. Durham, England- Friendly site with rural views 15 minutes' drive from Consett
- A short walk from the Waskerley Way trail for walking and cycling
- Spacious pitches with access to heated shower block
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Hidden Retreat Glamping
Consett, Co. Durham, England- Luxury glamping pods on the banks of the River Derwent, County Durham
- A 15-minute drive to Derwent Reservoir; half an hour to Durham
- Private bathrooms, well-equipped kitchens, hot tubs on the patios
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Garth Hill Farm
Bishop Auckland, Co. Durham, England- Dog-friendly site with views of the Wear Valley and Teesdale
- A 10-minute drive from Hamsterley Forest; half an hour from Durham
- Within five minutes' walk of a pub and two cafés; petting farm on site
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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
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Eden Grange Glamping
Shildon, Co. Durham, England- Family-oriented Co. Durham glampsite on the edge of Shildon
- Walk to Locomotion railway museum in 20 minutes; Durham 25 mins' drive
- Restaurant and fishing on site; private hot tub for each unit
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Woodcroft Farm
Frosterley, Co. Durham, England- Luxury cabins featured on Robson Green's Weekend Escapes
- Hamsterley Forest 20 minutes’ drive; Durham 35 minutes
- Firepit, fully equipped kitchen and ensuite shower room
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Bowler’s Hill Campsite
Stockfield, Northumberland, England- Peaceful rural site on a working farm a half-hour drive from Newcastle
- Prudhoe 10 minutes’ drive; Whitley Bay 50 minutes
- One-acre dog exercise field; less than one mile from a pub
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The High Hermitage Holiday Park
Prudhoe, Northumberland, England- Quiet countryside park among ancient woodland
- Tyne fishing available nearby: permits at reception
- Wildlife haven a short walk from the village of Ovingham
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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, 10 minutes' walk to the beach via a wooded dene
- Barbecues and campfires encouraged; firepits and wood available
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Grey Gables
Durham, Co. Durham, England- Well-kept, family-friendly pop-up site 15 minutes’ drive from Durham
- Locomotion, Adventure Valley and Diggerland all 25 minutes’ drive
- Off-grid pitches with countryside views; shop five minutes’ drive
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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
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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
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Sharpley Camping
Seaton, Co. Durham, England- 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
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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
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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
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Stone House Farm
Bishop Auckland, Co. Durham, England- Stone House Farm Rural, well kept farm site located in Bildershaw
- Easily accessible from all major routes via the A1 and A66
- BBQ - FIREPIT - DOG = Welcome
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Countryview Caravan and Camping Site
Darlington, Co. Durham, England- Peaceful pub site with large well-maintained pitches
- In Bolam and five minutes from the A68; play area on site
- Beer garden; varied food menu to eat in or take away on weekends only
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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
