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
Site type
Vehicles
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
Occupancy
- Group bookings of 3 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (excluding couples) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
Safety
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
Reception
- There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Dogs
- The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
Admission
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 01 May to
Pitch types & availability
2

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 10m width × 10m depth (100m²)
Arrival daysFrom £20 (£20)
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Electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
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 site to a friend
91% would stay here again
What customers say
A neat, clean, spacious site with big, level pitches and sea views. David, the owner, is loved for being friendly & helpful, with a peaceful vibe. Facilities are okay, though more showers/toilets would be good. Great for families and chilling, with cool robotic mowers!
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Last updated 2026/08/18
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Great family camp site
Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked Loved the campsite, toilets were clean all the time. Staff were friendly and welcoming and helpful. Site was very good for children to play around without being near pitches or bothering people.
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Sehr ruhig und eine sehr gepflegte…
Electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked Sehr ruhig und eine sehr gepflegte Grünanlage
Disliked Sanitäre Einrichtungen eher ungepflegt und schlicht
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If you are looking for a peaceful break then this is the site for you
Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked Absolutely beautiful peaceful site with extra large pitches compared to what we have been use to at other sites. Very well maintained, facilities were clean, handy location to Seaton, Seaham and Durham. Site manager was very friendly and helpful. This has moved to the top of our favourite sites to return to.
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Plenty of space for my grandson…
Electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked Plenty of space for my grandson to play, all the pitches are well spaced and a clean site.
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Lovely peaceful campsite. Friendly owner. Site…
Electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked Lovely peaceful campsite. Friendly owner. Site will get better with age as privacy screening grows.
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Very impressed
Electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked Peaceful site, local to us but we wanted to try it for 1 night and it did not disappoint. Our EHU pitch was large, the staff were very friendly and helpful. Facilities were clean but basic. Dog friendly, we would happily stay again.
Disliked N/A
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Netter, ruhiger Platz
Electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
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!
Electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
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
Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
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…
Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
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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Features
Campfires allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Hot tub Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
PeacefulUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Small (11-25 pitches)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
Food and drink
- Frallo Copt Hill 2,3 km
- Rocky's 2,5 km
- Nerano's 3,1 km
- Pizza Dial 3,5 km
- Zapatista 3,6 km
- Eighteen38 3,6 km
- Mama’s 4,4 km
- Angelo's 4,5 km
- Dragon Inn 4,5 km
- Valentinos Italian Restaurant Bar & Grill 5,2 km
Parks and play
- Hetton Lyons Play Park 2,2 km
- Funshack 3 km
- Seaham Town Council 3,2 km
- Seaham Town Bowls Club 3,3 km
- Seaham Town Council 4,5 km
- Beechbrooke Play Park 4,6 km
- Willow Grange Play Park 4,7 km
- Hollycarrside Play Park 5 km
- Wild Play 5,1 km
- Seaham Town Council 5,2 km
Public transport
- Gillas Lane-Salters Lane 0,9 km
- Gillas Lane-Salters Lane 0,9 km
- Gillas Lane - Warden Law (E/B) 1,1 km
- Gillas Lane - Warden Law (W/B) 1,1 km
- Sharpley Hall Farm 1,1 km
- Sharpley Hall Farm 1,1 km
- Gillas Lane - Golf Course (E/B) 1,8 km
- Gillas Lane - Golf Course (W/B) 1,9 km
- Station Road 2 km
- Lumsden Square 2,1 km
Groceries
- Heron Foods 3 km
- Aldi 3,1 km
- Aldi 3,1 km
- Spar 3,3 km
- Morrisons 3,4 km
- Lidl 3,6 km
- Heron Foods 3,7 km
- Morrisons 3,7 km
- Tesco 4 km
- Heron Foods 4,3 km
Family days out
- Hetton Lyons Play Park 2,2 km
- Funshack 3 km
- Seaham Town Council 3,2 km
- Seaham Town Bowls Club 3,3 km
- Seaham Town Council 4,5 km
- Beechbrooke Play Park 4,6 km
- Willow Grange Play Park 4,7 km
- Hollycarrside Play Park 5 km
- Wild Play 5,1 km
- Seaham Town Council 5,2 km
Must see
Durham Coast 7,6 km
WWT Washington Wetland Centre 8,6 km
National Glass Centre 8,9 km
Durham Castle 12,4 km
Durham Cathedral 12,6 km
National Trust
Washington Old Hall 9,8 km
Souter Lighthouse and The Leas 15,1 km
Holy Jesus Hospital 19,3 km
Gibside 22,3 km
Seaton Delaval Hall 27,7 km
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 2,6 km
Dalton le Dale - Dawdon 3,4 km
Cold Hesledon 4,4 km
Seaham 4,7 km
Seaham Hall Beach - Easington Colliery 4,8 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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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 moreCamping and touring Arrive: 3 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Sharpley Camping? From R438,39 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.



