Barbecues allowed: Tent Campsites in Esh, Co. Durham
14 bookable campsites with tent pitches within 15 miles of Esh
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
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
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
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
Bolbec Manor Campsite
Shotley Bridge, Northumberland, England- Spectacular views in the North Pennines National Landscape
- A five-minute drive to Derwent Reservoir; 30 from Durham and Newcastle
- Barbecues and campfires allowed; pub and restaurant right next door
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Stag Park
Bishop Auckland, Co. Durham, England- Well-kept Durham touring park 15 minutes’ drive from Bishop Auckland
- Auckland Palace 15 minutes’ drive; High Force Waterfall half an hour
- Country views from landscaped pitches; friendly livestock on site
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
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
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
Stone House Farm
Bishop Auckland, Co. Durham, England- Peaceful, family-friendly farm campsite at Bildershaw in County Durham
- Raby Castle and Locomotion railway museum both 10 minutes by car
- Spacious, dog-friendly grass pitches; small café and basic shop
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; within five minutes' drive of pubs
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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Hammer and Pincers Caravan and Campsite
Newton Aycliffe, Co. Durham, England- Family-run site at a County Durham pub surrounded by the countryside
- Durham and Raby Castle, Park and Gardens both 25 minutes’ drive
- Restaurant and beer garden on site; supermarkets five minutes' drive
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
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
Forrest Valley View
Esh, Co. Durham, England- Well-kept adults-only site with far-reaching valley views
- A 15-minute drive from the North Pennines or Durham city centre
- Direct access to the Lanchester Valley Railway Path; a mile from a pub
Bobby Shafto Caravan Park
Beamish, Co. Durham, England- Secluded location with countryside views
- A mile from the C2C cycle route
- Bar, shop, gated access and CCTV
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
Strawberry Hill Farm Caravan and Camping Park
Durham, Co. Durham, England- Family-run park in rural Co. Durham with easy access from the A1
- A 10-minute drive to Durham city centre; 20 minutes to the coast
- Tea room on site for breakfasts, hot drinks and homemade cakes
Thornley Hall
Durham, Co. Durham, England- 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
Meadow Farm
Bishop Auckland, Co. Durham, England- Perfectly situated in the Vale of Durham
- Rural location with beautiful views
- Ten minutes from Tindale Crescent
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