Ah, what serene settings to pitch up and unwind. Thorpe Farm Centre is a tranquil campsite set on the lush grounds of an eighteenth-century Peel House. The spacious site is beyond perfect for a relaxing family escape.

Beamish Holiday Park is the place to be for scenic countryside camping. This spacious, secluded camping park lies deep in the fertile rural landscapes of Durham, yet is no more than a few miles away from popular attractions and activities in Northumberland and Durham.

Located just outside the picturesque river of Escomb in Durham, Gables Pod Camping offers the ideal settings for rural relaxation. The site is a top spot for adventures on foot and provides a range of scenic walking paths that cut through thick forests.

Village Green Caravan Park is a spacious, dog-friendly campsite in Durham. The site affords jaw-dropping vistas over the rolling Pennine Hills while affording quick access to the nearest picturesque village of Edmundbyers.

Get away from it all at the secluded Leekworth Caravan Park which rests on fourteen lush acres of farmland right on the fringes of the pretty market village of Middleton. This beautiful campsite offers spectacular vistas over the enclosing countryside and bordered by the rolling hills of the North Pennines.

The Barn at Easington is a small, peaceful campsite set out on a lush thirty-acre farm and enjoys an ideal location on the stunning Durham Magnesian Limestone Plateau, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Swap your nine to five and jarring daily alarms for the calming morning sounds of birdsong and rustling leaves at Doe Park Caravan Site; a peaceful, family-owned campsite tucked away in a lovely rural spot in Teesdale.

Since first opening its doors in 1991, Hetherick Caravan Park has grown into a popular yet peaceful campsite, ideally positioned in the serene settings of Teesdale, with easy access to major roads and attractions in the area.

The friendly Atkinson family resided and cultivated the land around the Mill for over 200-years, before opening a small campsite in 1963. Today the site has grown to include both touring plots and static holiday homes.

Bradley Burn Caravan Park is a cracking little Caravan and Motorhome Club Certificated Location, nestled in the secluded, fertile valley of Bradley Burn, a mere 2-miles from the friendly market town of Wolsingham.

Holebeck Touring Site is a family-owned, compact caravan site nestled at the base of a lush valley, enclosed by rolling hills and leafy trees. The site rests just outside the market town of Wolsingham.

Sip on a steaming mug of tea as you breathe in the fresh countryside air, listen to the trills of birds bursting into song, and watch as the soft amber hues of sunrise illuminate the rolling.

Pocket-friendly holidays paired with excellent accommodation are a traveller’s dream, and the team at Edmundbyers Youth Hostel have all the right ingredients for a peaceful stay.

Adventuring types looking to uncover the delights in Durham and South Northumberland can rest their head at Manor Park Caravan Park, a lovely, peaceful campsite with heaps of character.

Given the lush, tranquil settings at Strawberry Hill Farm Caravan and Camping Park, it’s a little surprising that the centre of Durham rests an approximate 10-minute drive away.

The friendly team at Donnewell Farm extend a warm welcome to all adventuring souls in need of an ideal spot for a short stopover or an extended stay for travelling north or south of Durham.

Watersport enthusiasts will find heaps of water-based antics to fill their days at White Water Park Caravan Club Site, a pleasantly landscaped park next to the most extensive rafting and white water canoeing course in Britain.

Finchale Abbey Touring Park is a lovely spot for escaping the modern world whilst savouring the verdant sights and sounds of the peaceful Durham countryside. The site rests a stone’s throw from the sparkling River Wear and is a picturesque and equally quiet base for recharging amid nature.

Woodside Ridge Caravan Park is a friendly, family-run site 7 miles from Durham City. The site is peaceful and green, providing guests with a rural retreat ideally placed for exploring the numerous attractions in the North East.