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.

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.

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.

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.

Rumble over to the edge of the pretty village of Reeth and set up camp on the spacious, peaceful and welcoming Orchard Caravan Park, a splendid campsite enveloped by the natural beauty of the rolling Yorkshire Dales.

Winston Bridge Riverside Retreat is a tranquil, riverside gem nestled amid miles of green woodland, offering campers a range of luxury holiday homes, all set on roomy plots.

Northside Farm blends the peace and vistas of the rolling Northumberland countryside, with excellent glamping accommodation and a central position in the very heart of Hadrian’s Wall Country.

Angling enthusiasts can get down to enjoying their sport all day, all holiday at Burtree Lakes Caravan Park, a splendid adults-only site nestled in a serene countryside setting at the gateway to the stunning North Yorkshire Dales.

Escape the drone of the rat race for sweeping vistas, green open spaces and a relaxing atmosphere at Grinton Lodge Youth Hostel. The peaceful site rests on the southern slopes of Swaledale.

Tranwell Farm is a family-friendly, off-grid site tucked in the lush heart of Northumberland. Make this site your home away from home, especially if you’ve been cooped up in a congested city for too long.

Savour the best of North Yorkshire glamping in a restored Romany caravan at Glebe Farm Glamping. This spacious site rest amid sprawling emerald countryside and is the perfect spot for guests who prefer to shun commercial sites for a more intimate camping experience.

Wansbeck Riverside Caravan Park and Campsite is a beautifully-maintained, spacious caravan site tucked away in a peaceful location. The campsite is perfect for nature lovers.

Perfectly positioned in the middle the North Yorkshire Moors National Park, the Game Larder is an adults-only glamping campsite near the picturesque village of Lealholm. Spectacular scenery is the orders of the day at this quiet site set on a working cattle and sheep farm.

Panoramic Pods is a peaceful, luxury glampsite set on a lovely working farm just outside the picturesque village of Allendale, a mere twenty-five minutes' drive from the famous Hadrian's Wall in the lively market town of Hexham.

Old Station Caravan Park is a cracking, family-friendly base for escaping the smog-filled cities for fresh air, green open spaces and the chance to swap your jarring alarm clock for the soothing sounds of birdsong and the wind rustling through the trees and tall grass.

Kick back at KMF Camping, a lovely family-friendly site ideal for rural escapes, and settle in for a truly idyllic escape. The campsite is a mere 5-minute stroll from local amenities like a coffee shop.

Rosedale Abbey Caravan Park is a peaceful haven for guests who want nothing more than to enjoy the countryside's big skies and sprawling greenery. The attractive riverside side rests in the lush heart of the North Yorkshire Moors National Park.

How would you like to escape the bustle of the rat race for sweeping views and a peaceful, green North Yorkshire setting, located close to the scenic coastal resort of Whitby? If this sounds like your cup of tea.

Pennine View Caravan Park is a family-run site enjoying a splendid location on the fringes of the lush Yorkshire Dales National Park. The welcoming park is no more than a mile from the lively historic market town of Kirkby Stephen.

Ideally placed just six miles west of Ripon, Ivy Bank Campsite is an excellent base for adventures in the Yorkshire Dales. The friendly site rests between the buzzing market towns of Ripon and Masham in Kirkby Malzeard.