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.

Nestled within a sheltered, disused quarry now overrun by mature trees, wildflowers and mosses, the Lower Wensleydale Caravan Club Site is a peaceful base for relaxing and escaping the complexities of the rat race.

Pheasant Inn and Caravan Park is a small and welcoming site located on the grounds of a cracking pub boasting real open fires and an array of drinks providing social lubricant when required.

The Blackwell Ox Caravan Park is a stunning site that encourages camping sorts from all walks of life to treat themselves to sumptuous stays in a selection of gorgeous, well-appointed lodges.

Hilltop Farm is a Camping and Caravanning Club Certificated Site in a quiet location with stunning vistas and a handy location, a short walk from the buzzing town of Leyburn.

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.

Elhams Market Garden Caravan Site is ideal for those no-frills, adults-only camping escapes close to the lively town of Stokesley. Campers are positioned a stone’s throw from the stunning countryside and miles of winding walking routes.

Craken House Caravan Site is an adult-only site that is also part of the Camping and Caravanning Club Site, located an easy mile from the market town of Leyburn. Set up your touring vehicle on a selection of 25 grass pitches with optional electric meters.

Canter down to The Crosby and kick back on a well-maintained grounds of a welcoming campsite attached to a cosy pub. The site is an excellent stop for guests looking to hang their heads for the night and sit down to some post-drive pints and homemade food at a reasonable cost.

South View Farm is a picturesque and tranquil Camping and Caravanning Club Certificated Site boasting fine views of the Cleveland hills and a fantastic position near the North York Moors.

Bendholm Farm Caravan Park is a peaceful little spot with friendly owners, a communal camping space for sing-alongs under the stars, and a burbling stream running through the grounds.

Otterington Park is a scenic rural site which boasts of a private fishing lake and heaps of peaceful nature walks and enjoys a prime position in proximity to James Herriot and Brontë country.

Pedal along fantastic bike trails in the Hamsterley Forest, admire the stunning greenery and abundance of wildlife at Low Barns Nature Reserve or take the kids to see the visually striking Kynren outdoor show on a peaceful holiday at The Paddock.

Chestnuts Park is an adults-only site perfect for scenic escapes filled with sightseeing in Yorkshire. The campsite enjoys a quiet yet convenient position, sandwiched between the historic market towns of Thirsk and Northallerton.

As the name suggests, Pheasant Hill Caravan and Motorhome Park is a beautiful, peaceful and well-maintained site set on a pleasant farm owned by the cheery Baker family for many a generation.

The Woodman Inn Motorhome Stop is a quiet, convenient spot that is ideal for resting your head for a night while breaking up a trip. Park your campervan or motorhome on a collection of five hardstanding pitches with electric meters and enjoy the hospitality of a cheery family who owns and operates the camping space and the adjacent pub.

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.

Picture this – the freedom to wake up to a natural alarm of birdsong, followed by the freedom to kick back on the decking area and soak in views of the last morning mist.

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.

Durham Grange Campsite is a clean and tidy Caravan and Motorhome Club Site set on well-maintained, open, and level camping fields close to the A1. The site is an ideal base for resting your head whilst exploring Durham.