There’s never a dull moment at Sandhaven Caravan Park, a splendid site ideally positioned a literal stone’s throw from a stunning Blue Flag beach, yet a short trot from the lively atmosphere and amenities in the friendly town of South Shields.

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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.

Get in the holiday groove as you pitch where you please at Grove Farm, a peaceful site with a huge camping field and a laid-back approach to camping. This Caravan and Motorhome Club Certificated Location offers non-electric grass pitches for all members.

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.

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.

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.

Daleview Caravan Park is a peaceful, family-run caravan and touring site ideally positioned for exploring the Pennine Way and the surrounding visitor attractions. The location is quiet.

Coquetdale Holiday Park is a stunning location for escaping the humdrum drone of the rat race and its assorted complexities. Why fret and sigh in a cramped cubicle, staring dismally at an overloaded inbox.

Sharpley Camping is a small, quiet camping space ideal for pocket-friendly holidays in Durham. The four-acre site welcomes pets and families, perfect for guests who do not want to leave behind their canine companions of fiendish felines.

Cote House Caravan Park is a beautiful 20-acre site ideally located for exploring Durham, Northumberland, Tyneside, Wearside and Yorkshire. The family-run site rests in a lovely Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in Teesdale and a lush valley with striking vistas over the surrounding countryside.

Lizard Lane Caravan Site is a peaceful, sloping grassed site boasting jaw-dropping vistas, and a central location for accessing the nearest pubs serving food, a farm shop, and a lovely café.

Bockenfield Country Park is a well-equipped luxury park, presenting weary city dwellers, adventuring sorts, families and loved-up couples with the perfect settings for a restful escape from the modern world.

Admire the rugged Northumberland countryside whilst unwinding in a spacious, modern abode at Felmoor Park. Enjoy the tranquil sights and sounds from your position in the heart of the most northernmost county in England.

Riverside Touring Park is a peaceful and picturesque base for exploring the stunning Teasdale Countryside and rests in spectacular rural settings. Escape the hustle and bustle of the modern world as you savour lovely vistas of the lush surroundings and let the sounds of nature melt away the stress of life in the fast lane.

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.

If you’re looking for peaceful settings, a rural location and a no-frills camping feel, bundle the kids in the car and rumble over to Honeysuckle Cottage Caravan Park. Make this compact site your home away from home.

Seddons Caravan Park is a compact, family-run site located in Widdrington Moor amid the stunning rural settings of Northumberland. Sit down, enjoy the verdant surroundings from a lovely woodland location.

Traditional camping is a delight for guests who value scenery and remote locations over many on-site facilities and a position amid the bustling populace. While there are particular undeniable thrills to enjoying a back to basics stay.

Enjoy the tranquil atmosphere and far-reaching views from Colliery Farm, a lovely Camping and Caravanning Club Certificated Site, enjoying a beautiful hilltop position. The site is within easy reach of lively towns and buzzing cities in County Durham and rests on a peaceful working farm with hospitable owners.