Lough House Sweethope is a splendid base for camping off the beaten track in a fantastic location. Wake up to lush landscapes and the soothing dawn chorus as you opt to spend the day watching the sun arch over the open countryside.

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.

Fallowfield Dene Caravan and Camping Park rest in a lovely woodland area near the bustling town of Hexham, providing campers with a glorious blend of nature and urban adventures.

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.

Cheery Paul, his friendly family and hospitable staff extend a warm welcome to adventuring sorts from all walks of life who want nothing more than to sit back on the shores of the Derwent Reservoir and soak in spectacular views from each pitch.

Barrasford Park Caravan Site is a long-established, family-run caravan park in 60 acres of untamed, private woodland. The site blends tranquil settings and an ‘away from it all’ atmosphere with easy access to the A68.

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.

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.

Kick back on a magical site with jaw-dropping views, animals to entertain the kids, and a peaceful atmosphere at Bonners Lodge Caravan Park. This small campsite is arguably one of the best you’ll visit and enjoys a handy location ideal for exploring Durham.

Sit back and savour the bucolic scenery as you sip on a cold brew and let a gentle smile dance on your lips as you look forward to relaxing days at Rye Hill Farm. The site is one of the most secluded and compact campsites in the area.

Springhouse Country Park is a cracking family-friendly site located a mere stone's throw from the renowned Hadrian's Wall. The compact holiday park serves as an excellent base for getting away from it all.

Causey Hill Holiday Park is an award-winning park offering exclusive owners-only static holiday homes just outside the market town of Hexham. There is a Co-op stocking camping essentials.

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.

Greensfield Alnwick Rugby Club Campsite is a simple site with generous pitches located on a community sports club. The site rests an ideal 20-minute stroll from Alnwick Castle and a delightful 15-minute drive from the golden sand beaches and family-friendly attractions along the coast.

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.

Get up close and personal to thrilling horse racing at Hexham Racecourse Caravan Site, a compact yet well-equipped site located on arguably Britain’s most viewsome racecourse.

The Shepherds Rest Inn is one of those peaceful, back-to-basic campsites with everything you require – toilets, hot showers, and uncrowded camping conditions due to a restricted flow of guests.

Beautifully tucked away in Upper Coquetdale, Westfield House Farm is a beautiful glamping site set in on a gloriously lush working farm. The site lays amid sprawling green fields of grazing cattle on the fringes of the Northumberland National Park and welcomes guests throughout the year.

Greencarts Farm is a peaceful working farm with a bunkhouse and a camping barn, affording stunning vistas of the green, flat, Northumberland countryside. The quiet site rests in the striking North Tyne Valley.

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.