There is no greater freedom than the ability to pack up and head out whenever the urge to explore arises. Just ask a traditional camper or the proud owner of a touring vehicle.

The buzz of the cosmopolitan cities offers a tempting array of excitement and comforts. However, nothing quite tops the feeling of gazing dreamily out over vast green spaces free of boisterous crowds.

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.

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.

Park up on a peaceful cliff and enjoy spectacular views towards the azure ocean and a lovely solitary lighthouse, standing out proud against the shimmering ocean waves. Old Hartley Caravan Club Site is the perfect base for a seaside escape.

Hop in the car, wave a cheery goodbye to the rat race and rumble over to Whitley Bay Holiday Park for a rejuvenating and comfortable escape from modern life. The well-equipped holiday park offers a host of excellent amenities.

Border Forest Caravan Park is a pet-friendly site enjoying direct access to the Kielder Forest and Pennine Way. The park is a smooth fifteen-minutes driving distance from the picturesque village of Otterburn and enjoys a prime position at the top of Northumberland.

Clennell Hall Riverside Holiday Park is a peaceful, relaxing country retreat nestled within the stunning Northumberland countryside. The site rests amid the verdant settings of the Coquetdale.

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.

It’s easy to get right into the relaxing vacation mode when you stay at Cresswell Towers Holiday Park. The beautiful 3-star awarded park resort rests an ideal 5-minute stroll from the nearest beach.

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.

Hop over to High Shipley Farm with a hurrah, and settle for a peaceful yet active family-friendly holiday just two miles from Hamsterley Forest. The site is ideal for little kids who can trot out on daily walks around the farm with the owner.

A five-star rating, an array of excellent on-site facilities and a delightful location right opposite a golden sand beach are indications enough of the quality holidays to expect at Golden Sands Holiday Park.

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.

Awaken to misty mornings filled with calming trills of birdsong, smiling at the thought of a schedule-free holiday, excellent meals and the freedom to either lay in late or seize the morning with a brisk stroll before breakfast.

Quarry Side Walkers and Cyclists Only is one of those old-school camping sites that is wonderfully basic, incredibly scenic, and extremely pocket-friendly. The camping field rests 200-yards off the road leading to the village of Banks and is only accessible on foot.

Coalhouses Farm is a compact peaceful campsite nestled amid the rolling rural greenery in mid-Northumberland. The 0.3-acre Camping and Caravanning Club Certificated Site holds five spacious hardstanding plots with electric connections for small campervans.

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.

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.

Walk on (or drive) to Walkmill Campsite, and look forward to a restful escape in a tranquil hideaway amid beautiful rural surroundings. Kick back on the peaceful and private site on the banks of the River Coquet.