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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.