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.

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.

Peaceful camping and oodles of wildlife are the orders of the day at Nunnykirk Caravan and Motorhome Campsite; a large, grassy CL site tucked away in a remote, tranquil spot.

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.

There’s no better way to enjoy the company of your loved ones than on an exciting road trip, rumbling past bucolic sceneries, shimmering lakes, crumbling castles and a wealth of outstanding English scenery stretching out as far as the eye can see.

Poplars Riverside Park enjoys a lovely position, nestled on the banks of the shimmering River Tyne, just three miles from the Roman forts and scenic walking route along Hadrian’s Walls.

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.

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.

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.

Perfectly positioned on the bank of the gleaming Langley Dam Reservoir, Langley Dam Glamping is the perfect spot for escaping into nature while enjoying easy access for potters around the Pennines.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Barn at Easington is a small, peaceful campsite set out on a lush thirty-acre farm and enjoys an ideal location on the stunning Durham Magnesian Limestone Plateau, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Panoramic Pods is a peaceful, luxury glampsite set on a lovely working farm just outside the picturesque village of Allendale, a mere twenty-five minutes' drive from the famous Hadrian's Wall in the lively market town of Hexham.

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.

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.