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.

Tranwell Farm is a family-friendly, off-grid site tucked in the lush heart of Northumberland. Make this site your home away from home, especially if you’ve been cooped up in a congested city for too long.

Northside Farm blends the peace and vistas of the rolling Northumberland countryside, with excellent glamping accommodation and a central position in the very heart of Hadrian’s Wall Country.

Bluesky Centre Touring Park is a lovely base for a well-earned escape from the everyday. The site is ideal for touring Northumberland and folk who appreciate fresh, home-cooked meals and a friendly.

Wild Camping Northumberland is a delightful spot for plugging in and forgetting the stress of the rat race. The site is a hidden gem and provides guests with ample space where one can stretch out in the golden glow of the sunrise and marvel at daybreak.

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 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.

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.

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.

Adventuring types looking to uncover the delights in Durham and South Northumberland can rest their head at Manor Park Caravan Park, a lovely, peaceful campsite with heaps of character.

Escape to a comfortable, cosy family-run Wellhouse Farm located on a peaceful working farm, and soak in the relaxing scenery, made up of rolling countryside and big skies, paired with plenty of space for stretching out and relaxing.

Bolbec Manor Campsite is a friendly, quiet campsite looking out over the stunning mist-clad Muggleswick moor and the gleaming Derwent reservoir. The site is ideally set a mere five-minute drive from the reservoir and no more than a smooth thirty minutes from the lively cities of Durham and Newcastle.

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.

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.

Todds House Farm is a Camping and Caravanning Club Certificated Site on the edge of Sedgefield's small and historic town. Rumble down a quiet lane within strolling distance of the town.

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.

The friendly team at Donnewell Farm extend a warm welcome to all adventuring souls in need of an ideal spot for a short stopover or an extended stay for travelling north or south of 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.