Bobby Shafto Caravan Park

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  • Secluded location with countryside views
  • A mile from the C2C cycle route
  • Bar, shop, gated access and CCTV
Have a bumptious time in Beamish at Bobby Shafto Caravan Park, set deep in peaceful Co Durham countryside but only a few miles from many topping Durham and Northumberland attractions. Bring your bike too: the park is only a mile from the C2C cycle route... Bobby Shafto is family run, by a team with years of experience in sorting out what all sorts of customers might want and in helping them have a peaceful time in the Durham countryside. Many a feature assists in this, like a licensed bar, gated access and exit via personalised swipe cards, CCTV to keep everyone feeling safe, and a shop and reception area selling caravan accessories, camping gas, ice cream, sweets and groceries. The site's amenities building is centrally heated, with coin-operated showers alongside hairdryers, hand dryers and shaving points. Other facilities include a dishwashing and veg prep area, a chemical disposal point, water points and a launderette with washing machine, tumble dryer and iron. Disabled access is available for toilets, showers, the bar, the play area and other facilities.

Site type

Tent pitches 20
Touring caravan pitches 50
Motorhome pitches 20
Caravans for hire 7
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 5

Tourist board rating

Languages spoken

English

French

German

Spanish

AA 3 pennants

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Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Rallies welcome

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Public transport nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Leisure/theme park nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Outdoor pool nearby

Restaurant nearby

Tennis nearby

Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for tourers

Seasonal pitches

Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Bobby Shafto Caravan Park

Cranberry Plantation

Beamish

Co. Durham

England

DH9 0RY

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

54.88371°N
-1.6418°W

Nearest transport

Coach
3.2 mi South Burns Stand K
4.5 mi Washington (T&W): Galleries Bus Stn
5.6 mi Gateshead: Metro Interchange
Rail
3.2 mi Chester-le-Street Rail Station
4.6 mi Dunston Rail Station
5.3 mi Metrocentre Rail Station
Ferry
10.7 mi Newcastle International Ferry Terminal
11.2 mi South Shields Ferry Terminal
11.4 mi North Shields Ferry Terminal
Airport
11 mi Newcastle International Airport
27.1 mi Durham Tees Valley Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Bobby Shafto Caravan Park's setting in Beamish has it surrounded by small country pubs and up to date restaurants to sort out all guests' tipples and teas whatever their budget. Horse riding, fishing and cycling are available nearby and the C2C cycle path is a mile away. Beamish is a comely little town, well known for its North of England Open Air Museum, which does exactly what it says on the tin in its aim of preserving the industrial history of England's north east in the 20th century. (It's a lot more thrilling than it sounds, and has won plentiful awards: a trip is thoroughly recommended.) Also get to Durham for the day, home of one of the country's most splendid cathedrals, and to Newcastle and Sunderland, all within easy driving distance. Going east, sand fans can investigate the coastal town of South Shields, former home of saga storyteller Catherine Cookson and one of the most popular seaside resorts on this part of coast. Have a look at the museum and art gallery, the South Shields lighthouses, the reconstructed Roman fort and excavations at Arbeia, and the rather ornate town hall.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Roker - Sunderland 11.4 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Seaburn - Sunderland 11.6 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Seaham Hall Beach 12.2 mi Sea N/A Good Good Excellent
South Shields 12.2 mi Sea N/A Good Good Excellent
Seaham Beach 12.3 mi Sea N/A Good Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

The Angel of the North 3 mi

Gibside 4.4 mi

The Sage Gateshead 6 mi

Castle Keep 6 mi

BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art 6.2 mi

National Trust

Gibside 4.4 mi

Washington Old Hall 5.1 mi

Holy Jesus Hospital 6.2 mi

Cherryburn 10.9 mi

Souter Lighthouse and The Leas 12.5 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Beamish Woods - Causey Arch and Railway - Beamish 2 mi

Waldridge Fell 3.1 mi

Lumley Park and Castle (Chester-le-Street) 3.8 mi

GIBSIDE 4.1 mi

LAMBTON CASTLE 4.1 mi

Local events

  • Festival of Thrift (Saturday 21 September 2024 – Saturday 21 September 2024)

    Stockton-on-Tees, Co. Durham 23.9 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

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  • What attractions are near Bobby Shafto Caravan Park? Bobby Shafto Caravan Park's setting in Beamish has it surrounded by small country pubs and up to date restaurants to sort out all guests' tipples and teas whatever their budget. Horse riding, … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Bobby Shafto Caravan Park?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  11 a.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2:30 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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