Grey Gables

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  • Well-kept, family-friendly pop-up site 15 minutes’ drive from Durham
  • Locomotion, Adventure Valley and Diggerland all 25 minutes’ drive
  • Off-grid pitches with countryside views; shop five minutes’ drive
If you’re after rural, well, the pop-up campsite at Grey Gables – found in the grounds of a vicarage, no less – is certainly that. The camping fields here straddle high ground and have rural County Durham views in all directions. You’d never believe that all the historic attractions, shops and dining options of Durham city itself were only 15 minutes’ drive away. Anyway, this quiet spot has easy access from the A1 road and makes a relaxing base suitable for dog walks in the countryside, days out wildlife watching, exploring by mountain bike or hiking the Weardale Way along its namesake river. All is clean and well maintained on site, which has portable toilet facilities and a supply of (non-drinking) water available. Please make sure you bring your own drinking water for that all-important morning cuppa, and as the place is very much off-grid, torches and batteries are a good idea too. Barbecues and campfires are allowed for that real camping vibe, so it’s time to get sizzling the sausages or veg skewers; you can pick up what you need for the grill from the local convenience store in Bowburn (five minutes’ drive), and there’s a regular bus service if you feel like ditching the car for the short hop into Durham city centre.

Site type

Tent pitches 50
Opens 2 August
Please note
  • This site has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • Group bookings of 4 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Bookings must not be for more than 7 consecutive nights.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • Minimum spacing of 3 metres between pitches.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • Bookings must not consist of more than 2 different households.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 2 Aug to

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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

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

Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

No drinkable water point

No hot water

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Public transport nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Pop-up campsite

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Leisure/theme park nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Location

Grey Gables

Old Quarrington

Durham

Co. Durham

England

DH6 5NL

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.73496°N
-1.50843°W

Nearest transport

Coach
4.2 mi Bus Station
9 mi South Burns Stand K
11.4 mi Washington (T&W): Galleries Bus Stn
Rail
4.2 mi Durham Rail Station
8.7 mi Bishop Auckland Rail Station
8.7 mi Chester-le-Street Rail Station
Ferry
15.3 mi Transporter Bridge North Side
15.3 mi Transporter Bridge South Side
18 mi Newcastle International Ferry Terminal
Airport
15.8 mi Durham Tees Valley Airport
22.4 mi Newcastle International 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

Local attractions and activities include: - Durham (cathedral and castle): 15 minutes’ drive - Golf club: 20 minutes - Auckland Castle: 20 minutes - Locomotion (railway museum): 25 minutes - Adventure Valley (kids’ theme park): 25 minutes - Diggerland Durham: 25 minutes - Seaham Beach (known for its sea glass): half an hour - Hall Hill Farm (petting zoo): 40 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Seaham Beach 10.3 mi Sea N/A Good Excellent Excellent
Crimdon 10.4 mi Sea Good Excellent Excellent Excellent
Seaham Hall Beach 10.4 mi Sea N/A Good Good Excellent
Seaton Carew North 13.8 mi Sea N/A N/A Good Good
Seaton Carew Centre 14.1 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Durham Cathedral 3.8 mi

Durham Castle 3.9 mi

Durham Coast 9 mi

Locomotion:The National Railway Museum at Shildon 9.2 mi

WWT Washington Wetland Centre 11.6 mi

National Trust

Washington Old Hall 11.6 mi

Gibside 15.6 mi

Holy Jesus Hospital 16.8 mi

Souter Lighthouse and The Leas 17.2 mi

Ormesby Hall 18.6 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Cassop Vale - Cassop Moor - Old Quarrington 1.7 mi

Cassop Vale 1.7 mi

Croxdale Hall 2.1 mi

Shincliffe Wood 2.3 mi

CROXDALE HALL 2.6 mi

Local events

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

    Stockton-on-Tees, Co. Durham 13.2 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.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Want to know more about camping in Co. Durham?

  • Does Grey Gables have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Grey Gables dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Grey Gables? Local attractions and activities include: - Durham (cathedral and castle): 15 minutes’ drive - Golf club: 20 minutes - Auckland Castle: 20 minutes - Locomotion (railway museum): 25 minutes - Adventure Valley … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Grey Gables?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  11 a.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Grey Gables? From £25 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.