The Barn at Easington
From £30 For 1 night, 4 adults- Small peaceful site on a 30-acre farm on the Durham Heritage Coast
- Sea and wood views, 10 minutes' walk to the beach via a wooded dene
- Barbecues and campfires encouraged; firepits and wood available
Site type
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. 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 adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
- This is an eco-friendly site, so please be sensitive to all inhabitants, including the feathered and four-footed ones. Separating waste and recycling is expected. Guests clearing rubbish from the beach on their walks is fine, but please be aware that the site cannot recycle rubber or industrial waste. If you want to pick up such items please take them home with you.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, Mar 1 to
Pitch types & availability
Powered grass campervan campsite
4 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 2.0m width x 6.0m depth (6.6ft width x 19.7ft depth) Calculated area: 12.0m² (129.2ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £30 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookPrimitive grass tent campsite
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 3.0m width x 3.0m depth (9.8ft width x 9.8ft depth) Calculated area: 9.0m² (96.9ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £30 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookSparrow camping pod
4 people maximum Dimensions: 2.6m width x 4.6m length (8.7ft width x 14.9ft length) Calculated area: 12.0m² (129.3ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £50 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookSkylark 2 bedroom mobile home (no pets)
6 people maximum No dogs allowed 2 bedrooms Dimensions: 9.1m width x 3.1m length (30.0ft width x 10.0ft length) Calculated area: 27.9m² (300.1ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £65 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookSwallow 2 bedroom mobile home
6 people maximum 2 bedrooms Dimensions: 9.1m width x 3.1m length (30.0ft width x 10.0ft length) Calculated area: 27.9m² (300.1ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £65 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookGoldfinch camping pod (deluxe, no pets)
4 people maximum No dogs allowed Dimensions: 6.7m width x 3.2m length (22.0ft width x 10.5ft length) Calculated area: 21.4m² (230.8ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £80 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookCurlew 2 bedroom cabin
6 people maximum 2 bedrooms Dimensions: 6.0m width x 10.0m length (19.7ft width x 32.8ft length) Calculated area: 60.0m² (645.8ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £105 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 89% of visitors View breakdown
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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.
Canny little site. Bring warm clothes!
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Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked: 20 minute walk to the beach, BBQs available on site and fires allowed, friendly reception on site. Pictures is squirrel nests in the bathroom.
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Wonderful
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Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked: I stayed here for 1 night by myself. The pre arrival instructions were helpful as sat nav isn’t great at getting you there. It’s an absolutely beautiful quiet location but near to facilities. The views are great and the person who checked me in was super friendly and helpful. I was given a little tour, everything was spotlessly clean. I was able to borrow a firepit which made my stay even better. You can’t keep your car at your pitch but you’re able to unload right next to it and move your car which is just the perfect solution. I wish I could have stayed longer and I’ll definitely be back. Some sort of play area for children would be the icing on the cake as I plan to come back with my daughter, but also get that it’s a quiet site and may not fit in. Loved watching the sunset
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Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked: Beautiful location
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Beautiful site, so comfortable and welcoming, our caravan was perfect for our…
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Skylark 2 bedroom mobile home (no pets)
Liked: Beautiful site, so comfortable and welcoming, our caravan was perfect for our needs and our whole party loves it here.
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Excellent site
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Powered grass campervan campsite
Liked: I have been to this site a number of times and every time I leave satisfied.. lovely place to relax after nice walk..10/10
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A favourite
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Powered grass campervan campsite
Liked: Beautiful site with good facilities. We love the views and woodland walk to the secluded beach. Great hosts, our second time here and will definitely be back.
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Lovely spot, great facilities. Clean and tidy.
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Powered grass campervan campsite
Liked: Excellent location. Well maintained. Friendly communications and instructions prior to visit.
Disliked: Road to The Barn is poor as explained on website.
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Excellent place to visit, very clean, we’ll definitely be back
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Sparrow camping pod
Liked: Lovely spot, peaceful (until we arrived) and the owners were very welcoming.
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Fantastic spot
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Goldfinch camping pod (deluxe, no pets)
Liked: Stayed in a pod and it was fantastic. Spotlessly clean. Very cosy inside with everything you'd need. Great location for a walk down to the coast.
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Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked: covered outdoor area shower and toilet facilities
Disliked: customer service: communication skills of the “owners/staff” not a family friendly site owners awkward at times
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Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house
Cycle hire
Evening entertainment
Fishing
Fitness centre
Indoor swimming pool
Kids' club
On-site restaurant/cafe
Outdoor swimming pool
Playground
Recreation room/arcade
TV room
Takeout
Tennis
Watersports
Amenities on park
Bath available
Car parking by site/unit
Composting toilet
Disabled facilities
Dog park
Drying room
Free wifi
Grocery store
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Laundromat
Local produce
Parent & baby washroom
Payphone
Pick-up from public transport
Portable toilet
Pub toilets
Restrooms
Shower available
Washing-up area
Wifi
Groups welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Scouts welcome
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Rules
Barbecue grills allowed
Barbecue provided
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed all year
Themes
Forest
Hikers’ paradise
Peaceful
Spectacular scenery
Wild camping
Wildlife haven
Utilities
Charging facilities
Dump station
Electric car charging point(s)
Propane/gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Convenience store nearby
Dog walk nearby
Public transportation nearby
Type
Farm
Tiny (1-10 sites)
Nearby leisure
Fishing nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Restaurant nearby
Touring and motorhomes
Motorhome service point
Location
The Barn at Easington
Thorpe Lea East Farm
Easington Colliery
Peterlee
Co. Durham
England
SR8 3UT
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.80194°N
-1.32505°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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Seaham Beach | 5.1 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Excellent | Excellent |
Seaham Hall Beach | 5.5 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Excellent |
Crimdon | 9.6 km | Sea | Good | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Roker - Sunderland | 14 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Seaburn - Sunderland | 15.3 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Durham Coast 0.6 km
National Glass Centre 12.8 km
Hartlepool's Maritime Experience 14.5 km
WWT Washington Wetland Centre 15.2 km
Durham Castle 16.4 km
National Trust
Washington Old Hall 16.7 km
Souter Lighthouse and The Leas 18.9 km
Holy Jesus Hospital 26.1 km
Gibside 29.2 km
Ormesby Hall 30.1 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Hawthorn 1.5 km
Easington Colliery 2.6 km
Cold Hesledon 2.6 km
Dalton le Dale - Dawdon 3.8 km
Denemouth - Durham Coastal Path - Horden 5 km
Local events
- Festival of Thrift (Saturday, September 21, 2024 – Saturday, September 21, 2024)
Stockton-on-Tees, England 31.5 km
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 The Barn at Easington have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is The Barn at Easington dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near The Barn at Easington? Heritage is all around here: local village Easington is home to an ancient church famed as a sailor's landmark, and is a former mining town with colliery remnants including a pit cage … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of The Barn at Easington?
RV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-park accommodation Arrive: 2:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at The Barn at Easington? From $51.39 (for 1 night, 3 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.