Family friendly: Campsites in Weardale, England

The Gables Pod Camping

• Peaceful retreat for couples, just outside the village of Escomb
• Within walking distance of Kynren, the 'Epic Tale of England'
• Barbecues, kitchenettes and outdoor seating on site

Strawberry Hill Farm Caravan and Camping Park

• Family-run park in rural Co. Durham with easy access from the A1
• A 10-minute drive to Durham city centre; 20 minutes to the coast
• Tea room on site for breakfasts, hot drinks and homemade cakes

Thornley Hall

• Dog-friendly rural pop-up site between Durham and the coast
• A 15-minute drive from Durham; 20 minutes from Hartlepool and Seaham
• Shops, takeaways, café and pub within walking distance; walks nearby

Donnewell Farm

Billy Jeans Campsite

• Back to basics family-friendly stays on a working sheep farm
• Beaches, castles, manor houses and shopping within half an hour
• An hour from rambling Yorkshire's Moors, Dales and the North Pennines

Witton Castle Country Park

• Stunning Country Park located at the foothills of the Pennines
• Home to a 15th century grade ll Listed Castle

Meadow Farm

• Perfectly situated in the Vale of Durham
• Rural location with beautiful views
• Ten minutes from Tindale Crescent

Meadow Farm Park

• Spacious pitches in the County Durham countryside
• Bishop Auckland 10 minutes' drive; half an hour from Durham
• Dogs, barbecues and campfires allowed

West Hall Glamping

• Luxurious glamping lodges with hot tubs on a peaceful site near Durham
• A 10-minute drive to Diggerland and Durham, and 30 minutes from Kynren
• Wildlife on site; adventure park and cycle paths a five-minute drive