Family friendly: Campgrounds in Sunderland, England

Bobby Shafto Caravan Park

• Secluded location with countryside views
• A mile from the C2C cycle route
• Bar, shop, gated access and CCTV

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

Castledene Holiday Park

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

Whitley Bay Holiday Park

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

Old Hartley Caravan Club Site

• Perched on a grassy cliff-top overlooking St. Mary's Island Lighthouse
• A members only site
• Sandy beach nearby

Osprey Country Caravan Park

Orchard Stables

• Small, basic site in the grounds of a well-connected riding stables
• Direct access to the A189; 20 minutes' drive from central Newcastle
• Tree-lined site with farm animals; local buses nearby

Langley West House Farm

• Bell tent on a rural 220-acre farm with views over Malton Valley
• A 10-minute drive from Durham and a farm park; footpaths nearby
• Firepit, barbecue and woodland paths on site; book a beekeeping lesson

Foxcover Wood Campsite

• Dog-friendly site with scenic countryside views in Co. Durham
• A five-minute drive to Diggerland Durham and 35 minutes to the coast
• Firepits allowed; walking trails around the site; farm shop nearby