When it comes to holiday parks in County Durham, you really are spoilt for choice. There are 20-plus caravan parks and holiday parks on our website that are suitable for all budgets, ages, and tastes. County Durham is an area steeped in history, from Medieval castles to a stunning World Heritage site cathedral. An area of wild, untamed natural beauty and fantastic attraction, including the lovely open-air museum at Beamish and magnificent Saxon Church of Escomb.
From the dales to coast, you’ll find exceptional castles throughout County Durham. Raby Castle is great for children who will love Plotters Forest and spotting wildlife in the deer park. Above the banks of the River Tees is Barnard Castle. As well as stunning views, you’ll be able to take in the historic architecture and carvings, as well as enjoying a picnic on the expansive grounds.
Perfect for a day out whilst on holiday is the impressive Durham Castle, built over 1000 years ago has been transformed into a lavish palace and is now a World Heritage Site and part of the university campus. Tour the black staircase, great hall, and underground chapel. Close by is the spiritual space of Durham Cathedral. Climb the tower, explore the exhibitions, and immerse yourself in the culture and faith of the area.
County Durham has one of the best coastlines in the country, stretching from Hartlepool to Sunderland. It offers so much to look at – yellow magnesian limestone cliffs, shallow bays, and the Easington Colliery Local Nature Reserve.
You’ll also see skylarks and lapwings as well as the stunning flora of the area. Depending on the time of year you’ll see orchids, wild garlic, snowdrops, or bluebells.
With waterfalls, ancient woodlands and rolling dales, there’s so much natural beauty to see. And once you have holidayed here, you’ll understand why landscape artist JMW Turner toured the area to get inspiration for some of his commissioned pieces.
Be sure to visit Beamish Living Museum of the North during your County Durham holiday. Offering a slice of life in Northeast England during the 1820s, 1900s and 1940s. With small town sets ups through time, you’ll be able to see pit ponies, life before the First World War and Rowley Station which still looks like it did during Edwardian times.
You will find some of the very best holiday and caravan parks in the UK right in the heart of County Durham. Many of our parks have been awarded best in the UK and offer exceptional standards of facilities and services.
Look out for those that display the David Bellamy Conservation Award – this is awarded to those parks that can demonstrate their active concern for the environment and protection of plants and animal habitats.
You will find over 20 holiday parks and campsites offering a range of holiday accommodation; from luxury lodges to glamping pods, and static caravans – but if you fancy bringing your own tent or motorhome – many of the holiday parks in County Durham provide first class facilities for motor homes, touring caravans and those that just want to pitch their tent for a couple of days.
County Durham is the perfect family holiday getaway.
