Grey Gables
View prices & book- 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
Site type
- 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
Portable toilet
Pop-up campsite
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
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
Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.73496°N
-1.50843°W
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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. - 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.