Hammer and Pincers Caravan and Campsite
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- Quiet family site at a County Durham pub just outside Newton Aycliffe
- Durham and Raby Castle, Park and Gardens both 25 minutes’ drive
- Restaurant and beer garden; delicatessen and gift shop on site
Site type
Tourist board rating
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- 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).
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- The charging of electric vehicles is not permitted on site.
- Electricity is metered on site at £0.30 per kWh and must be paid onsite using a pre-paid topup card.
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch
6 people maximum
Ground type: Hardstanding and grass
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 4m depth
Calculated area: 32m²
Arrival daysFrom £20 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookElectric optional hardstanding and grass pitch
6 people maximum
Ground type: Hardstanding and grass
Pitch size: Max 4m width × 8m depth
Calculated area: 32m²
Arrival daysFrom £22 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
77% would recommend this site to a friend
77% would stay here again




















pub food was great, staff were really friendly and helpful.…
Electric optional hardstanding and grass pitch
Liked pub food was great, staff were really friendly and helpful.
Disliked stagnant water near pitch was a bit smelly.
Lovely little site 2nd time here and will definitely be back…
Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch
Liked Lovely little site 2nd time here and will definitely be back
The people were really friendly and helped us out we actually broke…
Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch
Liked The people were really friendly and helped us out we actually broke down and they all came together to get our van going again which was really helpful
Disliked The amenities could be updated but do for what you need
For the money we paid this site is good for a short…
Electric optional hardstanding and grass pitch
Liked For the money we paid this site is good for a short stay over, our pitch was level for caravan but bring your ramps as other pitches are not so level.
Railway line next to the site so good for train spotting.
Welcoming staff when we arrived, had to go into the pub to sort out details and collect the electric top up card.
Hot water for shower but only 1 shower for men and 2 for women.
Disliked Could do with a good clean up after previous campers as hard to pick up rubbish left IE: cigarette ends and general rubbish
Could do with more showers and better kept toilets.
Overall you get what you pay for.
The pub was great and good food and very friendly staff.…
Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch
Liked The pub was great and good food and very friendly staff.
Disliked Too many to mention.
We left after 2 hours
Excellent site, very friendly staff. Will be back.
Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch
Liked Location is great, on site pun with plenty choice of alcohol. Very friendly staff can’t fault this lovely spot.
Disliked NA
Pub was lovely, super friendly staff, food looked great but sadly didn’t…
Electric optional hardstanding and grass pitch
Liked Pub was lovely, super friendly staff, food looked great but sadly didn’t get chance to try
Disliked Noisy due to train line behind and pub had couple of functions
Very busy site
Toilet/showers need upgrade
Super Friendly Stuff !! The Lady at the reception is so lovely !
Electric optional hardstanding and grass pitch
Liked The Restaurant was Great and the nature around this Place is Amazing ! A Lot of animals - beautiful !
Disliked The Train is a bit noisy, but okay
Not the best
Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch
Liked The Pub and staff very good, only had a drink but others recommended the food
Disliked Sloping pitches, main train line noisy, bin area messy
Stay well away. It says quiet family site. Far from it.
Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch
Liked The pub and staff were very friendly and the food looked really nice.
Disliked Where to start ?? The site is scruffy and the facilities are awful the toilets are dirty and outdated and there is only one shower each for male and female. The site is right next to the main railway line and trains are flying by every 5 mins it shakes the van with the rumble. To top it all off there was a wedding party behind the pub right next to the site blasting out music till nearly midnight. The children's play area was an old wonky basketball hoop and a big plastic elephant with a hole in it you couldn't make it up. Was thinking about going in and asking for a refund but couldn't wait to get out of there tbh.
Features
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 WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Medium (26-50 pitches) Pub campsiteNearby leisure
Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Hammer and Pincers Caravan and Campsite
Preston Lane
Newton Aycliffe
Co. Durham
England
DL5 6JH
Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.60898°N
1.54143°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 |
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Crimdon | 14.3 mi | Sea | Good | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Seaton Carew North | 14.7 mi | Sea | N/A | N/A | Good | Good |
Seaton Carew Centre | 14.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Seaton Carew North Gare | 15.3 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Seaham Beach | 18.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Locomotion:The National Railway Museum at Shildon 4.2 mi
Durham Cathedral 11.4 mi
Durham Castle 11.6 mi
mima 12.6 mi
Captain Cook Birthplace Museum 13.5 mi
National Trust
Moulton Hall 13.4 mi
Ormesby Hall 15.1 mi
Mount Grace Priory 18.3 mi
Washington Old Hall 20.3 mi
Gibside 22.8 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Brafferton 1.6 mi
WINDLESTONE HALL 3.4 mi
Hardwick Hall Country Park (Durham) 4.4 mi
HARDWICK PARK 4.5 mi
Ceddesfeld Hall Gardens 4.8 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.
Offers
Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details
Nearest sites
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Hammer and Pincers Caravan and Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Hammer and Pincers Caravan and Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Hammer and Pincers Caravan and Campsite? There are loads of outdoor activities to keep the family happy: golfers can be out on the greens within 15 minutes’ drive, and there’s much alfresco fun to be had on wake … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Hammer and Pincers Caravan and Campsite?
Camping and touring Arrive: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Hammer and Pincers Caravan and Campsite? From £20 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.