Stag Park
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- Well-kept Durham touring park 15 minutes’ drive from Bishop Auckland
- Auckland Palace 15 minutes’ drive; High Force Waterfall half an hour
- Country views from landscaped pitches; friendly livestock on site
Campground type
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Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
Languages spoken
English
Site types & availability
Powered grass site
6 people maximum 
9.8/10
24 reviews Ground type: Grass
Site size: Max 12m width × 11m depth (132m²)
Arrival daysFrom GBP 39 (GBP 39)
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Powered gravel and concrete caravan site
6 people maximum 8.8/10
8 reviews Ground type: Gravel and concrete
Site size: Max 12m width × 11m depth (132m²)
Arrival daysFrom GBP 39 (GBP 39)
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Reviews
94% would recommend this campground to a friend
94% would stay here again
What customers say
Spick-and-span site, big, flat pitches (water/elec). Friendly owners (Beth & co). Clean loos & dishwashing. Kids loved the playground. Secure gates & quiet spot near Hamsterley Forest a bonus. Deer, goats & a donkey were a hit! Some found portaloos/showers a bit cosy, but super clean.
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Fantastic site, excellent facilities and host family are so friendly.
Powered grass site
Liked Wow! What an amazing place to stay! The site is a small family run facility, great onsite presence to answer any questions and support. The pitches are immaculate as is the rest of the site, great toilets and shower were always clean with a fabulous dish washing area. There is a fab play area for the kids as well. Loved watching the animals living next to the site, they provided endless entertainment 😁
Disliked Nothing
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Nice friendly staff, the site was kept very tidy . The wash…
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Liked Nice friendly staff, the site was kept very tidy . The wash and toilet area was regularly cleaned . The animals were entertaining, especially Keith the donkey who was funny, me and my son will be asking for a fence pitch next year so we have a ring side seat!. Great for nearby Hamsterley forest biking/walking.
Disliked Toilet and shower facilities could be a bit bigger, but having said that they were spotless.
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Lovely site. Clean and tidy. Friendly owners. Good facilities. Great pitches.…
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Liked Lovely site. Clean and tidy. Friendly owners. Good facilities. Great pitches. Immaculate. Highly recommend
Disliked Nothing.
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Immaculate site, well set out with ample room for our burghaus 6…
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Liked Immaculate site, well set out with ample room for our burghaus 6 xl air tent. Every pitch had water and elec hook up. Kids loved the play park and tuck shop. We all enjoyed watching the animals in the field opposite. Owners were so friendly and can’t thank them enough for making the kids first camping experience the best. Highly recommend.
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Outstanding customer service. Views. Cleanliness. Immaculate. Everything!…
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Liked Outstanding customer service.
Views.
Cleanliness. Immaculate.
Everything!
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Very friendly and helpful owners. Constantly cleaning the campsite and keeping the…
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Liked Very friendly and helpful owners. Constantly cleaning the campsite and keeping the toilets fresh, clean and stocked up. Cute animals on site and kids enjoyed the park area. Fresh water to each pitch which was handy. Showers were nice and hot. And has a large wash area which included washing up liquid (we had brought our own but wasn’t needed). Also had free WiFi which was an added bonus for the kids iPads on an evening.
Disliked Only downside for us was no campfires were allowed. We knew this upon booking but we did miss the small campfire, especially as it was quite cold when we were there. But otherwise a great little site
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Can't wait to come again, hopefully for longer
Powered grass site
Liked Beautiful site, friendly and welcoming staff who clearly take great pride in their site and their customer service. Drinking water on tap, lovely washing facilities, play area, lots of thoughtful details for a comfortable stay.
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A very easy compact site to use. Great experience - would go back.
Powered gravel and concrete caravan site
Liked Excellent management. Beth was friendly and welcoming. Explained all about the site on arrival, and helped with the booking of our evening meal. The site is small, with large flat gravel/grass pitches - water and electric points. Compact but pleasant facilities (clean working showers). Great outlook and 5 min drive to Hamsterley. Working Wi-Fi on the pitch.
Disliked Nothing
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Staff friendly Pitches tidy Ideal base to explore local area…
Powered gravel and concrete caravan site
Liked Staff friendly
Pitches tidy
Ideal base to explore local area
Disliked The toilets and showers, and there were only 2 of each, were less than satisfactory. The toilets are porta loos! Which when paying £30 a night, we did not expect or like! They were dark, cramped and with the elsan point right next door, smelt! And the showers were that small, you have no where to put anything. A real disappointment given how good the site looked when we arrived.
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All in an excellent little site and we will definitely be back. Thanks
Powered grass site
Liked Lovely quiet site with large beautifully maintained pitches. Owner Beth is incredibly friendly and helpful. Loved the on site animals. Keith the donkey was a big hit with our Collie ! Watching the deer, goats and geese wandering around the adjoining field was fabulous. Lovely new play equipment for children. Little shop selling sweets, drinks and ice cream. Very peaceful location very handy for a number of the regions attractions. Really close to Hamsterley Forest. Hubby said the chemical disposal point was really good . Also appreciated the free WiFi which was excellent .
Disliked High lift to empty the waste master for grey waste. Could be tricky for people who can’t lift heavy weights.
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Features
Portable toilet
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 Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table 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 yearThemes
Bush Leave the car at home Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Small (11-25 sites)Accessibility
Accessible parking at site Level campground, no steep slopes Site close to accessible bathrooms Smooth, hard roads e.g. tarmac Step-free or level accessNearby leisure
Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Seasonal sites Water hook-up points for caravansLocation
Stag Park
Richy's Stables
Rowntree Lane
Bishop Auckland
Co. Durham
England
DL13 3Rd
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.64848°N
1.818°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimdon | 37.6 km | Sea | Good | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Seaham Beach | 37.9 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Excellent | Excellent |
| Seaham Hall Beach | 37.9 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Excellent |
| Seaton Carew North | 40.7 km | Sea | N/A | N/A | Good | Good |
| Seaton Carew Centre | 41 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Locomotion:The National Railway Museum at Shildon 11.6 km
Barnard Castle 12.3 km
The Bowes Museum 13.4 km
Durham Cathedral 20.7 km
Durham Castle 21 km
National Trust
Moulton Hall 27.4 km
Gibside 30.7 km
Washington Old Hall 34.2 km
Cherryburn 34.7 km
Holy Jesus Hospital 38.3 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Bedburn - Hamsterley Forest - Potato Hill - Bedburn 3.8 km
Around Cockfield Fell 3.9 km
Witton le Wear 4.1 km
Hamsterley Forest, Bedburn Valley 4.1 km
Witton-le-Wear 4.4 km
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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Stag Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Stag Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Stag Park? Local attractions and activities include: - Escomb Saxon Church: 10 minutes’ drive - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens: 10 minutes - Kynren (outdoor show): 15 minutes - Auckland Palace: 15 minutes - … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Stag Park?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: noon – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Stag Park? From $81.12 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.