Leekworth Caravan Park

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Site overview
View from above
Great views

  • Peaceful 14-acre farm site in the Durham Dales
  • A five-minute walk to Middleton-in-Teesdale; Teesdale Way access
  • Fishing on the banks of the River Tees directly from the site
What a splendid little place… Co Durham's Leekworth Caravan Park is a quiet 14-acre farm site with spectacular countryside views, surrounded by the North Pennines and on the outskirts of the historic market town of Middleton-in-Teesdale. It's a riverside park, set on the banks of the river Tees with fishing for guests: again, splendid. If you're not up for fishing, this is walking land too, with miles of walking paths accessible nearby and the famed Teesdale Way cutting through the farm to join the Pennine Way. If you'd like some inspiration for your North Pennines adventures, you may want to start with Grassholme Reservoir 10 minutes' drive away, before visiting gorgeous waterfalls like High Force Waterfall (also 10 minutes' drive). Back on site, the modern shower and toilet block has underfloor heating throughout; there's also a shower and toilet accessible to disabled guests, along with a covered washing-up area and chemical disposal. Leekworth Caravan Park has a food shop on site. Should you need any other supplies, there is a well-stocked grocery shop, along with country shops and cafés, in Middleton-in-Teesdale, all within five minutes' walk of the site. There is also a big supermarket in Barnard Castle, 20 minutes' drive away from the farm.

Site type

Tent pitches 20
Touring caravan pitches 11
Motorhome pitches 11
Open now
Opens 1 March
Please note
  • 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) 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 8 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (excluding couples) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • A charge of £0,50 (R12,06) applies for the use of the shower.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Reception is open from 8.30am to 6pm Monday to Friday; 8.30am to 10am, 3pm to 5pm and 6pm to 7pm Saturday; and 8.30am to 10am and 2pm to 3pm on Sunday. Please note that visitors are not allowed during peak season (01/07 - 31/08).

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sat, 01 Mar to

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Accommodation

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Reviews

9.4

Overall rating from 88 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

98% would recommend this site to a friend

95% would stay here again

What customers say

A neat campsite with spacious, level pitches, many by the river. Facilities are modern and excellent. Great for walks to the village. Staff are friendly. Showers can be pricey and short, some noise. Shop hours limited. Many would return.

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Spacious pitches, great location, sheltered. Expensive…

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Anonymous

Electric grass touring pitch (adults only)

Liked Spacious pitches, great location, sheltered. Expensive compared to other site with similar facilities

Disliked Check in time of 2.30, 50p showers and the less than friendly lady in the shop!

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Excellent site

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Elaine S.

Electric grass touring pitch (adults only)

Liked Yes really liked very nice site

Disliked None

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly staff, the owner has time for you, always smiling

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courtney w.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch (adults only)

Liked Absolutely beautiful place, the views are lovely, the park is very well looked after, shower and toilet block cleaned daily, nice that there was a little shop on site, river walks is stunning, fishing spots all over, over couldn’t complain

Disliked Nothing

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Lovely site. Toilets and shower…

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Tina R.

Electric grass touring pitch (adults only)

Liked Lovely site. Toilets and shower blocks spotless. Quiet with lovely walls along the river. Even though people have said 50p for a 2 minute shower, this is only when water is flowing. Not a problem at all 50p is enough. Although take 2 just in case if you prefer a really long shower.

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Would definitely book this site again

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judith p.

Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch (adults only)

Liked Great location for exploring and the village of middleton. Very good shower block and little shop. Staff very good and helpful.
Nice and quite and peaceful in the lovely riverside location

Disliked Rather a trek to the toilets from the tent field

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Excellent

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Anonymous

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Liked Decent sized pitched allocated to you. Good toilets and showers. Location was great, near to the village with river sounds and farm animals surrounding the site. Lovely walks straight from site too.

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Overall nice clean and tidy park, very welcoming

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Patrick K.

Electric grass touring pitch (adults only)

Liked Good size pitch, well organised arrival, clean toilet and shower block, beautiful location, 15 minute walk to shops

Disliked Tight road leading to park,

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Clean facilities and friendly staff

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Lesley H.

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Liked Lovely campsite and nice little village

Disliked Nothing

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Generally ab excellent site and would definitely return

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Anonymous

Electric grass touring pitch (adults only)

Liked Lovely, spacious clean and peaceful site in a beautiful setting. Everyone very helpful on arrival.

Disliked The only site I've ever been to which charged extra for a shower. Only 50p and being in a motorhome we didn't need it but if we had it would have been a pain! Just include it in the price!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent campsite. Spotlessly clean and looked after…

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Julie C.

Electric grass touring pitch (adults only)

Liked Excellent campsite.
Spotlessly clean and looked after

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 30 inches/75cm) Level site, no steep slopes Pitch close to accessible bathrooms Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal pitches Tourer storage facilities

Location

Leekworth Caravan Park

Leekworth Lane

Middleton-in-Teesdale

Co. Durham

England

DL12 0TL

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.61902°N
2.06427°W

Nearest transport

Coach
34.7 km Dolphin Centre
35.7 km Bus Station
38.8 km High Green
Rail
13.6 km Frosterley Rail Station
14.4 km Stanhope Rail Station
16.7 km Wolsingham Rail Station
Airport
42.5 km Durham Tees Valley Airport

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

Teesdale, its surrounds and the North Pennines National Landscape have activities and attractions galore whatever flavour of holiday you fancy, as well as plenty of places to sup, sip and shop. Several waterfalls are easily reached from the site, including Low Force Waterfall (10 minutes' drive) over the Whin Sill rock, and England's highest uninterrupted drop of water High Force Waterfall (15 minutes). Access it from High Force Hotel for a fee or walk on the opposite side of the river from Low Force to see it for free. There's also a walk up the riverside footpath from the Bowless picnic area to Gibson's cave, past four small falls up to Summerhill Force (10 minutes). If you want to dive into some Co Durham history, the town of Barnard Castle (20 minutes) has the acclaimed and handsome Bowes Museum with its collections of art, ceramics, textiles and more, and Raby Castle (25 minutes) just outside the village of Staindrop has another art collection as well as 18th-century gardens surrounding its big park.

Must see

High Force Waterfall 8.6 km

Barnard Castle 11.6 km

The Bowes Museum 12.8 km

Locomotion:The National Railway Museum at Shildon 27.2 km

Easby Abbey (EH) 31.7 km

National Trust

Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill 34.6 km

Moulton Hall 34.8 km

Cherryburn 39.4 km

Gibside 39.6 km

Allen Banks and Staward Gorge 42.2 km

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Middleton-in-Teesdale - High Force - Middleton-in-Teesdale 1.3 km

Middleton-in-Teesdale - Grassholme Reservoir 1.5 km

Grassholme Reservoir - Hury Reservoir 2.7 km

Bowlees Picnic Area - Low Force - Bowlees Picnic Area 6.2 km

Bowlees - Dirt Pit - High Force - Bowlees 6.2 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 Leekworth Caravan Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Leekworth Caravan Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Leekworth Caravan Park? Teesdale, its surrounds and the North Pennines National Landscape have activities and attractions galore whatever flavour of holiday you fancy, as well as plenty of places to sup, sip and shop. Several … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Leekworth Caravan Park?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2:30 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.

    Arrivals are until 8pm on Fridays and Saturdays.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at Leekworth Caravan Park? From R1 430,42 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.