Diggerland Durham
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Sites key:
- Postcode:
- DH1 4TG
- GPS:
- Lat 54.775108 / Lon -1.605657
- OS field ref:
- NZ254423
- OS map ref:
- 88
Transport links
- Bus stop within 1 mile
- Buses go to: Durham
- Daily public transport within 1 mile
- Nearest train station: Durham
- Train station within 5 miles
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Hidden Gem
Baxter Wood Farm
Lovely quiet site, very flat and level, most of the other caravaners are regulars, we went to Beamish twice, Durham City
the lane is tight & blind spot when you exit onto the road,
3 points, their where peacocks & when it got dark they called to each other on the hour every hour for the first three nights,
you had to walk up the hill to the owners house for the bins, it would have being good if their had being some bins in the camping field
the hose next to the elsen point had NO hose clip, so when you turned the tap on it blew the pipe off, as the owner is elderly
(I was told he is 90) I didn't think it would do any good saying anything
Unbeatable Base for Exploring Durham and Surroundings
Baxter Wood Farm
The site itself is perfectly placed for walking or cycling into Durham and surrounding areas. Given its proximity to the city it was amazingly tranquil. With the river Browney at one edge and the footpath along the river boundary and then a cycle path leading up through the farm, we were spoiled for choice. We didn't ever meet the owners but we did meet their magnificent peacocks who wander around the farmyard.
Two things to be aware of :
1) peacocks can be very loud and do join in with the dawn chorus!
2) the mobile phone signal is not very reliable.
Neither stopped us enjoying our stay.
Little Gem
Baxter Wood Farm
First time staying, lovely little place with some great walks, will be back again very soon
Wonderful, our best site to date
Baxter Wood Farm
Pulled in to the field and walked up to the farm to confirm if we needed to park anywhere particular. Lovely couple, happy for us to park anywhere. For us this is wild camping with added bonus of water and waste disposal in the field and rubbish bins at the farm including recycling.
Peaceful setting beside the river with woodland on the other bank and far end of field.
Couldn't be better and such a warm welcome.
However if you want pristine field, hard standing or electric points, this is not for you.
We'll definitely recommend and return as and when this way again.
SandGpilgrims
Reviewed on 23/08/2020 17:05
Fantastic Site
Baxter Wood Farm
Fantastic location, great price, it's got no hook ups, but it tells you that, so don't expect it.
Walk, cycle, everything in easy reach, buses etc etc.
Working farm.
It's not totally level, but you can find level, very peaceful would go again. We were there in Sept in a Motorhome and did not worry about getting stuck as were told it has good drainage.
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