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Why stay here ...
The pleasant Durham Grange Club Site is set on open, level grounds, conveniently placed just off the A1(M) and within easy reach of the pretty city of Durham. A short 3-mile drive from the caravan park will put you in the heart of the many attractions the city has on offer.
Dramatically set on its 70-foot rocky peninsula in a meandering bend of the River Wear, Durham is steeped in history and one of the most picturesque cities in the UK. Whether you fancy a wander to take in the sense of days gone by, or a bite to eat in the many local restaurants, the panoramic views from every vantage point make the city a holiday destination not to be missed. A visit to the World Heritage site of Durham Cathedral and Castle is a must. For a dose of fresh sea air, Seaham Beach is only a short drive away.
With on-site facilities including a kid's play area, and an indoor play area in nearby Newton Aycliffe to help keep little ones entertained, Durham Grange Club Site is a great choice for those with children. A public footpath runs from near the site through fields, leading down to a river and woodland. Other benefits of the site include a dog walk.
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Directions
Leave A1(M) at junction 62 via slip road onto the A690 (signposted Durham), moving immediately to outside lane of dual carriageway to turn right in 50 yards at the International Caravan Site sign into Meadow Lane. The site entrance is ahead.
Sites key:
- Postcode:
- DH1 1TL
- GPS:
- Lat 54.79545 / Lon -1.53065
- Plan a route to this site
- OS field ref:
- NZ303446
- OS map ref:
- 88
- Handbook map ref:
- H11
Transport links
- Bus stop within 1 mile
- Buses go to: Durham and Sunderland
- Car hire on site
- Daily public Transport within 1 mile
- Nearest park and ride: Durham (if walking be aware - busy roads with no pedestrian crossings)
- Nearest port: Newcastle (25 miles)
- Nearest train station: Durham
- Train station within 5 miles
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A Local Trip to Test Our New Van
This site is only half an hour from home and we chose it to test our van for the first time. We were the last to arrive and received a call from the warden as we were driving there. We had a service pitch without awning which was great and very big. Everything worked perfect (apart from us forgetting some things). The site was nice and quiet but as others have said the noise from the A1 was evident. During the day we didn’t notice it but when I woke during the night (not because of the noise) it was quite irritating. There is a lovely walk to the river but we didn’t have time to explore too far as we wanted to get back to try putting up our sun canopy which turned out to be very easy. I thought this would be a one off stay for us with being so close but we would return if we finished work late and wanted somewhere local to stay. And we will definitely return to explore that riverside walk again. If you are travelling on the A1 it is an excellent stopping point as it is so close to the junction.
Good to be back
Heading to Poolsbrook next Sunday so thought we better test everything locally as, like most other people, not been out since end of September. Where better to go than our local site at Durham. Easy check in, wardens pleasant and managed to get a great pitch on far side. Yes, there is road noise, but it is right next to the A1. Toilet and sinks open with a 4 band system...in a bucket of Milton...band on hook when entering, band in bucket when leaving...simple enough!! Well only used once....no bands on hook and surprise surprise someone inside! Not the site’s fault..maybe some people think COVID-19 can’t touch them. Weather was amazing..everything working....looking forward to Poolsbrook next week..our first visit. Thanks Durham for helping get us sorted and our confidence back. Helen and Mark 😃👍....see you Saturday for a night 👍
Durham
The site is ideal for visiting Beamish, Tanfield railway, National Trust properties and beaches.
Or for a stop over on the way to say Scotland
The site is next to the excellent A1m so is great for travelling
There is also a park and ride nearby
The site does have some traffic noise but this did not cause any problems sleeping etc more of a drone in the background in the van the noise was not really noticeable.
If you stayed on site all day you may find it a slight inconvenience
We went out most days so no problem for us
Stephen Peak
Reviewed on 29/09/2020 11:57
Fab site for a stop over
Lovely site that we use when travelling further North. The site is conveniently just off the A1 which is great for travel, but road noise is an issue. The walk from site down to the river is beautiful. The female warden was lovely and welcoming on arrival. The toilets were nice and clean and showers were very large. I personally wouldn’t want to stay here long as it’s not very tranquil but Durham is well worth a visit.
Grass Pitch
A lovely clean site, well situated BUT beware if you have a grass pitch and want to put up a awning. You will be told to lift the carpet EVERY day even though you have a proper breathable awning carpet. It is checked and you are told off if you do not do it. Will not be coming back terrible attitude of 2 of the wardens.
Site contact details
- Telephone:
- 01913 844778
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