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Durham Grange Caravan Club Site (REF : GRA)

Meadow Lane, Durham, County Durham, DH1 1TL

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Ideal for ...

  • Cycling
  • Dogs
  • Families

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.

Things to do on site ...

  • Playground

Facilities on site ...

  • Baby changing facilities
  • BBQs allowed: charcoal, gas, electric
  • Disabled facilities: facilities for wheelchair disabled
  • Disabled shower room
  • Dishwashing area
  • Dog walk from site
  • Dog walk on site
  • Drive over waste disposal for motorhomes
  • Electric hook-up
  • Family washroom
  • Gas
  • Late arrivals area with electric hook-up
  • Laundry facilities
  • Motorhome service point
  • Toilet block
  • TV reception: good
  • Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi charge
  • Wi-Fi rating: Silver
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Nearby activities

  • Coarse fishing within 5 miles
  • Golf within 5 miles

Cycling notes:

You can cycle to Durham city centre from the site. The nearest National Cycle Network route to this site is 14, which runs from Darlington in County Durham, north-east to Hartlepool, then north-west through Durham to Consett. Route 70 also passes near the site - this long-distance coast-to-coast cycle route links Walney Island by Barrow-In-Furness to Sunderland. 

Walking notes:

A good walking route from the site is the public footpath into Durham.

Check out our ViewRanger walk.

Supermarket notes:

The closest are Sainsburys local and Spar within 1 mile and Tesco extra and Aldi within 2 miles. There is limited motorhome parking at Tesco extra.

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Leisure Activities

Karting Nation - Durham, County Durham

Unit 13 Rennys Lane Industrial Estate, Gilesgate Moor, County Durham, North East England, DH1 2RS

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1.07 Miles from your current location

Feel the heart-racing thrills of Go Karting as you take part in an authentic Formula One experience behind the wheel of rapid and robust Go Karts - competing against your friends, family or rivals in an adrenaline-filled and hilariously fun environment! Claiming the title as the UK and Ireland's largest karting network, with over 70 spectacular indoor and outdoor tracks across the nation, we guarantee you a karting experience like no other!

10% off for Members of the Caravan and Motorhome Club.

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Jump This - Durham (Parachute)

Shotton Airfield, County Durham, North East England, DH6 2NH

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1.98 Miles from your current location

A remarkable adrenaline-filled experience awaits you as you take part in the awe-inspiring, bucket-list, daredevil activities of either Bungee Jumping or Skydiving - jumping from spectacular heights as you plummet to the earth below at heart-racing speeds! Your unforgettable experience will take place at one of Jump This' magnificent venues situated across the nation, so you'll encounter unbelievably picturesque views before you take the leap of faith! With over 25 venues located nationwide, Jump This is by far the UK and Ireland's largest Bungee Jumping and Skydiving provider!

10% off for Members of the Caravan and Motorhome Club.

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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: Club Site

Postcode:
DH1 1TL
GPS:
Lat 54.79545 / Lon -1.53065
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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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Excellent site

Excellent site lovely wardens and very clean facilities. A helpful comment would be that a path could be laid from the service point that backs on to the road that services plots 12 to 15 this would stop people cutting across the grass to the service point it’s understandable that members do this as it’s a long walk using the road. Just a thought
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Always clean and welcoming

This is my 'go to' site. It is less than 10 miles from home. It is where I go to try out new gear but it is also one of my favourite sites. The ammenities block is always spotless. the site is well maintained. The staff arealways extremely helpful and polite. There are some lovely walks in the area. Durham via many varied routes starting at around 3 miles, or if you want to be adventurous you can walk to the coast using paths accessed from within 1/2 mile of the site. Durham itself is a really beautyful city and has plenty of shopping and sight seeing. This site is one of the jewels in the crown. More than just a convebient 'transit site'.
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First Timers....not just to site but to caravanning!!

We have only just acquired a touring caravan and wanted to try it out instead of just putting into storage and then not knowing what to do on our first outing!! We only live down the road but decided we would pitch up her and give it a go. The site itself is immaculate, great shower/toilet block and plenty of room between pitches. Wardens are helpful, as are all the other people on site. We had never even emptied a cassette toilet before but, thanks to the help of another visitor (Deborah) we managed. The site is ideally placed for Durham City, Beamish Museum, etc. We ended up staying the maximum 3 weeks in total.....popping to work and then returning in the evening - unfortunately, we couldn't do anything about the rain!! Was great to have the Fish & Chip van on a Friday night.....although no sign of it last Friday. Most takeaways in Belmont (or in the area) are happy to deliver to site and you can pick up from the barrier. If they read this, a big thank you to the wardens, Deborah & Malcolm (from Norfolk), the gentleman from Consett (lorry driver) who let us watch him hitch up, or was it Crook (sorry) and the lovely couple (from Leicester) who helped us as we hitched up on Saturday (19th October) morning. We're looking for somewhere to stay for New Year and, in view of the north east weather, will probably book here. A great site. Highly recommend. Many thanks, Helen & Mark x
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Lovely Little Site

We stayed here twice within a week, once on the way south and on the way back. It’s a great location, just off the A1, and therefore there is Road noise, but nothing excessive. There is a small dog walk on site, but a longer one, to Durham, just out of the main gate. The facilities are first class, as you would expect, and the wardens very friendly.
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Pleasant site

Pleasant site with what you expect from such sites. If sight seeing in Durham the park and ride is just a few minutes away and recommend it as I saw queuing at car parks in Durham. It is just off the A1 and would recommend you take care with sat nav. Coming from north it is a simple right turn at junction roundabout but mine took me left for a detour through Belmont village. Yes, there is some road noise but I am afraid I have no time for those that think it is enough to moan about!
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