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Why stay here ...
Price Drop - we've lowered our prices this year by up to 5% at Durham Grange Club Campsite on selected dates in 2024^ (price reductions already applied). Find out more at camc.com/ukoffers. Plus, get 10% OFF Autumn Getaways - save 10% per night when you book a stay for three nights or more for stays on or between 9 September and 4 November 2024. Book by 17 October 2024, at least 14 days in advance of arrival (discount will automatically be applied at checkout). Find out more at camc.com/specialoffers.
Secure your 2024 or 2025 holiday with only a £5 deposit* when you book by 30 September 2024!
The pleasant Durham Grange Club Campsite 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 Campsite 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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*Book any pitch, at any UK Club campsite for any date and duration with only a £5 fully refundable deposit plus FREE cancellations and FREE amendments up to 21 days before arrival. Applies to any non-promotional booking.
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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. ///grace.connected.slyly
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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OK as a stop over
Durham Grange Club Campsite
I should start by saying that we have generally stopped using club sites as they have become far too expensive for the facilities on offer. In other words, I find they offer poor value for money. The only exception is where the site is perfectly placed for where we want to be.
Such is this site as it is perfectly located to break a trip up the A1 heading from one end of the country to the other. We booked a serviced pitch with awning for 3 nights in early July 2024, outside of school holidays. When we arrived mid afternoon, there was only 1 pitch available, so that was where we went... The club knows how long our caravan is as it is in our profile.
I was really surprised at how small the pitch was. Lengthways, our Coachman twin axle just fitted onto the pitch and with the car to one side, there was no room left to erect our awning or sun shade. We were only the width of the narrow track away from the unit opposite and in fear of our A frame being hit every time the neighbour reversed out. And as we were opposite the dog walk, we had people walking across our pitch to "walk" their mutts.
The site is convenient for Durham and Beamish, the staff are poite and friendly, but the site overall is far too expensive and in urgent need of redevelopment with more space between pitches.
Just about OK for a couple of nights, but I wish we'd taken the hit on a few more miles to travel and gone to the nearby commercial site across the river.
Durham Grange
Durham Grange Club Campsite
Pleasant enough site with well-spaced pitches and clean facilities.
Ideal for overnight when travelling further afield.
Because the site is surrounded by two major roads, A1(M) and A690, it is not easy to walk or ride a cycle off site. This is the only thing that I would consider letting the site down.
For getting into the city, the park and ride facility - just over the A1(M) roundabout - were superb.
£2.20 for an all-day ticket or if you have a bus pass, these can be used.
With the A1(M) and A690 being in such close proximity, you get traffic noise all day and night. However, your brain soon filters it out and it is not a huge distraction.
Overall, I cannot give the site more than 3 stars because of the foregoing. But if you don't walk or cycle, its proximity to the city makes it worth the visit.
RobandMal
Reviewed on 18/07/2024 14:43
Great site near motorway
Durham Grange Club Campsite
Stopped here as visiting family, very convenient just off motorway. A little road noise but didn’t bother us. Very clean facilities and very friendly helpful staff. Will definitely come again.
brummy
Reviewed on 12/07/2024 16:41
Delightful Durham Grange
Durham Grange Club Campsite
This is our second visit to the site, our first being well over 10 years ago and it was great to see a new wash & facilities block! Still same traffic noise but to be expected. However could still hear the birds signing from the fields next to the site. Busy & well used site with lots of foreign tourers, but many staying like us for a week. We were visiting family but went to see Gibside, Beamish and Crook Hall Gardens ( if going to Crook by MH make sure you arrive early to park). Walked into Durham from the site as weather was lovely using the warden's map and it took us under an hour, a lovely stroll along by the river. We also walked the other way alongside the river (towards the site) but gave up as it was too muddy at that time. Also used the warden's local map to go to the Spar in Belmont which wasn't too far but obviously have to cross the A690 which was OK. Enjoyed walking the dog alongside the fields listening to the curlews.
Coops3
Reviewed on 06/07/2024 14:07
Brilliant site
Durham Grange Club Campsite
Our first visit to this site but definitely not our last. Good sized pitches, lovely site. Nice walk in the woods for the dogs, great play area for the kids. Very well maintained site, very friendly helpful staff, a pleasure to visit & we hope to return soon.
Site contact details
- Telephone:
- 01913 844778
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