Durham Grange Club Campsite
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We stayed at Durham Grange as a stopover for 2 nights on our way home from Northumberland and so that we could visit Beamish museum. I’d say this site is fine as a short stay site for visiting Durham or Beamish and and as a stopover for either travelling to or from Scotland.
It’s not a pretty site, it’s a basic site with clean, functional but ageing facilities. It’s a site I would class as serving a purpose rather than a site enjoyed for being picturesque.
Depending on where you are pitched you could get some road noise from the nearby A1. We had a pitch far enough away for it not to bother us.
The dog walk is small and there isn’t really any sizeable grassed area to let dogs off for a run.
The wardens were lovely, very friendly and welcoming, the reception building had some very pretty hanging flower baskets and troughs outside.
The site is easily reached from the A1 and it’s only 11 miles from the Beamish Museum and an easy drive into Durham or to the park and ride.
This is how it should be
Just spent 3 nights here due to business in Newcastle. The welcome from the wardens Mick & Andrea was suburb with a full explanation of the site & pitch options. The toilet block is modern & spotless and the grounds are well kept with flower beds. There is some work going on but this didn't disturb us. Good dog walking area and convenient for visiting local area. we didn't use the park & ride which isn't far away. we found 2 walk-able pubs the Travelers Rest & Belmont Working men's club which accepts non members & dogs. You have to be really careful crossing the road but it is possible. Will go back if in the area.
Johnnyd5
Reviewed on 01/08/2023 15:59
Enjoyable stay
We recently stayed here for 3 nights. Clean facilities, close to Durham (our reason for chosing this site). We used the park and ride to go into the city, it's a short walk from the site - you just need to take care crossing the roads, but really not a problem! The site is close to the A1, so yes there is traffic noise but we didn't find it to be a problem- think "background noise" or "white noise". We would have no hesitation in returning to this site in the future.
OUTSTANDING SITE
We cannot praise the staff enough, they work as a team from start to finish. Are quiet happy to have a chat and seem happy to hear peoples moans and groans.
The site is exceptionally well maintained.
I had read on reviews that it was used as a one night stop over on route to and from Scotland. We saw NO EVIDENCE of this at all. The site was full most nights.
I would also like to comment on the Traffic noise, yes there is noise but it is not an issue. No more noise than most sites.
The facilities block was immaculate. The laundry room was spotless as well.
Clean and well maintained facilities
Fantastic location just off the A1 so easy to get to and will use again due to this location. By far the most cleanest and well maintained facilities, toilet/shower block across all of the caravan and motorhome sites we have ever been to.
Great for touring the area
Stayed for 4 nights to visit the surrounding area. We visited President Washington's ancestral home, the Penshaw Monument, Beamish Living Museum and Durham City and Cathedral. We used the Park & Ride into Durham which is a 10 minute walk from the site. Site facilities were excellent. There is road noise from the A1 motorway.
Excellent stopover site
Stayed here for one night on our way to Scotland. Extremely friendly wardens, who went out of their way to make us feel welcome. Site was immaculate, in terms of facilities and appearance. The only downside is the road noise, which did not bother us, but can see it may be an issue for some. Would definitely use the site again
Great site
Have stayed here twice in last 2 months. Very friendly and helpful managers and staff. The toilet and shower blocks are spotless any time of the day or night. Despite bungalows to the motorway the site is still quiet. Good dog run. Definitely worth a visit.
Great Stopover or base for visiting Durham
Great site for a Stopover or visit to Durham. Our 3rd visit to this site, never disappoints. Easy arrival, the site was very quiet so we got a pitch near the toilet block. Toilets are immaculate, but there was a faulty window near the urinals in the men's that was jammed open, it was -6C outside and it made the whole block cold. Great dog walk directly from the site, leading to the river path We will certainly be here again.
Great Site
Great site, super easy to find, warm welcome. Choice of pitches. Facilities were spotless. Lots of things to do and see in the area.