The staff and facilities at this site were, as usuak absolutely faultless.  Lovely warm, welcoming and helpful staff and spotless, warm facilities.  10/10 with regards to these. The play area was highly rated by my 9 yr old son too. However, the site is within site of a Young Offender's Institution which was noisy throughout the day with heavy machinery clearly audible and then, after dark, the inmates can be clearly heard shouting to each other from their cells.   The site is sparse and barren with little hedging or trees and therefore resembles a car park, albeit with lots of room on each pitch and therefore between vehicles. Whilst the walk into Barnard Castle was pleasant and only about a mile or so.  However the road is busy, there is no safe footpath and it is unlit which makes it dangerous for families choosing to walk to town. I don't recommend this site for families