Campsites near Beamish Open Air Museum
Step back in time to see the fascinating life of yesteryear in the North of England. Ride open topped trams around County Durham, grab a bag of penny sweets and then muck in at the 1940s farm, guided by friendly locals. And how fitting to see it all while enjoying a spot of traditional camping? Before the word 'staycation' was even invented, the Brits of yesterday were packing up to visit these campsites near Beamish Open Air Museum.
20 campsites near Beamish Open Air Museum
Weardale Retreat
Wolsingham, Bishop Auckland, County Durham (15.6 miles)
Luxury adult-only ensuite shepherd's hut with a hot tub on a working farm in the North Pennines AONB. Dogs welcome!
Highly rated
Tranwell Farm Certificated Site
Morpeth, Northumberland (18.3 miles)
Quiet, off-grid Greener Camping Club certified site in the heart of Northumberland.
4.82 /5
Bolam Lake Camping Paddock
Newcastle Upon Tyne, Northumberland (19.7 miles)
Peaceful family and dog friendly wild camping at a pop-up site opposite the beautiful Bolam Lake Country Park.
4.91 /5
West Wood Glamping
Burnopfield, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear (3.7 miles)
Enjoy access to Gibside and stay in cosy glamping accommodation with your own hot tub. Great countryside views too!
West Hall Glamping
Witton Gilbert, Durham, County Durham (4.4 miles)
A taste of real luxury - en-suite pods with hot tubs near Durham, nearby cafe and farm shop. Dog friendly too!
Hagg Hill Retreat Shepherd's Hut
Winlaton Mill, Tyne and Wear (5 miles)
Beautiful shepherd's hut in an idyllic countryside setting in the heart of the Derwent Valley.
Finchale Abbey Touring Park
Durham, County Durham (6.7 miles)
Adult-only touring park offering peace and tranquillity within easy reach of historic Durham City.
Hidden Retreat Glamping
Consett, County Durham (9.2 miles)
Two luxury glamping pods with private hot tubs, situated in a rural setting on the banks of the River Derwent.
Sharpley Camping
Seaton, Seaham, County Durham (10.8 miles)
Level pitches just 10 mins from Durham, handy for the Coast to Coast route. Pods with fire pits and hot tubs too!
Strawberry Hill Farm Camping and Caravan Park
Old Cassop, Durham, County Durham (12 miles)
Family run camping and caravan park in beautiful countryside with onsite tea room and just a few miles from Durham.
Bolbec Manor Campsite
Shotley Bridge, Northumberland (12 miles)
A moorland site by the North Pennines AONB and Derwent Reservoir. Pub next door and campfires allowed.
Bankfoot Camping
Stocksfield, Northumberland (12.5 miles)
Family and dog friendly camping and glamping with spectacular sunrises and views down to the Tyne Valley.
Sandhaven Holiday Park
South Shields, Tyne and Wear (13.2 miles)
Pitch up moments from the Blue Flag beach and vibrant South Shields at this dog and family friendly park.
Derwent View
Edmundbyers, Consett, County Durham (14 miles)
Heated pods with hot tubs on the shores of the Derwent Reservoir in the North Pennines, with superb views.
The Gables Pod Camping
Escomb, Bishop Auckland, County Durham (15.5 miles)
Perfectly formed small adult only glamping site offering rest and relaxation in pods near the North Pennines AONB.
High Farm Holiday Park
Bishop Auckland, County Durham (16.8 miles)
Luxury glamping, touring and camping holiday park in County Durham with great facilities. Great for nature lovers.
Belle Vue Farm Touring Caravan Site
Stanhope, Bishop Auckland, County Durham (18.3 miles)
Quiet, adult only campervan and caravan site with panoramic views across the valley. Pet free.
Donnewell Farm Certificated Location
Sedgefield, County Durham (18.5 miles)
A members only, small family friendly space, in easy reach of the A1 and yet on a car free lane with cycling.
The Hammer and Pincers Caravan and Camping Site
Newton Aycliffe, County Durham (19.4 miles)
Dog friendly pub camping with campfires, set in reach of Darlington, Bishop Auckland and Durham via the A1.
Countryview Campsite
Bolam, Darlington, County Durham (19.5 miles)
A cosy pub campsite with a carvery, kids menu and takeaway. Family friendly and ideal for Hamsterley Forest.