High Farm Holiday Park
Bishop Auckland, County Durham
Highly rated
Bishop Auckland, County Durham
High Farm Holiday Park is a friendly, family-run campsite with Durham Dales views, just ten minutes from Bishop Auckland. Onsite, guests can meet a range of animals, including alpacas, wallabies and meerkats, with a cosy cafe for breakfast and lunch, plus a bar/restaurant on weekends in peak season. Choose from a range of electric tent and touring pitches, or a cosy ensuite railway wagon for a glamping getaway. Dogs are welcome too!
Why choose High Farm Holiday Park
Family camping, touring and glamping site with a cafe/bar for breakfast and lunch
Onsite animal paddocks with alpacas, wallabies, goats and more, plus feeding pots are available!
A five minute walk to a pub, within a ten minute drive of Hamsterley Forest and Bishop Auckland
About the site
Situated just 20 minutes from the North Pennines National Park, this is a family-friendly campsite set in the countryside with rural views. For days out, it is also just ten minutes from Hamsterley Forest and Bishop Auckland. For tent campers, there are electric grass tent pitches with 16 amp hook ups. There are also electric gravel tent pitches, perfect for smaller setups. These pitches are 6m x 4m, include electric hook-up and are suitable for tents only. They allow up to three people and are a good year-round option. Touring guests can choose from grass or hardstanding touring pitches, which each measure 6m x 9m. These pitches suit caravans and campervans and also come with 16 amp electric. Each allows up to four people, but twin-axle and commercial vehicles aren't allowed. For glamping, guests can stay in one of the vintage ensuite railway wagons. These cosy wagons sleep two people and include a double bed with bedding (one wagon has a fold down double), a kitchen with an oven, fridge, sink and kettle, plus a TV and heating. Each wagon has its own ensuite bathroom with towels provided, and an outdoor deck with seating. One of the biggest highlights of the site is The Paddocks animal area. Guests can meet alpacas, wallabies, rheas and meerkats, along with rabbits, guinea pigs and colourful birds. There's also a children's playground, and feed pots are available. Entry is free for guests staying on site, making it a brilliant bonus for families. Food and drink are available to enjoy too. The Curlew Café serves breakfasts, daily specials and homemade cakes. On Friday and Saturday evenings in peak season, the Curlew Bar offers dinner, cocktails, local beers and a fun atmosphere, with events like live music and bingo on selected nights. For safety, open fires aren't allowed, but BBQs are welcome as long as they're raised off the ground. There's also a pub just a five-minute walk away, and if guests fancy eating out the nearest pub serving food is a five minute drive away. Dogs are very welcome, with up to two dogs allowed per pitch and one per railway wagon, and there's even an onsite dog walking area, so four-legged guests can enjoy the holiday too.
Electric hardstanding touring pitches are open from February to the end of November. All other pitches from the end of March until the beginning of November. Glamping is available from February until mid December. Stay from £35/night for 2 people (2-night minimum).
There are 36 accommodation options on-site
Bookable pitches and accommodation options
5 x Vintage Ensuite Railway Wagons (Dog Friendly)
Max 2 people
Wagon with a folding down double bed with bedding. Equipped kitchen with a sink, fridge, oven and kettle. Includes a TV, heating, dining area and sofa bench. Ensuite toilet, shower, hand basin and towels. Outdoor deck and furniture. Dog friendly.
Need to know
Frequently asked questions about High Farm Holiday Park
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Site rules
What time is check-in and check out at High Farm Holiday Park?
Camping check-in at High Farm Holiday Park is available between 12pm and 6pm, and camping check out is due by 11am on your final day. For glamping, check-in is available between 3pm and 6pm and check out is due by 11am on your final day.
Is High Farm Holiday Park dog-friendly?
Yes, High Farm Holiday Park is dog friendly, with up to two dogs permitted per pitch and one per railway wagon.
Does High Farm Holiday Park allow BBQs and campfires?
BBQs are welcome at High Farm Holiday Park, just please ensure these are raised from the ground. Ground campfires are not permitted.
Does High Farm Holiday Park have a quiet time or noise policy?
Yes, High Farm Holiday Park does operate a quiet policy between 10:30pm and 8am.
Does High Farm Holiday Park allow day guests to visit those staying onsite?
Visitors are not allowed at High Farm Holiday Park unless pre-authorised by senior park staff.
Pitches
What amp is the electric hook up at High Farm Holiday Park?
The electric hook ups at High Farm Holiday Park are 16 amp.
Are bedding and towels included at High Farm Holiday Park?
Yes, the glamping units at High Farm Holiday Park each include bedding and towels for your stay.
Does High Farm Holiday Park allow awnings, gazebos or pup tents?
Yes, High Farm Holiday Park allows awnings only just add this as an optional extra when you make your booking.
Can I park next to my pitch at High Farm Holiday Park?
Yes, you are welcome to park one car on your pitch at High Farm Holiday Park.
Is electric included in the price of my booking at High Farm Holiday Park? Or is it an additional cost?
All of the electric pitches at High Farm Holiday Park have your usage included in the price of your booking.
Facilities
Is there WiFi at High Farm Holiday Park?
No, High Farm Holiday Park does not offer WiFi.
Does High Farm Holiday Park have a communal fridge and freezer?
No, High Farm Holiday Park does not offers a communal fridge or freezer.
Does High Farm Holiday Park have a shop onsite?
No, there is not a shop at High Farm Holiday Park. For picking up essentials, there is a Tesco Extra, Lidl, Sainsbury's, Marks and Spencer Foodhall, Aldi and Co-op are all within a ten minute drive.
What is phone signal like at High Farm Holiday Park?
Most phone service providers should be able to access a phone and 4G signal at High Farm Holiday Park.
Does High Farm Holiday Park have electric vehicle charging?
No, High Farm Holiday Park does not offer EV charging. The closest electric vehicle charging point is Smart Charge Charging Station (10 minutes).
Is there a restaurant or cafe at High Farm Holiday Park?
Yes, there is an onsite bar and restaurant at High Farm Holiday Park. The Curlew Cafe is open Sunday to Thursday 9.30 to 3.30, and Friday and Saturday 9.30 to 4.30. The Curlew Bar is open seasonally on Fridays and Saturdays 6pm to 10.30pm. Both offer a range of homemade food and drinks (including Sunday lunch, brunch, breakfast coffees and cocktails). Sample menus can be found here.
Getting there
Are there any local taxi service companies to High Farm Holiday Park?
Local taxi companies to High Farm Holiday Park include Cables Taxis (01388 602313) and DIAL-A-CAB (01388 776969).
What is access like for touring at High Farm Holiday Park?
Tourers should have no issue with access at High Farm Holiday Park.
What is the nearest bus stop to High Farm Holiday Park?
The nearest bus stop to High Farm Holiday Park is Meadowfield House, which is just outside the site entrance and offers services to Saddler Street Stand A in Bishop Auckland.
What are the nearest public transport links to High Farm Holiday Park?
The nearest train station to High Farm Holiday Park is Bishop Auckland, which is a ten minute drive. The closest bus stop is Meadowfield House, which is just outside the site entrance and offers services to Saddler Street Stand A in Bishop Auckland.
What's nearby
What are the nearest beaches to High Farm Holiday Park?
The nearest beach to High Farm Holiday Park is Seaton Carew Beach (45 minutes).
What are the nearest pubs to High Farm Holiday Park?
The Sportsman's Inn (Toft Hill) is a five mintue walk away from High Farm Holiday Park.
What walking routes are close to High Farm Holiday Park?
Local walking routes to High Farm Holiday Park include Low Barns Nature Reserve and Visitor Centre, and Escomb Nature Reserve (10 minutes), scenic spots with wildlife and lakes.
What is within walking distance of High Farm Holiday Park?
Within a 15 minute walk of High Farm Holiday Park, there is The Sportsmans Inn (Toft Hill) and Meadowfield House bus stop.
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