Thorpe Farm Centre
Thorpe Farm Centre is a lovely family-friendly camping and caravan park on the County Durham and North Yorkshire border. Conveniently located on the A66, it's just minutes from Barnard Castle, Richmond and more. On site, you'll find spacious grass pitches for tents and tourers and hardstanding pitches with optional electric hook-ups for tourers. Plus, there's a shop, park, and cafe to keep everyone entertained.
Why you'll love it at Thorpe Farm Centre
Convenient location on A66, 15-20 minutes from Barnard Castle and Richmond
Great facilities include onsite two tier indoor soft play (o-8yrs), playground, farm shop, gift shop, cafe and garden centre.
Spacious pitches in the Durham countryside - dogs, campfires and BBQs welcome!
About the site
Located on the border of County Durham and North Yorkshire, this family friendly park offers convenient touring and camping for all! Within metres of the A66, it's an ideal location to explore Richmond, Durham, Darlington, the North East and beyond. On site, indulge in many activities, including playing at the on-site playground, browsing the gift shop, and dining at the cafe and restaurant. Located on a large field, there are grass pitches for tents and tourers, all of which enjoy plenty of space to spread out. All pitches have optional access to electric hook up! Caravans, motorhomes and campervans can choose the generously-sized hardstanding pitches that come with electric hook-ups and ample space for large awnings, ensuring visitors never need to worry about power and space. Dogs are welcome, with plenty of open space for visitors to explore. With walking routes through grassy dells, woodland areas, and along the banks of the River Greta, visitors can enjoy the great outdoors and take in the beautiful scenery. Raised BBQs and fire pits are also allowed, meaning visitors can toast as many marshmallows as they like! You'll also find a range of seasonal pitches here, and a function room onsite is the perfect space for parties and events. Please note, the camping and caravan pitches are located within 20-50 metres of the A66, a busy dual carriageway. If you require electricity during your stay, you will need to top up your electric card with a minimum of £10. Any unused credit upon departure will be refunded to your card, provided the credit has been successfully reallocated. Instructions for use will be given upon arrival.
"Beautiful views and lovely walks. All round fantastic place to stay"
Jane G
Thorpe Farm Centre is open from 28/02 to 03/11.
There are 27 accommodation options on-site
Bookable pitches and accommodation options
8 x Grass Pitches (Optional Electric)
Max 6 people
Grass pitches measuring 9.5m x 14m catering for tents and tourers, optional 10 amp electric hook-up available. Electricity is metered on site at 30p per kWh and must be paid onsite using a pre-paid top-up card.
18 x Hardstanding Pitches (Optional Electric)
Max 6 people
Hardstanding pitches measuring 5m x 8m. Suitable for tourers only with optional 10 amp electric hook-ups. Electricity is metered on site at 30p per kWh and must be paid onsite using a pre-paid top-up card.
Other accommodation
Seasonal Pitches
Seasonal hardstanding pitches with electric, for long term stays only. These pitches include access to a fishing lake.
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Great site
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Mark G
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Great site and good location for us
Great stay
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Alison B
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Although we had read some unhappy reviews about an unfriendly attitude from staff - we found the total opposite to be true. Everyone was courteous and very helpful. As for other comments on it's proximity to a busy road, that had been warned before we booked, and yes, we could hear traffic from our pitch but it did not at all spoil our stay or cause any concern at all. We would definitely recommend.
Site's response
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're really pleased to hear you had such a positive experience with our team – we work hard to make everyone feel welcome, and it's great to know that came through during your stay. We're also glad the road didn't impact your visit and that you were still able to enjoy a relaxing break with us. Thank you for recommending Thorpe Farm Centre – it truly means a lot. We hope to welcome you back again soon! Warm regards, The Thorpe Farm Centre Team
Too much noise from the A66
Thomas D
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Too much noise from the A66 and parties until early in morning. Not recommended if you want a relaxing, peaceful and calm stay. We opted for a electric pitch for our tent. The pitch wasn't anywhere near level and the noise from the A66 was horrendous. The traffic hurtles by literally a few metres away. The touring field seems to be entirely non-touring customers so it was caravans with awnings everywhere. Facilities were clean but the septic tank outside the toilet block was terrible, the whole time we stayed. There was a party going on until the small hours and no sign of any wardens to ask them to keep quiet. The photos make it seem idyllic but the experience is different. I think we will give this site a miss in the future and won't be recommending it to our friends.
Site's response
Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. We’re truly sorry to hear that your stay did not meet your expectations, and we appreciate you bringing these issues to our attention. We understand how important a peaceful and relaxing environment is, and we’re sorry that noise from the A66 and other guests impacted your experience. We do have wardens on-site, but on this occasion we fell short, and we will be reviewing our procedures to ensure this is better managed going forward. We're also sorry to hear your pitch wasn’t level and that the area around the facilities was unpleasant during your stay — this is not the standard we aim to maintain, and your comments will be passed on to our maintenance and grounds teams. We are continuously working to improve all aspects of the site, and feedback like yours is incredibly valuable in helping us identify where we can do better. We do hope you might consider giving us another try in the future, and thank you again. Warm regards, Thorpe Farm Centre Team
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