High Farm Holiday Park, Bishop Auckland, County Durham

Nestled in County Durham, High Farm Holiday Park is the perfect family getaway for nature lovers, with its own woodland and wetland. Pitch up a caravan, campervan or tent or stay in a vintage railway wagon for a bit of luxury. You will have everything you need onsite for a relaxing break with plenty of woodland walks or venture out to The North Pennines National Park, just 20 minutes from the site.

Why choose High Farm Holiday Park

Peaceful holiday park, great for nature lovers with woodlands and wetlands onsite

Luxury vintage railway wagon accommodation, 20 minutes from the North Pennines National Park

Great facilities and five minute walk from a pub

About the site

Situated just 20 minutes from the North Pennines National Park, this site is ideal for nature lovers to relax in an idyllic setting. Enjoy stunning countryside views on site, with woodlands and wetlands thriving with wildlife. The site offers electric hardstanding and grass touring pitches suitable for caravans and campervans. There are also gravel pitches for tents only with a surrounding grass area. For a bit of luxury stay in the cosy vintage railway wagon, equipped with a double bed, ensuite bathroom, kitchenette and seating area. There is also an outside decking area, perfect for al fresco dining in the evenings. The site is also ideally situated to explore County Durham and the North Pennines, with the stunning city of Durham itself just 30 minutes away. Four-legged friends are welcome onsite and in the glamping accommodation.

Open all year.

What facilities are at High Farm Holiday Park?

Accessible facilities

Allow commercial vans

Allow pets on site

Café / restaurant / takeaway

Drinking water

Family friendly

Shop

Showers

Toilets

W.C. disposal

WiFi

Dog exercise area

Electric hookups

Glamping

Kids playground

Laundry

Near pub

Open year round

Peaceful

Wash up area

The facilities include toilets, individual shower cubicles, each with a drying area, and an accessible wet room with a shower, toilet, grab rails and hand basin. A small block with two toilets is closer to the tent camping area. There is also an outdoor, covered washing up area, a dog walking area, wildlife ponds and a laundry room.

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 tasty homemade food and drinks (including Sunday lunch, brunch, breakfast coffees and cocktails) with events sometimes hosted. The Paddocks offers a petting zoo and animal feeding (open daily 10.30am to 3pm) with a play park too.

The Sportsman's Inn (Toft Hill) is also a five mintue walk away. For a supermarket, a Tesco Extra, Lidl, Sainsbury's, Marks and Spencer Foodhall, Aldi and Co-op are all within a ten minute drive.

There are 36 accommodation options on-site

Electric grass pitches at High Farm Holiday Park

8 x Electric Grass Tent Pitches

Max 4 people

Grass pitches with 16 amp electric hook ups for tents only. There are no size restrictions for tents on these pitches.

Overview of High Farm Holiday Park with Durham Dale views

8 x Electric Grass Touring Pitches

Max 4 people

Grass 6m x 9m pitches with 16 amp electric hook ups for caravans or campervans. Twin-axle and commercial vehicles are not permitted.

5 x Electric Gravel Tent Pitches

Max 3 people

Gravel 6m x 4m pitches with 16 amp electric hook ups. For tents up to 6m x 4m only.

Electric hardstanding 6m x 9m pitches with 16 amp hook ups

10 x Electric Hardstanding Touring Pitches

Max 4 people

Hardstanding 6m x 9m gravel pitches with 16 amp electric hook ups. For campervans and caravans. Twin-axle and commercial vehicles are not permitted.

Site rules and policies

Check in is from 3pm until 6pm and check out is due before 11am on your final day.

BBQs and campfires are not allowed.

Dogs are welcome onsite.

Things to do on site and in the Bishop Auckland area

Durham is just 30 minutes from the site. Visit Durham Castle with stunning grounds and history or take a stroll around the city and take in the river views.

Travel 35 minutes from the site and visit the High Force Waterfall, one of the most stunning waterfalls in the UK! There are also plenty of walks and hiking routes nearby.

Other nearby attractions include:

Raby Castle, Deer Park and The Plotters Forest (15 minutes)
South Park (25 minutes)
The Bowes Museum (25 minutes)
Botanic Garden Durham (30 minutes)
Newcastle (55 minutes)

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The listing for High Farm Holiday Park was last updated on December 16th, 2025 at 1:14 PM

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