We’ve rounded up some popular recommendations for the best family-friendly campsites in the North East, with an all-important kid’s play area to keep little ones busy. Whether you’re visiting the area or looking for an easy getaway without the stress of a long drive, there’s something for everyone with options for camping, caravanning, glamping pods and self-catering accommodation – along with a handy map below👇 to help plan your trip.
There’s also extra recommendations for favourite North Yorkshire sites below👇 and top picks for Scotland sites here, all within a few hours drive from the North East. If you have any recommendations to add, please do get in touch here
You can also find Tips for Camping with Kids, popular recommendations for the Best Camping Toys & Games, and a bumper Summer Holiday Events Guide in the North East for family days out, Kids Eat Free deals, and lots more.
Details and facilities are subject to change, please check details and booking requirements directly with providers using the purple links below. Facebook links are provided to check for the latest updates, followed by website links where available.
Beadnell Bay (The Camping and Caravanning Club)
📌 Beadnell Camp Site, Beadnell, NE67 5BX
⛺ Pitches for Caravans, Motorhomes, Tents and Trailer Tents.
🌿 Stunning sea views in one direction and the distant Cheviot Hills in the other. Onsite shop and walking distance from a couple of pubs and a chippy, and to boat trips to the Farne Islands. Designated dog walk.
👉 More info here (open to all, discount for Camping and Caravanning Club members)
The Countryman & Countryview Caravan Site
📌 Bolam, Darlington, DL2 2UW
⛺ Pitches for Motorhomes, Tents & Caravans (members of Caravan & Camping Club only).
🌿 Campsite and playground within the grounds of country pub The Countryman, serving traditional homemade food. Dog Friendly.
👉 More info here.
Derwent Park Caravan Site
📌 Rowlands Gill, Gateshead, NE39 1LG
⛺ Tent area & touring caravan park
🌿 A small quiet site situated on the banks of the River Derwent, just 15 mins from Newcastle. Adjacent to Derwent Park, with mini golf and two play areas, one with sand and water play ideal for younger children and one suited to older children. Dog friendly.
Forget Me Not Country Park
📌 Longhorsley, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 8QY
⛺ Seasonal and casual touring pitches, and owners holiday homes.
🌿 Part of Maguires Country Parks, with a playground & activity area featuring a games field, and a soft play area. Delicious meals and drinks available from The Prince William Bar & Grill, also with an Adults Only lounge. Spectacular views of the Simonside and Cheviot Hills. Dog Friendly.
👉 More info here.
Hetherick Caravan Park
📌 Marwood, Barnard Castle, Co Durham, DL12 8QX
⛺ Pitches for touring caravans, motor homes, trailer tents and tents, and owners Static Caravans.
🌿 The park is adjoined by woodland with small streams meandering through it ideal for leisurely walks. Dog Exercising Area.
👉 More info here
High Farm Holiday Park
📌 Toft Hill, Bishop Auckland, Co Durham, DL14 0QA
⛺ Railway Wagon Accommodation and touring pitches for caravans/tents
🌿 Friendly family-run site with onsite shop, Curlew Cafe, country walks and playground adjacent to animal paddocks (seasonal opening, weather permitting). Free entry to animal paddocks* for Holiday Park guests for the whole of your stay.
👉 More info here
*entry £4 per person (under 2’s free), with free entry for Holiday Park guests and for Curlew Cafe customers with the purchase of every main meal or children’s meal. Curlew Cafe and animal paddocks are closed Mondays.
Ord House Country Park
📌 East Ord, Berwick-upon-Tweed, TD15 2NS
⛺ Touring pitches and residential holiday homes.
🌿 A 44-acre five-star country park this site is part of the Maguires Country Parks group, with an extensive playground & activity area, featuring a games field. The Ord House Lounge Bar & Grill has a family area complete with soft play, and a luxurious adults-only lounge. Dog Friendly.
👉 More info here
Riverside Leisure Park
📌 Wooler, Northumberland, NE71 6NJ
⛺ Touring caravans and motorhomes, camping pods, luxury self-catering accommodation, and owners holiday homes.
🌿 Part of Verdant Leisure parks, a woodland site with heated indoor swimming pool, outdoor play park, games room and arcade, Riverside Bar and Restaurant, shop, fly fishing lake on park, seasonal evening entertainment and Kids Clubs.
👉 More info here.
Seafield Caravan Park
📌 Seafield Rd, Seahouses, NE687
⛺ Touring and motorhome pitches, luxury lodges and holiday homes for hire, and owners holiday homes.
🌿 Situated on the Northumbrian coast with the village of Seahouses only a short stroll away. Access to onsite private leisure club with indoor swimming pool and children’s pool, spa pool, gym, health and beauty suite and more. Dog friendly.
👉 More info here.
South Meadows Caravan Park
📌 South Rd, Belford, NE70 7DP
⛺ Caravanning, camping, glamping pods and holiday homes.
🌿 An eco-friendly site situated between Northumberland beaches and the Cheviot moors, with a woodland walk area and within easy walking distance of the medieval village of Belford. Dog-friendly.
👉 More info here.
Springhill Farm Holiday Accommodation
📌 Springhill Farm, Seahouses, NE68 7UR
⛺ Caravan pitches, wigwams, self catering holiday cottages.
🌿 Onsite play area and a short walk from the beach, with views towards the Farne Islands, Bamburgh Castle and Cheviot Hills. Just 1 mile from the fishing village of Seahouses and 3 miles for Bamburgh.
👉 More info here.
Strawberry Hill Farm Camping & Caravan Park and Tea Room
📌 Running Waters, Old Cassop, Durham, DH6 4QA
⛺ Touring caravans, motorhomes & tents, and caravan holiday homes.
🌿 Countryside site with Tea Room & Shop and outside patio area, supplying basic groceries and serving cakes and light bites. Dog walking area.
👉 More info here.
Thorpe Farm Centre
📌 Thorpe Farm, Barnard Castle, Co Durham, DL12 9TY
⛺ Pitches for touring caravans and tents, and owners holiday homes.
🌿 Outdoor play and indoor play area located in the restaurant area with toys and games. Plus wetland and nature reserve, heritage wood, reclamation barn, country walks and cycle routes, restaurant, farm shop and gift & interiors shop. Wetheriggs Animal Rescue Centre* onsite, with animal handling and feeding sessions and discounted entry for guests (*currently closed, planned to reopen around winter 2023).
👉 More info here.
Waren Caravan & Camping Park
📌 Waren Mill, Bamburgh, NE70 7EE
⛺ Touring, motorhome and camping area, wigwams, caravan holiday homes to hire and holiday home ownership.
🌿 Part of Meadowhead Camping and Caravan Parks, a woodland site with coastal views. Facilities include a heated outdoor splash pool, games room, play areas, nature trail and wide open fields for relaxing or playing, BBQ Hut and family pub & restaurant The Witch & Worm.
👉 More info here.
Another brilliant area for a nearby getaway is North Yorkshire. Here are a few options for sites with play areas that are frequently recommended as being great for families:
📌 Akebar Park, Leyburn, DL8 5LY
📌 Black Bull Caravan Park, Pickering, YO18 8EA
📌 Brompton-on-Swale Holiday Park, Richmond, DL10 7EZ
📌 Cote Ghyll Caravan & Camping Park, Northallerton, DL6 3AH
📌 Golden Square Caravan Park, Helmsley, YO62 5YQ
📌 Goosewood Holiday Park, Sutton on the Forest, YO61 1ET
📌 Grouse Hill Caravan and Camping Park, Whitby, YO22 4QH
📌 Humble Bee Farm Glamping & Camping, Scarborough, YO11 3UJ
📌 Middlewood Farm Holiday Park, Whitby, YO22 4UF
📌 Otterington Park, Northallerton, DL7 9JB
📌 Ripley Caravan Park, Harrogate, HG3 3AU
📌 Rudding Holiday Park, Harrogate, HG3 1JH
📌 St Helen’s in the Park Caravan and Camping, Scarborough, YO13 9QD
📌 Woodhouse Farm Holiday Park, Ripon, HG4 3
📌 York Meadows Caravan Park, York, YO60 6QP
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