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Finchale Abbey Touring Park
Finchale Abbey Farm
Durham
Co Durham (Browse area)
DH1 5SH
Tel: 0191 3866528
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Pitches: 41
Open: 01/01/2024 to 31/12/2024
01/01/2025 to 31/12/2025
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 No Tents |
 Caravan Pitches |
 Motorhome Pitches |
 Small Campervans |
 Glamping Units |
 Holiday Homes for Hire |
 No Statics for Sale |
 No Seasonal Pitches |
 Electric Hookups |
 Hardstanding Pitches |
 Fully Serviced Pitches |
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| Who's it for |
 Adults Only |
 Not Members Only |
 Rallies Welcome |
 Not Naturist Site |
 Dogs Welcome |
 No Dogs Allowed |
 Groups Welcome |
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| Facilities |
 Toilet Facilities |
 Hot Showers |
 Washing Up |
 No Bathroom |
 No Baby Changing |
 Laundry On Site |
 Drinking Water |
 Disabled Friendly |
 Chemical Disposal |
 No Battery Charging |
 Gas Exchange |
 Recycling Facilities |
 No Kitchen Facilities |
 No Freezer / Fridge |
 Motorhome Point |
 No Wifi Access |
 Shop <5 miles |
 Bar <1 mile |
 Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway On Site |
| Activities |
 No Playground |
 No TV Room |
 No Games Room |
 No Evening Ents |
 Fishing On Site |
 Wild Swimming On Site |
 Indoor Pool <5 miles |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 No Horse Riding |
 No Cycle Hire |
 Golf <1 mile |
 No Tennis |
 Beach <10 miles |
 No Watersports |
 No Boat Launch |
| Other Features |
 No Sea Views |
 Not Working Farm |
 No Campfires Allowed |
 Open All Year |
 Riverside Pitches |
 Public Transport <1 mile |
 Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access |
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| Date of Visit: September 2014 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: Cwilkinsonfamily |
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 Had heard great things about this site and, certainly, the location is beautiful. Toilets look as if they've had a lot of money spent on them and were certainly very clean. However, the water pressure was really dreadful and the lack of shower curtains in the ladies showers was a pain in the neck. They were, however, in the mens's showers - what's that about? We asked, on arrival, for a level pitch and, despite the site being virtually empty, we were put on what I can only describe as a motorhome stop-over pitch on what felt like a car park, right beside the main entrance to the gated residential site! I felt like I was camping in Ikea car park! After half an hour of about 20 cars passing up and down to the residential area, we had had enough and I requested a move to a quieter pitch. The owner (very nice lady actually) seemed a bit surprised but didn't ask why and we moved. The pitch wasn't quite as level but it was certainly much better. Generally speaking, while this was a nice site, it seemed a bit souless and definitely lacking something. Not sure I would go back again. 
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| Date of Visit: August 2014 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Claire 1877 |
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We stayed at Finchale Abbey for 3 nights and will definitely be returning again. The route into the Abbey was easy to find and navigate and the pitches were well spaced. The toilet block was clean and functional.
Staff are very friendly and we were given a 25% discount off a visit to Beamish museum as we stayed for more than 2 nights. Durham is only a short drive away.
The surrounding area is beautiful. We were pitched right in front of the Abbey and there are wonderful walks along the river. I will be recommending this site to my friends!
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| Date of Visit: August 2014 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: Presidio |
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Perfect site for American RVs. There are 3 pitches which are static van concrete bases which offer full and easy plumbing and electric connections for big rigs. Access is a little narrow for the last section, and there is a low 12'6' bridge which can't be avoided. The site is beautifully maintained in superb rural setting with the bonus of Finchale Abbey in immediate view. Only a short drive to Durham P & R which has a section for motor homes. Supermarkets also close by. Ideal stopover from the A1 or for a longer stay to explore the area. Adults only.
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| Date of Visit: August 2014 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Liznjon |
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Just spent 4 days at this fabulous site, would have stayed longer if weather had not turned nasty. The site is well located for visiting Durham and surrounding area and the showers and toilet block are excellent. There is also fishing on the site which pleased hubby, and a good dog walking area which pleased Tess. There is a bus stop a mile away where you can get a bus into Durham
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| Date of Visit: July 2014 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Stanionbaz |
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This was our second visit to this site and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and in fact extended it by an extra night. The owners and their team are extremely nice people and are all very helpful.
The site is very clean and well policed although not by big brother tactics. It is adults only and while we were there, a child appeared with parents and I assume they were asked to remove the child because it disappeared promptly. Nothing against kids, I have four but rules are rules.
The toilet block is not large but is very clean, well kept and entered by a combination lock.
My only criticism and I have pointed this out directly to the owners is that the new all service pitches are inhibited because of the sloping nature of them, this making grey waste disposal something of a problem. It won't stop me returning there but I would try to get one of the old all service pitches which are massive, concrete and level.
The site is very well located for Durham City and the A1M. The latter means that many places are within easy reach.
There is a Sainsburys supermarket less than 5 minutes drive away in a complex with many other shops and petrol.
There are many pubs and restaurants within 20 minutes drive and are too many to mention. However within 5 minutes there is a pub with good beer and decent food, Newton Hall I believe. In Framwellgate Moor a good pub, the Happy Wanderer and 2 minutes drive from there, a very good Indian Takeaway and an equally good fish and chip shop Frams I think. They are both in the same street. There are two or three Chinese takeaways nearby but I have no experience of these.
Beaches: Seaham is about 13 miles away. Seaburn and Roker, (Sunderland) are about the same distance. There are many good beaches up the Northumberland coast many of which I have visited but check some out if you have time.
Get down to Finchale and enjoy, I hope these comments help.
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| Date of Visit: July 2014 |
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| Reviewer: Homerton |
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We recently spent 2 nights on this site. Although the location is beautiful we found there were two levels of pitches. We were allocated T5 which has a great view but the grass around was not cut and there were thistles etc plus the water point was surrounded by thistles. The drain point is to high if using long pipes, as you cannot get a drop on them to drain properly.
On the rest of the site the grass was lovely and short.
Our neighbour on site had heard that the T pitches were for visiting 'workmen' so perhaps that is why.
Please note T pitches are not shown on the site layout either. Go for the ones down by the abbey.
As I said previously the site is otherwise lovely its just that these little things could be altered to make it really great for all visitors
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| Date of Visit: July 2014 |
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| Reviewer: Bongosons |
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We stayed here for 4 nights at the beginning of July in our small campervan with our dog. We pitched next to the abbey which was lovely, the only downside was the amount of cars going up and down the hill to the permanent residents area. The toilet and shower areas were clean, but I agree with another visitor that the ladies showers needed a shower curtain between the shower and the door to keep your clothes dry, as in the mens. Also, if you showered at night in the dark, the light would turn off after a while! The abbey and surrounding area was perfect for us and the dog, although it was easier to get him into the water then out. He thoroughly enjoyed his time and watching the peacock and guinea fowl kept him occupied. The staff and owner were exceptionally friendly and we attended their annual charity event after being invited on our arrival. If you visit next year at the same time as their charity do, please attend, you will thoroughly enjoy it and it's all for a good cause. We will definitely go again!
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| Date of Visit: July 2014 |
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| Reviewer: KayIan |
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Thoroughly enjoyed our first, 3 night stay at Finchale Abbey. Gentle sloping site. Very peaceful apart from the very vocal resident peacock! Excellent dog walking. The priory is fabulous to look at every day of your stay. Husband wanted to fish the Wear but it rained so heavily on our arrival day & night that it was up over 2ft & chocolate brown coloured which wasn't ideal conditions but still a lovely place to fish if the weather is in your favour. Although the toilet / shower block was clean, I was disappointed with the ladies showers as I expected them to have a shower curtain to divide the cubicle & to keep my things dry, which they didn't have although, my Husband said that the mens did. We hope to return.
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| Date of Visit: July 2014 |
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| Reviewer: Cassonsue |
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We stayed in the brand new pod and it was great! Two single beds, a light, power socket and heater, plus chairs and a picnic table are all provided. You just need bedding. Really beautiful spot overlooking Finchale Abbey, which is free to enter and there's a small café/shop too. We haven't tried a pod before, but anyone who likes camping should enjoy it. The toilet and shower block were clean and very nice. Altogether, a very pretty location and very friendly owners.
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| Date of Visit: June 2014 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Rmpop |
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Nice site set next to the abbey and river. The site has chalets and statics at one end and is Adults only. Children are allowed in the abbey though.
Approx. 30 pitches, hardstanding for your caravan and grass for awning which is nice to have. They are a bit uneven.
10amps electric hook-ups. Fresh water taps at the toilet block as well as grey and chemical toilet point.
The site is handy for Beamish and Durham. There is a lovely pub for food which has a 2 for 1 menu only 2mins from the site (in car)abit more difficult to walk to but do-able. Located on the roundabout as you turn off for the site. Can highly recommend it.
A shopping centre has M&S and sainsburys for food as well as a Pets at home, Halfords, Lakeland and Boots which are all useful to have nearby.
Walks from the site across the river into the woodland. Not very long but nice for an evening/morning stroll.
The toilet block contains 2 showers and a disabled wet room facility within the male/female area.
The ladies also has 2 enclosed sink areas, one with a basic hairdryer.
I found the showers were a bit small, and there was no shower curtain to protect your dry clothes. The sink cubicles could do with a large shelf. Also no disinfectant for the floors. The showers remain at one temperature with no way of adjusting and they are operated by a press button on wall which lasts about 2mins.
The resident Guinea Fowl and Peacock keep you entertained! they are a welcome addition!
Unfortunately there was a audible Hum from the A1 which runs to the left of the site, the noise is constant which is a shame.
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