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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: June 2013 |
Unit: Trailer Tent |
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| Reviewer: Sandie Smith |
5 reviews from this member |
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 This has been our 2nd visit here and we can't wait to go again. It's a lovely place in fabulous surroundings, not only is there a beautiful stretch of river with loads of different woodland walks but the site is right next to Finchale Priory which is steeped in history. There is a small shop /tearoom for coffees, drinks and a small selection of hot food and you also get your barrier tokens here (at £3 per day it's well worth it) This closes at 5. 30pm which means that once the public have left for the day you have the entire area to yourselves on an evening!
The touring site itself is really well maintained and the toilet/shower block is excellent - the showers are really roomy and even though there is a timed switch off you get loads of time and the water is always hot. Plus good mirrors and a hair dryer (free of charge). The people who run the place are really nice and very helpful. With it being an adult only site it is peaceful at night (sorry to those with kiddies) except last night we were entertained by a guy with a guitar who sang all evening - you just couldn't beat it! The downside is. Well there isn't one! 
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| Date of Visit: May 2013 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Geordie1984 |
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We stay at this site 3-4 times a year to visit family. It's a lovely site with friendly and helpful owners and staff.
The toilet block is modern and always clean.
All the pitches are hard standing, 1 or 2 pitches are on a slight slope, extra jacking blocks required.
A quite adult only site with the old priory and lovely walks close to hand.
We thoroughly recommend this site for visiting Durham, Beamish museum and the Metro centre.
And if you like golf try Beamish golf club.
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| Date of Visit: May 2013 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: Hilary C |
36 reviews from this member |
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This site is gorgeous, the toilets/showers are immaculate and nice hand wash supplied, there is a room with sink for washing up but only one sink so you may have to wait. The pitches are all hard standing with electric hook up, we had a super serviced pitch with drain off, costs more but worth it. No tents are allowed neither are children so nice and quiet apart from the resident peacock. The ruined Abbey is lovely and there are lovely walks along and over the river. The owners were really friendly, you can get a cup of tea and buy eggs. There is a Sainsbury's just over a mile away at a shopping centre. Wi-Fi not good. We would definitely return. If there had been a drive over drain I would have given this 10 out of 10.
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| Date of Visit: June 2013 |
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| Reviewer: Linda Anne |
2 reviews from this member |
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Initial impressions of Finchale Abbey were good. However, if you truly do want peace and quiet, then this is not the site for you. The first night we were woken at 4am by the resident peacock screeching. We spoke with the owners and were assured that it normally slept in the barn at night. However, this claim was quickly dismissed by the night-time security guard. The peacock slept in a tree and treated the whole site to another ear-piercing alarm call at 4am on the 2nd morning. We decided to check out, but were refused any form of refund - only a comment from management stating that it was a good job we hadn't come before, as at one time they had 18 peacocks on site. In addition, we did not think the toilet block was particularly good and the chemical waste point was a hole in the ground, which proved difficult for my husband, as he is disabled. The site was not cheap and it proved an expensive mistake, never to be repeated.
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Management response: We the management are sorry that you were not happy with Percy our resident peacock he has been on the park for many years now and visitors to the park love to see him walk around in his majestic manner.
I am more concerned about your comments regarding the toilet block, we have spent over £50,000 over the past couple of years fully upgrading the facilities. We provide central heating, free hot showers, hair dryers, shaver points and liquid soap. The facilities are maintained daily to a high standard and we are very disappointed that you feel they are not to the highest standard possible.
The disposal point for chemical waste at the park is about a foot above the ground so we are slightly concerned that you may have been accidentally put your chemical waste into the grey water disposal point which for ease of use is at ground level. While we have never had an issue before with a confusion over these points as they are labeled we will look into the signage to ensure no confusion in the future. We are also disappointed you feel that we were not ready to meet the needs of your disabled husband we ensured when the toilet facilities were updated that large disabled friendly cubicles were fitted and that all facilities were accessible, if any help was needed there are plenty of members of staff on hand who would have been more than happy to help you out.
It is park policy, as with many parks, not to give refunds but you failed to mention that a credit note was given for the remainder of your stay and we hope you will return to us to reuse it soon and to see that Finchale really is a beautiful park and perfect for a relaxing stay.
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| Date of Visit: May 2013 |
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| Reviewer: 2649fylfisher |
3 reviews from this member |
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This site was perfect for us. It has excellent facilities that are always clean. Good riverside walks. We were sited next to the abbey ruins which was a bonus. Unfortunately some of the pitches are slightly out of level and chocks would be required. Supermarkets only a short journey away, as was the pub which did an excellent meal.
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| Date of Visit: May 2013 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Jarrajim |
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Stayed bank holiday 3 nights nice clean site toilet and showers spotless. The road through the middle of the site leading to the static area has a ten mile speed limit but most of the static owners took no notice of this and drove up at speed even not slowing down for the speed bump. If it had not been a adult only site and children had been around it would have been a major concern. There are plenty of shops at the nearby arniston shopping centre also durham centre is not to far away.
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| Date of Visit: May 2013 |
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| Reviewer: Mines a carling |
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Just spent 3 nights at this site and have to say have come back very relaxed. It's a lovely peaceful site in a lovely location right on the River Wear. We had a super pitch with great views of the abbey,
Toilet block was spotless. The grounds very well looked after and the resident peacock even visited us. There is a small shop on site that sells very nice duck eggs and ice lollies. All in all a great sight looking forward to return.
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| Date of Visit: May 2013 |
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| Reviewer: Barry and Jan |
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A gem on our doorstep. I admit to a certain amount of trepidation about staying at a site only about 25 miles from home; there was no need.
The journey past the Metrocentre and Angel of the North was slow on a busy Friday afternoon, will use the Tyne Tunnel next time.
Arriving at the site you are met by well groomed grass areas next to the river and the booking office is well positioned to park up and check in. The paper work was already prepared, electronic key for the barrier and shower etc supplied. For the fully serviced pitch hook up you are given an adapter to fit the hook up cable. A very warm welcome during this process
Pulling onto the substantially sized solid pitch you get an immediate view of the 12C Abbey.
We have a porch awning and with hindsight we would have parked the van closer to the grass to enable us to place all the pegs, concrete does not work.
We did venture out to the local Arnison shopping area, but would and will be happy to stay on site to fully relax.
We strongly recommend this site. Enjoy
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| Date of Visit: May 2013 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: Bolero1955 |
2 reviews from this member |
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Just returned home after spending three nights at the site. The site is a credit to its owners. The site is well looked after in a peaceful location within the abbey, nice walks by the river. Fishing is very popular and a permit can be can be obtained at the site shop. Will definitely visit again. Ideal for exploring surrounding areas. Durham City is four miles away and the Metro Centre fourteen miles away is excellent for shopping. There is plenty of places to eat and drink in the surrounding area. Shopping centre within a mile and half away.
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| Date of Visit: April 2013 |
Unit: Trailer Tent |
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| Reviewer: Geoff1951 |
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Just spent 4 nights at this great site. Very friendly and helpful staff on a quiet site by the river Wear with Finchale Abbey ruins on the site. Site is adult only and very quiet with no through traffic anywhere nearby on the same side of the river.
Pitches are spacious with electric. Toilet block and showers spacious and very clean, small room for washing pots.
Shop did not have milk any more (because of Sainsbury's less than 2 miles away) but gave us a cup of milk so we could have a drink which was much needed after 3½ hours on the road.
Good walks by the river on opposite bank across footbridge.
Site is at the end of a cul-de-sac but easy to find, just set SatNav for Finchale priory or postcode.
Thoroughly recommend this site for visiting Durham or Beamish and for a quiet getaway.
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