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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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| 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 |
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 Disabled Friendly |
 Chemical Disposal |
 No Battery Charging |
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 No Kitchen Facilities |
 No Freezer / Fridge |
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 No Wifi Access |
 Shop <5 miles |
 Bar <1 mile |
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| 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 |
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 Public Transport <1 mile |
 Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access |
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| Date of Visit: March 2011 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Flozypots |
6 reviews from this member |
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 We have just came back from spending another lovely weekend here, this is a lovely site, for a nice and relaxing break. We had a pitch next to the abbey ruins. The owners are really friendly and helpful the toilets and shower block are always clean with free hot water. The site is now adult only, great if you want a relaxing weekend we always go back. The gents toilets are nearly finished after being up graded, then they are starting on the ladies, in my book that means they are going to be better than they are now as they are great at the moment.
There are plenty of walks along the river Wear any time of year. There is a retail park about 5 minute drive away that has a Sainsbury, George, Next and other well known stores and Durham city is about 10 minutes drive away. There are plenty of dog walks. Be advised you do need transport unless you're really fit as there is a steep hill and a country lane walk to the nearest bus stop.
The staff are very friendly and welcoming. We paid £18.00 per night for a standard pitch which is only 6amp, you pay about £20.00 for a super pitch which has 16amp - you have to pay about £20.00 deposit for an adapter for this. You also have to pay £10.00 deposit for a barrier card which you use for the toilets and for exiting the site.
I would recommend this site. As we go nearly every weekend on a lovely evening there is nothing better than sat outside with a glass of wine looking at the scenery 
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| Date of Visit: July 2010 |
Unit: Trailer Tent |
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| Reviewer: Juniep |
8 reviews from this member |
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Visited this site for only one night as it is quite local to us and we wanted to try out our new (second hand) trailer tent.
First impressions were good - the site is quite secure as there is a card controlled barrier for entry/exit, and the staff were helpful and friendly.
We were allowed to choose our own pitch as the site was not full, so we chose a fairly level area. All the pitches are hard-standing and most have 6 amp electric, with a select few super-pitches having 16amp.
On the down side, my husband reliably informs me that the gents showers were not up to scratch, as there was no mop & bucket supplied to clean the floor after a shower, so there was evidence of the previous user of the shower in the cubicle. He also thought that the toilet block in general was in need of a good clean.
The ladies toilets and showers were quite clean in comparison, and I did not feel that there was a problem in the shower area other than the fact that there was nowhere to put my shampoo and shower gel while showering - only the seat by the door, which entailed reaching over and getting everything wet.
The surroundings of the site are beautiful - right next to the Priory, but you have to pass the Frankland Prison to get there.
Very quiet and peaceful site, and adults only which is a plus for us, but a bit too close to home for us to visit again.
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| Date of Visit: June 2010 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Adamyoung |
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Excellent site, though the toilet blocks could do with a little updating.
Super site on concrete pad fantastic.
Peacocks and chickens etc wandering around the site. Excellent for walking the dogs, and also for swimming with the dogs etc in the river.
Only slight negative is that all the lodges etc on site are kep very much away from the tourers.
Supermarket etc less than a 5 min drive from the site which lets you get all required food drink clothings etc that you may need on your holiday. Laundry facilities poor
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| Date of Visit: April 2010 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Senor Pablo |
10 reviews from this member |
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Very pleasant 3 night stay at Finchale. Adult only site in beautiful location. Staff friendly without being overbearing.
Price of £22 per night for 2 adults, car, van & awning. 16 amp electric, waste & water supply. You could get cheaper, but electric at only 6 amp due to long-standing dispute with National Trust I believe. Would not recommend these though, as over 3 days, noted many frustrated caravanners trudging out to electric supply and re-setting 'trip-switch'!
Toilet blocks clean, but 'dated'. Shower & toilet cubicles extremely narrow and not suitable for 'wide' people like myself! Did not notice any disabled toilets / shower.
Sainsburys and other large stores within 5mt car ride, but do not be misled, Finchale is isolated in its own beauty beside the Abbey and River Wear.
Will definitely book again and would recommend the site for its efficiency, location and serenity.
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| Date of Visit: July 2009 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: BobandPam |
14 reviews from this member |
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We stayed here with a tent in 1977 and again in 1993 and 2009 with a caravan. We returned in the hope of some improvements to the toilet block but were disappointed to find that although clean, they were just the same as on our very first visit.
On our last trip, we didn't manage to get anything more than luke warm water from the showers and although it was July, it happened to be chilly.
The light wasn't working in the washing up area and so if you needed to use it in the evening, you not only couldn't see well, but the water was barely warm. We were warned of the 6 Amp situation which is unfortunate, but we managed. The main attraction is the beautiful location - fantastic setting.
Good dog walk now provided on site, but enjoyable to walk alongside the river too. Although the Abbey attracts visitors, they did not appear to be a problem to campers and the site is quite level. There is a security barrier.
Enjoyed the chickens, peacocks taking their daily strolls. Very rural but not too far to drive to good retail shopping and lovely Durham city is a 15 min drive max.
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| Date of Visit: May 2009 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: DMD40J |
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We visited the site over the Bank Holiday. What a lovely site. Very interesting. Everything that everyone else has said is basically correct. My view of the toilets and showers is very favourable. I have camped hundreds and hundreds of times and I consider myself quite fussy. These toilets are very good and very clean with hot showers whenever needed.
My partner and I decided to walk along the river Wear to Durham city, a lady who lived in one of the Statics said it was about half an hours walk. Sorry but it was five or 6 miles through sometimes rough terrain and it took us 2 quite fit 50 somethings 2 and a half hours. It was a really beautiful walk, well recommended. We didn't see a building until we practically reached the city. Fantastic and so was Finchale Abbey (pronounced Finkle).
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| Date of Visit: May 2009 |
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| Reviewer: Brisha |
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If you are looking for an adult only respite from the hustle and bustle this is the site .
We visited this weekend the weather was a mixture of sunshine and rain so this hasn't clouded our judgement at all .
Security was excellent with a barrier system to get in and out, staff very friendly but not intrusive.
Nothing at all to do on site, except admire the scenery and walking unless you are into fishing as the river Wear meanders around the park. We are not fishermen so am not sure about the permits etc.
You can visit the priory which is within the grounds of the park, this is owned by English Heritage and the cost was about £3.50 I think, but to be honest when you are on site you can see pretty much of it anyway.
The pitches are a mix of level and sloping, we were lucky to be on a level pitch.
There is a shop of sorts on the site but it consists of a hole in the wall which serves as a cafe/takeaway and isn't really to be relied upon, we used it to buy milk but I think it was more luck than judgement that there was any for us. The supermarket is a short drive away along with a retail park and a maccie d's if you get desperate !
The only minor criticism was the showers - this has been mentioned before, they are very clean but they are also old fashioned and very small, you get an allotted measure of hot water and have to press a button which is inside a hole in the wall to get another measure. The water pressure also leaves a bit to be desired, and even at this time of year they were quite chilly wouldn't fancy it in the colder months! That said the toilets were always clean and there was always plently of hand soap and toilet roll available.
A place we will definitely return to it was just what we were looking for a perfect haven of peace and tranquillity.
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| Date of Visit: December 2008 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Rich un trace |
7 reviews from this member |
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Just recently visited Finchale abbey in our caravan nice site,lovely views. Good access to Durham and surrounding areas. Good pub and food about a mile away advise taking car good 45min walk, supermarket near pub .Only downside to site is the toilet block, with it being December on our visit the blocks were not warm enough and even though showers were hot they were a bit out of the ark in need of a upgrade, also too dark. We contacted the site on this and was told they were going to try and make improvements in the new year. But nice find very peaceful.
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| Date of Visit: July 2008 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Christopherjackie |
7 reviews from this member |
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This site location is beautiful next to Finchale Abbey and the river. There was plenty of space and you could choose your own pitch. There were lots of wildlife like peacocks roaming around which our son loved. Very relaxing location.
However, there were a number of things which we were very disappointed about. The electricity supply of 6 amps was terrible. You could not even boil a kettle without the trip switch kicking in. We were not the only ones to experience this as we regularly saw the people either side going to the fuse box.
The toliet block was very disappointing and in need of a good clean and paint. They were also in need of an air freshener. The showers were disappointing as I had a shower in the males block and another camper was using the other shower. We were left with little more than a trickle of water. In the end I had to agree with the other person not to use the shower so that he could wash the soap out of his hair.
The play area was old equipment and a slide and climbing frame but I believe it will soon become adults only so understand there reluctance to update it.
Reasonably priced location close to Durham Town Centre and attractions. Also a super market was close by which was really helpful.
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| Date of Visit: May 2008 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: Mranderson |
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My wife and I stayed at the site for two nights over the bank holiday. It was a wonderfully kept and well tended site but was very busy (but what can you expect on a bank holiday! :-) )
The peacocks and chickens do start early but that's par for the course on a country site plus why sleep-in in this beautiful county.
Most of the staff very helpful
Overall it was a great stay at this small site
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