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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: April 2008 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: Brendanr2004 |
663 reviews from this member |
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 A nice site with modern clean facilities. Handy for Durham and Newcastle cities. On site there is a shop and cafe which are reasonably priced. The location is nice, with lots of woodland and the river passing through the site, as well as the priory, which is set on the site itself. The place is fairly isolated, with nearest pubs and shopping anout a ten minute drive away. Prices were ok: £16 per unit with EHU for 2 people. Would use again. 
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| Date of Visit: March 2008 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Lilly 05 |
5 reviews from this member |
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Visted Finchale over the Easter Bank Holl, the site is lovely, very senic and until a HUGE motorhome parked in front of our pitch we had great views of the Priory.
The weather was not kind but the snow just added to the atomesphere of the site. Though I would say the site is not level and we needed a lot of chocks under the van to level it up and when the wind blew we knew about it!
The toilets were clean though there was no hot water for the showers.
There are some lovely walks from the site suitable for all ages, though the ducks were a bit timid, the peacocks and hens were very friendly.
The play area is basic and a bit to close to the river for my liking but supervised play was great.
Durham was not far away and the park & ride is about 5 mins away.
We would deffinatly return, but maybe on a less windy weekend.
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| Date of Visit: February 2008 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: Ahalst21 |
36 reviews from this member |
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Found this to be an excellent site, Good for touring this area, handy for Beamish and the Tanfield Railway. Really good immaculate facilities. Open all year and dogs allowed. Enjoyed seeing the peacocks etc and the abbey - shame that wasn't open. The site is close to the motorway and though you can hear the traffic the beautiful surroundings make up for it. One site we would definitely recommend and we will be visiting again when the abbey is open.
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| Date of Visit: September 2007 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Cabson12 |
2 reviews from this member |
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Have just got home from Finchale Abbey and found the site clean,The pitches were not level but you could pick your own.
Toilets and showers were clean and water hot. The water in the wash room for your pots and pans was only just warm.
After a few days you get use to the noise of the cockerels in the mornings. The only thing to bug me was the cars that go up and down the road in the middle of the touring park to the static park at the top of the site, these people seemed to ignore the speed limit and started early morning and went on to late evening, so do not pitch near the road.
Apart from that we had a good week away at Finchale.
Ps we would go back again in the future
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| Date of Visit: August 2007 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: DaveyDave |
26 reviews from this member |
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Visited this area for the first time and found this site. Very lovely and tranquil site set in the grounds of the old ruins of Finchale Abbey. You have to pay to visit the abbey. Lot of noise at first light from the Peacocks and Cockerels. Everything was very clean and the walks by the river were lovely. Not very much in the area for the tourists. We visited Beamish and felt that we had covered everything. The site is right next to a prison so is a bit off putting on the approach but once you turn onto the road into the site you feel you are in the middle of the countryside. Security guard was rarely seen and then only to sort out problems reported from the lodges. They are very strict about dogs being kept on the lead at all times. I would definitely recommend the site if you want a quiet relaxed break away from it all.
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| Date of Visit: July 2007 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Cazzapayney |
7 reviews from this member |
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When we got there, very luckily, as our sat nav took us to the wrong side of the river and we couldn't get across the foot bridge with the car and caravan, we were greeted by some friendly peacocks and first impressions were good.
The staff were helpful too, showed us to our pitch and give us a hand getting caravan into position.
Pitches seemed to be all hard standing although not all were level. There wasn't any litter lying around and the toilets were clean and tidy. Think they have had a recent makeover but should build some new ones if you ask me, but they were OK.
Park for the kids was in need of a major update, think I played on climbing frame when I was kid. Didn't seemed to worry the kids to much. Would have been better if it was nearer the caravans too, so you could keep an eye on the kids.
Some nice walks along the river, would have been nicer if it wasn't raining non-stop. Its also close to Durham, Newcastle, MetroCentre etc.
Overall I would I would give it 7/10, probably more if we had seen a bit sun during the weekend. Probably give it another go because its only 20 mins from where I live and was gutted I didn't get to play in the river (too rough).
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| Date of Visit: May 2007 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: BarkyBaloo |
4 reviews from this member |
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Just come back from five days of pure heaven. Lovely peaceful campsite in a beautiful location. Warm welcome on arrival, pick your own pitch be warned you may need your levellers. Toilets immaculately clean .(thank you to the lady who cleans them -she has a vast knowledge of info about the area) showers basic but free and hot.
Fantastic river to play in two minutes away from touring field and children's play area next to river.
Lots to do in area -Beamish Durham etc
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| Date of Visit: August 2006 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Juravan |
9 reviews from this member |
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Location is excellent - close to park and ride, by a lovely river perfect for children to play in, fishing from site, new retail centre a few minutes drive with Sainsburys and M&S Food. Abbey ruins are lovely - small shop selling very welcome ice creams - no milk (except UHT) or bread or other basics - be warned! Cafe too doing snacks and chips etc. Basic play area but children loved it.
On the downside the refurbishment of the toilets does not seem to have included the showers. Very old, still with 20p slots although now free. Cabins all on one level so whole place gets wet! Water warm though. Building did not feel especially warm and I bet it is cold in winter! All taps had to be pressed for water - kept pressed to keep flow. Penny pinching and really annoying! Lots of older children messing around toilets late at night - especially over bank holiday - no security. 2 power cuts (to toilet block only, not hook ups) when we were there though that can happen anywhere! Take a torch just in case. Seems to be moving increasingly towards statics - some already located at top of site and woe betide anyone who ventures in to have a wee walk about!
Within easy reach of Durham, Beamish and Raby Castle.
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| Date of Visit: April 2006 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Trucker Dan |
3 reviews from this member |
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Just spent Easter weekend at this site, fantastic! Toilet/shower block has had considerable work and were very clean and tidy. Plenty of farm birds and I have to say the cockerels do like to make themselves heard. Two minute drive to Durham's excellent park and ride, £1.70 per adult, kids go free. Play park on site, a bit worrying that it's alongside the river. Cross the river via a footbridge to some great walks, there's even a small beach on the riverbank. Definitely going back this summer.
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| Date of Visit: February 2006 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Nick coverdale |
1 review from this member |
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Wow. Woke up yesterday morning and opened our curtains to a wonderful winter scene. What a great weekend we have just had. Such a beautiful site near the river. The kids loved the farm birds and the play area. The toilets have just been upgraded and are heated with FREE showers. A really great time had by the whole family. We will be back in the summer. Nice to see a site as good as this open in the winter with such friendly staff.
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