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Finchale Abbey Touring Park
Finchale Abbey Farm
Durham
Co Durham (Browse area)
DH1 5SH
Tel: 0191 3866528 or 07989854704
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Pitches: 41
Open: 01/01/2026 to 31/12/2026
01/01/2027 to 31/12/2027
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 No Statics for Sale |
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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 |
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 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: February 2024  |
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| Nights stayed: 3 |
Travelling as: Retired couple |
| Reviewer: Mary tortoise |
10 reviews from this member |
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 Nice well kept site, friendly welcome from owner,
Showers though a little dated were very clean and adequate.
When we started camping a stand pipe in a corner of a field was all you got so any shower block is great.
The track down to the site might be a bit daunting to new caravanners but with care is fine.
All in all a nice peaceful site would stay again 
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| Date of Visit: October 2023 |
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| Nights stayed: 7 |
Travelling as: Mature couple |
| Reviewer: Jaffacake |
20 reviews from this member |
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This was a great, well kept site. We booked online, including giving our registration number so the site barrier would let us in and out.
We were pitched right against the ruined priory, and we were shown around it for free by an excellent English Heritage volunteer Geoff who really brought the place to life.
We also crossed a bridge over the river and went for a lovely walk to the right, up and around the hills and back to the site via some steps.
The river was in full flood and was a good backdrop. We had rain every day that we stayed and still managed to find things to do and visit.
The electricity supply is 10amps not the usual 13, this caused issues for our neighbours who asked us if our supply was tripping off too. We didn't have any cut-outs, but we made sure that we didn't draw more than 10amps at any time.
We went to the Beamish Museum, a couple of museums in Durham via their park and ride, and spent some time on a beach in Seaham collecting waste glass.
We also went to the National Glass Centre in Sunderland and crafted a glass souvenir - which they will fuse then post us ! We ate at the Newton Grange Pub which seemed to be the nearest pub to the site - it was surprisingly booked up even on a Wednesday - would recommend reserving a table. Fine food and reasonable prices :-)
So this site is recommended, but the only caveat is that every time you wish to visit the coast, the journey is tortuous because the river has no bridges and it's a long way around if you wish to travel east.
Oh, and the toilets and shower were spotless throughout.
We didn't meet any members of staff because we booked online and arrived and left without needing any help - even though we stayed for a week.
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| Date of Visit: September 2023 |
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| Nights stayed: 2 |
Travelling as: Mature couple |
| Reviewer: Gerial |
8 reviews from this member |
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We stayed here for 2 nights, and liked the friendly relaxed feel to this site.
The facilities were good and we enjoyed a walk around the Abbey which was better preserved than I had expected and interesting.
Dogs can go in, and It's free entry.
It was hot while we were there, and we enjoyed the woodland and riverside walk on the opposite bank. The dog was pleased as further along she was able to take a dip.
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| Date of Visit: August 2023 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Nights stayed: 2 |
Travelling as: Mature couple |
| Reviewer: Dedico |
1 review from this member |
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Beautiful site, lovely and quiet. The numerous geese, ducks and guinea fowl are delightful just wandering round.
Just not a lot in walking distance from the site, unless you are okay with a lot of road walking.
We did go into Durham and did the river walk, which was lovely.
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| Date of Visit: August 2023 |
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| Nights stayed: 2 |
Travelling as: Mature couple |
| Reviewer: Steph7 |
2 reviews from this member |
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We stayed here for 2 nights on pitch number F3.
It’s a beautiful site with plenty of room and the river and monuments are an added bonus.
We would definitely return.
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| Date of Visit: July 2023 |
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| Nights stayed: 4 |
Travelling as: Solo traveller |
| Reviewer: SammieJaie |
31 reviews from this member |
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Super relaxing place.
Friendly & helpful staff.
Clean & tidy all over the park.
I originally booked for 2 nights, liked the place so much that I extended to 4, and still did not want to leave !
(booking done online)
Perfect place to unwind.
Free showers.
Good value for money.
Bring your levellers though, as some pitches are at an angle.
Free access to the priory (abbey) ruins on site.
Little shop sells souvenirs, plus few drinks & snacks.
Lovely walks by the river.
Countryside one hour walk to Durham Cathedral, or 15min walk to bus stop.
Beamish Museum is only a 15min drive.
Many other tourist attractions nearby.
Highly recommended and will return.
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| Date of Visit: June 2023 |
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| Nights stayed: 1 |
Travelling as: Young couple |
| Reviewer: AshRaines |
3 reviews from this member |
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Stopped here for one night as we were attending a concert in Sunderland. A lovely little site, great location overlooking the Abbey ruins - well worth a walk around!
Nice little shop/cafe on-site (part of Abbey) - great for an ice-cream to walk along the river. It was hot so people were bathing and paddling in the river.
The campsite is part of the visitors centre for the Abbey - worth noting this as there is nothing stopping folk entering the site other than no-entry signs on the floor.
Great facilities - showers hot and lots of pressure (push button). 24hr access with barrier code/ANPR was great as we returned late back to the site following the concert.
Be warned - most pitches are not level! we ended up with 4 stackers under each front steady and the jockey wheel on a block of wood, brick and stacker pad - the site does provide blocks of wood and bricks to help level, but if you turn up later these will likely be taken by other vans.
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| Date of Visit: June 2023 |
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| Nights stayed: 1 |
Travelling as: Retired couple |
| Reviewer: Inala |
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Grey waste is difficult as you have to lift the waste container about a foot to empty it in the raised grate.
States adult only but lots of family visit the Abbey and grounds at weekends and school holidays.
Pitches have easy access.
Abbey ruins are fenced off and free to visit but close about 5pm.
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| Date of Visit: April 2023 |
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| Nights stayed: 5 |
Travelling as: Young couple |
| Reviewer: Sunny side |
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Fantastic site well kept toilet/ showers are spotless.
I personally can’t call it a dog walk on site it’s not big enough but we found a great walk which takes you into Durham walk back to main road turn right then left follow the road ahead Great walk in that’s what we call a dog walk.
We stayed on a service pitch oh dear what can I say about this they haven’t had a caravan themselves, got it really wrong, the tap is nearly on the floor not great, then the waste water pipe goes in a small hole on the floor too.
So for your water to drain it has to go up hill but for it to start draining in the first place it will back up in your pipe once it’s nearly backed up it’s reached your van, then it will start to drain. they’ve got it so wrong it should go into the ground like all other sites do it. I’m hoping they fix this problem.
Otherwise it’s a fantastic site highly recommend
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| Date of Visit: March 2023 |
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| Nights stayed: 2 |
Travelling as: Mature couple |
| Reviewer: Hud1 |
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Fantastic location in easy reach of Durham and surrounding area but tucked away in a peaceful setting
Although site was full it was still quiet
Amenities spotless and grounds very well maintained
Used Kemo’s taxis for a trip into and return from Durham, arrived at specified time and was competitively priced
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| Date of Visit: February 2023 |
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| Reviewer: Panton |
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Lovely place with beautiful surroundings, the woodland walk long the river was lovely.
The toilet/shower block was very clean and not far away.
Everyone was so friendly, I would definitely recommend to family and friends and definitely go back.
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| Date of Visit: February 2023 |
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| Nights stayed: 6 |
Travelling as: Mature couple |
| Reviewer: BivvyBoy |
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A great site, and not hard to find or to get to, as the access road is pretty easy to navigat.
It is as pretty as it looks on their website, plus the managers also run a small cafe/shop which is handy, plus also do Calor gas exchanges. Entry and exit is via an ANPR operated barrier.
The site is quite well laid out around three sides of a large grassy filed, so I think you'll always feel you have space around you. We booked one of the super service pitches (labelled T1 if you really want to know) and we had a great view over the site and the abbey.
The pitch itself is a bit of an oddity - half tarmac and half grass, so to get our awning up I had to get the caravan wheel right on the edge of the tarmac, and put the awning on the grass, but still couldn't get the awning tight to the caravan side as I didn't want to try driving rock pegs into the tarmac. The space left on the other side of the van was in no way big enough for a car. Maybe I approached this all wrong, but in a nutshell, if you're used to typical C&CC/CAMC hardstanding gravel pitches, you may end up wondering what they were thinking of.
Additionally, the grey waste is into a grommeted orifice, but it's set too high into the revetted banking at the rear, therefore we ended getting flowback from our grey waste into the shower basin. I had to do the naughty thing, and let the grey waste drain into the grass at the side of the pitch.
The site features a flock of Guinea Fowl, which always appreciated some bird food. Please don't be like one dog owner who's dog decided to chase them around for a bit.
Overall - a great looking site, spotless and modern facilities, and one we will return to!
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| Date of Visit: October 2022 |
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| Nights stayed: 3 |
Travelling as: Mature couple |
| Reviewer: Jacque |
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Loved the site. So quiet and peaceful. Checking in was easy too and absolutely everyone we met was lovely. What we particularly liked was the location.
Having the Priory on-site was a bonus, beautiful woodlands to walk our dog and interesting walks one day on the Northern Saints Way into Durham which was so interesting and another on the trail in the other direction to Lumley castle and the woodlands there.
So beautiful, peaceful and historic we shall definitely return
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| Date of Visit: September 2022 |
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| Nights stayed: 3 |
Travelling as: Mature couple |
| Reviewer: HighSlayer |
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A beautiful site on the grounds of the ruins of Finchale Priory. Virtually in the City of Durham, yet in the countryside away from everywhere.
Friendly warden who was very accommodating. I had the unusual request of having a friend drive the van on for me as I was unable to drive following a stroke, and my partner drove separately. This was no trouble at all.
There is a barrier for the entrance and exit. If advised in advance, your vehicle registration is added to their ANPR system so will operate automatically on arrival. Alternatively there is a code which you will also need for exiting. There is another code for the toilet blocks.
Toilet blocks are clean and spacious, though the lighting isn't great - the lights are in the middle of the room which means the cubicles and showers can be quite dim. The accessible shower in the mens was no more than a dribble.
My partner said there was plenty of water pressure in the women's. Showers were blisteringly hot with no temperature control. There is a separate room for washing up, though we actually found the water quite cool there. There is also a small, locked room with a washing machine and tumble dryer which I guess you can hire
Pitches are on a slope and are tarmac with ragged edges. Make sure you get your caravan right on the edge if you have an awning, else it will be difficult to peg down. Heavy rains meant that the grass was very muddy, but you can't blame the site for that - it's North east England.
There are ducks, guinea fowl and other birds freely wandering the site which is so lovely to see. You can buy food for them on site
The absolute star of the show is that you are right next to the ruins of the Priory and can wander to your heart's content during opening hours. The River Wear runs right alongside the site and there is a bridge across it. Plenty of amazing walks right there.
The site has a small shop and advertises a cafe, although it is very arbitrary as to whether it opens. On our first day the lady refused to let us in and said they only open when it is busy enough. They will serve through a serving hatch though but it did mean sitting on wet picnic benches outside. Nice coffee and hot chocolate though. We didn't try the food due to sitting outside in the wet.
The closest pub is about a 7 minute drive along a narrow country lane. I wouldn't suggest walking it at night, or when 'under the influence'. Great pub though, very friendly and with nice food - it's a Marsdon's so not cheap but it was tasty and well cooked, with great service.
A few minutes further drive is the Arnison Centre which has a Sainsbury, McDonald's, Lidl (which was closed for refurb) and a decent selection of retail park shops. Durham city itself is only a short drive, or you could use the nearby Sniperly Park and Ride. Durham city is a great place to visit with the historic Cathedral and castle, riverside walks and so on.
It's an adult only site, cost was £26 per night inc EHU. Prices do vary a little and they also have a few fully services pitches, a couple of Superpitches and some Motorhome specific pitches.
All in all it is a lovely little site with incredible views and I'll definitely be back.
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| Date of Visit: October 2022 |
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| Nights stayed: 7 |
Travelling as: Mature couple |
| Reviewer: Lizlon |
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This was a lovely quite Adults only site, next to an old Abbey with a Beautiful river running past.
There was a map of the site, so we could choose our pitch on booking. We had a serviced pitch.
It's made quite clear, that some of the pitches may be uneven and what amps the pitches are. So again, there's all the info you neeed, so you can book what suits you.
The Toilets and showers were lovely, warm and clean. Disabled toilet and shower as well.
Ducks and Guinea Fowl wandering around.
Abbey Free to visit.
Little shop and café.
Nice walk along the river.
Lovely site tucked away down a country lane.
Short car journey to pubs and shopping centre.
Perfect x
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