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Gallows Hill Campsite
Cross Keys Farm
Boldron
Barnard Castle
Co Durham   (Browse area)
DL12 9SW
Tel: 07941 467523
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Pitches: 15
Open: 10/04/2026 to 31/10/2026
           10/04/2027 to 31/10/2027

Rating: Average Review Score: 9/10 from 60 Reviews
                9/10 from 60 Reviews

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 No Glamping Units   Holiday Homes for Hire   No Statics for Sale   No Seasonal Pitches 
 Electric Hookups   No Hardstandings   No Fully Serviced Pitches   Show Full Facilities
Who's it for
 Families Welcome   Not Members Only   No Rallies   Not Naturist Site 
 Dogs Welcome   No Dogs Allowed   Groups Welcome   Motorbikers Welcome 
Facilities
 Toilet Facilities   Hot Showers   Washing Up   No Bathroom 
 No Baby Changing   No Laundry   Drinking Water   Disabled Friendly 
 Chemical Disposal   No Battery Charging   No Gas Exchange   Recycling Facilities 
 No Kitchen Facilities   No Freezer / Fridge   No Motorhome Point   No Wifi Access 
 Shop <5 miles   Bar <1 mile   Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <1 mile 
Activities
 Kids Playground   No TV Room   No Games Room   No Evening Ents 
 Fishing <5 miles   No Wild Swimming   No Indoor Pool   No Outdoor Pool 
 No Horse Riding   No Cycle Hire   No Golf   No Tennis 
 No Beach   No Watersports   No Boat Launch 
Other Features
 No Sea Views   Working Farm   Campfires Allowed 
 No Waterside Pitches   Public Transport <5 miles  No Dog Walk 

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Date of Visit: April 2017 Unit:  Touring Caravan
Reviewer: Pjproby123 17 reviews from this member

 Stopped here for one night on our way to the highlands, was met by the owner a very nice and clean site, the pitches all have electric and water.

There is a wc and shower these are in a building at the back of the owners house just a short distance, if you park nose in you get fantastic views.

This site is right on the A66 so there is some road noise.

We will definitely use this again as it breaks up our journey, the down side is the price of £21 I could have gone a few miles further to C&CC site cheaper. 


Date of Visit: September 2014 Unit:  Other
Reviewer: Webmaster

 The new owner of this campsite has advised it is currently closed, undergoing refurbishment. They hope to reopen in sometime in 2015.

If you know that this situation has changed in the future, please could you let us know. Many thanks 


Date of Visit: September 2013 Unit:  Tent
Reviewer: Ddave489 7 reviews from this member

 Great campsite, the owner couldn't do enough! spent 3 nights here and had to beg for him to take our money in the end because he was just so laid back! Even though you're not that far from the main road you feel like you're in the middle of nowhere, perfect for a little getaway.

The fact you can also have a fire is always a massive bonus to in my eyes. 


Date of Visit: September 2013 Unit:  Other
Reviewer: Andrewwil 2 reviews from this member

 ****highly recommend******

As a surprise for my girlfriend on our 2nd anniversary I booked one nights stay in the bowtop gypsy caravan at gallows hill stables, decked out with champagne, cake and gifts it was extremely romantic, cosy and quirky, we both absolutely fell in love with the whole set up. The owner is a true gent and a lovely fella who is obviously passionate about customer satisfaction. If you want a fantastic break with minimum preparation and location of outstanding natural beauty definitely give this site a visit. I could not suggest a single thing to improve the site, simply brilliant, many thanks once again, see you in the future, Andrew. 


Date of Visit: August 2013 Unit:  Tent
Reviewer: Keefus10 1 review from this member

 Me and my daughter have just got back from a fantastic two days camping at Gallows Hill Stables and I felt I had to put a review on here as soon as possible.

We thoroughly enjoyed our time here, the owner is one of the nicest people you could meet and really goes out of his way to make you feel as comfortable as possible. The facilities are basic but always immaculate. The one shower (which we never had to queue for) is free and always hot. The best thing about this campsite is the fire pits that you can hire for just 2 quid and a bag of wood will cost you another 2 quid. It's great fun for the kids and is one of the main things that make this site feel like a proper camping experience.

Barnard Castle is only a 3 mile walk across the fields (watch the cows! ) or a short journey by car, and has everything you need. I can't compliment this site and especially John enough for making such fantastic memories for my daughter and I.

We will definitely be back! 


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Date of Visit: August 2013 Unit:  Tent
Reviewer: Fionar2028 1 review from this member

 Absolutely beautiful site, quiet tidy and with stunning views. Barnard Castle is lovely and the Bowes Museum is well worth a visit. Richmond is a lovely little market town too. We have just returned from a fabulous 5 day stay and would definitely return. The owner was amazing and could not have been more helpful or friendly. We loved the fire pits in the evening, made a wonderful camping experience even more special. Our children loved Barbara the goat, and the owner was kind enough to take them to see his horses. All in all the best camping trip we have ever had.

N. B If you want to camp here RING and speak to him (not so good with checking emails!) 


Date of Visit: July 2013 Unit:  Tent
Reviewer: Gerrawayman 1 review from this member

 Owner was really friendly, couldn't do enough to help us, was helpful imparting his knowledge of the area, town and village and it's environs. However there was not really much in way of child friendly facilities or mark would have been 9 out of 10. Only 1 shower but as it wasn't very busy that didn't really matter much. This was a simple cost effective couple of days away in the country on a clean site. No serviced pitches but Barnard Castle isn't that far away if you need to buy fresh produce and John said we could use their fridge if we needed to. 


Date of Visit: July 2013 Unit:  Tent
Reviewer: Adam n emma 1 review from this member

 Many thanks to the owner and family for a brilliant and welcoming stay. Very clean tidy site. Good amenities, with amazingly friendly site owner. Very reasonable price, worth every penny. The kids loved Barbara the goat and the Romany caravans. And the option of the fire pit and wood makes it even more special. Also has good views and really close to Richmond and middleton in teesdale. Very good if you like to jump off the falls. Makes me smile knowing I'll be back soon. Thanks again. 


Date of Visit: July 2013 Unit:  Tent
Reviewer: Alyf69 1 review from this member

 10/10 Beautiful countryside very short drive from Barnard Castle. Fabulous for dogs and also for children. Site is clean and well looked after by owner John who is one of the nicest friendliest people ever, which reflected in the relaxed feel all around camp. Will certainly be camping there again very soon. Might even try the Romany caravans which look fab.

Thanks for a great weekend Gallows Hill 


Date of Visit: July 2013 Unit:  Tent
Reviewer: La24 1 review from this member

 Just got back from Gallows Hill stables after a fantastic 3 day stay, all 18 of us. The site owner, was fantastic and extremely welcoming, even coming to meet and direct us when we were lost in a nearby village.

The surrounding area has a lot to offer with the nearby village being only a short walk away and Barnard Castle a five minute drive, at which there is regularly markets held, we visited on the first Saturday of the month on which was the local farmers market; there was a lot of excellent home made produce for sale at reasonable rates.

The site itself is lovely, and highly recommended by myself and the company I stayed there with. The facilities are immaculately cleaned and well maintained. 


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