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Durham Grange Caravan And Motorhome Club Site
Meadow Lane
Carville
Durham
Co Durham (Browse area)
DH1 1TL
Tel: 01342 327 490
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Pitches: 88
Open: 01/01/2026 to 31/12/2026
01/01/2027 to 31/12/2027
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 Tent Pitches |
 Caravan Pitches |
 Motorhome Pitches |
 Small Campervans |
 No Glamping Units |
 No Statics for Hire |
 No Statics for Sale |
 No Seasonal Pitches |
 Electric Hookups |
 Hardstanding Pitches |
 Fully Serviced Pitches |
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| Who's it for |
 Families Welcome |
 Not Members Only |
 No Rallies |
 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 |
 No Recycling Facilities |
 No Kitchen Facilities |
 No Freezer / Fridge |
 Motorhome Point |
 Wifi Access |
 No Shop |
 No Bar |
 No Restaurant |
| Activities |
 Kids Playground |
 No TV Room |
 No Games Room |
 No Evening Ents |
 Fishing <5 miles |
 No Wild Swimming |
 Indoor Pool <5 miles |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 No Horse Riding |
 No Cycle Hire |
 Golf <5 miles |
 No Tennis |
 No Beach |
 No Watersports |
 No Boat Launch |
| Other Features |
 No Sea Views |
 Not Working Farm |
 No Campfires Allowed |
 Open All Year |
 No Waterside Pitches |
 Public Transport <1 mile |
 No Dog Walk |
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| Date of Visit: June 2011 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Senor Pablo |
10 reviews from this member |
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 Five night stay at end of June, weather ranged from bright & sunny to hailstones!
Pitch on grass, nice level site in good condition.
Pitch area sufficient for van, car & awning plus windbreak area.
Toilet block and facilities first class, lovely clean condition,
Site office sparse, no shop as such, though garage and local stores all within a few miles.
Wardens (relief) pleasant & helpful.
Lovely walks alongside River Wear, suitable for dog-walkers as well.
Would happily recommend this site and looking forward to return visit, 
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| Date of Visit: June 2011 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Bigbird245 |
18 reviews from this member |
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We have again had a fantastic time at Grange. We visited last time in August for 16 nights, but this time could only manage to sneak in 7 nights.
The weather was fantastic but it never fails to amaze me how many use this site as a stop gap site, there is so much to do in the area. We also used the Park and Ride and braved walking, no problems as long as you are sensible, there are part time traffic lights which helps a lot.
The facilities were as immaculately kept as every other Caravan Club site we have been to, there was never any queues for the showers or loos despite it being very busy.
The wardens were polite and friendly, we managed to site on pitch 21 which is 3 away from the park and whilst it is noisy from the A1 which runs along the back, is no issue for us as we have another busy A road at home.
Our children (10 & 11) loved the fact that they were allowed in the woods behind the park and joined with 3 other boys and built a fantastic den which gave them shelter from the 24 degree heat! The dog run was just behind us but thankfully all owners who used it were sensible and cleaned up after their dogs.
We used the Tesco Extra which is 4 miles away in Belmont and has a fuel station and again travelled one night to Taybarns NE16 3BL for their banquet meal (all you can eat for £8) but even that is only 16 miles away maximum.
The ferry from South Shields to North Shields was a bit hit with us, especially the free bus which runs from the dock at North Shields to the town centre which is uphill.
We also popped to MetroCentre on Bank Holiday Monday but easily parked. If you have a Motorhome or don't want to try parking in Newcastle itself (it is very expensive)you can use the Park n Ride to Durham (£1.70) and then get the bus from the stop outside Wilkinsons to Newcastle itself (£4.75 rtn or 60p each way for under 16's)they run every half hour from there.
We had a very relaxing week and I would recommend it to anyone, if you don't like noise from the road though, try locate at the left side of the site.
Didn't try the fish and chip van that came on Friday night but all site reviews raved about them. We may do next time we visit!
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| Date of Visit: May 2011 |
Unit: Campervan |
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| Reviewer: Boxertwin69 |
13 reviews from this member |
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Lovely site. Calm, civilised, well-located & very clean. Park & Ride service to Durham highly recommended - still only £1.70 for a day pass & kids under 16 go free. Buy ticket from machine at terminus (gives change). 5-10 mins walk from site, but involves crossing fast roads as previously mentioned. Buses every 10mins 0700-1900.
Fish & chip van visits campsite Fri nights 1930-2100. Earplugs recommended for traffic noise, but greatly reduced after 2200.
Wardens reasonably friendly, but seem to think children should be kept on a lead. Playground very good, but tucked away in a corner & bordered by woods - not ideal.
Predominance of couples in their 40s, 50's & 60s when we stayed - very few children. Lots of regular customers.
Big, wide pitches but not very long - hitching up requires parking at a sharp angle so as to avoid causing a traffic jam on site roads.
No cycle route into Durham as such, but pleasant riverside walk (map 10p from reception). Overall grade 8/10 & we will return.
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| Date of Visit: January 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Campcookie |
28 reviews from this member |
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A superb site. Well organised. Secure with security barrier operated by remote key fob provided to you on check in.
You can select own pitch from those available on arrival and all pitches seemed equally superb. All were a very good size too, so no need to encroach neighbours space.
Well equipped with facilities. Good play area.
It was a chilly night, snow etc, but wash rooms were beautifully clean and toasty warm.
Good veg prep and wash up room beside a laundry room.
5 mins drive (max!) to park and ride to go into Durham and park and ride driver was amazingly helpful. Also it was just off the roundabout from the A1 so a very handy location.
All in all, an A1 site in all respects! Can't think of anything that was not perfect.
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| Date of Visit: October 2010 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Jjlj95 |
27 reviews from this member |
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A very easy location to reach being just off the A1 and whilst some reviewers have mentioned the traffic noise, I was constantly amazed, during my 21 night stay, that such a busy road could be heard so little from the site, it didn't disturb me at all. It is a prettily laid out, flat site with immaculate facilities which were warm even on the coldest of days. Sunderland Empire Theatre is only 10.5 miles away, just 20 minutes drive, and the site is a great base from which to explore the North East. Durham is just a few miles away and a park and ride station just across the roundabout from the site makes a very easy visit without the hassle of parking in the city itself. Shops a drive away, but a short trip only. Would definitely make a return visit.
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| Date of Visit: August 2010 |
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| Reviewer: Hull tiger |
6 reviews from this member |
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Great caravan club site 1st class standards as usual.Great site for touring caravanners as a stop over or for base for Durham & area.
Pitches are great massive room for awnings caravan & car Club standards 1st class.
Toilets 5 star standard always clean & not over crowded or any waiting to use at any time well planned site for camping.
Friendly wardens again very helpful. 1st class 5 star standard recommended
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| Date of Visit: July 2010 |
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| Reviewer: Bella69 |
6 reviews from this member |
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First time out in our caravan and we found the site very clean and tidy,the caravans were well spaced out. The site warden was very friendly and helpful. Not much in the little shop on site but 5mins in the car and there was a 24hr Tesco.
There was a nice walk into the wood and down to the river were some people were fishing. I would visit this site again an would recommend it to friends.
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| Date of Visit: July 2010 |
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| Reviewer: Kidsintow |
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The park is run by the Caravan Club and as usual, well looked after with spotless toilet block and plenty hot water in the fantastic and warm showers.
Kids playpark is very very good, swings, climbing frame, chutes etc. The only drawback that it is stuck in a corner and open at the back to woodlands on a bit of a hill so even if you can see it from your van, it's not really appropriate for small children on their own.
A bit noisy from the A1 during the day, but you do get used to it. Lots to do in Durham with plenty shops and a great discount sports shop.
Hardstanding pitches near the playpark are rock hard so you will need rock pegs for here or you might just give up with
Your awning.
Our children thoroughly enjoyed this park although I would have preferred the playpark closed off at the back. It is well worth a visit and we would go back if we visited the area again as it is so close to everywhere.
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| Date of Visit: June 2010 |
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| Reviewer: Blalckbird3 |
9 reviews from this member |
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Good spacious pitches on this site although pitching near the lower hedges can mean plenty of flies coming into your van. Good clean warm toilet block and facilities.
The walk to the park and ride into Durham involves crossing ten sections of busy roads only three of which are controlled for pedestrians. Crossing the dual carriage way immediately outside the camp is chancy because of it's close proximity to the A1 island which traffic leaves at considerable speed
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| Date of Visit: April 2010 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Andyokeeffe |
36 reviews from this member |
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Our party was made up of Mum, Dad, our 2 children aged 9 & 7 and our dog.
We arrived on a Saturday and the directions were spot on. Check in was easy and the lady on duty most helpful with any questions. We choose a pitch which made up a small circle near to the main gates.
Now Grange is located right next to the A1M with only a caravan storage yard and an access road in between the Club Site and the main motorway carriageway but I found that the road noise was very quickly not noticed. It was more noticeable during rush hour but I could not really make out any HGV noise at night.
The toilet blocks were spotless and always clean and warm. If I had to find fault the only fault I would comment on is the Gents toilets are poorly laid out as if a fella is standing at the first urinal, then the next fella almost has to push past him to get tp the next one and viceversa.
Tesco and a large retail park is nearby in Belmont and there is a famous chippy located in the same town, but having had a portion of chips from there, I would rate other places ahead of this chippy.
While on the site, we visited the Angle of the North, South Shields, Shildon Railway Museum, Hill Top Farm, Durham and a few other places but both Hill Top Farm and Shildon Railway Museum surpassed our expectations and were excellent value for money.
Our only let down was that there is no dog walk on site and nothing really local due to main roads except for a walk via public footpaths not well signposted. A map of this walk can be brought from the sites reception for a charge but having paid so much to The Caravan Club already in 2010, I decided not to buy the map in protest.
All in all, we will be going, if only to visit the nearby Beamish Museum that we never got the see this time around.
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