Located just outside the picturesque river of Escomb in Durham, Gables Pod Camping offers the ideal settings for rural relaxation. The site is a top spot for adventures on foot and provides a range of scenic walking paths that cut through thick forests.

Given the lush, tranquil settings at Strawberry Hill Farm Caravan and Camping Park, it’s a little surprising that the centre of Durham rests an approximate 10-minute drive away.

Finchale Abbey Touring Park is a lovely spot for escaping the modern world whilst savouring the verdant sights and sounds of the peaceful Durham countryside. The site rests a stone’s throw from the sparkling River Wear and is a picturesque and equally quiet base for recharging amid nature.

Rumble over to the edge of the pretty village of Reeth and set up camp on the spacious, peaceful and welcoming Orchard Caravan Park, a splendid campsite enveloped by the natural beauty of the rolling Yorkshire Dales.

Winston Bridge Riverside Retreat is a tranquil, riverside gem nestled amid miles of green woodland, offering campers a range of luxury holiday homes, all set on roomy plots.

The Barn at Easington is a small, peaceful campsite set out on a lush thirty-acre farm and enjoys an ideal location on the stunning Durham Magnesian Limestone Plateau, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Sharpley Camping is a small, quiet camping space ideal for pocket-friendly holidays in Durham. The four-acre site welcomes pets and families, perfect for guests who do not want to leave behind their canine companions of fiendish felines.

Beamish Holiday Park is the place to be for scenic countryside camping. This spacious, secluded camping park lies deep in the fertile rural landscapes of Durham, yet is no more than a few miles away from popular attractions and activities in Northumberland and Durham.

South View Farm is a picturesque and tranquil Camping and Caravanning Club Certificated Site boasting fine views of the Cleveland hills and a fantastic position near the North York Moors.

Sentry Circle Camping is a relaxed, rural site offering camping and glamping options in beautiful settings. Wake up to gorgeous scenery amid open, rolling countryside and easily explore the rugged peaks.

Lizard Lane Caravan Site is a peaceful, sloping grassed site boasting jaw-dropping vistas, and a central location for accessing the nearest pubs serving food, a farm shop, and a lovely café.

Angling enthusiasts can get down to enjoying their sport all day, all holiday at Burtree Lakes Caravan Park, a splendid adults-only site nestled in a serene countryside setting at the gateway to the stunning North Yorkshire Dales.

Orchard Caravan and Camping Park is an idyllic, beautifully-maintained campsite tucked away in a tranquil spot on the fringes of the small town of Reeth. Look forward to a warm and efficient welcome from the chirpy owners.

Escape the drone of the rat race for sweeping vistas, green open spaces and a relaxing atmosphere at Grinton Lodge Youth Hostel. The peaceful site rests on the southern slopes of Swaledale.

Cow Close Caravan and Camping is a peaceful site located amid the spectacular and verdant surroundings of Wensleydale and rests down a quiet country lane with jaw-dropping vistas of the enclosing area.

Savour the best of North Yorkshire glamping in a restored Romany caravan at Glebe Farm Glamping. This spacious site rest amid sprawling emerald countryside and is the perfect spot for guests who prefer to shun commercial sites for a more intimate camping experience.

Hillside Caravan Park is heaven for camping folk who prize peace, seclusion and pretty, far-reaching views. The site rests on 9 acres and provides nature lovers with a lovely location nestled amid open countryside.

Northside Farm blends the peace and vistas of the rolling Northumberland countryside, with excellent glamping accommodation and a central position in the very heart of Hadrian’s Wall Country.

Old Station Caravan Park is a cracking, family-friendly base for escaping the smog-filled cities for fresh air, green open spaces and the chance to swap your jarring alarm clock for the soothing sounds of birdsong and the wind rustling through the trees and tall grass.

Augill Beck Park is a lovely space to make your home away from home, offering guests a stunning position bordering the beautiful Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales National Park.