Durham Grange Club Campsite

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Great stopover

We only had one night here to break the journey to Scotland and it is in an ideal location for that, being so close to the A1. But it is also a rather lovely site with great views and, although the A1 can be heard, it is more of a constant hum than the noise we were anticipating. We will definitely be back and hopefully for longer next time.

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Reviewed on 05/03/2022 07:37

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Pleasant stay on well kept site

We are regular users of the Grange, are never disappointed with the excellent overall quality of both site and site staff. If this site were a mile further from the A1 it would be perfect. We are rarely around the site in the day so road noise is only really noticeable between tea time and Midnight. Overnight it is relatively quieter.

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Handy When Travelling North or South on A1

I've used this site a lot over the years. It's easily accessed from the A1(M). Because it's near the motorway which is surfaced there with a rough top-coat there is a lot of traffic noise, especially if the wind is blowing from the east. The wardens are friendly, efficient and helpful. The site can get busy in summer when the grass pitches which are in the centre of the park are in use. There is a large storage area at one side of the site. A huge Tesco Extra is under 3 miles away at Dragonville and there is parking there for motorhomes. It would be nice if the dog walk were surfaced with gravel or hardcore as it can get muddy at times.

DPF

Reviewed on 25/01/2022 18:21

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Sunderland Illuminations & Festival of Lights 14th Oct to 13th Nov 2021

As an update to my recent review of Durham Grange site which is a lovely well managed camp site with a relaxed atmosphere in a country location. Should you be looking for a day out or evening drive then your only 25 minutes from the beautiful Sea Front at Sunderland. With its wide promenade and lovely walks and beaches. and the welcome return of the Famous "Sunderland illuminations and Festival on lights" at Roker Park right next to the beaches. Including a big funfair etc lots of bars and places to eat and great fun for the kids and adults alike. You can drive through 2 miles of lights in your car on camper without leaving your vehicle and lots of parking all through the route. Dont forget to also visit the amazing World Heritage "Durham Cathedral "and take a guided tour .! suggest the park and ride for Durham which is only 300 meters away. ( and has Motorhome spaces ) Enjoy your stay at Durham Grange .

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Motorhomer

Reviewed on 11/10/2021 15:38

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The Best

We stayed at this site for one night. I phoned to advice that we were towing a large trailer on our motorhome and have difficulty moving it onto pitches. What a surprise we got on arrival one of the wardens was waiting for us to assist with our motorhome and trailer. We couldn’t have asked for more so helpful and friendly, we were made very welcome. The site was very clean tidy and well organised. Highly recommended and we will visit again.

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Motorhomer from Norfolk

Reviewed on 07/10/2021 21:01

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Perfect base for exploring Durham and the coast

Booked this site initially to explore Durham and visit the cathedral. The sound of the traffic did not bother us at all it was just a steady background hum and has to be expexted when staying close to a major road network. We found the wardens to be really hardworking (constantly) and kept the site in perfect order, the bathrooms in particular were always spotless!. Only comment I would make, this is a site surrounded by trees (helps to subdue road noise) but also blocks the sun off some pitches early afternoon, late season. I asked about this when we arrived and was just told all pitches are sunny, this is not the case and wish we had been informed the pitches at the top of the site keep sun longer! I don't like cold dark pitches! This is just my preference and a minor issue! However, everything else was spot on, we used the park and ride twice, such an efficient service and very close to the site. We loved Durham and made the most of our time there. Need a break from exploring the cathedral then try "Cafedral" a vintage styled tea shop down the cobbles, wonderful atmosphere and staff! As others have said we went to Sunderland and South Shields, what an amazing coast line and such a lot of history. This was a real bonus as again the site is close enough to the good network of roads to take you there.

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Reviewed on 07/10/2021 10:43

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" COSTA DEL SUNDERLAND " only 12 miles away ON A690

If you are staying or going to Durham Grange why not drive to the Costa del Sunderland for the day . The weather is lovely the beaches are huge and lots of lovely walks and some sea air . Best route is take the A690 past the Park and Ride and keep going on that road right into Sunderland Centre . Traffic usually OK and then follow signs for Roker and Seaburn . It will take you about 35 minutes to the seaside . Plenty of parking at about 60 / 70 p per hour and sea front ( Whitburn Road ) spots are about 6 meters so camper fit ok. I would attach a photo if i could but come and see for yourself . Morrison Store right next to the sea aswell. ! We stay at Durham Grange quite a bit so dont be put off by reports of background noise from A1 .Its not that bad really . Great Wardens here immaculate toilet block and pitches surrounded by trees and a lovely landscape . So... two days here if you can.. Day One Sunderland Sea Front . Day two Durham Cathedral on the Pak and Ride . One of the Best City Beaches and Sea Fronts and Cathedrals you will ever see. . Good camping.

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Motorhomer

Reviewed on 21/09/2021 00:27

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Clean & functional but lacks atmosphere

We had a four night stay at the end of August but I'm not sure we'll be back, unless we need a convenient stop over on the A1, which is right next door! As others have said, you cannot escape the constant noise of the motorway. Not great if you like sitting outside for a quiet glass of your favorite tipple once the kids have gone to bed but not to the extent that it stopped you from sleeping at night. The site is 'functional', i.e. clean and tidy but lacking any atmosphere. Fine as a base to explore the surrounding area but not if you like to spend the day relaxing on site. The wardens we dealt with were pleasant enough but not particularly friendly and perhaps a little too fastidious about following the rules to the letter. We have a VW camper and if we park up with our rear off-side corner on the peg we don't have enough room for our awning. However, despite trying to explain this to the warden, he was having none of it and suggested we moved to a pitch with more room. Not exactly the welcome we needed after a late arrival following a long drive from the other side of Scotland. Speaking to another family with a VW camper, they had a similar attitude problem from the same warden, including telling their ten year old daughter off for riding her bike the wrong way around the one way system! However, despite these negatives, Durham city and the surrounding area is lovely. There is a good park and ride into the city centre the other side of the motorway but is not easy to access from the site. Getting across the dual carriageway and motorway junction with young children was not fun. Not something the site can control but should perhaps be made clearer in the site particulars.

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Reviewed on 15/09/2021 10:27

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Stop the traffic on the A!!

The biggest downside of Durham is the constant roar from the traffic on the A1, otherwise the location is super in both terms of finding when travelling the A 1, 10 minutes down the A690 and you'll be in Durham City Centre., and a local shopping centre at Broomside Ln, Durham DH1 2QU is a mile and a half away, includes a Sainsbury's local, and is across the other side of the A 1, shell filling station is passed on route. When I arrived, to my horror the mover on the van had packed up, and thankfully a person on an adjoining pitch came to assist in getting the last push to get position to the white peg. I then consulted with the Wardens, who provided information of service engineers, and in discussion with one was advised to contact the manufacturer as guarantee was still in date. Result of that, we'll send you a replacement control box to the site, advise the Wardens you're expecting a parcel in two days. Three days later, no parcel, then on the morning of the fourth I had a call from the Warden's Office, your parcel is here. A huge thank you to the Warden's at Durham for all the help and advice they gave in getting the problem solved.

tony in essex

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Reviewed on 03/09/2021 09:38

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