This is the second time we have used this site. It is located just off the A1. It is the best site for access to Chester le Street and Durham's cricket ground and several spectators use Durham Grange as a convenient base for this. Noise from the A1 is a constant hum/buzz but after a short time it becomes less of an issue. Durham can be accessed on foot in about an hour via a pleasant river side walk in dry weather. When wet it can be tricky/slippy in places. There is a Park and Ride facility on the opposite side of the A1 which is a little risky on foot during peak traffic periods as there are no footpaths and no pedestrian crossings (10 minute walk). The Park and Ride gets you to the centre of Durham. The site is immaculate and the Wardens very helpful. There are no local shops but there is an Aldi and large Tesco about 10 minutes drive away.