Driving towards the site you can clearly see the industrial areas and as this was our first visit we began to think oh dear! but once over the bridge and pulling into the site what a contrast. A very pleasant site with pleasant wardens, we checked in and found our chosen pitch No10 a serviced pitch well worth paying the extra for us, room for car, van and awning. Facilties spotless as usual and well maintained, yes the shower block is a bit dated (the tiles mainly) but if the club refurbs them please keep the power showers. Did not use the play area or recreation room so cannot comment but they seemed popular. Great to watch the Whitewater rafters in action, Pub near entrance pricey but ok if you just can`t be bothered to cook, local Asda easy to walk to. Visited Beamish Museum where club members get 25% discount on entry, Hartlepool Maratime Museum, Durham. If you are taking bikes which we did not but would in future there are some great off road cycle routes especially by the river. Overall a great first stay would visit again.