Here was me thinking it was more of a 'stopover site' when I booked for 6 nights, so didn't expect too much of the area, but just glad to get our first outing of the year. Site was immaculate as was the facilities, also a friendly greeting from the wardens whenever we crossed paths. Unfortunately the Pizza and chip vans no longer visit, but the Chinese takeaway leaflet in given to me in reception gave a really good choice, excellent prices and delivery to the gate. We walked into Stockton twice alongside the Tees that had a nice centre, cycled west and north along Sustrans routes 1 and 14 and east along route 1, and all from the site with very good cycle paths. Whitewater canoeing at the 'barrage' was open and good to watch as was the walking in the nature reserve, also plenty of off site dog walking available be it short or long. I must mention the friendliness of the local people, nearly always a 'hello' when passing, so all in all an excellent site and definitely not a 'stopover' as I first thought.