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Site opens 13 March 2008 / site closes 3 November 2008

90 Pitches - Non Members welcome


Barnard Castle

"Unwind in the heart of County Durham"

Barnard Castle – known as “Barney” to the locals – is the nearest town to this lovely Site. It is peaceful, yet close to many attractions and the industrial centres of England’s north east. A haven for walkers and cyclists.




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Members' and non-members' caravans welcome Members' and non-members' motorhomes welcome Members' and non-members' tents welcome Members' and non-members' trailer tents welcome
I would recommend this Site to anyone, absolutely wonderful. - Maggie Smith

The town of Barnard Castle hosts the Teesdale Thrash on May Day Bank Holiday – a traditional extravaganza of folk song and dance.

Antiques are a speciality of the area.

Pony trekking is available at Raygill farm, next to the Club Site.

June sees the Appleby Horse Fair, when hundreds converge on the town. Horses are ridden – bareback – to the river, where they are washed ready for sale.

Deepdale 4x4 Off Road Centre gives the opportunity to try clay pigeon shooting or pony trekking as well as taking a vehicle to the highest pub in England for a meal.

Built in 1892 as a public art gallery, the Bowes Museum also hosts exhibitions, demonstrations, craft fairs and an open air theatre.

Visit a leadmine at Killhope.

High Force, near Middleton-in-Teesdale, is the highest, unbroken waterfall in England.

Situated in an old chapel, Bowlees Visitor Centre is just across the road from one of the most attractive sections of the Pennine Way.

The Walney to Wear cycleway passes the Site. It is one of many walks and cycle routes in the area.

Eggleston Hall Gardens are four and a half acres of surprises.


Eat Local

Barnard Castle hosts a Farmers’ Market on the first Saturday of the month. The nearby Post Office sells locally produced Cotherstone cheese and meat products.

Did you know

In the centre of Barnard Castle, the octagonal Market cross – or Butter Market – served a number of purposes. Dairy produce was sold here and it was also the town's lock up, Town Hall and Court House.


Google Map

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Hint: See an aerial view of the site by selecting the Satellite view and zooming in using the controls on the left of the map.


If you would like to see an Ordnance Survey style map,
Click here to view Barnard Castle provided by Multi-Map.

Address, Contact Details and Map

UK map showing the location of Barnard Castle

Barnard Castle Camping and Caravanning Club Site
Dockenflatts Lane
Lartington
Barnard Castle
County Durham
DL12 9DG

Telephone Number 01833 630228.

No calls after 8pm please.



Site Managers

Kevan Woodward, Doreen Woodward


Location

OS Map Reference: 92 - NZ025168
Latitude: 54.5465
Longitude: -1.9629

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Seasons and Fees

Season Start End
Low 30 Sept 2007 20 Dec 2007
High 21 Dec 2007 3 Jan 2008
Low 4 Jan 2008 12 Mar 2008
Mid 13 Mar 2008 20 Mar 2008
High 21 Mar 2008 24 Mar 2008
Mid 25 Mar 2008 20 Apr 2008
Low 21 Apr 2008 1 May 2008
High 2 May 2008 4 May 2008
Mid 5 May 2008 22 May 2008
High 23 May 2008 31 May 2008
Mid 1 June 2008 10 July 2008
High 11 July 2008 30 Aug 2008
Mid 31 Aug 2008 28 Sept 2008
Low 29 Sept 2008 20 Dec 2008
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High Mid Low
Adult £7.60 £5.90 £5.15
Child £2.35 £2.25 £2.25
Member's age concession rate £7.60 £4.15 £3.60
Special family deal £18.75 £15.20
Additional non member site fee £6.00 £6.00 £6.00
Member back packer £5.40 £4.15 £3.60
Non member back packer £6.95 £5.45 £5.05
Standard Fee
Club Service Pitch (per pitch, per night) £2.90
Nightly storage £4.20
Seasonal Pitch £1097.00
Part Seasonal Pitch - Spring £347.00
Part Seasonal Pitch - Autumn £263.00
Motorhome stop-off (per unit) £5.25

  • Members' children camp free in Low Season if accompanied by an adult.

National Cycle Network

Cycle Routes

Click here to find local cycle routes on the National Cycle Network around Barnard Castle. The National Cycle Network is a groundbreaking project providing over 10,000 miles of safe and attractive cycling and walking routes throughout the UK. The project is coordinated by Sustrans the UK's leading sustainable transport charity.


Regional Weather Check

Want to know what the weather will be like during your stay at Barnard Castle?
Find out by clicking the Met Office link to see the forcast for the area over the next few days.


Public Transport

Nearest Train Station Icon Nearest train station: Darlington – 18 miles Nearest Bus Icon Nearest bus: Outside site on main road - 1 mile


Special Needs

Seperate disabled facilities The Club was working to improve accessibility of our Sites long before the Disability Discrimination Act came into force in 2004. We are committed to a continual programme of improvements through access audits to ensure our facilities are available to all.


Arrivals after 8pm are only permitted by prior arrangement direct with Holiday Site Managers.