Bobby Shafto Caravan Park
Stanley
Holiday homes
📍 Stanley, DH9 0RY
🚆 Nearest station: · 2.0 mi
🔌 Nearest public charging: · 0.7 mi (Open Charge Map)
- Family run holiday park in Durham's scenic countryside
- Close to Beamish open air museum
- Over 40 years of family-run experience
- Secluded location with panoramic countryside views
- Wide range of accommodation from pods to luxury statics
Bobby Shafto Caravan Park, now known as Beamish Holiday Park, is a small, family-run park set in the heart of Durham's scenic countryside, close to Beamish Museum, just 0.7 miles away. Run by the Peel family for over 40 years, the park offers a secluded setting with panoramic countryside views, a children's play area, and a modern shower and toilet block. On site you'll find the Bobby Shafto Bar and Clubhouse, named after the park's original title, plus a choice of accommodation from static caravans and wooden pods to a shepherd's hut and gypsy wagon. Beyond the park, explore the wider North East, with Chester-le-Street station 3.2 miles away and further attractions including Holmside Park and Bowes Railway within easy reach.
How far to…
- Beamish Museum
- 0.7 miles
- Station
- 3.2 miles
- Holmside Park
- 3.2 miles
- Bowes Railway
- 4.3 miles
Practical details
- Pets
- One pet-friendly static and one dog-friendly pod available
- Parking
- No more than one car per pitch
Accommodation on site
- Static caravans
- Glamping pods
- Shepherd's hut
- Gypsy wagon
- Touring and camping pitches
Details taken from the operator's own website on 22 Oct 2026 — check current terms when you book.
Facilities
- ✓ Hot Tub
- ✓ Clubhouse
- ✓ Bar
- ✓ Playground
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Pet Friendly
- ✓ Parking
- 🔌 EV Charging Nearby
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