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Dropswell Farm

County Durham

📍 Wingate, TS29 6NL

Dropswell Farm

Photo: peter robinson  (CC BY-SA 2.0)

  • Situated on a working farm overlooking rolling countryside
  • Quiet, peaceful site set among trees with wildlife
  • Electric hook-up available for all pitches
  • New hard standing pitches added for better wet-weather access
  • Close to Castle Eden walkway and NCN cycle route 1
Dropswell Farm is a small, dog-friendly caravan and camping site set on a working farm in County Durham, overlooking rolling countryside near Trimdon Village. It's a quiet, peaceful spot among trees, with plenty of birds and wildlife to see. Pitches include grass and hardstanding options with electric hook-up, and there's a toilet and shower block on site, plus a designated dog walk. The site is well placed for exploring Durham City, the East Coast and the North Yorkshire Moors, and sits close to the Castle Eden walkway and NCN route 1 cycle route. Nearby attractions include Wheatley Hill Heritage Centre, Tweddle Farm and the Museum of Hartlepool, with Horden station 5.7 miles away for onward travel.

How far to…

Horden station
5.7 miles
Wheatley Hill Heritage Centre
3.1 miles
Tweddle Farm
5.4 miles
Museum of Hartlepool
7.6 miles

Practical details

Open
01/01/26 - 31/12/26
Pets
Dog-friendly, with a designated dog walk

Accommodation on site

  • Touring Caravans
  • Trailer Tents

Details taken from the operator's own website on 30 Sep 2026 — check current terms when you book.

Facilities

  • ✓ Bar
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Disabled Access
  • ✓ Parking

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