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Fully equipped Glamping with BBQ, Kitchen outdoor furniture etc. Shower and toilet block onsite.

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Bankfoot Glamping features accommodation with garden views, around 2.5 km from Bywell Castle. This tented camp provides free private parking, a shared kitchen, seating area, a dining area and a kitchenette equipped with a stovetop. A terrace is available for guests at the tented camp to use.

Bankfoot Camping

We are a family business with years of experience in catering for visitors of all ages who are looking to enjoy the peace and quiet of the Durham countryside here at Beamish.

It is no coincidence that our name Bobby Shafto Caravan Park lends itself to the nursery rhyme character of Bobby Shafto. The land which the site occupies once belonged to Bobby Shafto and family who were wealthy Durham landowners at one time in history.


The friendly and Riding that is welcomingPockerley School emerge the gorgeous heart of the Beamish countryside and boasts gorgeous riding through peaceful woodlands and off road songs. All staff are BHS trained or qualified to the BHS amounts. Classes are for sale to all ages but start out with an assessment of ability so absolute novices have the help they need through the extremely start.Their new Pony Club Centre is a addition that is popular Pockerley where kiddies and youngsters (aged 5 to 21 years old) are encouraged to learn about the caring and practical part of horse and pony care alongside their riding experiences. Achievement badges, prizes and practical exams are run through the Pony Club season, which is March through October, and Pony Club camps are organised regularly in July and August too for a more learning that is immersive.There are 2 big outdoor arenas for training purposes, a smaller available arena (20m x 40m) and a bigger available arena (30m x 50m), the latter of that also serves as a show leaping area and it has good collection of show jumps to show off on!All arenas are of high standard with all weather areas and generally are additionally floodlit. The more expensive arena has a fitted microphone system for mass communication and there's also a cross that is tiny course on site! Along with these on-site facilities, there are many opportunities to hack and trek through the stunning, regional countryside on the fine mannered mounts.A small coffee shop is found regarding the premises and also this provides viewing for both arenas, perfect for proud parents spectating. And it's also all easy to get at from the A1 and approx 1 mile from the Beamish that is famous museum is really worth a call too!

Pockerley Riding School

Beamish, Britain's favourite atmosphere that is open, set in over 300 acres of breathtaking countryside, vividly recreates life into the North of England into the early 1800s and 1900s. Winner of both the Museum that is uk of Year and European Museum of the 12 months Awards, it demonstrates the current history of the spot in a full time income fashion and provides activity and training for site visitors of all many years and interests.People through the past welcome site visitors and interpret how the individuals of the North of England lived and worked. The trams and we'll transport you to the past, for a happy outing ever sold at Beamish, you can just take a trip down a real drift mine, view sweets being made, see an authentically recreated Masonic Hall and take a ride behind a replica of Puffing Billy, one of the world's oldest surviving vapor locos at Pockerley Waggonway!Plus, step agreeable!

Beamish

Beamish is a world famous open air museum, telling the story of life in North East England during the 1820s, 1900s, 1940s and 1950s.

Beamish Open Air Museum

Up for a thrilling household out day? Time and energy to just take the children to Beamish Wild, your home of adventure into the North East! From dealing with the levels of ancient woodlands in a higher that is 2-hour Ropes, to contending against your family and friends in Archery sessions - you should have lots to help keep you amused. Fancy braving the Treetops High Ropes Course? If you're over 10, there are several challenges to obtain your adrenaline pumping! Prepare yourself to overcome all four zip-wires, rope bridges and swinging tires, before you are taking in the grand finale - the hair-raising Powerfan experience that is free-fall. It's one-of-a-kind within the North East!Up for more fun? Place your shooting abilities towards the test in an Archery session at Beamish crazy, and find out who's got the aim that is better. Children as young as 8 usually takes part in this activity, in order to organise your self a family group tournament that is appropriate.

Beamish Wild Adventure Park

Do your little ones have actually a imagination that is vivid? Take them over to Dream Big Role Play Centre in Durham, where they'll get to decorate, explore, and play. They love in the 7 different play areas whether or not they desire to rescue their fluffy buddies into the vets or get innovative with construction into the builders yard, your mini explorers will discover something. Then there is a special child zone too full of exciting things if you babies in your brood! 

Dream Big Role Play

Children's Role Play Centre in Grange Villa, Chester le Street offering fantastic fun and enjoyment for children age 0 to 8 year who can dress up and visit our many role play areas, like the beauty salon, the police station, the shop or even the builders yard!

Dream Big Role Play Centre

Tanfield Railway is a measure that is standard railway which can be found fewer than half an hour or so from Newcastle, and within effortless reach of Tyneside, Wearside and County Durham. Steam trains run every Sunday and Bank Holiday on a picturesque 6 mile round trip from Sunniside in Gateshead to East Tanfield near Stanley.This is a great day out for families and history fans alike, with European countries's oldest working motor shed to explore, plus the world's railway bridge that is oldest to investigate. With the opportunity to drive in the earth's earliest railway makes a visit a must for anybody visiting the region, particularly before you visit to see what's on whether they have an interest into the proud railway heritage.The railway operates a Sunday service throughout every season, additionally the line operates for 3 miles (4.8km) between Tanfield, Durham, to Sunniside, Gateshead, utilizing the primary stations situated towards the Marley Hill engine shed.Tanfield Railway has lots of great events over summer and winter, including the Easter Eggstravaganza, a Teddy Bear's Picnic, and a vintage VW week-end, so check their Events pages.

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Bobby Shafto Caravan Park

Cranberry Plantation, Stanley, Gateshead DH9 0RY, England

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Bankfoot Camping

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Pockerley Riding School

Beamish Open Air Museum

Beamish Wild Adventure Park

Dream Big Role Play Centre

Tanfield Railway

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