Holiday Parks in County Durham

Holiday parks in County Durham bring you to a small region in North East England, sandwiched between North Yorkshire, Cumbria, Northumberland and Tyne and Wear. It’s a county of history and outdoor adventures. In the city of Durham, you’ve got the UNESCO-rated Durham Castle and Durham Cathedral.

But historic buildings aside, County Durham’s also home to one of England’s biggest waterfalls and the unspoilt North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. When you stay at a holiday park near here, you’ll be able to explore winding river trails, rugged clifftops and forests made for mountain biking. Plus, the North Pennines AONB has some of the darkest skies in the country, so stargazing – particularly at Grassholme Observatory – is a must-do.

Top things to do in County Durham

High Force Waterfall

Gawp at one of the biggest waterfalls in England. The aptly named High Force plunges 21 metres into the gorge below. Time your visit for autumn and winter to see it at its most powerful. And, if you’re lucky, you might even get to see it frozen.

Durham Cathedral

Calling all Harry Potter fans – you won’t want to miss Durham Cathedral. It stood in as Hogwarts in some of the films. And that’s not its only film credit. The cathedral’s chapel was used in Avengers Endgame as an Asgardian Palace.