Touring park · Durham · County Durham
Finchale Abbey Touring Park
Adults-only touring park and glamping pods beside Finchale Abbey on the River Wear, about four miles from Durham, open all year.
See all 6 photos- Dogs welcome
- Adults only
- Glamping
This is an adults-only touring park next to the ruins of Finchale Abbey, roughly four miles outside Durham. Hardstanding and grass pitches all have electric hook-up, and some serviced plots add mains water and grey-water disposal.
There are also glamping pods with two single beds, heating, a firepit with fuel included, and outdoor furniture. Under-16s cannot stay; 16 and 17 year olds can. The park has a dog walking area by the orchard and day fishing on the river.
- Adults only
- Open all year
- Glamping pods with firepit
- Abbey ruins next door
Photos
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Prices
Prices are shown in the online booking system.
The full price list we hold (2026)
Offers
- Stays of 2+ nights get a 15% Beamish discount code and a free day of fishing
Source: finchaleabbey.co.uk, checked 2026-10-20. Always confirm the price when you book.
Places to stay
Standard pitch (10A)
Pitch
- Electric 10A
- For caravan, motorhome, campervan, trailer-tent, rooftop-tent
Standard Plus pitch (16A)
Pitch
- Electric 16A
- For caravan, motorhome, campervan, trailer-tent, rooftop-tent
Serviced pitch
Pitch
- Electric 16A
- Water
- Waste drain
- For caravan, motorhome, campervan
Glamping pod
Pod · sleeps 2
- 2 singles that push together
- Electric
- Fire pit
Check-in from 14:00, out by 10:00. Firepit fuel included.
Rules
- Dogs
- Yes · on leads
Well-behaved dogs welcome on leads; dog walking area by the orchard. - Fires
BBQs: Yes
Barbecues allowed if the grass is not damaged. Pods include firepit fuel.- Ages
- Adults only
- Quiet hours
- 23:00
- Arrival
- From 13:00
Arrivals after 9pm may be sent to the late stay area - Also
- Tents not accepted; trailer tents and roof-top tents are
- Also
- Under-16s not allowed on the park; 16 and 17 year olds permitted
- Also
- Awnings and gazebos welcome, groundsheets must be breathable
Facilities
Washing and toilets
- Toilets
- Showers (Free)
- Hot water
- Accessible toilet
- Accessible shower
- Washing-up area
Pitches and power
- Electric hook-up
- Hardstanding pitches
- Chemical toilet disposal
Food and drink
Things to do
- Fishing
- Fly fishing
- Dog walk
Around the site
Only facilities we've confirmed are shown. Crossed out means confirmed not available.
Location
Finchale Abbey, Brasside, Durham, Durham, DH1 5SH
- Nearest pubThree Horseshoes25 min walk
- Nearest stationChester-le-Street3 miles
Questions people ask
Are dogs allowed at Finchale Abbey Touring Park?
Yes, dogs are welcome.
When is Finchale Abbey Touring Park open?
All year.
Does Finchale Abbey Touring Park have electric hook-ups?
Yes.
Is Finchale Abbey Touring Park adults only?
Yes.
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