Finchale Abbey Park

4.7 out of 5

4586 reviews

0% recommend

4.8 location

4.7 staff/service

4.9 cleanliness

4.6 facilities

Guest from
23rd June, 2026

4.5 of 5

It was a very well kept site. It is a quiet and picturesque site.The shower and toilets were immaculate. However, the shop on site was very limited. We assumed there would be basics such as bread and milk but there was nothing obvious. It was basically a cafe selling drinks and snacks. The walk into Durham was very pleasant just over 4 miles. It does involve some uphill climbs but nothing too strenuous.

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Tips for other travellers

Make sure you get all your essentials before you arrive as like us you may get caught out.

Owner Response

Thank you for your review We have a very large shopping complex with in two miles from the park We do have frozen bread and help with a cup of milk / sugar to tide you over in the past we have had to throw milk out as no one comes to us Thank you

Guest from
23rd June, 2026

4.8 of 5

Unusual campsite in grounds of ruins. Dated but clean showers & toilets. Great to see bathroom floors being scrubbed with bleach! Nicely kept grounds. Peaceful night.

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Some pitches need chocks but they are provided by shower blocks if you need them

Guest from Coventry
23rd June, 2026

4.8 of 5

Nice tidy, quiet site with free access to the Priory ruins and a little shop with a very helpful lovely lady. Great setting by the river and woodland walks. See if you can find the sword in the tree.

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Tips for other travellers

When completing ANPR info on booking email it asks if going in “car”but read this as “vehicle” and input your reg no. A code is also provided so no panic if you do the same as I did and said “No” because we were going in a Motorhome. We signed up to Uber whilst there and had an amazing experience getting to and from Durham which is a vibrant, friendly City with its beautiful Cathedral. The lady in the on site shop had the number of a local taxi if you don’t use Uber and don’t want to drive.

Guest from WELSHPOOL
23rd June, 2026

5.0 of 5

Lovely site in a stunning position. My only reservation is that levelling is rather difficult.

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