# Barnard Castle — Reviews & Visitor Info > Explore medieval ruins where kids can hunt for ancient boar carvings and wander through a delightful sensory garden, with full accessibility for wheelchairs and pushchairs throughout. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/barnard-castle/attractions/barnard-castle (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Campground 🐾 Dogs Welcome # Barnard Castle Near Galgate [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=6983924228683674854&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Ian Baird](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/111490822856800073831) **In short:** Barnard Castle is a campsite in Barnard Castle, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 615 Google reviews, with dogs welcome. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Barnard Castle Explore medieval ruins where kids can hunt for ancient boar carvings and wander through a delightful sensory garden, with full accessibility for wheelchairs and pushchairs throughout. ## Good to know ### Parking - ✓Free car park ### Accessibility - ✓Accessible parking - ✓Accessible entrance - ✓Accessible toilet - ✓Accessible seating ### Payment - ✓Credit cards - ✓Debit cards - ✓Contactless Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs. ## Photos Photos via Google ## Facilities Toilets Food Available ## What visitors say [Amanda Wray](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/110001893374558865100/reviews) ★★★★★ Quite peaceful campsite close to nature, beautiful scenery, large plots. Which are laid out. Safety regulations are important tents and cars must be in their plots. you are free to move around as you like during the day and in the evening everything is tidied away that can be blown away. The walk into Barnard Castle is stunning and relatively easy, It’s well laid out. With a walk past a sheep field of working farm horse fields through a forest down at babbling Brook over a river across the road, pretty steep Hill if you take the riverside walk with Barnard Castle itself in front of you which is next to the High Street, lots of everything Cats pubs, restaurants, coffee shops a 30/40 minute walk at a comfortable pace. Staff at the campsite are very nice, helpful, facilities are kept to a very high standard. There’s playing field next to the park to play football etc. the dog walk which is close to the playground was an absolute blessing. · via Google [stuart lyon](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/117286057917973038404/reviews) ★★★★★ Site spotless and the staff were very friendly, I do like when the warden takes you to the pitch and you are advised how to park. The toilets were clean and were in the process of a new roof being put on, not a issue. I would definitely advise about not taking your caravan or Motorhome through the centre of the town due to it being a bit tight, not saying it's impossible but easier approach via the B6277. Barnard Castle is around 1.5 miles from the site by foot however I never walked it. Barnard Castle has all you would need regarding takeaways and supermarket. I would definitely return. · via Google [Janice Robson](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/109085534556957507964/reviews) ★★★★★ This Camping & Caravan Club Site is the perfect location for visiting in and around Barnard Castle. The Caravan site is extremely well kept with perfectly clean toilets and fabulous, well kept pitches. The staff are always happy, friendly and willing to help. This is a site we visit often! Love it! · via Google [Graham Willis](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/105685880244223713314/reviews) ★★★★★ We received a friendly welcome, were given a choice of pitch. Hard standing and grass pitches all are a good size. Facilities are not the newest, but were clean and functional. Off road walk to Barnard Castle, dog area and children's play area. · via Google Visitors say this camping and caravan site is well-kept, with spotless and well-maintained toilet and shower facilities, and offers spacious pitches. They also highlight the friendly and helpful staff, who provide excellent guidance and a warm welcome. Guests mention the quiet, relaxed atmosphere and convenient off-road walks to the nearby town. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Address** Near Galgate [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=54.5470681%2C-1.9620132) **Category** Castles & Palaces **Guest rating** 4.6 / 5 (615 reviews) **Suitable for** All Ages **Suggested visit** 3-4 hours **Setting** Indoor & outdoor **Dogs allowed** Yes **Good for children** Yes **Toilets on site** Yes **Destination** Barnard Castle [More attractions in Barnard Castle](https://staycation.co.uk/barnard-castle/attractions) ★ 4.6 (615 reviews) [Visit official website](https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/barnard-castle/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=attraction) [01833638212](tel:01833638212) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Barnard Castle **Payment** Cards, Contactless **Plus Code** 9C6WG2WQ+R5 [Directions ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//''/data=!4m7!4m6!1m1!4e2!1m2!1m1!1s0x487c235f994d8231:0xa0e235a2aa664382!3e0?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [More photos on Google ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x487c235f994d8231:0xa0e235a2aa664382!10e5?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) ### 🏨 Places to stay near Barnard Castle Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. [Check availability →](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101762279-15734754?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fsearchresults.en-gb.html%3Fss%3DBarnard%2BCastle%252C%2BUnited%2BKingdom) Affiliate link [Hotels →](https://staycation.co.uk/barnard-castle/hotels) [Camping →](https://staycation.co.uk/barnard-castle/camping) ## Quick answers ### Is Barnard Castle any good? Barnard Castle is rated 4.6 out of 5 from 615 Google reviews. ### Is Barnard Castle dog-friendly? Yes, dogs are allowed at Barnard Castle. ### Is Barnard Castle good for children? Yes, Barnard Castle is listed as good for children. ### How long do you need at Barnard Castle? Allow three to four hours. ### Is Barnard Castle indoors or outdoors? Barnard Castle has both indoor and outdoor areas. ### What ages is Barnard Castle suitable for? Barnard Castle suits all ages. ### Is Barnard Castle wheelchair accessible? Barnard Castle has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and an accessible toilet. ### Is there parking at Barnard Castle? Yes: free car park. ### How do I contact Barnard Castle? 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