Thorpe Farm Centre
Thorpe Farm, Greta Bridge, Barnard Castle DL12 9TY, UK
View on Google MapsA campsite near Barnard Castle
About Thorpe Farm Centre
Tucked away near Barnard Castle in County Durham, Thorpe Farm Centre delivers far more than your average pitch-up. Beyond the 26 grass and hardstanding pitches (with optional electric hook-up and campfires allowed), you'll find a proper family attraction: soft play, indoor play areas, a playground, and animal enclosures that keep children happily occupied for hours. The on-site café serves delicious food at reasonable prices, and there's a shop stocked with a wide variety of local merchandise.
Staff are genuinely friendly and courteous, adding to the welcoming atmosphere. Dogs are welcome, and facilities include showers, toilets, and drinking water. Some visitors feel certain shop items can be poor value, but the overall package—location, amenities, and family-friendly vibe—makes this a solid base for exploring the North Pennines and Teesdale.
What's nearby
- Thorpe Farm The Courtyard Restaurant next door
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Free car park
- ✓Free street
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible toilet
Payment
- ✓Credit cards
- ✓Debit cards
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the site before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
Visitors say this farm offers amazing facilities, including soft play, an indoor play area, a playground, and animal enclosures, with delicious food and a wide variety of merchandise. They also highlight the friendly and courteous staff, reasonable prices, and convenient location.
Some reviews mention the product can be poor value.
Summary via Google
Can I bring...?
Pitch types
- 8 x Grass Pitches (Optional Electric)
- 18 x Hardstanding Pitches (Optional Electric)
Pitch details as listed by the booking provider — availability and exact pricing shown at checkout.
Hook-up
Facilities
Takeaway & food delivery
Handy if you fancy a night off cooking — here's what delivers near this site.
Just Eat — 2 takeaways deliver to this postcode (DL12 9TY)
The Old Well Inn
5.0 · British, Indian
Varis
5.0 · Pizza, Kebab
Checked 26 Aug 2026 — always confirm on justeat.co.uk before ordering, as coverage can change.
Nearest supermarkets
Handy if you're self-catering or need to stock up on arrival.
- Lidl, Barnard Castle 3.4 miles
- Morrisons, Barnard Castle 3.6 miles
- Co-op, Barnard Castle 3.6 miles
- Tesco 10.8 miles
- Aldi, Catterick Garrison 10.9 miles
- Sainsbury's, Bishop Auckland 11 miles
- Asda, Darlington 12.6 miles
Straight-line distances — the drive will be longer. Store data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Opening hours
- Monday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
What visitors say
1st visit yesterday. We must of past this jewel hundreds of times. Glad we stopped this time. Great service, fantastic environment and cakes are delicious. Definitely won't be our last visit. Highly recommended
a month ago · via Google
Just stopped off for a bowl of soup on our way up to Scotland. Service was good but the leek and potato soup was revolting! No flavour, it had been puréed to death and thickened with flour which made it thick and gloopy and had a texture like custard. No improvement even with salt & pepper. It could have been made with anything. The best thing was the watercress on top! And this is a farm cafe/restaurant - would have expected so much better for £6.95 a portion. It’s such a simple soup to get so wrong.We won’t be back.
4 months ago · via Google
What a great farm shop and gift shop (separate). Endless time could be spent browsing and buying. Nice friendly staff and just off the A66, which is very (too) handy for more visits.
2 months ago · via Google
Usually stop off here on the way back from the Lakes. Nice relaxed atmosphere after a long drive. Great coffee and nice meals. Staff are friendly and welcoming. Also a nice shop.
a month ago · via Google
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