# Dragonflies Durham — Opening Hours, Reviews & Visitor Info > Creative workshops combining hands-on crafts and sensory activities designed to spark imagination and learning in young children, with an on-site café for refreshments. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/durham/attractions/dragonflies-durham (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Campground 🐾 Dogs Welcome # Dragonflies Durham Mandale Business Park, Belmont Ind Estate [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=3637765385732793116&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Fiona Harrison](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/112874730273999761624) **In short:** Dragonflies Durham is a campsite in Durham, rated 5.0 out of 5 from 29 Google reviews, with dogs welcome. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Dragonflies Durham Creative workshops combining hands-on crafts and sensory activities designed to spark imagination and learning in young children, with an on-site café for refreshments. ## Photos Photos via Google ## Opening hours **Monday** 9:15 AM – 6:00 PM **Tuesday** 9:15 AM – 6:00 PM **Wednesday** 9:15 AM – 6:00 PM **Thursday** 9:15 AM – 6:00 PM **Friday** 9:15 AM – 6:00 PM **Saturday** 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM **Sunday** 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours. ## What visitors say [Artur Bednarek](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/100722656586968537410/reviews) ★★★★★ We had such a fantastic stay here and would absolutely return when camping in Durham again. The campsite is excellent value for money, with lots of space in the main field as well as a lovely enclosed orchard where we camped, which felt really peaceful and safe for our dog. One of the highlights was the beautiful walk through a small woodland path leading to a large secluded field where we could let our border collie run absolutely ragged and she loved every minute of it! The whole site has a really relaxed, friendly atmosphere and musical jam sessions with the owners and other campers. The couple running the farm were genuinely lovely and couldn’t have been more welcoming or helpful throughout our stay. Nothing was too much trouble, and they even kindly spared us a few drinks when we unexpectedly ran out! Every camping pitch comes with a fire pit, and they sell firewood at very reasonable prices which included kindling and fire starters which allowed for enjoyable evenings by the fire. There’s also a brilliant local farm shop nearby with a butchers, bakery, café and even a fresh milk / milkshake dispenser. Other shops are only around 10–15 minutes away including superstores and Seaham beach is about a 20+ minute drive. We spent a lovely day there collecting sea glass together. Unfortunately, we accidentally left our sea glass behind at the campsite, but the owners very kindly went out to look for it and agreed to send it back to us because it held sentimental value for my girlfriend after such a lovely day collecting it together. That level of kindness and care really says everything about this place. Highly recommended campsite with wonderful hosts, good facilities and a genuinely welcoming atmosphere · via Google [Donna W](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/111221450257833162146/reviews) ★★★★★ A lovely campsite. We stayed here as we were walking the Durham Camino, and we camped for three nights in the wooded section. There's also a massive field for camping on too. The staff are really friendly, and pointed out a stile in the corner of the field that we could use for a walk from the campsite. There's a toilet and shower block, plus compost pit toilets at the other side of the campsite on the field. There's plenty of space on the field for tents and for children to run around, there's fire pits dotted around which can be used, and a load of horses in the surrounding fields too for anyone who likes animals! I would recommend this campsite for anyone who enjoys camping in a quiet place, but wants to be nearby to Durham centre too. · via Google [D Phillips](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/111928306837087151099/reviews) ★★★★★ What a wonderful campsite!! Gorgeous location & amazing facilities, the owner was really helpful & kind! The beautiful entrance through woodland & gorgeous pitches in woodland with fire pits & seating, I’d be there every weekend if we lived more locally, hope to visit again if we are up this way again!! Thank you to the hosts for letting us come on a weekend when they were closed to pitch up bookings!! Thank you for such a treat staying here ❤️wish we could have stayed longer · via Google [Leyton Cleveley](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/113515024633977623745/reviews) ★★★★★ Excellent campsite, basic but has everything you could need, owner extremely helpful when I had an issue, cannot rate highly enough. · via Google [See all reviews on Google →](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m4!3m3!1s0x487e7d6eff57e435:0xc986dcab45a00d11!9m1!1b1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) People say this soft play area offers a great size play frame, a baby sensory room, and a wide variety of food and drinks at the cafe. They also highlight the reasonable prices, free parking, and the friendly, attentive staff. Some reviews mention there can be unexpected closures due to private parties. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Address** 27f Witham House, Mandale Business Park, Belmont Industrial estate, Durham, DH1 1TH [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=54.7292436%2C-1.4488639) **Category** Indoor Soft Play **Guest rating** 5.0 / 5 (29 reviews) **Suitable for** All Ages **Setting** Indoor **Dogs allowed** Yes **Good for children** Yes **Toilets on site** Yes **Destination** Durham [More attractions in Durham](https://staycation.co.uk/durham/attractions) ★ 5.0 (29 reviews) [Visit official website](https://www.dragonfliesdurham.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=attraction) [0191 4472640](tel:01914472640) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Durham **Postcode** DH1 1TH **Parking** Free on-site **Wheelchair access** ✅ Yes **Payment** Cards, Contactless **Plus Code** 9C6WPHH2+MF [Directions ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//''/data=!4m7!4m6!1m1!4e2!1m2!1m1!1s0x487e7d6eff57e435:0xc986dcab45a00d11!3e0?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [More photos on Google ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x487e7d6eff57e435:0xc986dcab45a00d11!10e5?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [Write a review ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x487e7d6eff57e435:0xc986dcab45a00d11!12e1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) ### 🏨 Places to stay near Durham Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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Dragonflies Durham suits all ages. ### How do I contact Dragonflies Durham? 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