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Bowfield Farm Campsite (Certificated Site)

Bowfield Farm, Barnard Castle DL12 9SU, UK

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Certificated campsite near Barnard Castle in Durham with shower facilities.

About Bowfield Farm Campsite (Certificated Site)

Barnard Castle sits on the River Tees in Teesdale, a valley known for its walking routes and stone-built market towns. Bowfield Farm Campsite is a certificated site just outside the town, offering a base for exploring the area on foot or by car.

The site has shower facilities for campers. Barnard Castle itself is a short walk away, with its ruined medieval castle and high street of independent shops and cafes. The Pennine Way and other footpaths through Teesdale begin nearby, making this a practical stop for walkers and hikers.

Nearest supermarkets

Handy if you're self-catering or need to stock up on arrival.

  • Co-op, Barnard Castle 2.7 miles
  • Morrisons, Barnard Castle 2.7 miles
  • Lidl, Barnard Castle 3.3 miles
  • Tesco 12.9 miles
  • Aldi, Catterick Garrison 13 miles
  • Sainsbury's, Bishop Auckland 13.6 miles
  • Asda, Bishop Auckland 15.1 miles

Straight-line distances — the drive will be longer. Store data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Can I bring...?

⛺ Tent pitches
🚐 Caravans welcome
🚌 Motorhomes welcome
✨ Glamping available
🛖 Lodges & pods

Facilities

🚿 Hot showers
📶 Free WiFi
🏊 Swimming pool
🛒 Onsite shop
🎠 Children's play area
🍖 BBQs allowed
🔥 Campfires allowed
🧺 Laundry
🎣 Fishing
🛁 Hot tub
♿ Accessible facilities
🅿️ Hardstanding pitches
🍽️ Bar/restaurant on site
🚻 Toilets on site

No takeaway delivery found for this location on Just Eat or Deliveroo — you'll likely need to bring or buy supplies before you arrive.

Location

Bowfield Farm, Barnard Castle DL12 9SU, UK Get directions

What visitors say

Rich D

We've visited Bowfield farm on a few occasions and despite being a fairly basic campsite on a busy working farm we have had some good visits. But nothing, absolutely nothing could prepare us for the experience we had on our last visit. Long story short, we ended up stuck in the mud whilst trying to pitch on the hard standing pitches, we had no idea that the only way this could be done was to unhitch and use a motor mover as the field was basically flooded. The owners simply walked away and left us, only to return 2 hours later to attempt to charge us £500 for help. Recovery got us out and we left. The owners of this campsite have absolutely no business being in the hospitality trade.

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Victoria Farrall

Our first stay at Bowfield Farm. Such a fantastic spot with views that fill the soul. Clean facilities. Lovely hot showers with good pressure. Small quiet site so ideal for our young family. Would love to come back.

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Dave Hewett

A very clean and tidy site. Good views. Easy access to the site from the main road. As a working farm there are plenty of animals around. The owners are lovely. We had car troubles and had to extend by a few days which we didn't mind doing with surroundings like these. They went out of their way and helped with a mechanic also a very nice guy who didn't rip us off. The kids loved it. We certainly intend to return and highly recommend them.

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Noel Fearnside

5 van CS. Vast panoramic views but open to the wind. Very good pitches. Don't use the toilet facilities so can't comment, but when shown round by owners, they seemed fine. You're high up here so the water flow isn't the fastest; patience required. Very highly recommended.

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