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Durham Amateur Rowing Club Certificated Location

Green Ln, Old Elvet, Durham DH1 3JU, UK

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Sports club campsite in Durham city centre with showers and a riverside cafe serving food.

About Durham Amateur Rowing Club Certificated Location

Durham Amateur Rowing Club Certificated Location is a campsite run by the rowing club on the riverbank in the heart of Durham. It is a working sports facility first and foremost, which shapes what you get: a no-frills setup with showers in the facilities block and access to the club's cafe, which serves food and has outdoor seating overlooking the water.

The site sits next door to 1860 Bar & Kitchen, and Durham City Cricket Club is just up the road. The riverside setting and central location mean you are within walking distance of Durham's shops, restaurants and the university area. Staff are helpful, and the pricing is straightforward. This is an unpretentious spot suited to visitors who want a functional base rather than a resort experience, and who are happy to be part of an active sports club environment.

What's nearby

  • 1860 Bar & Kitchen next door
  • Durham City Cricket Club 250m away
  • Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences • Durham University 300m away

Distances as the crow flies, via Google

People say this campsite offers a lovely riverside location with good amenities and a cafe serving food. Visitors also highlight the great value for money and the convenient daytime bar. They also mention the friendly staff and the pleasant outdoor seating.

Summary via Google

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

Green Ln, Old Elvet, Durham DH1 3JU, UK Get directions

Opening hours

Monday
9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Tuesday
9:30 AM – 3:30 PM, 6:00 – 9:30 PM
Wednesday
9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Thursday
9:30 AM – 3:30 PM, 6:00 – 9:30 PM
Friday
9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Saturday
9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Sunday
9:30 AM – 3:30 PM

Other hours

Monday
9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Tuesday
9:30 AM – 3:30 PM, 6:00 – 9:30 PM
Wednesday
9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Thursday
9:30 AM – 3:30 PM, 6:00 – 9:30 PM
Friday
9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Saturday
9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Sunday
9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
2026-08-28T08
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What visitors say

Nicholas P

This must be one of the best locations we've found within walking distance of the city. Not many pitches so book as soon as possible. Right by the river great for watching the rowing club boats. Amenities very good and a restaurant with bar.

· via Google

Tom Craig

Small site next to river, lot's going on with rowers. Nice cafe 👌

· via Google

Amy Norton

Our son attended the Learn to row during a school holiday. Ray ran it with support from volunteer young rowers of the club. The young ones that assisted were well mannered, engaging, encouraging and generally nice to be around. I don't know all the facilities as it's my son that goes inside, if outside conditions aren't suitable to row. There are racing groups and a Sunday group for those that have done their rowing acquaint, who don't or aren't ready to dedicate to the racing schedule. Lots of opportunities to be involved with in the club and social events. Be careful when you park! Be sure to register in 1860 Kitchen and bar your reg' as to not receive a fine.

· via Google

SSS SSS

Stayed here for few nights during visit to Beamish Living Museum and Durham. Site is great location and great value for money, facilities are bonus, including a daytime bar and cafe onsite.

· via Google

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