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Westgate Caravan & Camping Site

6 Britton Hall, Westgate, Bishop Auckland DL13 1LN, UK

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In short: Westgate Caravan & Camping Site is a campsite in Durham, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 28 Google reviews, with dogs welcome and pitches for tents, caravans and motorhomes.

Details checked · source: Google Places

Small caravan and camping site in Bishop Auckland with showers and a quiet rural setting near Weardale.

About Westgate Caravan & Camping Site

Westgate Caravan & Camping Site is a modest campground in the village of Westgate, a few miles north of Bishop Auckland in Durham. With limited pitches, it offers a low-key alternative to larger sites, making it feel unhurried even during peak times.

The site has showers on site. Nearby attractions include Weardale Holiday Home Park just a short walk away, and the village hall and historic Westgate Manor are within easy reach on foot, giving a sense of the local area without the sense of being in a busy zone.

What's nearby

  • Weardale Holiday Home Park 200m away
  • Westgate Village Hall 400m away
  • Carrs Cottage 400m away
  • Westgate Manor 400m away
  • Hare & Hounds 450m away

Distances as the crow flies, via Google

Good to know

Accessibility

  • ✓Accessible parking
  • ✓Accessible entrance

Payment

  • ✓Debit cards
  • ✓Contactless

Details via Google — worth confirming with the site before you travel, especially for access needs.

Photos

Photos via Google

Can I bring...?

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

Hook-up

⚡ Electric hook-up
🔌 EV charging

No electric hook-up listed — worth confirming directly if you're bringing a caravan or motorhome.

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.

Nearest supermarkets

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

  • Co-op, Bishop Auckland 5.8 miles
  • Tesco, Consett 14.6 miles
  • Morrisons, Consett 14.7 miles
  • Aldi, Consett 14.8 miles
  • Lidl, Consett 15 miles
  • Sainsbury's, Bishop Auckland 19.4 miles
  • Asda, Bishop Auckland 19.8 miles

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

Location

6 Britton Hall, Westgate, Bishop Auckland DL13 1LN, UK Get directions

What visitors say

Anne McMahon

Lovely site, not too big. Nice clean toilets and showers , though if it was full you might end up waiting for a shower. Good communication too.

· via Google

KEN ST GEORGE

Good morning everyone. Well what can I say - so far the best campsite I've stayed in for years . Spotlessly clean , extremely cared for & what scenery. It reminds me of a campsite on the continent. Keep up the great work guys .👍🇬🇪

· via Google

Mark Matthews

Lovely host, great location, river and ford right next to the site, clean toilet block, hot shower, pub just along road open Thursday-Sunday, carvery on a Sunday Perfect for High Force, Cow Green reservoir, Slitt Woods We'll be back

· via Google

Vickie Dunville

Used to love come camping here years ago. Only a small site and had nothing on apart from toilets and showers. It's what you make of it that makes the experience more enjoyable though.

· via Google

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Quick answers

Is Westgate Caravan & Camping Site any good?

Westgate Caravan & Camping Site is rated 4.7 out of 5 from 28 Google reviews.

Is Westgate Caravan & Camping Site dog-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at Westgate Caravan & Camping Site.

What facilities does Westgate Caravan & Camping Site have?

Westgate Caravan & Camping Site has showers.

Is Westgate Caravan & Camping Site wheelchair accessible?

Westgate Caravan & Camping Site has a wheelchair-accessible entrance.

How do I contact Westgate Caravan & Camping Site?

Call Westgate Caravan & Camping Site on +44 7775 933210.

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