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Witton Castle Country Park

Bishop Auckland, Durham

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Luxury holidays in Durham in stunning surroundings. Witton Castle Country Park is set in the breathtaking 330-acre estate of the 15th century Witton Castle in the village of Witton-Le-Wear in Durham.

Featuring immaculate green spaces, mature woodland and nature reserves surrounded by beautiful open countryside and rolling valleys, for holidays in Durham, this park offers the ultimate experience.

Witton Castle Country Park has a choice of high-end luxury lodges and caravan holiday homes, each with spacious plots and an excellent range of on-park facilities at one of the most sought-after locations for holiday homeownership.

Enjoy nature walks around the nature reserve and lakes or a picnic in the extensive grounds, watch a film in the cinema or enjoy the nightlife and entertainment at the castle. For families, there is an adventure playground, crazy golf and even a Go-kart track!

Nearby, there is so much to explore and enjoy. High Force Waterfall in Forest-in-Teesdale is one of England’s most exciting waterfalls where the River Tees suddenly drops 21 metres over the rock to the plunge pool below. Surrounded by countryside, there is a well-maintained woodland walk that twists and turns on the way to this amazing spectacle of nature with parking and picnic areas nearby.

Enquire about Durham holiday home ownership at this amazing country park today.

Open from:
7th February to 1st February

Facilities:
Pets allowed, Lodges, Children's play area(s), Laundry, Shop, Wireless internet, Bar, Restaurant, Cafe

Witton Castle Country Park also has a reception, a security fence, picnic areas and beer gardens.


Accommodations:
Holiday homes (for rent), Lodges, 279 Holiday homes (owned)

Nearby attractions:
Cycle hire, Fishing, Golf, Horse riding holidays, Swimming (Indoor)

Things to do in Durham

High Force Waterfall, said to be England's most impressive waterfall surrounded by woodland and countryside.

Beamish Museum, an open-air step back in time to Victorian and Edwardian Durham.

Durham Cathedral, built in 1093 and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Killhope Lead Mine, an award-winning 19th century mining museum in the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Diggerland, a theme park experience where you can operate real giant diggers and dumpers.

Hamsterley Forest, 2,000 hectares of woodland trails and paths filled with wildlife.

The Bowes Museum, home to one of the most important collections of European fine and decorative arts set in beautiful gardens and parkland.

Hall Hill Farm, a day out for all the family, complete with a large indoor soft play barn, crazy golf and jumping pillows.


Witton Castle Country Park

Witton Le Wear
Durham, North of England
United Kingdom
DL14 0DE
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Overall rating

4.0 stars

Based on 9 review(s)

Durham

5.0 stars

Just returned home from this weekend break and I must say I really enjoyed it all staff in reception was so friendly and happy I went with hubby and my 3 children and my dog and everyone had a really lovely time my kids really enjoyed the new child entertainer (AMY) she was really good with the children and even the parents my children couldn't wait till the castle opened to see her and even tho we are home they still talking about her and carnt wait to come back to see her so I have to say iv been to flamingoland and a few other places and this is by far the best and most friendly holiday park we have been to I would recommend people go there and not take notice of the bad reviews there is lovely views and places to walk and explore and the holiday homes are really clean and we had everything we needed in there to .....thank u to all the staff for been verry friendly and making our mini break with you really good and unforgettable I will see you again in April ...from the mather family 😁

tyne and wear

5.0 stars

Hi me and my partner with our two children visited this site.as we wanted a base to come for weekends and school hols as we toured for a year,and had some experiences.we felt the warm welcome coming throw the gates we were greeted by Paul what a gentleman very kind and polite,and very helpful on our tour of the caravan site.lots going on they have different things goin on thought the year and a fishing lake for my hubby or Shuld I say 4,the castle is beautiful and the meals are to die for.scenery is amazing and very peaceful which we were after for then days off wrk to leave all the stress behind.we are on the proud owners of a static on this site and it's beautiful we love it as a family and so does my dog she has never walked so much she loves it.gold star defo 10/10 metcalfe family.xx

County Durham

5.0 stars

My parents from Belgium own a caravan on this lovely beautiful tranquil site. We occasionally visit!!! absolutely fantastic countryside and views. One does not appreciate the beauty of the outdoor life till you come here to stay!! Lots of different walks, rivers, views, need i say more!! and the late sunset on an evening is to die for definately for the romantics !!!! Also the family friendly people who own the site are there for you 24/7. They are lovely friendly people in the cellar bar and will always curtail to your every need!!!! Witton Castle has been given a brand new white wash and i have recommended this site to many of my friends and coleagues at the local hospital!!!! The office secretaries are very helpful and courteous!! This site in my opinion needs a "GOLD STAR" and we love it!!!!! Classy!!!!! xxx

Cleveland

2.0 stars

This site is set in lovely grounds, but was let down by the facilities, the toilets are in desperate need of updating, they were old and the showers were cold. Some of the pitches had big muddy puddles, the ducks loved them and so did my 2 yr old! The bar was not a nice relaxing place, was noisy and full of kids, we have never drank a drink so quick so we could get out! They seem to building up the static caravan side of the park. We would use this site as it is close for us to use on a weekend but until they update the toilets we wont be returning.
Witton Castle Country Park, Bishop Auckland, Durham

North East

5.0 stars

the website for Witton Castle must have changed to http://www.wittoncastlecountrypark.co.uk/ and along with the new ownership, the park is going to be the best park around. Loads of outdoor pursuits to do and they regularly have events and also have their own fly fishing lakes. Yes a few things on the tourer section need updating, but this will defo be happening, looking at all the money that is being spent. Cannot wait to see it all finished.
Witton Castle Country Park, Bishop Auckland, County Durham

London

5.0 stars

I do not understand why this site had such bad reviews, but then after reading the others realise it is now under new ownership. If it was as bad as some of the reviews say then Congratulations to the new owners, this is a beautiful site, added to by the fabulous Castle.

Thank you for a great stay and see you soon.
Witton Castle, Durham

tyne &wear

5.0 stars

I have been going to witton castle for the last 7 to 8 years and I have found that since Mr Harker left it has changed. It was a family orientated site which had all kind of events on i.e.:- motor cross,country and western,vintage car rally ,carboot sales and more and the best on of all was the STORMING THE CASTLE. It was always packed every summer but now you be lucky to get a hand full of visiters.The new owners are redeveloping the site to make it look better .but have not set any kind of events up .
Witton Castle, Bishop Auckland, Durham

co durham

1.0 stars

witton cstle has gone down the pan over the years dirty toilets that are worn out ,male shower block very poor and cold .
some of staff are very helpful to name one MEG she is so helpful. been going to this site for the past 15 years pity to see it like this. now under new management get rid of the yobs stop the long term stayers improve showers and toilets get the site back a a family holiday spot and true caravanefs will return as the park is excellent just needs some T.L.C AND IMPROVEMENTS

west yorkshire

2.0 stars

A very out of date site in serious need of modernisation. The site was very dirty, extremely noisy at night and poorly managed. Badly lit at night. The toilet/shower facilities were terrible. It is such a shame as there is fantastic potential for this site, but it does need a lot of TLC.