Those who’ve travelled long distances with kids in the car will be all too familiar with the phrase ‘are we there yet?’ So if you fancy a trip away with the family, but don’t want to spend hours in the car, or you just fancy a short break away, we’ve compiled a list of caravan and campsites which are highly rated – and within a two-hour drive of South Tyneside. Pictures and information from The Camping and Caravanning Club.
5. Bednell Bay Campsite, Chathill, Northumberland
Campers pitched at Beadnell Bay campsite are rewarded with stunning sea views over the dramatic Northumberland coast in one direction and the distant Cheviot Hills in the other. Prices from 7.85. Photo: Alisdair Cusick, The Camping and Caravanning Club
6. Park Top Farm, Richmond
The beautiful site is in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, with stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The farm is situated four miles from Richmond where the Georgian Theatre and Station Cinema is based. Prices from 13 pound. Photo: The Camping and Caravanning Club
7. The Old Armoury Campsite, Barnard Castle
The site overlooks the village of Bowes and its medieval castle. It is between the Yorkshire Dales and the North Pennines, an area of outstanding natural beauty, and within easy reach of the Lake District. Prices from 6 pound. Photo: The Camping and Caravanning Club