Campsites · North East England
The Old Armoury Campsite
In or near Gilmonby.
The Old Armoury Campsite — a campsite in england north east.
Anthony Parkes — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
About
The Old Armoury Campsite is a campsite located in england north east. Campsite listed with verified location and OSM metadata. Pitch availability, facilities (toilets, showers, electric hookup) and seasonal opening vary — confirm directly.
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Official information
The Old Armoury Campsite is a small, member-exclusive campsite located near Bowes, offering a peaceful setting between the Yorkshire Dales and the North Pennines. It accommodates a limited number of tents and caravans, making it ideal for those seeking a quiet outdoor experience with access to local attractions and beautiful walking routes.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Old Armoury Campsite is located in North-East England. This campsite offers a setting for outdoor enthusiasts seeking a place to pitch tents. Visitors can expect basic amenities for camping and access to the surrounding natural landscape. It serves as a practical base for exploring the region's outdoor activities.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.5206, -2.0092
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- Bowes
- Postcode
- DL12 9HH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bishop Auckland
- Opening
- Open: 01/04/26 - 10/11/26
- Official site
- www.campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk
Sources
- osm: w1110086286 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Old Armoury Campsite?
- The Old Armoury Campsite is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DL12 9HH), in the parish of Bowes.
- What is The Old Armoury Campsite?
- The Old Armoury Campsite — a campsite in england north east.
- How do I get to The Old Armoury Campsite?
- The nearest town is Gilmonby. Drivers can use postcode DL12 9HH.
- Is The Old Armoury Campsite a protected site?
- Yes — The Old Armoury Campsite is part of the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to The Old Armoury Campsite?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DL12 9HH. It sits within the Bishop Auckland parliamentary constituency.