Finchale Abbey Touring Park
Finchale Abbey Touring Park
Finchale Abbey Touring Park is an adults-only, award-winning caravan park set within a sweeping meander of the River Wear in County Durham.
The park sits directly beside the ruins of a medieval Benedictine priory, offering a striking and historically rich backdrop. It holds a four-star rating from Visit England.
The site is family-run — Finchale Abbey Farm has been in the same family since 1951 — and accepts touring caravans but not tents. Dogs are welcome, with scenic riverside walks accessible from the park.
Despite its peaceful, rural setting, it lies within easy reach of the historic city of Durham.
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