Village Green Holiday Park, County Durham, is perfectly located within the North Pennines area of outstanding natural beauty, close to the picturesque village of Edmundbyers. Just a short walk from Derwent Reservoir, providing spectacular views over the lakes and fells no matter the season. As well as extraordinary views the area boasts lots of activities and attractions. If fishing is your hobby then Derwent Reservoir is paradise, offering excellent coarse fishing, fly trout fishing and roach fishing spots. You can book a permit or alternatively take out a boat and relax to your heart’s delight on the serene and calm waters.
Looking for a holiday home to buy in the North East is the perfect way to embrace staycationing. The area has it all. From reservoirs, lakes, fells and mountains, County Durham is a nature lover’s paradise. As well as the great outdoors, there is also plenty of sightseeing you can do too all within a 30-minute car drive from your beautiful new holiday home. The historic city of Durham is just 30 minutes away and is the home of the world famous Durham Cathedral and Castle. UNESCO recognised these historical buildings offer over a 1,000 years of history within their walls. Alternatively you could also visit the Beamish Living Museum of the North, an open-air museum dedicated to bringing the past to life through exciting exhibitions and interactive experiences. Just 30 minutes’ drive away Beamish has everything from a 1940s farm to a 1900s pit village and colliery.
If you’re not looking to travel too far, we don’t blame you. There is plenty to do closer to your new holiday home, such as the village of Edmundbyers itself. The village has a small shop for all your essentials as well as a two pubs, church and village hall. So, if you don’t fancy cooking then pop along to either the Baa Bar or the dog-friendly country inn, the Punch Bowl.
The beauty of purchasing a holiday home or static caravans in the North East is that it doesn’t have to break the bank. Daly Parks are proud to offer luxury and five-star service at competitive prices. Situating our parks in the heart of the North East means that you can combine history, nature, relaxation and fun all within a short distance of major cities and transport links such as the A1, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Sunderland, Gateshead and Middlesbrough. This way you can take advantage of your new home-away-from-home whenever you choose.
Beamish Living Museum
If you are looking for a fun and interesting day out, why not discover the wonders of Beamish Living Museum. This world famous open air museum, tells the story of life in the North East of England from the 1820s right through to the 1950s. Take a trip to the past and discover what life was like back then and visit a 1900’s pit village or take a ride on the legendary Beamish Tramway.
Hamsterley Forest
Crowds and people-filled venues are not everyone’s cup of tea, so if you’re looking for a spot of nature and relaxation then you can’t go wrong with a visit to Hamsterley Forest. The largest forest in County Durham stretches over 2,000 hectares giving you plenty of space to find a little bit of peace and quiet to relax in.
Durham City
Often cited as one of the best cities in the UK, Durham has so much to offer the avid traveller. Both Durham cathedral and castle are UNESCO world heritage sites, both now being well over 1,000 years old. Visit the shrine of St Cuthbert or visit the Palace Green Library for a trip though the past and find out what makes this area such a world recognised place.
