New Ferens Park Stadium

The New Ferens Park Stadium sits on the outskirts of Durham, home to Darlington FC. If you're a football fan staying at one of the nearby caravan parks - Durham Grange is practically on your doorstep at less than a mile away - catching a match here gives you proper entertainment without the trek to Newcastle or Sunderland.

It's a modern ground with decent facilities, opened to replace the club's former home. The atmosphere on match days is solid; you get that genuine community feel rather than the sterile corporate vibe of bigger stadiums. Non-match days you can usually walk around the outside and grab photos, though you won't get inside without a ticket.

Worth the effort? Absolutely, if you're into your football and want to support a smaller club with real history. Darlington's got character - they've had their ups and downs, and the fans genuinely care. The stadium itself is well-maintained and the staff are friendly.

Staying at Finchale Abbey Residential & Touring Park two miles away, or Andy's Woodland Wild Camping even closer, means you've got an easy evening out without worrying about driving back to a hotel. Durham city centre is just a few minutes further on, so you can make a proper night of it - some decent pubs and restaurants within walking distance of the ground.

Check the fixture list before you book your caravan holiday though. Nothing worse than arriving to find it's a week with no home games.