Overview of Sandy Park

Sandy Park Crimdon is a family-oriented holiday park located near Crimdon Beach on the County Durham coast. Set just inland from the coastline, the park offers easy access to expansive sandy beaches, coastal walks and outdoor recreation, making it a popular choice for families, couples and groups seeking a seaside break with comfortable accommodation and practical facilities.

The park combines a range of self-catering accommodation with leisure options and outdoor space, creating a holiday environment that supports both activity and relaxation. Its position near Crimdon Beach and within reach of nearby coastal towns gives guests flexibility to enjoy beach days, historic sites and inland excursions.

Sandy Park Crimdon is especially suited to guests who want a traditional coastal holiday park experience with convenient beach access, good facilities and opportunities for walks, cycling and local exploration.

Why Sandy Park?

• Close proximity to Crimdon Beach and coastline
• Family friendly environment with practical facilities
• Range of accommodation to suit different groups
• Easy access to coastal walking routes
• Good base for exploring Durham coast and countryside

Glamping and Cottages at Sandy Park

Accommodation at Sandy Park Crimdon Holiday Park focuses on flexible self catering options that suit couples, families and small groups looking for a coastal break with outdoor experiences nearby. The park does not operate a large fleet of static caravans and instead offers glamping pods and two independent holiday cottages, each providing a different holiday style.

The glamping pods are set within the park’s landscaped grounds and are designed for simple, nature focused stays. Each pod is a compact, self contained unit providing a comfortable sleeping area, basic furnishings, heating and lighting. This creates a cosy base for guests who want the feel of camping without pitching a tent. Pods typically include outdoor seating areas that encourage time spent outside, making them well suited to relaxed evenings and informal dining.

For guests seeking more traditional accommodation with additional interior space, Sandy Park Crimdon offers two holiday cottages. These provide fully self catering accommodation with fitted kitchens, living and dining areas, bedrooms and bathrooms. The cottages are well suited to families or small groups and offer a more conventional holiday home experience. Central heating and practical furnishings allow for comfortable stays across much of the year.

Some accommodation options are pet friendly, allowing guests to bring dogs and make use of nearby walking routes and open spaces. Parking is available close to the cottages, and pod areas are easily accessible on arrival.

The accommodation reflects the park’s coastal and countryside setting, offering a balance between outdoor living and everyday comfort rather than high density or resort style accommodation.

Park Facilities at Sandy Park

Facilities at Sandy Park are focused on providing a comfortable and relaxed coastal stay, with an emphasis on outdoor leisure and practical amenities rather than large resort style attractions.

A key feature of the park is that each accommodation unit includes a private outdoor hot tub. Both the glamping pods and the cottages have their own hot tubs positioned within private garden or veranda areas, giving guests a dedicated space to relax and unwind while enjoying the surrounding countryside and coastal setting.

Wi Fi access is available across the park, allowing guests to stay connected during their stay. Accommodation units also include practical features such as televisions, heating and double glazing, supporting comfortable stays throughout much of the year.

The park’s open grounds and direct access to nearby walking routes and nature areas form an important part of the facilities offering. Guests can enjoy easy access to coastal paths, countryside walks and open spaces without the need to travel far. Outdoor seating areas allow guests to spend time outside, dine informally and enjoy the fresh air.

Practical facilities include on site parking close to accommodation, garden furniture for outdoor use and areas suitable for relaxing outdoors. Some units also allow for fire pits or outdoor cooking, depending on accommodation type and seasonal restrictions.

There are no swimming pools, entertainment venues or large leisure complexes on site. Instead, the facilities are designed to suit guests looking for a peaceful coastal break, with private hot tubs, outdoor space and easy access to walking routes and nearby beaches forming the core of the experience.

Places to Visit Near Sandy Park Glamping Pods

Sandy Park is well placed for coastal and countryside activities along the Durham Heritage Coast. The park is a short walk from Crimdon Dene Beach, a long stretch of sandy shoreline ideal for beach walks, picnics, swimming and enjoying open coastal views. The beach forms part of the England Coast Path and offers scenic walks alongside dunes and cliffs.

Coastal walking routes run in both directions from Crimdon, linking with neighbouring beaches and headlands. These paths are suitable for gentle strolls as well as longer walks and provide opportunities to enjoy sea views and observe coastal wildlife. The dunes and grassland around the beach support birdlife throughout the year, with seasonal nesting activity that attracts wildlife watchers.

A short drive inland brings visitors to Hartlepool, where the marina, waterfront walks, cafés and shops offer a livelier seaside atmosphere. The town also has museums, historic areas and family friendly attractions, providing a good balance to quieter beach days.

Durham city is within easy reach for a day trip and offers a famous cathedral and castle, riverside walking routes, historic streets and a wide choice of shops and restaurants. Exploring the city’s heritage sites and riverside paths provides a contrast to the coastal setting.

Further along the coast, beaches at Blackhall and Seaham offer additional options for seaside walks and exploration. Inland countryside, nature reserves and cycling routes around County Durham give guests the chance to combine coastal scenery with rural landscapes during their stay.