A Little bit about us.



Relax and Unwind here at High farm holiday park.


History of High Farm Holiday Park


Two generations ago Joseph William Thompson had his sights set on emigrating to Australia as a “Ten Pound Pom”, but fate had different plans for him. Smitten by a local girl called Amy they decided to settle here at High Farm, beginning with just a few hens and a modest milk-round and they worked hard together to build a family home and small farm to pass onto the next generation.


Our parents, Alan and Edna, “took over the reins” nurturing the pedigree dairy herd that we grew up alongside, gradually learning from them how to look after both the livestock and farmland. As they gracefully transitioned into retirement significant changes to both the farming industry and our personal circumstances meant that we could no longer continue our traditional farming practices. Instead, we embarked on a journey to breathe new life into the farm whilst maintaining our rural heritage and preserving the beauty of the local countryside.


We are proud to extend a warm welcome to you all from everyone here at High Farm Holiday Park.



Meet the team

 A warm welcome is extended to all visitors to High Farm Holiday Park Lt. 

This attractive family-run park is situated in beautiful countryside in Bishop Auckland, County Durham.



Jacky

Hi, I’m Jacky. My sister and I were born at High Farm and I have lived and worked here for most of our lifes. As this project has developed it has been wonderful to see the wildlife returning to and flourishing around the farm and holiday park and I am determined to maintain and preserve this rural environment for our guests, as well as my family. I am also a professional cake decorator and I have enjoyed teaching sugar craft here on the farm for several years. My love of baking may come in handy supplying tasty treats for sale in the site’s shop.


Glyn

Hi there, I’m Glynn. I am a joiner by trade and I have designed and project-managed the development of High Farm Holiday Park. Developing the site was always going to be a huge challenge and at times it has really put my skills to the test, especially during the global pandemic. The last few years have been a roller coaster but I am really looking forward to welcoming guests onto the site and seeing them enjoy everything that we have worked so hard to create.


Simon

Hi, I’m Simon. I share my wife’s love of nature and wildlife and I’m a keen taster of her baking treats!. I like to think my calm and gentle nature has had a steadying influence on our exciting new venture and my years of experience as a pharmacy owner have provided some useful business knowledge for the number-crunching and “admin” of the holiday park. As well as being firmly in charge of the spreadsheets, I like to support and join in whenever I can, whether that involves grass-cutting & strimming, setting up technical equipment, chasing pigs! or dealing with the tax & VAT.


Amy

I’m Amy and I would like to offer you a warm welcome to High Farm Holiday Park. I grew up on the farm with my sister Emily and family and have lived in the area all of my life and I am now enjoying living back on the farm and raising my own children here. I currently work for the NHS as a midwife and from my previous jobs I have experience of supporting people and customer service. For the past couple of years, Glynn and I have welcomed guests to our two holiday cottages and I really get a buzz from helping visitors to get the most out of a visit to stunning County Durham. I am looking forward to being involved in the running of our beautiful site and helping visitors to fall in love with the area we call home.


Our Team

At High Farm Holiday Park, we are immensely proud of our extraordinary team, who have not only become a family but also bring an array of exceptional qualities that elevate the entire experience, making your stay truly unforgettable.

Our dedicated team members embody the spirit of warmth and hospitality, going above and beyond to create a welcoming and nurturing environment for every guest. Their passion for what they do shines through in every interaction, making you feel like a valued part of the High Farm community from the moment you arrive


High Farm Holiday Park in the media.

High Farm Holiday Park, Toft Hill, and Curlew Cafe are all featured in episode 9 of Robson Green's Weekend Escape, which aired on BBC 2. Tune in to witness Robson discovering and staying in our charming 

Railway Wagon as he immerses himself in the beauty of County Durham's great outdoors.

For those who missed the broadcast, fear not! The episode is also

available to stream on BBC iPlayer, so you can revisit the enchantment of Robson's Weekend Escape at your convenience.


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