Black Swan Holiday Park

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  • Pub site with 17th-century inn and moor/vale views
  • Easily reachable from the A1, two miles from Masham
  • Walks starting directly from the site: route copies available
Here’s a site you’ll be happy to swan around: Black Swan Holiday Park is in a hidden spot in the Yorkshire Dales and just next to a 17th-century inn dishing up home-cooked food among views of the moors and the Vale of York. Hurrah, hooray and pass the Black Sheep bitter. No eating like a bird either: the Black Swan food is properly portioned with plenty to pick from, and there are several veggie options as well as themed evenings such as steak nights (occasionally with non-local samplings like springbok or ostrich). The bar meals are served at lunchtime, with a bistro in the evenings and a roast lunch on Sundays with locally sourced meat and homemade desserts, alongside local and guest ales. (As you can probably imagine, all this is rather popular, so you'd do well to book yourselves a table ahead of your trip as space can't be guaranteed otherwise.) Getting swanwards is simple: the pub is easily reached from the A1 and is in the old village of Fearby, two miles from Masham. Once there, two walks start directly from the site; ask staff for copies of the routes. Black Swan guests have access to a shower and toilet block.

Site type

Motorhome pitches 33
Touring caravan pitches 33
Tent pitches 10
Open now
Opens 1 March

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The restaurant is open between 01/03 and 31/10.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sat, 1 Mar to

Pitch types & availability

Reviews

83%

would recommend this site to a friend

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Good location and pub on site is very handy. Toilet block and…

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 8
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness No rating
Wifi No rating
Shirley T. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Good location and pub on site is very handy. Toilet block and showers are fine. Have stayed before and would return

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The views and wildlife…

Overall 6/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 8
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 6
Wifi 2
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked: The views and wildlife

Disliked: Electric kept tripping off on site, pitches were a little tight

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Had electric.…

Overall 2/10
Location 6
Value for money 2
Accommodation 2
Facilities / Activities 2
Customer service 2
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 2
Wifi 2
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Had electric.

Disliked: Female toilet and shower blocks not clean and toilets themselves were very small.

Came in a hire motor home; left the site after first night to go out for the day, came back about 5pm that evening and our pitch had been taken. Spoke to owner who said “well you didn’t leave anything to say it was yours” - we were in a hire motor home and had nothing to leave as wouldn’t risk leaving electric wire out as it wasn’t ours. No offer from owner for anything to leave. He also didn’t show us a new plot or ask us if we wanted the original plot, just said to us “find an empty plot and just use that” - there was literally one left and no apology at all. I thought when you reserve a pitch, that’s yours for the time your there? Not having to pitch hop! 3rd night also ended up on a different plot aswell due someone else being given our second plot.

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Great site to visit. Would recommend

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked: Great relaxed site .
Good food in the pub and selection of drinks.
Plenty of hot water in the showers

Disliked: Showers need better hooks and a bench to put things on .

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Walks from the site to the Druids Ruins and nice flat walk…

Overall 6/10
Location 8
Value for money 4
Accommodation 4
Facilities / Activities 4
Customer service 6
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 6
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked: Walks from the site to the Druids Ruins and nice flat walk into Masham which was lovely by the river. Shower block small but showers warm and powerful (don't normally use blocks). Beer garden looked lovely but we didn't go.

Disliked: Pitches. On a sloping site which was no good on the grass pitch. The weight of a motorhome on a sloping grass pitch just meant the blocks sunk. We had 3 days of being on a steepish angle not ideal or comfortable at all. When we arrived we were shown straight to pitch, when asked where we could fill up water and we were told by the shower block but the guy said I guess you won't have a hose long enough .He was keen to get us exactly where he wanted us to be so didn't seem an.option to drive right round again to fill up. We noticed another motorhome get set up only to have to unplug everything to fill up water. Maybe site should point out waterpoint before showing pitches so filling up can be done first? We have also learnt to ask before pitching ! Wasn't aware of wifi being available.

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A great well kept little campsite attached to The Black Swan Inn.…

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 8
Mark W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked: A great well kept little campsite attached to The Black Swan Inn. Nice food, exceptional beer and a great beer garden with plenty of tables and chairs. Some superb walks available from the site which cater for all levels. Masham is about a couple of mile walk but worth it for a visit to the Theakston and Black Sheep Breweries and a few of the local hostelries.

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Beautiful views, big pitch, wonderfully well kept site, great facilities, excellent food…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 8
Anne F. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Beautiful views, big pitch, wonderfully well kept site, great facilities, excellent food and a welcoming cosy pub.
We loved it all which is why we went back and will return again.

Disliked: Nothing

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What a little Gem, we will return 🙂

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 8
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 6
Rosemary W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Very peaceful
Well maintained site
Very clean showers and toilets
Beautiful setting
Lovely walks from the campsite
Nice meals at the Black Swan

Disliked: Nothing to dislike

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Nice site, sloping field but facilities clean and tidy

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 6
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 8
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Quietness

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We really enjoyed the stay. It’s a lovely camp and we will be back.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Morgan E. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Location, facilities, and access to local walks.

Disliked: Space between electric hook ups was a bit too far for a smaller cable.

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Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Gastronomic delight Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches) Pub campsite

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for tourers Seasonal pitches Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Black Swan Holiday Park

Fearby

Masham

North Yorkshire

England

HG4 4NF

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.22323°N
-1.70804°W

Nearest transport

Coach
9.6 mi Bus Station Stand 1
11.1 mi The Angel
11.1 mi High Green
Rail
13.2 mi Northallerton Rail Station
13.6 mi Thirsk Rail Station
17.3 mi Harrogate Rail Station
Airport
22.8 mi Durham Tees Valley Airport
24.6 mi Leeds Bradford International Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Those Black Swan walks first: the pub team has put together details of two local walks direct from your pitch, including a five-mile trek to 19th-century folly The Druid’s Temple, built by a local squire as a mini Stonehenge. There are walks for all levels in this part of the Yorkshire Dales: if you’re feeling fit, you can stride off into the moorland; if not, ask about the easy riverside strolls nearby. Most Ordnance Survey paths around here are accessible but some aren't well used, so hone your navigational skills before setting off. Masham is easily reached by foot and has Georgian architecture, two breweries and one of the biggest markets in the area (on Wednesdays and Saturdays); bike hire is available here too. The Black Swan can be used as a base for beetling around the Yorkshire moors whatever your activity level after a few Yorkshire ales the night before: high ropes adventure courses are at nearby Aerial Extreme, clay pigeon shooting within a mile and off-road 4X4 driving/quad biking nearby for the energetic. The 18-mile route of the North Yorkshire Moors Railway or exploring the many nearby market towns are topping options for the more moderately minded. You may of course have no say in deciding your activity levels/options if the kids are with you; if so, you’ll probably end up at Lightwater Valley eight miles away, home of the country’s first Angry Birds activity park and with a farm park and falconry. And even culture-resistant kids should like the Beamish living museum in Co Durham with its regular events and costumed guides…

Must see

Jervaulx Abbey 3.3 mi

Fountains Abbey 8.9 mi

Richmond Castle 12.4 mi

Easby Abbey (EH) 12.8 mi

RHS Garden Harlow Carr 17.5 mi

National Trust

Braithwaite Hall 5.1 mi

Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden 8.9 mi

Brimham Rocks 9.9 mi

Moulton Hall 14.1 mi

Mount Grace Priory 19.2 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

SWINTON CASTLE 1.2 mi

Masham, the River Ure and the River Burn 2.2 mi

HACKFALL 3.6 mi

Cover Bridge - Thornton Steward - Jervaulx - Cover Bridge 4.8 mi

THORP PERROW 5.1 mi

Local events

  • Harrogate Spring Flower Show (Thursday 24 April 2025 – Thursday 24 April 2025)

    Harrogate, North Yorkshire 18.6 mi

  • Great Yorkshire Show (Tuesday 8 July 2025 – Tuesday 8 July 2025)

    Harrogate, North Yorkshire 18.6 mi

  • Harrogate Autumn Flower Show (Friday 19 September 2025 – Friday 19 September 2025)

    Ripon, North Yorkshire 19.3 mi

  • Leeds Festival (Thursday 21 August 2025 – Thursday 21 August 2025)

    Wetherby, West Yorkshire 27.8 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Offers

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Black Swan Holiday Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Black Swan Holiday Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Black Swan Holiday Park? Those Black Swan walks first: the pub team has put together details of two local walks direct from your pitch, including a five-mile trek to 19th-century folly The Druid’s Temple, built by … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Black Swan Holiday Park?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Black Swan Holiday Park? From £25 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.