Ivy Bank Campsite
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- Family- and dog-friendly site in Kirkby Malzeard, six miles from Ripon
- Harrogate and Yorkshire Dales National Park within a half-hour drive
- Mobile hot tub (for an additional fee) and guest kitchen; café on site
Site type
2
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Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric grass pitch
5 people maximum 
9.3/10
69 reviews Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £28
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Electric grass pitch
5 people maximum 9.6/10
59 reviews Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £35
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Camping pod
5 people maximum 9.7/10
6 reviews Dimensions: 13.1ft width × 6.6ft length
Arrival daysFrom £70
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Tiny house microlodge
4 people maximum Dimensions: 13.1ft width × 6.6ft length
Arrival daysFrom £70
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Horse Lorry 1 bedroom static caravan
6 people maximum 1 bedroomArrival daysFrom £140
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Bus 3 bedroom static caravan (no pets)
6 people maximum 9.3/10
4 reviews 
No dogs allowed 3 bedroomsDimensions: 26.2ft width × 16.4ft length
Arrival daysFrom £169
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Reviews
97% would recommend this site to a friend
97% would stay here again
What customers say
This is a highly-rated, friendly campsite with spacious pitches and excellent, clean facilities including heated shower blocks and a well-regarded on-site cafe. Its rural location offers beautiful views and convenient access to local villages and attractions. While most guests had a positive experience, some noted occasional issues with facility capacity during peak times and occasional off-site noise.
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Excellent
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Very friendly hosts. Lovely clean site. The campers kitchen with kettle, plugs and toaster was an immensely helpful. Highly recommend.
Disliked Nothing
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Brilliant ! 5 stars
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked We really enjoyed this campsite !
Myself , partner and 2 kids felt safe and welcomed.
Lots of room to pitch up your tent and play games on the fields . The facilities were good! Toilets and showers were nice and clean. The pot wash area was a good size and washing up liquid was provided :)
There was a place for your chemical disposal and bin area was well away from pitches and it was tidy .
We also really enjoyed the views :)
One of the staff members was very kind to borrowed us one of their wasp traps as our little girl was scared of the wasps coming into the tent .
The cafe was lovely you could grab yourself teas and coffees and did breakfast from 9am.
Over all a very nice campsite and we will be returning in the future :)
Disliked Nothing to dislike .
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Would definitely recommend. Warm welcome and a friendly site.
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Loved the easy going, relaxed style of campsite. Lots of choice of where to pick was great with no limit to how much space we could use - we were in a campervan.
Disliked Could see directly into the gents loos, ie urinals - which was not great for. Family campsite. The corrugated iron doors and partitions in the toilets were rustic but made it feel cold.
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Location, good facilities, nice cafe, level…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Location, good facilities, nice cafe, level pitches, shop and pub, short walk from site
Disliked Slightly expensive for a non-electric grass pitch, but it is high season I suppose
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Excellent site in great location, fantastic hot tub!
Horse Lorry 1 bedroom static caravan
Liked Lovely location, good accommodation and amazing hot tub! The facilities were very clean, very close to ripon for getting supplies. We sat out late in the tub and the silence was incredible! Owner was very helpful.
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Lovely site - mobile hot tubs are an great added bonus!
Electric grass pitch
Liked Facilities were clean and well stocked. Site was a nice size, separated into sections so didn’t feel over crowded. Unlimited pitch space was great. Cafe was well priced and food very nice. Mobile hot tubs were definitely a great added bonus - we had 29degree heat and requested the tub be delivered cold (add the wood to heat as you wish) Perfect !
Staff were lovely and friendly.
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An enjoyable stay. local pub for a lovely meal and aysgarth falls
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked The communal kitchen was a Life saver. The toaster, kettle, fridge and freezer were brilliant. It was red hot so food would have gone off. Had we not had this. Lovely countryside. Peaceful just a few sheep for company....
Disliked The on-site café sold ice creams etc but no provisions. It didn't open. Mon and Tuesdays and I was their on those days. I would have liked a hot tub but there was 3 of us and they seat 2 or 5. Pity. The bathroom was great. But the other shower cubicles only had a hook. Not so good.
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Good feel. Nice people. Added facilities.…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Good feel. Nice people. Added facilities. Clean enough.
Disliked Something to stop fire pits and bbqs leaving burnt areas on the grass
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Location was perfect for fountains abbey…
Camping pod
Liked Location was perfect for fountains abbey brimham rocks and a short drive into ripon for food. Defo recommend portfino Italians 👌 owner friendly let us know everything we needed to know then left alone but only at the other end of the phone if we needed anything
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Perfect campsite, run by a passionate team who clearly “get camping”
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Lovely welcoming staff and owners, absolutely spotless facilities well thought out including the little guest kitchen area.
The cafe looked amazing serving snacks and drinks Monday and Tuesdays then breakfasts every other day so I’m 100 percent going to return to try.
Freedom to pitch where you like and quirky extras like the glamping, mobile hot tubs looked really good.
Great location to walk into the village and close to a pub.
Disliked Not a dislike but the onsite cafe dose not do hot food Monday or Tuesdays but as I agree with Sam the owner the cooking part of the team need days off too and Izzy was a amazing host doing snacks and a morning coffee
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Features
Dogs allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Hot tub Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available 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 WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearCamping 2.0
Jumbo tent pitchesThemes
Budget/backpacker Leave the car at home Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Communal fridge Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Farm Medium (26-50 pitches)Accessibility
Accessible parking at pitch Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 30 inches/75cm) Dedicated quiet space Level site, no steep slopes Pitch close to accessible bathrooms Step-free or level access Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud Well-lit pathNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Drainage hook-up points for tourers Seasonal pitchesLocation
Ivy Bank Campsite
Ivy Bank
Galphay Road
Ripon
North Yorkshire
England
HG4 3SS
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.16205°N
1.64272°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Must see
Fountains Abbey 3.9 mi
Jervaulx Abbey 8.2 mi
RHS Garden Harlow Carr 12.7 mi
Richmond Castle 17 mi
Easby Abbey (EH) 17.4 mi
National Trust
Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden 3.9 mi
Brimham Rocks 5.9 mi
Braithwaite Hall 9.9 mi
Moulton Hall 18.1 mi
Mount Grace Priory 20 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
HACKFALL 1.9 mi
SWINTON CASTLE 3.9 mi
Masham, the River Ure and the River Burn 4.2 mi
Studley Royal Park and the ruins of Fountains Abbey 4.2 mi
STUDLEY ROYAL 4.2 mi
Local events
- Harrogate Autumn Flower Show (Friday 19 September 2025 – Friday 19 September 2025)
Ripon, North Yorkshire 14.4 mi
- Leeds Festival (Thursday 21 August 2025 – Thursday 21 August 2025)
Wetherby, West Yorkshire 22.8 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Ivy Bank Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Ivy Bank Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Ivy Bank Campsite? Popular picks for gentle ambles around here include the pretty Himalayan Garden & Sculpture Park (10 minutes’ drive), the ancient ruins of Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Water Gardens (15 minutes) and … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Ivy Bank Campsite?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 10:30 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Ivy Bank Campsite? From £28 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.