When can I check in and check out of Church Farm Camping?

Camping and touring Arrive: 1 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. Read more

How much does it cost to stay at Church Farm Camping?

From £20 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Church Farm Camping

View prices & book Last booked 2 days ago 9.7 45 reviews

Entrance to camp site coming from kilburn/white horse end

Simple grass pitches overlooked by the Kilburn White Horse
Thirsk, Helmsley and Rievaulx Abbey within 20 minutes' drive
In the North York Moors National Park; excellent pub under a mile away

Several campsites in North Yorkshire can confidently speak of being surrounded by spectacular scenery (this is, after all, a most attractive part of the world…) but there aren't many that have a backdrop of a giant outdoor artwork… That is however, what you’ll get at Church Farm Camping, which is overlooked by the huge Kilburn White Horse, a 97-metre-long figure carved in 1857 and said to be the most northerly hill figure in England. It’s a fabulous view… and one you'll be able to look at all day long from the spacious camping field at this laidback site. The setup here is a simple one, with grass pitches that have access to a pair of toilets but no showers (and in fact no hot water). Barbecues are permitted, and you can stock up on things for the grill at the shops in Thirsk (15 minutes' drive away). If you'd rather eat out, there’s an excellent pub less than a mile away in Kilburn village that serves lunches, dinners and snacks… While the view on site is splendid, it’s likely that you’ll want to get out and see more of your surroundings (this being a location on the edge of the North York Moors National Park and Howardian Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty). That should be easily done, as there are several great walking and trails nearby, including the Cleveland Way, which passes about five minutes' drive away as it crosses Sutton Bank.

Site type

Open now

Please note

This site has no on-site shower facilities.

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 18 Apr to Tue, 30 Sept 2025

Pitch types & availability

Reviews

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Site is 'underneath' this - view from road to campsite

would stay again!

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Natasha T. Apr 2025

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked: Lovely location, large site and very quiet. Basic but as described!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect location so calm and peaceful and close enough to kilburn village…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	4

Anonymous Sept 2024

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked: Perfect location so calm and peaceful and close enough to kilburn village if you want a bite to eat. Toilets were immaculate.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your great review and we hope you will return

Great value

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Nick Z. Sept 2024

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked: Great Value site, clean, tidy, quiet. Carol came to site to check all was well.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Glad you enjoyed your visit and hope to see you again next year

We definitely plan to come back

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
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Hazel C. Sept 2024

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked: Fabulous site, a field in a beautiful location with clean toilets...perfect for a night.
Lovely walks and an excellent pub nearby.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for the great comments and lovely photo

The location of the campsite was lovely and well situated for the…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Anna R. Aug 2024

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked: The location of the campsite was lovely and well situated for the Cleveland Way. We walked in, stopping for coffee and cake at the Glider Club cafe on route.
The toilets were very clean and the site has running water.
We had a great time and would highly recommend staying here.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your great review and we hope to see you again next season

Lovely site

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	6

Anonymous Sept 2024

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked: Great location. Lovely and quiet but also near to Kilburn with a great pub. The owner made us feel welcome, getting in touch before our stay and then coming and checking everything was ok on an evening. The toilets were really clean

Disliked: struggled to get a much of a mobile signal at the site, but that's not the owner's fault

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your comments. Mobile signal can be a bit hit and miss but we hope this does not deter you from returning

A well-kept site by friendly, helpful owners. Peaceful, bucolic location. Clean toilet…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	No rating
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
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Anonymous Aug 2024

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked: A well-kept site by friendly, helpful owners. Peaceful, bucolic location. Clean toilet facilities. Respectful other users who were quiet after 9.30/10pm. Short, pleasant walk to Kilburn village which has a lovely pub. Nice woodland walk up to the Kilburn white horse with further scenic walks beyond.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your great review and we hope you will return next year.

A gem of a place.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	No rating
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Cleanliness	10
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Helen F. Aug 2024

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked: Lovely location, immaculate toilets (albeit basic), quiet and peaceful. Lovely owner

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your review and lovely photo. We hope to see you again

Lovely campsite positioned next to hill of friendly cows. Great location for…

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	6
Facilities / Activities	4
Customer service	6
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Anonymous Aug 2024

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked: Lovely campsite positioned next to hill of friendly cows. Great location for walks and mountain biking near Kilburn Woods and the White Horse. Cheap and cheerful. Thanks for a lovely stay!

Disliked: Facilities were simple reflective of cheap price - could be nice to have at least a simple area with sink for washing up etc. and one shower. Owners seemed relaxed although it could’ve been nice if they introduced themselves to guests (they came up to us but we didn’t know they were the owners).

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your review. There is no shower because the site does not have electric.

Location very convenient. Beautiful location. Very clean toilets…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	6
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Karen K. Aug 2024

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked: Location very convenient. Beautiful location. Very clean toilets

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your lovely comments and we hope you will return.

Features

Pop-up campsite

Dogs allowed

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

Themes

Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches) Pop-up campsite

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Mountain biking nearby

Location

Church Farm Camping

Carr Lane

Oldstead Road

Kilburn

Thirsk

North Yorkshire

England

YO61 4AL

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.21733°N
-1.20594°W

Route directions

What3Words location: something.dripping.wonderfully

Nearest transport

Coach

5.6 mi Market Place

14 mi Bus Station Stand 1

17.6 mi The Royal Oak

Rail

6.8 mi Thirsk Rail Station

12.4 mi Northallerton Rail Station

15.6 mi Hammerton Rail Station

Ferry

25.3 mi Transporter Bridge South Side

25.4 mi Transporter Bridge North Side

Airport

22.3 mi Durham Tees Valley 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

The North York Moors National Park is packed with great walking and bike trails to give you a taste of the scenery. Some of the top spots nearby include the ruins of Byland Abbey (five minutes’ drive) and Rievaulx Abbey (20 minutes), both particularly atmospheric early in the morning or at sunset. If a trip to the countryside isn't complete without seeing some animals, take the kids to Monk Park Farm (10 minutes), where they can bottle-feed lambs (in season), meet the goats and ride a miniature train. Alpaca walks are on the cards at Beacon Alpacas (10 minutes), or you could saddle up for a day on horseback at Bilsdale Riding Centre (25 minutes). For a different kind of animal encounter, head to Thirsk Birds of Prey Centre (25 minutes), stopping by in the town to explore The World of James Herriot museum too. Another town worth visiting is Helmsley (20 minutes), which has a castle and a walled garden.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Saltburn	27.2 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Marske Sands	27.5 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Excellent	Excellent
Redcar Stray	27.7 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Good	Good
Redcar Granville	28.3 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Redcar Coatham	28.4 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Good	Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Rievaulx Abbey 4.6 mi

Rievaulx Terrace & Temples (NT) 4.8 mi

Duncombe Park 5.5 mi

Beningbrough Hall 13.6 mi

Kew at Castle Howard 13.8 mi

National Trust

Rievaulx Terrace 4.8 mi

Nunnington Hall 9.3 mi

Mount Grace Priory 12 mi

Beningbrough Hall and Gardens 13.6 mi

Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden 16.6 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Sutton Bank - Hambleton - Cold Kirby - Helmsley 1.6 mi

Coxwold and Byland Abbey 2.1 mi

The Villages of the Hambleton Hills 2.6 mi

NEWBURGH PRIORY 3.8 mi

RIEVAULX TERRACE 4.6 mi

Local events

Harrogate Spring Flower Show (Thursday 24 April 2025 – Thursday 24 April 2025)
Harrogate, North Yorkshire 20.1 mi
Great Yorkshire Show (Tuesday 8 July 2025 – Tuesday 8 July 2025)
Harrogate, North Yorkshire 20.1 mi
Harrogate Autumn Flower Show (Friday 19 September 2025 – Friday 19 September 2025)
Ripon, North Yorkshire 20.6 mi
Leeds Festival (Thursday 21 August 2025 – Thursday 21 August 2025)
Wetherby, West Yorkshire 25 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.
Guide dogs are allowed on site free of charge.
The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).

Extras

Motorbike(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

General

Bookings are nominative and non-transferable.
In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.
The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.
This site has no on-site shower facilities.

Occupancy

No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Pitches

Please note, pup tents are to be used for storage purposes only. Guests may not use them for sleeping.
You must follow the management directives when pitching your tent/unit and related equipment.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Firearms are not permitted.
Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
Open fires are prohibited.
Please do not touch or feed the animals.

Vehicles

Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

Visitors

Visitors are not permitted on site.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Frequently asked questions

Does Church Farm Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Church Farm Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Church Farm Camping? The North York Moors National Park is packed with great walking and bike trails to give you a taste of the scenery. Some of the top spots nearby include the ruins of … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Church Farm Camping?

Camping and touring

Arrive: 1 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Depart by: 11 a.m.

Read more
How much does it cost to stay at Church Farm Camping? From £20 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.