Wethercote Farm Campsite
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- Small family campsite at a working farm in the North York Moors
- Thirsk and Helmsley both 15 minutes’ drive; Castle Howard half an hour
- Countryside views; walks to Rievaulx Abbey and Sutton Bank from site
Site type
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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) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
- Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
- This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Thu, 3 Apr to
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch
6 people maximum 
Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 8.0m width x 8.0m depth (26.2ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 64.0m² (688.9ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £32 (£32) 1 night, 2 adults
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Electric grass pitch
6 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 8.0m width x 8.0m depth (26.2ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 64.0m² (688.9ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £37 (£37) 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 85% of visitors View breakdown
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Lovely little site with everything you need. Clean toilets and showers and…
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Liked: Lovely little site with everything you need. Clean toilets and showers and beautiful panoramic views.
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From the manager: Thank you so much for the review and I'm sorry we were so busy and didn't get to meet you! Hope to see you again sometime!
Lovely small family run campsite. All facilities were clean and tidy.
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Liked: Nice clean tidy campsite with good facilities. Well spaced pitches with easy access for cars and motorhomes.Lovely quiet rural location with amazing views. Perfect for anyone looking for a quiet break away.
Disliked: Toilet and shower could do with being in separate units. Wasnt happy with being told to not play music which was on very low volume
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From the manager: Thank you so much for the kind review I'm so pleased you enjoyed your stay. I'm sorry I had to tell you to turn the music off even though it wasn't loud, it is stated in our pitchup rules that we are indeed a peaceful site and as such no music is allowed and I have to keep the same rule for everyone so others can be guaranteed the enjoyment of such a quiet rural site. Thanks again and we hope to see you again sometime.
Excellent well kept facilities and friendly reception, located around a working farm.…
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Liked: Excellent well kept facilities and friendly reception, located around a working farm. Nice flat ground for tourers, tents and campers with access to hook up point if required.
Lovely open view of the surrounding area and nice and quiet away from any main roads.
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Amazing campsite with incredible views
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Liked: Everything!
The area was so lovely, the drive up was incredible with all the views. There was fire wood to purchase and we could use campfires on site with many available to choose from. Free WiFi on site with amazing connectivity.
There were fresh eggs at the front of the farm. The farm cat, and the farm dogs came to visit they were incredibly cute. They are dog friendly (On a lead at all times) which made it even better as we were able to bring our dog.
The hosts were very lovely and easy to keep in communication with if we needed anything. There are 2 toilets on site, one with a shower inside and another one on the far corner as a compost toilet (so cool!) there were washing up facilities onsite too.
There were many walks nearby for us to do.
We would definitely come again and stay longer
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Great for views and walking to North York Moors nearby
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Liked: Views and walking paths
Disliked: Lack of facilities, 2 toilets 1 shower. Even though only two lots of campers on the site, there was still waiting.
Never saw anyone from the farm. Nevertheless it was great value for money if not just for the scenery.
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Excellent site with great walks nearby and good sized pitches
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Liked: Really good camp site in a beautiful location. The pitches are a really good size and the owners were very friendly. There was fresh eggs for sale as you enter the farm and the spring water from the drinking tap was really nice. Being on a working farm added to the experience and there were some good walks near by. Take in a trip to the quaint village of Helmsley and visit the Yorkshire gliding club just off Sutton Bank with some breathtaking views
Disliked: Wasn't anything to dislike
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amazing campsite, definitely be back next year
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Liked: everything, couldn't falut anything.
Disliked: nothing
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Great site with lovely people, really enjoyed our stay
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Liked: I found everyone was lovely, especially the owners, the facilities were great and enjoyed seeing all the animals near by. The walk to the tea room was lovely.
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Lovely flat well drained field. Super tranquil and wonderful field views. Great…
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Liked: Lovely flat well drained field. Super tranquil and wonderful field views. Great eco-friendly farm and good facilities
Disliked: Nothing it was perfect
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Peaceful spot for camping, clean facilities and a friendly welcome
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Liked: Lovely peaceful spot on a working farm. Flies contacted me prior to arrival to check ETA. Easy to find, good facilities with everything that I required for my stay. Very near Sutton Bank and Thirsk and Helmsley not too far away.
Disliked: Nothing
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Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires 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 WatersportsAmenities 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 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 yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Small (11-25 pitches)Nearby leisure
Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Wethercote Farm Campsite
Hambleton
Thirsk
North Yorkshire
England
YO7 2HW
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.26902°N
-1.19794°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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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| Saltburn | 38.3 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Marske Sands | 38.6 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Excellent | Excellent |
| Redcar Stray | 38.9 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Good | Good |
| Redcar Granville | 39.9 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Redcar Coatham | 40 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Rievaulx Abbey 5.4 km
Rievaulx Terrace & Temples (NT) 5.8 km
Duncombe Park 8.7 km
Kew at Castle Howard 25.1 km
The Arboretum - Kew at Castle Howard 25.1 km
National Trust
Rievaulx Terrace 5.8 km
Mount Grace Priory 14.4 km
Nunnington Hall 16.1 km
Beningbrough Hall and Gardens 27.7 km
Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden 29.9 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Sutton Bank - Hambleton - Cold Kirby - Helmsley 3.3 km
The Villages of the Hambleton Hills 3.7 km
Moor Gate - Easterside Hill - Hawnby - Hawnby Hill 5.7 km
RIEVAULX TERRACE 5.8 km
DUNCOMBE PARK 8.9 km
Local events
- Harrogate Spring Flower Show (Thursday 24 April 2025 – Thursday 24 April 2025)
Harrogate, England 37.4 km
- Great Yorkshire Show (Tuesday 8 July 2025 – Tuesday 8 July 2025)
Harrogate, England 37.4 km
- Harrogate Autumn Flower Show (Friday 19 September 2025 – Friday 19 September 2025)
Ripon, England 38.3 km
- Whitby Goth Weekend (Thursday 24 April 2025 – Thursday 24 April 2025)
Whitby, England 44.7 km
- Leeds Festival (Thursday 21 August 2025 – Thursday 21 August 2025)
Wetherby, England 46 km
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 Wethercote Farm Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Wethercote Farm Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Wethercote Farm Campsite? Wethercote Farm Campsite is a handy overnight stop for hikers on the Cleveland Way National Trail (15 minutes’ walk), and within a five-minute drive you are at the top of steep Sutton … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Wethercote Farm Campsite?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: noon – 7 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Wethercote Farm Campsite? From €37.35 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.