Venus Campsite

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Peace and quiet in the sunshine
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  • Spacious and peaceful eco-friendly site with scenic countryside views
  • A 10-minute drive from Ripon and 40 minutes from York
  • A 20-minute drive to Lightwater Valley; Europe's longest rollercoaster
Travelling up hills, down dales and across moors? Settle in for hols and pitstops at Venus Campsite, less than five minutes’ drive from the A1 and 10 minutes from the North Yorkshire city of Ripon. Whether sticking around for lengthy stays or taking an overnight pause on travels north or south, this is a top spot to pitch up at. Handily placed between the Yorkshire Dales (35 minutes' drive) and North York Moors (20 minutes) national parks, the site’s a good pick for ramblers, bikers, hikers and riders, and urbanites will be well-placed too with Ripon and York (40 minutes) within easy reach. The site’s eco credentials should appeal to environmental warriors and worriers too: it’s a recognised eco-friendly site, with plenty of green space to roam about in for guests, recycling facilities for sorting the detritus of getaways, and energy coming from renewables. Feeling hungry or thirsty? A handful of country pubs serve food within about 10 minutes' drive, lots more options can be tried in Thirsk (15 minutes away) and Ripon, and glasses can be raised at the Black Sheep Brewery within 20 minutes. For self-catered stays, there’s a small grocery store five minutes away, and bigger supermarkets in Thirsk. Please note that this is a back to basics campsite with simple facilities of flushing toilets and free hot showers – if you're in the market for luxuries like underfloor heating you'll probably need to look elsewhere.

Campground type

RV sites 6
Tent sites 12
Camper sites 10
Open now
Opens April 4
Please note
  • Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • A cable measuring at least 10 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • No charcoal barbecues allowed.
  • Please note that the shower facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, Apr 4 to

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2 adults
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Reviews

9.2

Overall rating from 156 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

92% would recommend this campground to a friend

89% would stay here again

What customers say

This adults-only campsite gets high marks for its peaceful vibe, spacious, level sites, and super clean facilities. Guests love the friendly owner, Sarah, and its easy access to the A1 for stopovers or exploring. Minor gripes: road noise and older showers.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

Ely quiet site, great facilities…

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Chris M.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Ely quiet site, great facilities

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent little site east access from…

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Malc R.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Excellent little site east access from A1 with little road noise, clean facilities and flat pitches

Disliked Nothing

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Very nice site small and clean…

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Michael W.

FHU cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Very nice site small and clean what more do you want good location to explore

Disliked A bit close to the road

Recommend to friends Visit again

Enjoyed our stay, would definitely return

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Anonymous

Powered grass campsite

Liked Very much the size of the pitches

Disliked Can be dark, perhaps a little lighting would be good

Recommend to friends Visit again

Brilliant and the weather helped

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Ian W.

Powered grass campsite

Liked Everything can’t fault the set up at the Venus campsite !! If you’re after a quiet weekend away this is the place for you and the owner Sarah is a great help with any questions asked !!

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Brill site, clean facilities, level pitches and good size pitches

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Fern L.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked So peaceful, loved the fact it’s adult only. Facilities were great, toilet block was always clean which is a massive thing for us. Pitches were of a good size and for us, we loved the communication through text the day before rather than on the day. Made it much easier! Absolutely would definitely come back

Recommend to friends Visit again

Primative, basic unkept site

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Anonymous

Powered grass campsite

Liked Sunset
Pitch size

Disliked Primative site. Over price for a basic, basic site. no real effort on its up keeping..
Enter by a combination lock on a chain, owner text's the number, i got 1991, which is wrong, if it wasnt for car behind waiting, could of been there for.....
I mean lock n key, most places have barrier or ANPR entry, well in this decade.
Lock n key omg
Grass pitches, uneven, unkept, bald to mud or weeds, grass needed cutting.
Dogs walking area is in better condition.
Place is absolute barren.
Motorway noise is relentless even at silly o' clock..
This place is stuck in the last century

Shower n toilets are portacabins, not ample enough for a site as big as this.
Need updating.

£27 for a night GWE, just to run a medical mini fridge.

For me, nothing is being put back into the site, but, owners got a lovely big house!!

I'd book elsewhere, give it a wide berth..

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi anonymous Peter Kerr

Basic basic is what we are and advertise as that, may be read site information before you book any where again.
Looking at your other review of the other camp site you stayed at I suggest you give up camping and stop being a tart arse and book a 5 star hotel that will accommodate your needs.
My wife (Sarah) came up to our nice house and did mention that your face didn’t crack a smile while talking to you on arrival, and she’s not wrong there.
Also I can assume that re the medical fridge you are on happy pills, may I suggest you double your dose at your not on enough. !!

Regards Sarah’s husband (Stan) 😂🤣

Pitches are level. soil is good for knocking in tent pegs

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Michelle R.

Powered grass campsite

Liked Very spacious plots. Lovely and clean. Never any queues for the toilets or showers. Not too far to walk to the facilities. Sheltered from the wind by hedges. A large bench table provided on the pitch saves on bringing your own. The owner is welcoming and lovely.

Disliked Be aware of light road noise during the night for anyone who is sensitive to noise. I dont mind as I live on a main rd so used to it. Its our third time staying and will be returning next year. Its well placed for visiting Fountain Abbey and Saltburn sea side only an hours drive.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect for us

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Margaret W.

FHU cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Absolutely loved this site , peaceful and relaxing, lovely big pitches , sarah was very helpful and a lovely lady , definitely will be back

Disliked Absolutely nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great Campsite. Highly Recommend.

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Anonymous

Powered grass campsite

Liked Very quiet and spaced out pitches. Clean facilities.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Adults only

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

Adults only Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer Communal fridge Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Golf nearby Leisure/theme park nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities Gray water hook-up for caravans Motorhome service point Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Venus Campsite

Baldersby

Ripon

North Yorkshire

England

YO7 4PS

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.1994°N
1.46036°W

Nearest transport

Bus
5 mi Bus Station Stand 1
5.3 mi Market Place
13.2 mi Bus Stn Stand A
Rail
4.1 mi Thirsk Rail Station
9.3 mi Northallerton Rail Station
13.2 mi Knaresborough Rail Station
Ferry
28.2 mi Transporter Bridge South Side
28.3 mi Transporter Bridge North Side
Airport
21.6 mi Durham Tees Valley Airport
24.3 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

History buffs will be well looked after hereabouts, with plenty to entertain, starting 25 minutes’ drive away at Mother Shipton’s Cave, England’s oldest tourist attraction. Plenty of stately manors are nearby too, with Newby Hall and Ripley Castle within 25 minutes, Beningbrough Hall and Garden 35 minutes from base, and the spectacular (and famed) Castle Howard within 50 minutes. If history is preferred with an urban slant, head first to Thirsk (15 minutes) to explore the James Herriot museum, then travel on to Ripon’s cathedral and museums (10 minutes), Knaresborough’s castle and scenic viaduct (20 minutes), York’s minster, Jorvik Viking Centre and Shambles (40 minutes), and Durham’s castle, cathedral and museums (55 minutes). Open-air time is highly recommended nearby too. Explores around the Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors national parks are, of course, a must, but not at the expense of visiting the Howardian Hills (25 minutes), the balancing Brimham Rocks (30 minutes), or the stunning gardens at Studley Royal (20 minutes) and Harlow Carr (35 minutes). Adrenaline seekers, meanwhile, should make immediate tracks to Lightwater Valley, 20 minutes away, where in addition to pedaloes, toboggans and traditional fairground rides, Europe’s longest rollercoaster – the Ultimate – awaits. If that’s got juices pumping for more, it takes an hour to get to Flamingo Land to zip along rides in the theme park or meet animals at the zoo.

Must see

Fountains Abbey 7.4 mi

Jervaulx Abbey 12.1 mi

Rievaulx Abbey 14.4 mi

Rievaulx Terrace & Temples (NT) 14.7 mi

RHS Garden Harlow Carr 15.7 mi

National Trust

Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden 7.4 mi

Brimham Rocks 12.3 mi

Mount Grace Priory 13.7 mi

Rievaulx Terrace 14.7 mi

Braithwaite Hall 14.9 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

NORTON CONYERS 2.5 mi

NEWBY HALL 6.7 mi

STUDLEY ROYAL 7 mi

THORP PERROW 7.1 mi

Studley Royal Park and the ruins of Fountains Abbey 7.2 mi

Local events

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

    Ripon, England 15.8 mi

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

    Wetherby, England 23 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 Venus Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Venus Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Venus Campsite? History buffs will be well looked after hereabouts, with plenty to entertain, starting 25 minutes’ drive away at Mother Shipton’s Cave, England’s oldest tourist attraction. Plenty of stately manors are nearby too, … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Venus Campsite?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Venus Campsite? From $29.71 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.