High Paradise Farm

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Aerial view of the farm
Aerial view of the farm
Stretch tent with oak structure for firepit area
Camping field
Safari tent
Each pitch gets a picnic bench and firepit
View of stretch tent through the trees
Campers only
Tearoom, shop and self catered available all onsite
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Stretch tent with oak structure for firepit area
Camping field
Safari tent

  • Farm site near Boltby Forest, in the North York Moors National Park
  • Rievaulx Abbey 20 minutes’ drive; York an hour
  • Firepits and picnic benches; courtyard space with seats and hammock
High Paradise Farm is very much a wildlife haven. Sitting alongside Boltby Forest, in the North York Moors National Park, this site attracts hares, foxes and other beasties, but it’s also a nice place for guests (and their dogs) to find a base for their adventures, build stick houses in the forest or simply revel in the outdoor spaces. High Paradise is on the eight-mile band between Thirsk (10 minutes’ drive) and Helmsley (25 minutes), but don’t be fooled: the site is still rural. The roads leading to either of the nearby towns are narrow, twisty and a little bumpy, but it is well worth the journey, whether to visit The World Of James Herriot (Thirsk) or the National Centre for Birds of Prey (Helmsley). The skies are pretty special at night time, and it’s quiet here too, aside from the sound of birdsong. The facilities around the site include an amenities block with toilets, a shower and a dishwashing area that may come in handy after a firepit (each pitch has its own picnic bench and firepit). There’s also a chilled-out communal courtyard space with seats and a hammock. In Boltby (10 minutes), you’ll be able to pick your adventure – perhaps horse trekking with the local stables or picking up the long-distance Cleveland Way, which runs around the national park. For a pub trip, Hawnby (15 minutes) has just the place. There are a few other pubs within around 15 minutes’ drive of the site, and Helmsey’s eateries are a little further away.

Campground type

Rent a tent 1
Tent sites 12
Open now
Opens April 11
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • Please note that the shower facilities are unisex.
  • The toilet/shower and washing up block is 50m from the campsite.

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English

Open from Fri, Apr 11 to

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Reviews

9.2

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PeacefulRemote locationHikers’ paradise

93% would recommend this campground to a friend

91% would stay here again

What customers say

Praised for its beautiful, tranquil setting & stunning views, perfect for peace & quiet. Spacious, well-kept pitches w/ fire pits. On-site tearoom & shop are hits. Friendly staff. Minor notes: basic/distant facilities, bumpy access roads.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Lovely site, with a relaxed feel.…

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Nicola C.

Primitive grass and earth tent campsite

Liked Lovely site, with a relaxed feel. Great facilities, especially liked the horsebox shower. The courtyard area looked lovely, though we didn't make use of it.

Disliked Nothing, it was wonderful

Recommend to friends Visit again

We loved everything about this campsite, defiantly…

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Zoe W.

Primitive grass and earth tent campsite

Liked We loved everything about this campsite,
defiantly would go back.
Kids loved all the games out on the lawn also loved the goats and there family dogs especially pumpkin!

Disliked nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

A lovely quirky site which is worth another visit

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Anonymous

Primitive grass and earth tent campsite

Liked Really liked the feel of this site, very relaxed and quiet. At the centre of the farm there was a lovely courtyard type area where there was a delicious tearoom and a very well equipped shop which if you are looking for fantastic quality meat for your BBQ, I’d definitely recommend buying from here which is stocked from the local butchers.
The owner was very friendly and so helpful, nothing was too much trouble. We received detailed (and very useful) information via text before the arrival and happy to talk us through the history of the site. Overall for us a family we thought it was a lovely site with lots of little impressive quirks and we would absolutely 100% attend again.

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Had a great stay

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Anonymous

Primitive grass and earth tent campsite

Liked Great location so peaceful

Disliked Nothing really

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Absolute Paradise!

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Annlouise K.

Primitive grass and earth tent campsite

Liked This truly is Paradise! An absolutely beautiful place. Peaceful, clean, loads of facilities and the attention to detail is second to none. The owners are amazing hosts and very friendly as are the staff in the cafe. It’s also dog friendly and every camping pitch has a bench table and fire pit. There is a cafe and shop….. and not forgetting the dark skies to do some star gazing! …… seriously what’s not to like! ( I’m amazed that there are people in this world that can criticise such a place- they probably would find fault at Claridges lol 🤦🏼‍♀️….. we will
Definitely be back and I will come along in my own too!

Disliked Nothing to dislike!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Generous pitch size with bench table and fire pit. Quiet site.

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Anonymous

Primitive grass and earth tent campsite

Liked Horse box shower!
Honesty shop

Disliked Shame cafe is not open in the early part of the week.

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Lovely

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Conor W.

Woodland Glade safari tent

Liked Amazing place will definitely come again

Disliked Not a thing

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Friendly staff, excellent facility and venue, they done us proud

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David H.

Primitive grass and earth tent campsite

Liked Venue, the quiet, beautiful scenery , good toilets snd shower, honesty shop (superb) and most of all as an extended family we enjoyed the whole experience......we will be back

Disliked Nil

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Fantastic

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Anonymous

Bluebell primitive forest floor RV campsite (XL)

Liked Loved the setting.

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Perfect getaway

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Bea K.

Primitive grass and earth tent campsite

Liked High Paradise Farm is exactly the place you hope to turn up to. Peaceful, well equipped and welcoming. Staff are super friendly and couldn’t do more for you, and all the facilities were very clean. We did 2 different 8 mile walks from the site and still there was more to explore! We can’t wait to return.

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Features

Dogs allowed

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 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 Picnic table 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

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

Themes

Forest Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horseback riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

High Paradise Farm

Boltby

Thirsk

North Yorkshire

England

YO7 2HT

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.29204°N
1.22846°W

Nearest transport

Bus
6.2 mi Market Place
16 mi Bus Station Stand 1
17.3 mi The Angel
Rail
7.3 mi Thirsk Rail Station
9.1 mi Northallerton Rail Station
12.7 mi Battersby Rail Station
Ferry
20.2 mi Transporter Bridge South Side
20.3 mi Transporter Bridge North Side
Airport
17.2 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 atmospheric ruins of Rievaulx Abbey (20 minutes’ drive) sit on the right bank of the River Rye. Established in the 12th century, this Cistercian abbey fell victim to Henry VIII’s dissolution of the monasteries in the 1530s. You can learn more about the building’s history in the museum, which exhibits masonry fragments and stone carvings. Are you in Yorkshire or Provence? You might find it difficult to tell the difference at Yorkshire Lavender (40 minutes), a 60-acre lavender farm in the Howardian Hills National Landscape. Themed areas include a lavender maze, a wildflower meadow and a Mediterranean garden, plus a sculptural recreation of a cricket match… Whether you’re into Vikings, railways or chocolate, York (an hour) has a museum for you. It’s also worth taking a stroll along the city walls and, of course, visiting the spectacular York Minster. Feeling fit? Climb the 275 steps to the top of the Central Tower for far-reaching views of the city.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Saltburn 22.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Marske Sands 22.9 mi Sea N/AGoodExcellentExcellent
Redcar Stray 23 mi Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Redcar Coatham 23.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Redcar Granville 23.6 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Rievaulx Abbey 5.1 mi

Rievaulx Terrace & Temples (NT) 5.3 mi

Duncombe Park 7.3 mi

Kew at Castle Howard 17.6 mi

The Arboretum - Kew at Castle Howard 17.6 mi

National Trust

Rievaulx Terrace 5.3 mi

Mount Grace Priory 7 mi

Nunnington Hall 11.8 mi

Ormesby Hall 17.5 mi

Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden 18.6 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Moor Gate - Easterside Hill - Hawnby - Hawnby Hill 2.9 mi

Sutton Bank - Hambleton - Cold Kirby - Helmsley 3.7 mi

The Villages of the Hambleton Hills 4.3 mi

RIEVAULX TERRACE 5.3 mi

Osmotherley Circular Walk 6 mi

Local events

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

    Ripon, England 24.6 mi

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

    Wetherby, England 29.8 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 High Paradise Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is High Paradise Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near High Paradise Farm? The atmospheric ruins of Rievaulx Abbey (20 minutes’ drive) sit on the right bank of the River Rye. Established in the 12th century, this Cistercian abbey fell victim to Henry VIII’s dissolution … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of High Paradise Farm?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at High Paradise Farm? From $40.52 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.