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
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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
103 reviews Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £28 (£28)
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Electric grass pitch
5 people maximum 9.5/10
84 reviews Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £35 (£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 (£70)
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Tiny house microlodge
4 people maximum 9.5/10
4 reviews Dimensions: 13.1ft width × 6.6ft length
Arrival daysFrom £70 (£70)
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Horse Lorry 1 bedroom static caravan
6 people maximum 1 bedroomArrival daysFrom £140 (£140)
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Bus 3 bedroom static caravan (no pets)
6 people maximum 9.5/10
6 reviews 
No dogs allowed 3 bedroomsDimensions: 26.2ft width × 16.4ft length
Arrival daysFrom £169 (£169)
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Reviews
97% would recommend this site to a friend
95% would stay here again
What customers say
Friendly, well-kept campsite with generous pitches & a relaxed vibe. Guests loved the clean, warm facilities, onsite cafe, and quiet rural setting with great views. Pitch choice & helpful staff are big pluses. Some minor animal/neighbour noise mentioned, but generally peaceful. A great spot for a return trip.
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Electric grass pitch
Liked Very good facilities, including toilets, kitchen, washing areas. There was also a cafe, although we didn't use it. Nice big area to pitch up and a nice relaxed vibe. Great views and a lovely stay.
Disliked The access was very bumpy and rutted.
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From the manager: Thanks Jason, we have done a temporary repair on the driveway but have to wait till low season where there’s less traffic to let the gravel settle
Great site, well kept grounds. Cafe…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Great site, well kept grounds.
Cafe on site, highly recommend the breakfast sandwiches!
Toilets and showers clean and modern.
Great location for proximity to Ripon and Masham.
Short walk to local pub and chippy.
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Great ,peaceful spot!
Electric grass pitch
Liked Environment. Peaceful location, great views, starry skies. Good facilities
Disliked A bit pricey for a hookup space plus dog
.
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Lovely site, Friendly reception. toilets…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Lovely site, Friendly reception. toilets and showers very good, short walk to the village. Nice to have an Electric kettle, Microwave & Fridge to use,Fish & Chip shop in the Village very good.
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Nice little camp site.
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Lovely little site, only stayed one night, nice clean toilets & good showers, onsite cafe wasn't open in the afternoon on arrival, but was open in the morning, but didn't use so can't comment.
Local pub was ok with good food at reasonable prices, 5 minutes walk away.
Disliked Bit pricey at £28 for a none electric grass pitch mid week in Oct.
Not very level for tent camping, the field does have a slight slope.
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From the manager: Thanks for the your feedback our pitch prices are fixed all year around - see you again soon
Quiet and lovely views. Sweet cafe…
Electric grass pitch
Liked Quiet and lovely views. Sweet cafe reasonably priced. Hot showers and dishwasher area hot water.
Disliked Field not very level and the grass was very lumpy. For me it seemed a little bit unkempt but I can see it would appeal so some.
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From the manager: Thank you - it’s difficult the keep the grass like a bowling green in winter…. Elements like rain and wind add certain difficulties.
Plenty of level spaces it’s a campsite not a car park
Excellent site with friendly staff, great food and fun additions
Electric grass pitch
Liked The staff were so friendly and so helpful, it felt like they couldn't do enough for us. They were always up for chatting and giving advice when asked.
We had the breakfasts one morning and they were gorgeous - highly recommended, perfect after a night camping. The hot chocolates were an unexpected but very welcome addition to our trip.
The bathrooms and kitchen were lovely and warm, and the owner was kind enough to let us dry our wet things in there after a storm. Everything was kept clean and in good working order. The toilets are close by no matter where you're camped.
One night we rented a firepit and bought some wood and firelighters to get it going. The staff were so helpful and flexible and they had everything in the shop we could have needed for our campfire! If I hadn't been pregnant we definitely would have rented one of the hot tubs, everything was so reasonably priced.
The views were beautiful, there was tons to do in the area. We couldn't have asked for more.
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Lovely quirky site.
Electric grass pitch
Liked Beautiful location, friendly staff and good facilities. We would liked to have had breakfast in the onsite cafe but we were in a rush, which was a shame because it was definitely somewhere to stop and relax.
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Fantastic little campsite with everything you need. Well recommended.
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Ivy Bank Campsite is a great little campsite tucked away down a quiet lane in beautiful countryside. Although I arrived late evening due to hold ups on the road, I was greeted promptly and booked in to the site. There is a fantastic shower and toilet block, very modern and well fitted out - beer keg urinals in the men’s washroom were great! Lovely warm showers too. Dish washing area conveniently located at front of toilet block which also has a cafe, which looked great although I didn’t have a chance to sample unfortunately as I was on a quick overnight stay.
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From the manager: Thanks for fab feedback
We will be back
Electric grass pitch
Liked Everything. The ease of pitching up. The lovely cafe. Clean site. Friendly staff. Great shower block and toilets. Lovely little communal kitchen area. The horses and sheep. The beautiful location.
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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 +0100 (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 6.3 km
Jervaulx Abbey 13.2 km
RHS Garden Harlow Carr 20.5 km
Richmond Castle 27.3 km
Easby Abbey (EH) 28 km
National Trust
Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden 6.3 km
Brimham Rocks 9.5 km
Braithwaite Hall 16 km
Moulton Hall 29.1 km
Mount Grace Priory 32.2 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
HACKFALL 3.1 km
SWINTON CASTLE 6.2 km
Masham, the River Ure and the River Burn 6.7 km
Studley Royal Park and the ruins of Fountains Abbey 6.8 km
STUDLEY ROYAL 6.8 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.
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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 R649,42 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.