Birds, Bempton Cliffs, bumptious views and back-to-basics camping at bargainous prices: if all this sounds your bag, we have the very Bridlington spot for you in Puffin Campsite.
Family-friendly Puffin Campsite is in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in the viewsome village of Buckton, a few miles from seaside town Bridlington and close to the famous Bempton Cliffs RSPB reserve. Not surprisingly, the campsite pulls in birdwatchers who come to spy the local seabirds, but there’s walking, cycling and sightseeing all close to hand too, or use Puffin as a base to take in more of East and North Yorkshire including the coastline, beaches and historical attractions.
The campsite is open between April and September and has tent pitches in a well-maintained paddock from a few pounds per person per night, with no restriction on tent size and with unlimited cars included in the price. Now that’s what we call a Bridlington bargain…
Alfresco cooks can hire firepits and barbecues from the campsite owners, with wood available to buy on site. Can’t be bothered to cook, even alfresco? We hear you…Order some takeaway food from Bridlington: if you ask nicely, they might even deliver your nosh to your tent.
Nearby attractions and activities
That famous Bempton Cliffs RSPB reserve is a just a short walk from Puffin Campsite, with 200,000 seabirds (see if you can screech louder), visitor centre and binocular hire; there’s a bird observatory – and the country’s biggest colony of gannets – at adjacent Flamborough Head. The RSPB arrange gannet and puffin spotting cruises around Bempton Cliffs and Flamborough Head from May to July: keep your camera at the ready as the birds often swoop over and down to the boats (you may also want to wear a large hat and a plastic cape). Look beyond the birds too at Flamborough Head for the old lighthouse, with tours available in summer.
Bridlington has boat trips, fishing trips and boats for hire, or just sit back and sample the shellfish; there are lots of tasty treats along the Yorkshire coast and its seaside towns, such as the famous fish and chips of Whitby’s Magpie Café or fresh fish from the market at Scarborough. Both Whitby and Scarborough are well worth at least a day’s visit each for highlights like Whitby Abbey, Scarborough Castle and those famous fish and chips (we are also sneakily fond of the Whitby Goth Weekend). Surfers can take their boards to Scarborough’s North and South bays or to Cayton Bay for high waves and a surf school to show you the ropes.
Filey, between Whitby and Scarborough, has an award-winning five mile stretch of beach and all the usual seaside amusement suspects, but is seen as a bit quieter than its two neighbours. The Filey Bird Garden and Animal Park has an adventure trail, gardens and lots of critters to get up close to – and handle via the feely boxes. The Cleveland Way starts (or finishes) at Filey too and goes inland around the North York Moors National Park, connecting with the Dales Way and several other long-distance paths.
Inland, there are vales, dales, villages, museums and more around the Yorkshire moors, with a trip on the North York Moors Railway almost a must: you’re staying at a campsite called Puffin, after all…The Elizabethan house Burton Hall is less than eight miles from Puffin Campsite, and there are piles of other historical attractions around East Yorkshire including Bridlington’s Sewerby Hall and Gardens with 50 acres of gardens and Driffield’s Sledmore House with its famous pipe organ. And that’s before we even mention the historical highlights of North Yorkshire…
Fabulous York, with its historic buildings, Viking centre and very satisfactory shopping, is around an hour from Bridlington, with the city of Hull, shopping, Pearson Park and Wildlife Garden and eight free museums, about 30 miles from the campsite.
Finally, if you’re feeling sickly sweet, we prescribe a factory tour and making your own lolly at John Bull Rock Factory two miles outside Bridlington.
Attractions near Puffin Campsite
Must see
- Burton Agnes Hall (7.7 miles)
- Dalby Forest Visitor Centre (22.4 miles)
- North Yorkshire Moors Railway (25.1 miles)
National Trust
- Bridestones, Crosscliff and Blakey Topping (21.7 miles)
- Yorkshire Coast (22.1 miles)
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Activities near Puffin Campsite
BEMPTON CLIFFS (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 29/08/1990) (1.3 miles) Birdwatching
Danes Dyke Flamborough (2.9 miles) Beaches
Flamborough Head (3.0 miles) Walking
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Beautiful and friendly back-to-basics camping. How it should be! Adamndeb (Young couple, 1 review, 0 photos)
Liked: In a nutshell, everything. The couple who run the camp-site are very friendly, accommodating and even offered to give us a lift to the station with our heavy rucksacks! The site is well-maintained and the facilities are very clean, with recycling bins provided. The BBQ and fire-pit hire was extremely reasonable and a great idea, delivered and collected to/from your tent. The setting is beautiful, peaceful and is in a great location to get ... Disliked: The fact that there is only one sink to use for washing up, at busy times this could be problematic. |
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Liked: We absolutely love this Campsite, run by a lovely couple who are willing to drop everything to help you! Disliked: Absolutely nothing! |
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Liked: very peaceful and quiet site very close to bridlington with basic facilities Disliked: a little bit to open to the winds could do with a bit more shelter round the site |
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we had a great stay with pitchup beverley_d (Young couple, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: the quite area, the pitchup team where very helpful and it's close to scarborough and bridlington. the view of the stars at nite is well worth a look from the campsite Disliked: non applicable |
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Great, simple campsite run by friendly and helpful folk Darren E. (Family with young children, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: The simplicity of the campsite and the clean portaloos Disliked: Campsite is on a slight hill, but only a minor niggle |
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Disappointed bellmar (Family with older children, 1 review, 0 photos)
Liked: The owners were friendly and helpful! Disliked: Stayed at this site because it was called 'Puffin' campsite, after travelling from Portsmouth i was rather disappointed to see there were no sea birds in or around the vicinity campsite. Nor were there any views of the sea! |
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really nice clean place to stay, plenty of room and lovely people made you feel most welcome from start to finish. bit if bad weather here and there but wot do you expect in England? overall loved it and will be back again :-) valerie a. (Family with older children, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: Staff were so friendly and always made sure you was ok. Hired bbq's and fire pits and had anything you really needed. Lovely place loved it :-) Disliked: Nothing! |
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Last minute booking for 4 days over bank holiday Gillian_C0 (Family with young children, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: Very friendly owners, nothing too much trouble. Liked the fire baskets/bbq and logs available on site. Lovely site, rural and quiet. Handy for Flamborough's lovely coast line/ Filey and Bridlington. Disliked: No hot water/ shower block. Only 2 portaloos for whole site. |
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it was vear good and good for value for money. 100/ 100 stephen c. (Solo traveller-male, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: the site owner was nice people .i wood stayed here again Disliked: no disliked |
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great camping trip kellie b. (Family with young children, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: the tent was right next to the horses in the next field,little ones loved it.had lots of space to run and play. Disliked: portaloo was quite smelly but was nice to have a toilet and few nettles in the grass kids kept getting stung apart from that everything else was great. |
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Puffin Campsite- real Camping on a quiet campsite jeanette_C (Family with young children, 2 reviews, 0 photos)
Liked: Puffin Campsite is an excellent location for exploring the East Coast.This is a lovely quiet campsite in a well kept paddock with stunning views, especially at sunset! We hired a firepit and table from the owners, who brought this to our pitch and were really lovely. There were no extra costs for an extra car or larger tents, which is a welcome change. Very basic facilities, but toilets & site kept clean. Ideal for a ... Disliked: nothing. |
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Liked: the campsite is open fields, clean, quiet, Gary was a fantastic part of the stay from his welcome to end, value excellent we hired a BBQ which was a bargain and a great asset to our lack of equipment. Disliked: nothing it is exactly what it should be basic, quiet, affordable REAL CAMPING |
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Cheap, quiet and friendly place. Would return. steve d. (Family with older children, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: Facility to hire the tools for a campfire. Dog friendly. Local take-a-way delivers right to your tent. Disliked: No shower facilities that I was aware of. |
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Liked: Beautiful location ideal for exploring the local area. Kids loved the duck pond and play park just up the road!! Disliked: The portaloo style toilets and lack of hot water for washing pots although I appreciate this is reflected in the price and should not detract from what is a lovely location run by great people! |
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Liked: Everything about this campsite, ideal for a weekend away. The staff were very helpful and friendly. Will definitely go back again Disliked: Nothing, if you were going for longer you'd need showers but ideal for a weekend away |
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Stayed in puffin campsite for one night in August, would definatley recommend it and we're planning a return visit! It's a nice little campsite, the facilities are basic but very well maintained and suitable for a short stay. sarah m. (With friends, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: The helpfull friendly staff. Disliked: Nothing! |
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Liked: very nice site owners very nice an very happy to help u if needed Disliked: none |
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Brilliant Campsite rdri87 (With friends, 1 review, 0 photos)
Liked: Everything, cheap and cheerful campsite. Very friendly owners and offered bbq's/firepits to hire for £2 and also sold wood/charcoal. Brilliant experience for first time camping. Will defiantly return Disliked: Nothing |
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Stayed near Bridlington for one night. Jenny Q. (With friends, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: The campsite was very quiet - not too close to the general touristy areas but within a 10 minute drive of Bridlingtons main beach areas. Disliked: The toilets were chemical portable toilets and we're not very pleasant however I realise we we're camping so any toilet is a luxury. |
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we had a loveiy time. christinemyers5811 (Mature couple, 1 review, 0 photos)
Liked: good welcome, ever think was so good. love the 3 night we were there. Disliked: we love it all. |
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Liked: The welcome we recieved and the friendliness of the campsite staff. The ability to book at short notice for brief stay. Disliked: Nothing to dislike. Basic site with basic toilets and cleaning facilities reflected in low pitch costs. |
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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
Disabled facilities
Drying room
Food shop
Free wifi
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Launderette
Parent & baby washroom
Pick-up from public transport
Public telephone
Shower available
Toilet block
Washing-up area
Wifi
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Rules
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed all year
Themes
Peaceful
Spectacular scenery
Walkers' paradise
Wild camping
Wildlife haven
Nearby leisure
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Watersports nearby
Groups welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Rallies welcome
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Nearby amenities
Public transport nearby
Shop nearby
Type
Small (11-25 pitches)
Ordnance Survey maps (GB and Northern Ireland only) are available at lower levels via the drop-down menu.
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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Bridlington Bus Station — 3.6mi
Filey Bus Station — 6.7mi
Cayton Bay: Haven Holiday Park Coach Stop — 10.3mi
- Train stations
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Bempton Rail Station — 0.6mi
Bridlington Rail Station — 3.6mi
Hunmanby Rail Station — 5.8mi
- Ferry ports
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Hull Ferry Terminal — 27.3mi
- Airports
- Humberside Airport — 38.8mi
Directions
Located in the village of Buckton on the B1229 3 miles from Bridlington.
1 mile from train station in the village of Bempton.
Permitted arrival time
8.00am onwards
Cancellation policy
Please give 24 hours' notice.
Please note that your deposit paid to Pitchup.com is non-refundable.
Payment of balance
Cash payment on arrival.
Cards accepted on the park
None.
Terms and conditions
Site booking terms and conditionsCheck availability at Puffin Campsite…
Grass tent pitch without electric and no restriction on size.
Max. persons: unlimited
