Thorpe Hall Caravan and Camping Site

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View of site and facilities block at thorpe hall caravan, glamping & camping site near bridlington
Glamping at thorpe hall near bridlington

  • Yorkshire Wolds site in the old walled gardens of Thorpe Hall
  • A 15-minute drive from Bridlington and 35 minutes from Scarborough
  • Coarse fishing lake and five-acre playing field
Set within the old kitchen garden walls of a country estate, Thorpe Hall Caravan and Camping Site is a quiet, peaceful and sheltered location to relax and unwind. The family-friendly (and dog-friendly) site is less than a mile from the small Yorkshire village of Rudston. Bring kit for a day at the coarse fishing lake or gather chums for games on the five-acre playing field (ideally cricket, in keeping with your traditional English surrounds, but anything goes really…). If you're after things to do locally, then a quick explore of Rudston (including a stop at the Rudston Monolith, the tallest standing stone in the United Kingdom) should top the list, before driving off to the coast at Bridlington,15 minutes away, for sandy beaches and sea-view strolls. And so to your digs… in the estate’s pretty walled garden, with plenty of space and shelter and access to a smart heated bathroom block that’s got disabled access and hot water available all day and all night. The small shop sells essentials such as milk and bread (and is a handy fount of local information too), and supermarkets in Bridlington are handily close by for all your barbecue bits.

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 78
Rent a tent 3
Motorhome pitches 78
Opens 1 March

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • 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).
  • 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 grocery shop is open between 01/03 and 31/10.
  • Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Continental touring caravans (caravans built with the passenger door on the right-hand side) are not permitted.
  • Reception is unmanned after 6 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
  • A cable measuring at least 25 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • Minimum spacing of 6 metres between pitches.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
  • The washing of vehicles or units is not permitted. Please note: the wifi can be intermittent.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sat, 1 Mar to

AA 4 pennants

Pitch types & availability

Reviews

93%

would recommend this site to a friend

92%

would stay here again

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Nice campsite for a quiet break.

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 6
Accommodation 6
Facilities / Activities 2
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 6
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 2
Dan W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked: The site layout

Disliked: Little to do and the shop was sparce.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you so much for your review and rating Dan. We're glad you liked the layout and hopefully you'll come back and see us again in the future. Apologies for the sparse shop but as we always try to keep wastage to an absolute minimum and only being 3 days from the end of season we always try and run the stock down. We never stock alcohol but hope you found the local community pub to be an enjoyable evening. We are in a beautiful area for walking and close to many of the attractions of the East Coast which is a short drive away but being a quiet and rural site we don't have entertainment, clubhouse or leisure facilities. As caravanners ourselves we'd always check out a site prior to booking so that we know exactly what to expect. We're all different and our TOP TIP is to amend your search on here using the great filters to help you find a site that's suitable and meets your needs. Happy Touring :0)

Would stay again. Great facilities, simple check in and very peaceful

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 6
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Lovely site, extremely clean, quiet and plenty of space. Check in was simple and all details included in an email prior to arrival. Handy to have a shop on site and only a short drive into Bridlington.

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From the manager: Thank you so much for your review and rating. We're delighted to read that you enjoyed your stay and that you found the check-in correspondence and process to be useful. We hope to welcome you back again in the future but until then...Happy Camping :0)

Excellent site, perfectly located as quiet but not remote

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked: Location, site facilities, spacing of pitches, dog exercise area and walking routes from site

Disliked: Nothing

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From the manager: Thank you very much for your review. We're delighted to read that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to welcome you back again in the future. Until then...Happy Touring :-)

Can't wait to see you again next year Your site is superb

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 6
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked: Absolute little gem of a site. The managers are so friendly and have time for a chat
Ablution facilities are 2nd to none and very well heated. Great place for Bridlington, Scarborough and Whitby. Highly recommended site. Can't wait to go back next year .

Chris and Bev Allanson with the Micro caravan and the very vocal big dog

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From the manager: Thank you so much for your review and rating both. We're delighted that you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to welcoming you back in 2025 (along with Big Boy and Little Un) Until then, happy touring :-)

Excellent, would highly recommend.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Debbie A. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked: What a beautiful and well maintained site. Situated in a walled garden with great facilities which are spotless. The owners are very friendly and accommodating. We will be visiting again. and would highly recommend this site. Thanks again.

Disliked: Nothing at all to dislike about this site.

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From the manager: Thank you so much for your review and rating Debbie. We're delighted to read that you enjoyed your stay and that you'll be coming back for another visit. We look forward to welcoming you but until then...Happy Touring :-)

The site is spotless. Well kept grass. The dog/playing field is great…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 6
Carol B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked: The site is spotless. Well kept grass. The dog/playing field is great and well maintained. The forest walk is great for dogs and a walk into the village. The wardens are very friendly and can’t do enough for anyone on the site. The pitches are of a great size. Will be going back.

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From the manager: Thank you for your review and rating Carol. We're so pleased to read that you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Until then...Happy Touring :-)

Great place if you are after a quiet pitch with a relaxing location

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 6
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 4
Andrew S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked: Quiet location, clean, tidy and well maintained facilities.
Great enclosed playing field for kids aswell as people with pets
Staff were friendly and helpful

Disliked: Nothing to dislike about the site

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From the manager: Thank you for your review and rating Andrew. We're happy to read that you enjoyed your stay and that everything met wit your requirements. We hope to welcome you back again in the future but until then...Happy Touring :-)

Very nice and well maintained…

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 6
Gabriel O. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked: Very nice and well maintained

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you so much for your review and rating. We're glad you enjoyed your stay with us and we hope to welcome you back again in the future. Until then...Happy Touring :-)

Lovely small friendly site.

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 8
Catherine G. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked: Lovely small site with helpful and friendly staff.
Great clean facilities.

Disliked: Nothing to dislike.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your review and rating Catherine. We're glad you and your family enjoyed your stay and we hope to welcome you back again in the future. Until then...Happy Touring :-)

Nice place

Overall 8/10
Location 6
Value for money 8
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 4
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked: Spacious pitch

Good clean shower and toilets

Washing up area good

Disliked: The people who had dogs at the time we stayed did nothing to
Control their dogs barking most of the time it was very annoying.

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From the manager: Thank you for your review and rating. We're happy to hear that you liked the site but sorry to read that you had an issue with neighbouring pets. We so wished you'd have come to talk to us about it as it's in our booking terms and conditions that dogs must not be allowed to bark constantly. We could have had a word with the guests in question which may have solved the issue for you. We're sad to learn that you'd not come back or recommend us to friends but wish you all the best for your future touring adventures :-)


Features

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/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Peaceful Remote location Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking 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 Sailing nearby Tennis nearby

Location

Thorpe Hall Caravan and Camping Site

Rudston

Driffield

East Yorkshire

England

YO25 4JE

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

54.09341°N
-0.30989°W

Nearest transport

Coach
4.9 mi Bridlington Bus Station
8.1 mi Bus Station
8.1 mi Driffield Middle Street South
Rail
4.6 mi Bridlington Rail Station
5.6 mi Hunmanby Rail Station
5.8 mi Bempton Rail Station
Ferry
24.2 mi Hull Ferry Terminal

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

Can’t get enough of these grand stately homes? There are plenty more options nearby to swan around in… Burton Agnes Hall is a 10-minute drive from base, Sewerby Hall and Sledmere Estate are within 20 minutes, and Burton Constable Hall (and its Capability Brown-designed grounds) is 45 minutes away. Perhaps the most famed, though, is the exquisite Castle Howard (45 minutes) – it’s starred on TV several times, playing the role of Brideshead (in Brideshead Revisited, twice) and Kensington Palace (in Victoria). Steer away from the country piles with a trip to York, a little over an hour away, to meet vikings at the Jorvik Viking Centre, cruise along the river or take a sweet trip into the past at York’s Chocolate Story. Or perhaps head to Hull (50 minutes) for more museum action and sealife encounters with more than 3,500 fish that live at The Deep aquarium. Swap both city and country for coast with a trip to Scarborough (35 minutes) for days on one (or two, or three…) of the beaches, a splash at the waterpark or peaceful ambles in the gardens. Filey (20 minutes) has another fine beach, and a clifftop golf course with cracking coastal views.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Wilsthorpe 4.6 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Bridlington South Beach 4.6 mi Sea N/AN/AN/AGood
Fraisthorpe 5 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Bridlington North Beach 5.2 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Reighton 5.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Burton Agnes Hall 2.8 mi

Dalby Forest Visitor Centre 19.7 mi

Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo 21.6 mi

North Yorkshire Moors Railway 21.7 mi

Kew at Castle Howard 24.2 mi

National Trust

Bridestones, Crosscliff and Blakey Topping 19.7 mi

Yorkshire Coast 22.5 mi

Maister House 24.2 mi

Nunnington Hall 28 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Bridlington - South Landing - Flamborough - Bridlington 4.5 mi

BEMPTON CLIFFS (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 29/08/1990) 7.1 mi

Flamborough Head 7.5 mi

Bonhomme Richard 7.6 mi

Cleveland Way, Stage 1 - Filey to Scarborough 8.2 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.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Thorpe Hall Caravan and Camping Site have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Thorpe Hall Caravan and Camping Site dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Thorpe Hall Caravan and Camping Site? Can’t get enough of these grand stately homes? There are plenty more options nearby to swan around in… Burton Agnes Hall is a 10-minute drive from base, Sewerby Hall and Sledmere Estate … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Thorpe Hall Caravan and Camping Site?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.

    Customer name and pitch number will be displayed on the white board on the front door of the shop.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at Thorpe Hall Caravan and Camping Site? From £19 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.