The Spinney Wild Camping

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Grassy glade
Grassy glade
Woodfired hot tub
Sheltered glade
Dorothy's meadow
Sun-dappled oak
A secluded camping area
Traditional canvas hammock
Relax in a hammock in the shade of an oak tree
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Woodfired hot tub
Sheltered glade
Dorothy's meadow

  • Simple woodland and meadow site near Pocklington, East Yorkshire
  • Five minutes’ drive to Allerthorpe Lakeland Park; York half an hour
  • Hot tub and firepits for hire, plus a garden room with games
This is no-frills East Yorkshire camping with bonuses, for The Spinney Wild Camping sits on a nine-acre site consisting of oak woodland and open meadow, with plenty of room for dogs (on leads) and kids (no leads required) to have a run around – plus it’s close to all manner of watersports and country walks at Allerthorpe (fIve minutes’ drive). On arrival at this laid-back spot, there’s another bonus: you can choose where to pitch up, either in a woodland glade or on the mown field. At this point, please note the site is off-grid, so torches are essential – although there is running water and a simple compost toilet, a separate urinal and a pot-washing area with cold water available. Yet more bonuses of a stay at The Spinney include the garden room, complete with a sofa, blankets and games, so you can cosy up in inclement weather (this is England), and when the sun shines, you can hire the hot tub and watch the stars come up with something chilled in hand. Firepits are available for hire too (note that you're not permitted to bring your own firepit or fuel), so you can get down to some barbecuing, but otherwise, there are plenty of local country pubs if you fancy a change of scenery.

Site type

Tent pitches 10
Open now
Opens 8 August
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Facilities/activities including hot tub are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
  • The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 20 or over.
  • This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 8 Aug to

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Reviews

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Wild campingPeaceful

100% would recommend this site to a friend

100% would stay here again

What customers say

This peaceful, beautifully secluded site offers a choice of woodland or meadow pitches. Reviewers praise the friendly, helpful owners, Neil and Cherie, and the clean, well-maintained "back to basics" facilities, including hot showers and compost toilets. Guests loved the quiet atmosphere, opportunities to switch off, and amenities like hammocks and fire pits. The site is highly recommended for a relaxing, natural camping experience, with many planning to return.

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Everything exceptional. Hosts are so so friendly and welcoming.

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Molly D.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Absolutely amazing. Was like a slice of heaven. Would recommend to anyone, was so peaceful and an awesome camping experience to get away from the busy everyday life. Will definitely come back.

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From the manager: Thank you for the 10 review, it makes it all worthwhile.
Look forward to seeing you next time.

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Ana G.

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Liked What a wonderful place. As a single mum with two children I felt very safe here, the choice of where to pitch was just brilliant. We chose a hidden spot waking up with the beautiful oak trees.

Eco friendly and sustainable. The children loved the hammock where all the kids hung out.
We saw bats on the evening and the sunsets were stunning across the field.

We were 3 min drive from Allerthorpe and went paddleboarding. And also the village Pocklington was great, charity shops and lovely shops.

Disliked Nothing.

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Simply wonderful. If you’re looking for…

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Merrick W.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Simply wonderful. If you’re looking for an off grid campsite which bolsters unique detail and facilities then please visit! Me and my family had a great time. With a horse field view, a quaint campfire, and a ‘off grid’ style gas powered hot shower (amazing). Thank you for such a lovely stay.

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A lovely family run and feel couldn’t recommend enough

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Nathan B.

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Liked A lovely site and a pick your own patch choice, loads of space nice and chilled and great activities for the kids! Hot shower available and wash facilities!!! Would 10000% recommend and equally will be back!! The sunset is one of the best I’ve seen!!!

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Superb, spacious campsite. We had a…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Superb, spacious campsite. We had a lovely, peaceful weekend and thought the site was brilliant - hot shower, fire pit hire and the space to pitch well away from other families was really appreciated. Neil and Cherie were extremely friendly and helpful hosts. Top marks!

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Kathryn G.

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Liked Loved out stay here the hosts were lovley the place was beautiful and very quite just eant you need when you want to get back to nature. I will definitely be back . Loved the hammocks and sounds of the birds love yhat you can choose where u wanted to camp whixh is great

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Rodney C.

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Liked Beautiful campsite.

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A lovely, peaceful site with friendly staff and clean facilities

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Alice O.

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Liked The facilities were eco-friendly and really well done. Also super clean.
We loved how peaceful and uncrowded the site was, and that it gives you the option to camp in woodland or in a meadow.
Being able to buy a fire pit was really handy.
The owner Neil was super friendly and helpful.
There were some really nice touches like a couple of hammocks and a garden room with games.
The hot shower was lovely!
Had a very pleasant walk by the canal to the local pub ‘The Melbourne Arms’.
Having wheelbarrows available to move stuff from the car to the pitch was handy.

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Will be going back and will book the hot tub.

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Anonymous

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Liked Great little place with choice of camping pitches.very quiet site with no music allowed or large parties.
Nice scenery to look out to and plenty of wildlife.
The owner Neil and his wife where lovely people very helpful and friendly.

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From the manager: Thank you for your great review so glad you enjoyed your stay

Highly recommend a stay here! We will be back.

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Toni W.

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Liked Peaceful, remote, great on site greeting. I genuine retreat.

Disliked Nothing

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From the manager: Thank you Toni hope to see you again next year.

Quiet, laid back, close to nature.

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Mandy p.

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Liked Absolutely everything! The site is just idyllic. The toilets are great, the shower is a welcome treat, the little snug with board games is adorable and the hammocks were just amazing. We had such a lovely experience and can honestly say this is the best campsite we have ever stayed on. The hosts made us feel so welcome and let us know about some astronomical events that were taking place during our stay, this led us to stay up late and we saw several shooting stars and bats in the night sky. A local walk was also recommended to us which we did, it takes you from the site, down some country lanes, passed a beautiful canal (we saw lots of wildlife here, including a deer!) and takes you to a friendly country pub in Melbourne. I cannot praise this site enough. Thank you for an amazing break!!! Cannot wait until we can return for another visit.

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From the manager: So glad you enjoyed your stay thank you for the wonderful review. We are delighted with praise of the site and experience. looking forward to seeing you all again.

Features

Pop-up campsite

Dogs allowed

Campfires 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 Watersports

Amenities 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 Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

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

Themes

Forest Peaceful Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearby

Type

Pop-up campsite Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

The Spinney Wild Camping

Mill House Farm Plantation

Thornton Melbourne

Pocklington

East Yorkshire

England

YO42 4RZ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

53.8952°N
0.83803°W

Nearest transport

Coach
7.3 mi Stamford Bridge The Square
7.3 mi The Square
11.1 mi Fridaythorpe A166
Rail
9.1 mi Howden Rail Station
9.2 mi Wressle Rail Station
9.9 mi Eastrington Rail Station
Ferry
25.3 mi Hull Ferry Terminal
Airport
29.2 mi Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield Airport
29.5 mi Humberside Airport
29.5 mi Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield 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

Local attractions and activities include: - Allerthorpe Lakeland Park (water activities): five minutes’ drive - Golf course: five minutes - Allerthorpe Country Park: five minutes - Pocklington (market town): 10 minutes - Burnby Hall Gardens (lily collection and gardens): 10 minutes - Yorkshire Air Museum & Allied Air Forces Memorial: 15 minutes - Yorkshire Wolds: 20 minutes - York (shops, museums, minster): half an hour - Beverley (minster and racecourse): 35 minutes - Bridlington: 55 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Skipsea 26.8 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Fraisthorpe 27.5 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Hornsea 27.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Wilsthorpe 28.2 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Bridlington South Beach 28.9 mi Sea N/AN/AN/AGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Air Museum 5.5 mi

National Centre for Early Music 10.5 mi

York Castle Museum 10.7 mi

Clifford's Tower 10.7 mi

JORVIK Viking Centre 10.8 mi

National Trust

Treasurer's House 10.9 mi

Goddards Garden 11.3 mi

Beningbrough Hall and Gardens 17.4 mi

Nunnington Hall 22.1 mi

Maister House 23.2 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Millington and Givendale 6 mi

Wandering in the Wolds: Millington to Huggate Wold 6 mi

Battle of Stamford Bridge, 1066 6.8 mi

LONDESBOROUGH PARK 6.8 mi

Market Weighton - Londesborough Park - Goodmanham 7.2 mi

Local events

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

    Ripon, North Yorkshire 27.3 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 The Spinney Wild Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Spinney Wild Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near The Spinney Wild Camping? Local attractions and activities include: - Allerthorpe Lakeland Park (water activities): five minutes’ drive - Golf course: five minutes - Allerthorpe Country Park: five minutes - Pocklington (market town): 10 minutes - … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Spinney Wild Camping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at The Spinney Wild Camping? From £25 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.