Hobground Campsite
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- Peaceful family hideaway with pitches in a sheltered paddock
- Close to Flamingo Land, Pickering and the North York Moors
- Well-maintained amenities, firepit hire and charging facilities
Site type
23
4
The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).- A charge of £1.00 applies for the use of the shower.
- Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Wed 1 Apr to
Pitch types & availability
11 
Non-electric grass tent pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £23
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- 12
Non-electric grass touring pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £23
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Electric grass tent pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £28
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Electric grass touring pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £28
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Reviews
93% would recommend this site to a friend
91% would stay here again
What customers say
This is a quiet, peaceful campsite with spacious pitches and beautiful rural views. Visitors praise the friendly and helpful owner, clean facilities, and convenient location for attractions like Flamingo Land. Some mention the basic nature of the facilities, with coin-operated showers and cold water for washing up, but overall sentiment is positive, with many expressing a desire to return.
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Last updated 28/07/2026
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On the whole good stay
Non-electric grass touring pitch
Liked Very pleasant stay thank you. Very peaceful area. It was very handy for the places we were visiting which is why we chose it.
Disliked Shower rooms should have been cleaned daily. We were there 5 days and sinks quite dirty by the time we left. Then our shower block was locked and we had to share with the other field, the toilet was dirty and very smelly. I suggest that they are cleaned daily in future .
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All ok apart from toilets and needs better signposting
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Anonymous Electric grass touring pitch
Liked Site was peaceful and well laid out
Disliked Toilets needed a thorough clean and toilet duck or similar used.
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From the manager: Toilets are cleaned twice daily by me.
Unfortunately they are as clean as the last person to use them. Small children are not always supervised and can be quite messy although so can some adults.
Overpriced for what it is.
Anonymous Electric grass tent pitch
Liked The area was peaceful the only noise you heard at night was the owls in the trees.
Disliked The owner had three big fields however decided to cram 5 extra large tents onto one field making it feel cramped. There was no WiFi even though the booking page specified. No where to walk if that's what your looking for as the lane that takes you to the campsite is off a fairly busy road. The owner doesn't really help if there are any issues gets really snappy. No hot water and you have to pay to use the shower everytime and the temperature is so unpredictable i wouldnt let kids shower as it goes from scolding hot to freezing cold (£1 for 5 mins then 20p for every minuet after so make sure you read the small print) dont really rely on the electrics as they will short circuit often.
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From the manager: Are you sure you are not mistaking my site for some other because all of your comments are totally ridiculous and misleading
Words fail me as to how you can make these comments as they do not represent my site
I rely on customers using their judgement after reading my many glowing reviews from genuine campers
A lovely site, with different camping…
Anonymous Electric grass touring pitch
Liked A lovely site, with different camping areas, making it feel small and secluded. Not too busy whilst we were there. The toilet and shower blocks (portacabins) were clean and useable.
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Great spot - we’ll be back!
Electric grass tent pitch
Liked Gorgeous spot - we saw (and heard!) lots of wildlife and the stargazing was amazing, we were lucky it was really clear. Close to Pickering and Helmsley which we visited, lovely towns. The owner was really friendly and sorted us with a fire pit at the last minute on Friday evening - and swapped a note for us for some £1 coins for the shower! We loved our stay here, two nights on a weekend is just never enough time!
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Must visit
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Lovely peaceful campsite.
Disliked Nothing
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Great campsite,just the basics!!
Electric grass tent pitch
Liked The site was wat you expect from a basic campsite, toilets clean,showers clean,good communication with site manager Andy,he was very informative for local attractions and places to visit, would deffo go back if done that way again!!
Disliked Not so much a dislike,but would probably make the sign to the farm entrance abit bigger so people can see it better!
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We loved our stay. Quiet campsite…
Electric grass tent pitch
Liked We loved our stay. Quiet campsite (we were the only ones in our field for most of our stay), good facilities with our ehu,and near the toilet and shower. The owner was great & always on hand to speak to. We loved it so much we are planning on going again
Disliked Nothing
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Lovely site
Electric grass touring pitch
Liked Views, proximity to flamingoland, the facilities, the owner
Disliked Nothing
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Fantastic highly recommend
Electric grass tent pitch
Liked Absolutely loved it we stayed for 5 nights the owner was very helpful when our kettle kept tripping the electrics he was happy to let us borrow one. We had the field to ourselves for a few nights was very peaceful and birds on repeat with the same noises 😂 can’t wait to come again flamingo land was a 7 min drive away from camp which was amazing
Disliked Nothing
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Features
Dogs allowed
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 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 Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Peaceful Remote location Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal 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
Medium (26-50 pitches)Nearby 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 Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Tourer storage facilitiesLocation
Hobground Campsite
Barugh Lane
Normanby
Kirkbymoorside
North Yorkshire
England
YO17 6XD
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.20963°N
0.86432°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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scarborough North Bay | 19.3 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Good | Good |
| Scarborough South Bay | 19.6 mi | Sea | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor |
| Robin Hoods Bay | 20.3 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Good | Good |
| Cayton Bay | 20.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Sandsend | 21.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo 2.3 mi
North Yorkshire Moors Railway 4.3 mi
Kew at Castle Howard 6.3 mi
Castle Howard 6.4 mi
The Arboretum - Kew at Castle Howard 6.4 mi
National Trust
Nunnington Hall 4.5 mi
Rievaulx Terrace 10.5 mi
Bridestones, Crosscliff and Blakey Topping 11 mi
Treasurer's House 19.2 mi
Beningbrough Hall and Gardens 19.2 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Pickering to Levisham Station by Train - Return on Foot 4.3 mi
NUNNINGTON HALL 4.3 mi
CASTLE HOWARD 6.4 mi
The Lumps and Bumps of Castle Howard 6.8 mi
SCAMPSTON HALL 8.4 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 Hobground Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Hobground Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Hobground Campsite? Hobground is centrally set for North Yorkshire activities and attractions of all flavours and for all ages, including the North York Moors Railway from nearby Pickering through the spectacular North York Moors … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Hobground Campsite?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 12 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Hobground Campsite? From £23 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.