Hobground Campsite

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Pitches on site
Pitches by the pond
Pitches
Grass pitches

  • 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
Popular but peaceful, and small but perfectly formed... these are the excellent elements of North Yorkshire's Hobground Campsite. This friendly and quiet site welcomes all ages to its serene location, with pitches in a sheltered paddock on a site set back a quarter of a mile from the main road. It's well placed for easy exploring: Pickering and Malton are both 15 minutes' drive away, York is 50 minutes, and the North York Moors National Park is 10 minutes to the north. Additionally – cue overexcited honks from the kids – the site is a mere three miles from the theme park and zoo of Flamingo Land. Hobground has a well-maintained shower and toilet block, chemical disposal, charging facilities, ice pack freezing and a washing-up area. Firepits can be hired for an extra charge.

Site type

Tent pitches 23
Touring caravan pitches 4
Open now
Opens 1 April
Please note
  • 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.
  • Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • A charge of £1.00 applies for the use of the shower.
  • No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Tue, 1 Apr to

Pitch types & availability

Reviews

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92% would recommend this site to a friend

88% would stay here again

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Arrival date (latest first)

Perfect location for a quiet peaceful stay amongst nature

Overall 9/10

Location
10
Value for money
10
Accommodation
10
Facilities / Activities
8
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
8
Wifi
10
Mel S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass tent pitch

Liked The camp site was very tranquil and unspoilt. The owner situated us in a paddock on our own away from the few other people who were staying which was lovely and peaceful. Situated near to Malton and Pickering. Amenities as advertised and the pitches very large and had plenty of space. The camp owner was a lovely man, checked up on us and ensured we enjoyed our stay and would recommend and stay again

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very clean site however owner not very friendly

Overall 3/10

Location
7
Value for money
10
Accommodation
9
Facilities / Activities
7
Customer service
3
Child friendliness
1
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
1
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Very clean and tidy, pitches were good, toilet not too far away

Disliked The owner was very rude at times. Constantly accusing out children and children we were with of breaking things in the toilet area when I don’t even think they had been in there. I think it should be advertised as an adult only site if you don’t want children there.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: This is a malicious,reviewnot unexpected as I had to ask you repeatedly to control your children after they had damaged the toilet facility in a very short time of arriving. If this is being rude then I am sorry for you as this must happen frequently.i am so pleased your stay was for only 1 night .Needless to say that you are not welcome here and I pity any site you frequent both for owners and guests.
Luckily most children visiting here are well behaved and are supervised by their parents. Pleased you were happy with the value, quality of accommodation,and cleanliness

Excellent site, clean, level and friendly

Overall 8/10

Location
9
Value for money
8
Accommodation
8
Facilities / Activities
7
Customer service
9
Child friendliness
8
Cleanliness
8
Wifi
No rating
Sam T. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Beautiful rural site, only a short drive to the likes of Pickering. Plenty of space, and relatively quiet. Site owner very friendly and helpful. A nice escape, and well priced.

Disliked Uncovered washing up facilities
Limited number of showers (but was able to still get a shower ok)

Recommend to friends Visit again

Been many times and a part or our annual Callander

Overall 10/10

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

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Clean,quiet and great location massive pitch size and helpful host

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quiet Helpful owner…

Overall 6/10

Location
8
Value for money
6
Accommodation
6
Facilities / Activities
4
Customer service
8
Child friendliness
6
Cleanliness
6
Wifi
2
Julie S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Quiet
Helpful owner

Disliked Poor signage
Cold toilets/ showers
Electric hookup not accessible from pitchup
Water tap in other field
Not hot water in washing up area

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quiet and peaceful location, but plenty of things to do within travel…

Overall 10/10

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

Electric grass tent pitch

Liked Quiet and peaceful location, but plenty of things to do within travel distance.
The site is well kept and clean and the owner was around and checked in with us regularly.
The showers and toilets where clean and well kept.
For a single parent with a young child the park felt safe and my daughter had plenty of space to ride her bike and make friends.

Recommend to friends Visit again

We will be returning again :)

Overall 10/10

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

Electric grass tent pitch

Liked This was our second stay and the site was yet again perfect for us.
It is remote, well maintained, clean, peaceful, in a fantastic location, and the host is always available, really helpful, and keeps everything well stocked.

Disliked Nothing, we love the site

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location and friendly welcome.

Overall 8/10

Location
10
Value for money
6
Accommodation
8
Facilities / Activities
4
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
8
Wifi
2
Andrew H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Open spaces and friendly welcome. Huge pitch size and super quite.

Disliked Toilet and shower area could be better for the money paid and £1 for shower seems excessive too.

Recommend to friends Visit again

East nice site

Overall 10/10

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

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Easy to find. Nice open pitches in a walled area.

Toilets/shower in a porta cabin.
Need a £1 for a 5 min shower. Water good temperature.

Washing up area very open, cold water only but can get water from toilet sink or take your boiled kettle over to the wash area.

No walks directly from the site.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent

Overall 10/10

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

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Loved the site peaceful and quiet
Shower and toilet facilities very clean
Owner was lovely and welcoming
Will stay he again 100%

Recommend to friends Visit again


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 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. 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

Peaceful Remote location Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

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 nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Tourer storage facilities

Location

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
4.3 mi The Royal Oak
15.2 mi The Square
15.2 mi Stamford Bridge The Square
Rail
6 mi Malton Rail Station
16.1 mi Glaisdale Rail Station
16.3 mi Egton Rail Station
Ferry
29.8 mi Transporter Bridge South Side
29.8 mi Transporter Bridge North Side

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

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 National Park. It's a half-hour drive from here to Dalby Forest and its 8,000 acres of waymarked walking and cycling trails, regular events and aerial adventuring at Go Ape. Pick up trail maps (and borrow free electric buggies) at the forest visitor centre, where there's also an interactive exhibition area and a restaurant with terrace. For shore and seaside, Yorkshire's east coast is within easy reach: Scarborough is 40 minutes away, Filey 50 and Bridlington an hour.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Scarborough North Bay 19.3 mi Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Scarborough South Bay 19.6 mi Sea PoorPoorPoorPoor
Robin Hoods Bay 20.3 mi Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Cayton Bay 20.4 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Sandsend 21.7 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood

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.

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

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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?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • 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.