Galtres Retreat
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- Well-kept tourer park on the outskirts of Pickering in North Yorkshire
- Flamingo Land Resort and North Yorks Moors both five minutes’ drive
- Bar and food truck on site; access to park events throughout the year
Set on the edge of the North Yorks Moors National Park and five minutes’ drive from Pickering, Galtres Retreat is a handy and comfortable touring base for all your Yorkshire adventures. It’s five minutes’ drive from Flamingo Land Resort, 35 minutes from York and – if you fancy a day at the beach – roughly the same to Scarborough and Whitby. Getting about is easy thanks to proximity to the A64, A169 and A170 roads.
The park has neatly maintained pitches with electric hook-ups, and all mod cons are covered with spotless shower blocks, fresh water points and a launderette. There’s also a sports bar and catering van on site, or you can head out into the peaceful North Yorkshire countryside to find foodie pubs (there are several within 20 minutes’ drive). If you’re intent on sparking up the barbecue, Pickering is the place for sourcing essentials.
Being on the doorstep of the North York Moors, you have lots of options for exercising any canine chums or discovering walks and cycle rides. Should you prefer to hang out on site, however, chances are there’ll be something going on there, like the weekly car boot sale, vintage rallies, country fairs or monster truck display (to name but a few). Suffice to say, it’s a good idea to keep an eye on the events list so you don’t miss out on what’s coming up.
Site type
65
4
65Opens 1 April
At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.- 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. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- Reception is unmanned after 5 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.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Wed 1 Apr 2026 to
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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 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 Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearCamping 2.0
Jumbo tent pitchesThemes
Peaceful Walkers' paradiseUtilities
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
Large (51-200 pitches)Accessibility
Accessible parking at pitch Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 30 inches/75cm) Level site, no steep slopes Pitch close to accessible bathroomsNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Seasonal pitches Water hook-up points for tourersLocation
Galtres Retreat
Malton Road
Pickering
North Yorkshire
England
YO18 8EA
Directions Timezone
Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)
GPS
54.22409°N
0.77134°W
Nearest transport
Coach1.4 mi The Royal Oak
14.7 mi Fridaythorpe A166
14.8 mi Fridaythorpe A166
Rail6.4 mi Malton Rail Station
14.4 mi Seamer Rail Station
14.8 mi Egton Rail Station
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
There are guaranteed thrills and family fun to be had on the rollercoasters at Flamingo Land Resort (five minutes’ drive), where there’s also a zoo home to rare rhinos and big cats. You can enjoy more family escapades on the zipwires at Go Ape Dalby (15 minutes), or content yourselves with walks and cycle rides through woodland at North Riding Forest Park (20 minutes).
The North Yorks Moors National Park (five minutes) is another source of hiking and biking routes; you can also see the untamed moorland scenery from your perch on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, a vintage steam-train service that chugs its way from Pickering to Whitby (35 minutes).
As well as its Gothic abbey and myths pertaining to Dracula, Whitby offers dolphin-spotting cruises out into the North Sea, shops selling jet jewellery and one of the UK’s best fish and chip shops. Further up the coast is Scarborough (also 35 minutes), where you have the choice of two beaches, kids’ rides at Luna Park and rescue seals to get up close to at Sealife Scarborough.
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scarborough North Bay | 15.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Good | Good |
| Scarborough South Bay | 15.7 mi | Sea | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor |
| Cayton Bay | 16.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Robin Hoods Bay | 17.2 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Good | Good |
| Whitby | 19.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
North Yorkshire Moors Railway 1.6 mi
Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo 2 mi
Dalby Forest Visitor Centre 4.9 mi
Kew at Castle Howard 8.9 mi
Castle Howard 9 mi
National Trust
Bridestones, Crosscliff and Blakey Topping 7.4 mi
Nunnington Hall 8.4 mi
Rievaulx Terrace 13.9 mi
Yorkshire Coast 16.6 mi
Treasurer's House 22 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 1.6 mi
SCAMPSTON HALL 5.8 mi
Lockton - Stain Dale - Bride Stones - Lockton 5.8 mi
Lockton and Levisham 5.9 mi
EBBERSTON HALL 5.9 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 Galtres Retreat have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Galtres Retreat dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Galtres Retreat? There are guaranteed thrills and family fun to be had on the rollercoasters at Flamingo Land Resort (five minutes’ drive), where there’s also a zoo home to rare rhinos and big cats. … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Galtres Retreat?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Galtres Retreat? From £64 (for 2 nights, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.