Swallowtails
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- Small, friendly site 15 minutes' walk from the centre of Pickering
- Flamingo Land Resort and Go Ape Dalby within 15 minutes' drive
- Play area and playroom on site; communal campfire and pizza nights
What sort of location do you want for your North Yorkshire break – somewhere rural and peaceful or a handy town location so you can get to shops, pubs and places to eat without having to get in the car? Mix both of these together and you'll have the excellent setting of Swallowtails, a small site on the edge of Pickering.
This place ticks a whole lot of boxes on the location front – it’s on the edge of the North York Moors National Park for your rural rambles, it’s about 40 minutes' drive from the coast for your beach days, and within easy walking distance (about 15 minutes or so) of Pickering’s shops, cafés and places to eat (and its heritage railway station too). Options for days out nearby are plentiful, as you’ll also be within easy reach of the thrills of both Flamingo Land and the Go Ape course and mountain bike trails in Dalby Forest.
Swallowtails is a fairly small-scale campsite but it's got a big heart – and a good list of facilities too, with an outdoor play area and an indoor playroom, a shared kitchen and a bathroom block with showers and toilets. Pitches all have electric and water hook-ups to keep life nice and easy, and there’s a sociable communal campfire area where you can gather for chatty evenings by the fire (although you're also welcome to bring your own raised firepit if you wish).
Being on the edge of Pickering means it’s easy to get into town for an evening out if you like, but do make sure you’re back on site if it's pizza night, when guests gather once a week for tasty treats from the two outdoor pizza ovens.
Site type
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5Open all year
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).
- 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 6 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Entertainment and activities are available between 23/07 and 21/08.
- Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
- No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
- Units longer than 7 metres are not allowed.
- If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
Electric grass and gravel tent or motorhome pitch (small)
2 people maximum Ground type: Grass and gravel
Pitch size: Max 7m width × 7m depth (49m²)
Arrival daysFrom £25
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Electric grass and gravel tent or motorhome pitch (medium)
5 people maximum Ground type: Grass and gravel
Pitch size: Max 7.5m width × 7.5m depth (56.2m²)
Arrival daysFrom £27
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Electric grass and gravel tent or motorhome pitch (large)
5 people maximum Ground type: Grass and gravel
Pitch size: Min 7.5m width × 7.5m depth (56.2m²)
Arrival daysFrom £30
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Features
Campfires 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 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 yearThemes
Leave the car at home Luxury Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Communal fridge 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
Small (11-25 pitches)Accessibility
Accessible parking at pitchNearby 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 Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Swallowtails
Wayside
Goslipgate
Pickering
North Yorkshire
England
YO18 8EQ
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.23749°N
0.7837°W
Nearest transport
Coach0.6 mi The Royal Oak
15.1 mi Sunday School
15.1 mi Playing Fields
Rail7.3 mi Malton Rail Station
13.9 mi Egton Rail Station
13.9 mi Grosmont Rail Station
Ferry29.9 mi Transporter Bridge South Side
30 mi Transporter Bridge North Side
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
Attractions and activities nearby include:
- North Yorkshire Moors Railway: 20 minutes' walk/five minutes' drive
- Flamingo Land Resort: 10 minutes' drive
- Go Ape Dalby: 15 minutes
- Ryedale Folk Museum: 15 minutes
- Eden Camp Modern History Museum: 15 minutes
- Hole of Horcum: 15 minutes
- Scampston Hall & Walled Garden: 20 minutes
- Mallyan Spout Waterfall: 25 minutes
- Scarborough (for the beach, castle and open-air theatre): 40 minutes.
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scarborough North Bay | 15.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Good | Good |
| Scarborough South Bay | 16 mi | Sea | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor |
| Robin Hoods Bay | 16.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Good | Good |
| Cayton Bay | 17 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Whitby | 18.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
North Yorkshire Moors Railway 0.7 mi
Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo 2.4 mi
Dalby Forest Visitor Centre 4.7 mi
Kew at Castle Howard 9.4 mi
Castle Howard 9.5 mi
National Trust
Bridestones, Crosscliff and Blakey Topping 7.2 mi
Nunnington Hall 8.1 mi
Rievaulx Terrace 13.3 mi
Yorkshire Coast 16.2 mi
Treasurer's House 22.5 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 0.7 mi
Lockton - Stain Dale - Bride Stones - Lockton 5.3 mi
Lockton and Levisham 5.4 mi
EBBERSTON HALL 6.3 mi
SCAMPSTON HALL 6.8 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 Swallowtails have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Swallowtails dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Swallowtails? Attractions and activities nearby include: - North Yorkshire Moors Railway: 20 minutes' walk/five minutes' drive - Flamingo Land Resort: 10 minutes' drive - Go Ape Dalby: 15 minutes - Ryedale Folk Museum: … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Swallowtails?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 12 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Swallowtails? From £25 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.