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

Motorhome pitches 9
Tent pitches 9
Rent a tent 5
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • 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).
  • Entertainment and activities are available between 23/07 and 21/08.
  • 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.
  • Single-sex bookings of 6 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • Units longer than 7 metres are not allowed.

Languages spoken

English

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Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

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Peaceful

93% would recommend this site to a friend

93% would stay here again

What customers say

Swallowtails is a quiet, clean, and well-maintained site with friendly and welcoming hosts, particularly Mark. Facilities, including showers, are consistently praised. The location is ideal for walks into Pickering and exploring the North Yorkshire area. Guests appreciate the level pitches, picnic tables, and amenities like the pizza oven and games room, making it suitable for families, couples, and solo campers. Many visitors express a desire to return.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Very friendly owners

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8 out of 10
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Lisa B.

Electric grass and gravel tent or motorhome pitch (small)

Liked Location
Level pitch
Very helpful and friendly owners
Clean facilities
Hot shower with continuous flow of water
I can imagine its a lovely place to stay in the summer time
It has a communal fire pit area and a play area for children

Disliked Cold facilities toilets and shower room are very cold at this time of year
Although they are clean

Recommend to friends Visit again

Location near town, quiet, clean site…

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Anonymous

Electric grass and gravel tent or motorhome pitch (large)

Liked Location near town, quiet, clean site and welcoming host,

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely little camp sight very friendly…

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8 out of 10
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Rick B.

Electric grass and gravel tent or motorhome pitch (small)

Liked Lovely little camp sight very friendly look forward to going back one day

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely place. Quiet. Clean toilets…

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Joanna N.

Electric grass and gravel tent or motorhome pitch (medium)

Liked Lovely place. Quiet.
Clean toilets , shower nice and hot . Lovely host. Easy walking distance to town

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

It was a last minute decision…

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Jane H.

Electric grass and gravel tent or motorhome pitch (small)

Liked It was a last minute decision to stay at this site and what a fabulous place. The campsite has lovely flat pitches, great facilities and perfect location to walk into Pickering. Friendly owners who made us feel very welcome and we will definitely be back. Thank you x

Disliked Absolutely nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Absolutely lovely place to stay…

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Emma C.

Electric grass and gravel tent or motorhome pitch (small)

Liked Absolutely lovely place to stay

Recommend to friends Visit again

Well kept site, clean, tidy, welcoming

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Graeme P.

Electric grass and gravel tent or motorhome pitch (large)

Liked Nice quiet site, great host, communal firepit was a nice touch

Recommend to friends Visit again

A lovely quiet site with good…

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Clive b.

Electric grass and gravel tent or motorhome pitch (large)

Liked A lovely quiet site with good facilities and within easy walking distance into Pickering.
We stayed in our motorhome and would certainly use the site again with extended family who would definitely love to stay in the yurts which are very well equipped.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site

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Clare E.

Electric grass and gravel tent or motorhome pitch (medium)

Liked The site was fantastic, loved the facilities, the play areas table tennis and shuttlecock my little boy loved, Mark and Freya fantastic hosts, can't wait to come back again.

Disliked Coming home

Recommend to friends Visit again

Everything ! Small quirky site full…

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Brian Q.

Electric grass and gravel tent or motorhome pitch (large)

Liked Everything ! Small quirky site full of character, absolutely loved it. Very clean toilets and showers with just the right temperature. The sunset view is to die for, stunning. 10 minutes walk into town with shops and bars basically everything you need is at hand. Mark was so friendly and welcoming a perfect host. We will definitely be returning, a hidden gem.

Disliked Nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

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 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

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Leave the car at home Luxury Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Communal fridge 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

Small (11-25 pitches)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch

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 Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Swallowtails

Wayside

Goslipgate

Pickering

North Yorkshire

England

YO18 8EQ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

54.23749°N
0.7837°W

Nearest transport

Coach
0.6 mi The Royal Oak
15.1 mi Sunday School
15.1 mi Playing Fields
Rail
7.3 mi Malton Rail Station
13.9 mi Egton Rail Station
13.9 mi Grosmont Rail Station
Ferry
29.9 mi Transporter Bridge South Side
30 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

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 2020201920182017
Scarborough North Bay 15.7 mi Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Scarborough South Bay 16 mi Sea PoorPoorPoorPoor
Robin Hoods Bay 16.7 mi Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Cayton Bay 17 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Whitby 18.7 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

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?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
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  • 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.