Venus Campsite

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Spacious and peaceful adults-only site with scenic countryside views
A 10-minute drive from Ripon and 40 minutes from York
Lightwater Valley Family Adventure Park 20 minutes' drive

Travelling up hills, down dales and across moors? Settle in for holidays and pitstops at Venus Campsite, an adults-only site less than five minutes’ drive from the A1 and 10 minutes from the North Yorkshire city of Ripon. Whether sticking around for lengthy stays or taking an overnight pause on travels north or south, this is a top spot to pitch up at. Handily placed between the Yorkshire Dales (35 minutes' drive) and North York Moors (20 minutes) national parks, the site’s a good pick for ramblers, bikers, hikers and riders, and urbanites will be well-placed too with Ripon and York (40 minutes) within easy reach. The site’s eco credentials should appeal to environmental warriors and worriers too: it’s a recognised eco-friendly site, with plenty of green space to roam about in for guests, recycling facilities for sorting the detritus of getaways, and energy coming from renewables. Feeling hungry or thirsty? A handful of country pubs serve food within about 10 minutes' drive, lots more options can be tried in Thirsk (15 minutes away) and Ripon, and glasses can be raised at the Black Sheep Brewery within 20 minutes. For self-catered stays, there’s a small grocery store five minutes away, and bigger supermarkets in Thirsk. Please note that this is a back to basics campsite with simple facilities of flushing toilets and hot showers – if you're in the market for luxuries like underfloor heating you'll probably need to look elsewhere.

Site type

Open now

Please note

Admission

Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.

Dogs

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) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.

General

Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
Please note that the shower facilities are unisex.

Occupancy

Group bookings of 3 or more units travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Pitches

A cable measuring at least 10 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.

Safety

No charcoal barbecues allowed.

Vehicles

Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

Only green toilet fluids are permitted.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu 2 Apr to Mon 2 Nov 2026

Pitch types & availability

Non-electric grass pitch

Adults only

3 people maximum

Ground type: Grass

Pitch size: Max 6m width × 6m depth (36m²)

3 people maximum

One Roof tent or Touring caravan or Campervan or Tent or Trailer tent allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Max 6m width × 6m depth (36m²)

Ground type

Grass

Suitable for

Roof tent, Touring caravan, Campervan, Tent, Trailer tent, Motorhome not allowed

Twin-axle vehicles accepted

Features

Bring a gazebo 0 included, 1 max.

Bring an awning 0 included, 1 max.

Bring a pup tent 0 included, 1 max.

Car 1 included, 2 max.

Dog(s) allowed 1 included, 2 max.

Car parking by pitch/unit

Use of a motorhome service point

Extras

Additional dog (1 max)		£2 (£2) per night
Bring a gazebo (1 max)		£2 (£2) per night
Bring a pup tent (1 max)		£2 (£2) per night
Bring an awning (1 max)		£3 (£3) per night
Extra car (1 max)		£2 (£2) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £22 (£22) 1 night, 2 adults

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Electric grass pitch

Adults only

3 people maximum

Ground type: Grass

Pitch size: Max 8m width × 8m depth (64m²)

3 people maximum

One Roof tent or Touring caravan or Campervan or Tent or Trailer tent allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Max 8m width × 8m depth (64m²)

Ground type

Grass

Suitable for

Roof tent, Touring caravan, Campervan, Tent, Trailer tent, Motorhome not allowed

Twin-axle vehicles accepted

Features

Electric: 10 amp included

Bring a gazebo 0 included, 1 max.

Bring an awning 0 included, 1 max.

Bring a pup tent 0 included, 1 max.

Car 1 included, 2 max.

Dog(s) allowed 1 included, 2 max.

Car parking by pitch/unit

Chemical disposal point

Extras

Additional dog (1 max)		£2 (£2) per night
Bring a gazebo (1 max)		£2 (£2) per night
Bring a pup tent (1 max)		£2 (£2) per night
Bring an awning (1 max)		£3 (£3) per night
Extra car (1 max)		£2 (£2) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £27 (£27) 1 night, 2 adults

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Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Adults only

4 people maximum

Ground type: Hardstanding and grass

Pitch size: Min 10m width × 8m depth (80m²)

4 people maximum

One Touring caravan or Campervan or Motorhome allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Min 10m width × 8m depth (80m²)

Ground type

Hardstanding and grass

Suitable for

Touring caravan, Campervan, Motorhome

Twin-axle vehicles accepted

Features

Electric: 16 amp included

Bring a gazebo 0 included, 1 max.

Bring an awning 0 included, 1 max.

Bring a pup tent 0 included, 1 max.

Car 1 included, 2 max.

Dog(s) allowed 1 included, 3 max.

Car parking by pitch/unit

Chemical disposal point

Drainage hook-up

Water hook-up

Extras

Additional dog (1 max)		£2 (£2) per night
Bring a gazebo (1 max)		£2 (£2) per night
Bring a pup tent (1 max)		£2 (£2) per night
Bring an awning (1 max)		£3 (£3) per night
Extra car (1 max)		£2 (£2) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £64 (£64) 2 nights, 2 adults

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Reviews

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Location		9
Value for money		9
Accommodation		9
Facilities / Activities		8
Customer service		9
Child friendliness		4
Cleanliness		9
Wifi		6

90% would stay here again

What customers say

This adult-only campsite offers spacious, level pitches with many serviced options. Guests consistently praise the cleanliness of the facilities, the friendliness of the owners, and the peaceful atmosphere. Its convenient location provides easy access to local attractions. While some minor points are raised about the basic nature of the toilet and shower facilities, the overall feedback highlights a well-maintained and welcoming site, with many visitors expressing a desire to return.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 04/08/2026

Lovely clean entrance and amenities block

Open field for tents, plus a few hard standing places

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Arrival date (latest first)

Well kept site

Overall 9 out of 10
Location		8
Value for money		8
Facilities / Activities	No rating
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi	No rating

Aug 2026 Tess R. 9 reviews

Electric grass pitch

Liked Good communication from owner who did come round and she is very friendly.
Pitch size fine.
Facilities very clean and fresh.
Plenty of hot water.
Freezer and fridge available.
Site well managed.
Adult only.
Gate has a lock .
Present site and would return

Disliked There is a hum from the road traffic

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely quiet site with very good facilities and big electric pitches

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		9
Value for money		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi	No rating

Aug 2026 Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked Very generous Pitch size
Extremely clean and well maintained facilities with very good showers
Quiet and relaxing site
Friendly owner

Disliked Noise from the road was louder than expected but after the first night you are used to it

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quite, clean, large electric pitches…

Overall 9 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		9
Facilities / Activities		8
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		9
Wifi		1

Aug 2026 Sean C. 2 reviews

Electric grass pitch

Liked Quite, clean, large electric pitches

Disliked None

Recommend to friends Visit again

Came for thirsks races, ideal for our 3 day visit

Overall 7 out of 10
Location		5
Value for money		6
Facilities / Activities		4
Customer service		4
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		6
Wifi		1

Aug 2026 andrew h. 5 reviews

Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Quitet ness

Disliked Porta cabins

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location, very nice facilities

Overall 8 out of 10
Location		8
Value for money		9
Facilities / Activities	No rating
Customer service	No rating
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi	No rating

Aug 2026 Emma B. 3 reviews

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Great location for a stopover on the A1. Also 10 minutes from Ripon and close to Fountains Abbey. Lovely clean facilities and more than one shower etc. Lots of space. Very efficient check-in process.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location. Peaceful and everything that…

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Facilities / Activities		7
Customer service	No rating
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		6
Wifi	No rating

Aug 2026 peter r. 2 reviews

Electric grass pitch

Liked Great location. Peaceful and everything that was required.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great short term site for touring.…

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Facilities / Activities		8
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		1

Aug 2026 Dean P. 2 reviews

Electric grass pitch

Liked Great short term site for touring. Entrance was narrow and manual gate with chain but it’s a first world problem, really liked our stay.

Disliked Gate entrance

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good location! Quiet site & facilities.…

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Facilities / Activities		7
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi	No rating

Aug 2026 Shannon W. 2 reviews

Electric grass pitch

Liked Good location! Quiet site & facilities.
Lovely sunset view

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great little site 👍

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Facilities / Activities		8
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		8

Aug 2026 Joanne B. 1 review

Electric grass pitch

Liked Great location, easy access to the A1(M) and the rest of North Yorkshire. Clean and well kept. We really like the little bit of 'wilding' in the middle of the field, great for bees and other insects and kept the camping field open, giving a feeling of space. The showers and toilets are in little portacabins but perfectly fine and clean. I would imagine they could be a little cold if the weather isn't good. We had a peaceful stay, no complaints at all.

Disliked Nothing to dislike from us 😊

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site with plenty of space…

Overall 8 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		4

Aug 2026 lynn h. 1 review

Electric grass pitch

Liked Great site with plenty of space and good facilities
Lovely owner very welcoming

Disliked Only complaint was could hear the road noise from the A1 …but did ont bother us to much

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Adults only

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 Car parking by pitch/unit 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

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

Themes

Peaceful

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 Shop nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Golf nearby Leisure/theme park nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for tourers Motorhome service point Tourer storage facilities Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Venus Campsite

Baldersby

Ripon

North Yorkshire

England

YO7 4PS

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.1994°N
1.46036°W

Nearest transport

Coach

5 mi Bus Station Stand 1

5.3 mi Market Place

13.2 mi Bus Stn Stand A

Rail

4.1 mi Thirsk Rail Station

9.3 mi Northallerton Rail Station

13.2 mi Knaresborough Rail Station

Ferry

28.2 mi Transporter Bridge South Side

28.3 mi Transporter Bridge North Side

Airport

21.6 mi Durham Tees Valley Airport

24.3 mi Leeds Bradford International Airport

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

History buffs will be well looked after hereabouts, with plenty to entertain, starting 25 minutes’ drive away at Mother Shipton’s Cave, England’s oldest tourist attraction. Plenty of stately manors are nearby too, with Newby Hall and Ripley Castle within 25 minutes, Beningbrough Hall and Garden 35 minutes from base, and the spectacular (and famed) Castle Howard within 50 minutes. If history is preferred with an urban slant, head first to Thirsk (15 minutes) to explore the James Herriot museum, then travel on to Ripon’s cathedral and museums (10 minutes), Knaresborough’s castle and scenic viaduct (20 minutes), York’s minster, Jorvik Viking Centre and Shambles (40 minutes), and Durham’s castle, cathedral and museums (55 minutes). Open-air time is highly recommended nearby too. Explores around the Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors national parks are, of course, a must, but not at the expense of visiting the Howardian Hills (25 minutes), the balancing Brimham Rocks (30 minutes), or the stunning gardens at Studley Royal (20 minutes) and Harlow Carr (35 minutes). Adrenaline seekers, meanwhile, should make immediate tracks to Lightwater Valley Family Adventure Park, 20 minutes away, where there are pedaloes, toboggans and traditional fairground rides. If that’s got juices pumping for more, it takes an hour to get to Flamingo Land to zip along rides in the theme park or meet animals at the zoo.

Must see

Fountains Abbey 7.4 mi

Jervaulx Abbey 12.1 mi

Rievaulx Abbey 14.4 mi

Rievaulx Terrace & Temples (NT) 14.7 mi

RHS Garden Harlow Carr 15.7 mi

National Trust

Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden 7.4 mi

Brimham Rocks 12.3 mi

Mount Grace Priory 13.7 mi

Rievaulx Terrace 14.7 mi

Braithwaite Hall 14.9 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

NORTON CONYERS 2.5 mi

NEWBY HALL 6.7 mi

STUDLEY ROYAL 7 mi

THORP PERROW 7.1 mi

Studley Royal Park and the ruins of Fountains Abbey 7.2 mi

Local events

Leeds Festival (Thursday, 27 August 2026 – Thursday, 27 August 2026)
Wetherby, West Yorkshire 23 mi
Kettlewell Scarecrow Festival (Saturday, 8 August 2026 – Saturday, 8 August 2026)
Skipton, North Yorkshire 24.1 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
The site will send you further check-in information 1 day(s) before your arrival.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 5 day(s) of arrival.
Changes cannot be made once you have booked.

Dogs

Dogs are prohibited from main facilities and amenities.
Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.
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) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.

Extras

Motorbike(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

General

Bookings are nominative and non-transferable.
Bookings must not be for more than 28 consecutive nights.
Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
Please note that the shower facilities are unisex.
Public areas are non-smoking.
Quiet (afternoon) hours must be respected between 6 p.m. and 12 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.
The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.

Occupancy

Group bookings of 3 or more units travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Pitches

A cable measuring at least 10 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
Please note, pup tents are to be used for storage purposes only. Guests may not use them for sleeping.
Units should not be left unoccupied unless previously agreed with the management. Please speak to reception when the need arises, a fee may be charged for unsupervised units.
You must follow the management directives when pitching your tent/unit and related equipment.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
No charcoal barbecues allowed.
Open fires are prohibited.

Vehicles

Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
The car is only included in the rate if you are travelling with a touring caravan or a tent. If you wish to bring a car along with your motorhome/campervan please select the extra.

Visitors

Visitors must leave the premises by 9 p.m..

Additional terms

Dog walking/exercising is permitted on site, but only in the designated dog walk area.

Only green toilet fluids are permitted.

Payment terms

Frequently asked questions

Does Venus Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Venus Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Venus Campsite? History buffs will be well looked after hereabouts, with plenty to entertain, starting 25 minutes’ drive away at Mother Shipton’s Cave, England’s oldest tourist attraction. Plenty of stately manors are nearby too, … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Venus Campsite?

Camping and touring

Arrive: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Depart by: 11 a.m.

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How much does it cost to stay at Venus Campsite? From £22 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

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Depart by:	11 a.m.

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What customers say

Well kept site

Overall

Lovely quiet site with very good facilities and big electric pitches

Overall

Quite, clean, large electric pitches…

Overall

Came for thirsks races, ideal for our 3 day visit

Overall

Great location, very nice facilities

Overall

Great location. Peaceful and everything that…

Overall

Great short term site for touring.…

Overall

Good location! Quiet site & facilities.…

Overall

Great little site 👍

Overall

Great site with plenty of space…

Overall

Leisure on site

Amenities on site

Groups welcome

Rules

Themes

Utilities

Nearby amenities

Type

Nearby leisure

Touring and motorhomes

Timezone

GPS

Nearest transport

Must see

National Trust

Cycle routes

Other

Local events

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