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

Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
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.
Please note that the shower facilities are unisex.
Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
A cable measuring at least 10 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
No charcoal barbecues allowed.
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

Twin-axle vehicles accepted

Suitable for

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

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

Twin-axle vehicles accepted

Suitable for

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

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

Twin-axle vehicles accepted

Suitable for

Touring caravan, Campervan, Motorhome

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 adults-only campsite is praised for its well-kept, spacious, and level pitches, secure gated access, and peaceful atmosphere. Facilities are consistently described as clean, with some noting basic but functional showers and toilets. The location is considered excellent for exploring the surrounding Yorkshire countryside and towns, with convenient access from the A1. Owners are frequently commended for being friendly, welcoming, and helpful. Minor drawbacks mentioned include occasional road noise and dated shower/toilet facilities, though these are generally considered clean.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 23/06/2026

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Lovely clean entrance and amenities block

Open field for tents, plus a few hard standing places

Reviews page 1 of 19

Arrival date (latest first)

Peaceful, clean and tidy facilities Reasonably…

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

Jun 2026 Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked Peaceful, clean and tidy facilities
Reasonably priced

Recommend to friends Visit again

A very well kept site, which…

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

Jun 2026 Andrew W. 4 reviews

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked A very well kept site, which catered for all vehicles and tents, a grwat adults only site.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great quiet little spot and calm…

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

Jun 2026 Michael B. 2 reviews

Electric grass pitch

Liked Great quiet little spot and calm atmosphere, pitches are a very good size, would definitely recommend.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice big pitches. Gate always locked.…

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

Jun 2026 Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Nice big pitches. Gate always locked. Adult only site. Our second stay and we would definitely use the site again if in the area.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would definitely stay again.

Overall 7 out of 10
Location		9
Value for money		7
Facilities / Activities		7
Customer service		9
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		8
Wifi	No rating

Jun 2026 Anonymous

Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Location was lovely, very peaceful.

Disliked Grass around the pitches would be better shorter to save wet and dirt being brought in and limited dog walking facility.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent basic adult campsite

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

Jun 2026 Susan A. 1 review

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Just off of A1
Quietness
Cleanliness of facilities
Plenty of space

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

A very pleasant site. Clean and well maintained. Helpful owners.

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

Jun 2026 Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked Spacious pitches well laid out site. Well kept facilities. Lovely surroundings. Dog friendly. Adults only. Ripon, Thirsk and Northallerton all within easy reach. Secure gated access. We like the site so much we extended out visit.

Disliked A little background rumble from the nearby A1 but nothing obtrusive. Quiet in the evening and through the night.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good clean site, big pitch…

Overall 8 out of 10
Location		7
Value for money		7
Facilities / Activities		7
Customer service	No rating
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		8
Wifi		7

Jun 2026 Melanie S. 3 reviews

Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Good clean site, big pitch

Disliked Showers could do with updating

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very lovely site and great owners

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

Jun 2026 David L. 1 review

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Was a very lovely camp site with nice areas to walk near by. The facilities on site were looked after and very clean. The own of the camp site Sarah was a very nice and welcoming of guests at the site and helpful with letting me know of the local area and activities that are near by. Will definitely be visiting again.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site. Nice and simple with clean and maintained facilities.

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

May 2026 Elliot W. 4 reviews

Electric grass pitch

Liked Nice basic site. Great clean and simple facilities. Pitch sizes were great and host was very accommodating in letting us have two pitches side by side. The site was well
Maintained. No issues.

Disliked Honestly nothing.

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

Great Yorkshire Show (Tuesday, 14 July 2026 – Tuesday, 14 July 2026)
Harrogate, North Yorkshire 15 mi
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 (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) 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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Peaceful, clean and tidy facilities Reasonably…

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A very well kept site, which…

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Great quiet little spot and calm…

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Nice big pitches. Gate always locked.…

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Would definitely stay again.

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Excellent basic adult campsite

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A very pleasant site. Clean and well maintained. Helpful owners.

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Good clean site, big pitch…

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Very lovely site and great owners

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Great site. Nice and simple with clean and maintained facilities.

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Leisure on site

Amenities on site

Groups welcome

Rules

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