Venus Campsite
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- Spacious and peaceful eco-friendly site with scenic countryside views
- A 10-minute drive from Ripon and 40 minutes from York
- A 20-minute drive to Lightwater Valley; Europe's longest rollercoaster
Site type
- 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.
- Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- A cable measuring at least 10 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
- No charcoal barbecues allowed.
- Please note that the shower facilities are unisex.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 4 Apr to
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric grass pitch
Adults only
3 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 6m width × 6m depth
Calculated area: 36m²
Arrival daysFrom £22
View prices & bookElectric grass pitch
Adults only
3 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 8m depth
Calculated area: 64m²
Arrival daysFrom £27
View prices & bookFully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Adults only
4 people maximum
Ground type: Hardstanding and grass
Pitch size: Min 10m width × 8m depth
Calculated area: 80m²
Arrival daysFrom £64
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Reviews
91% would recommend this site to a friend
88% would stay here again




















Just perfection 👌
Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked We were so impressed with this site. On arrival we were greeted with a very warm welcome. The site is absolutely immaculate , it is so well looked after. The facilities were the best we've ever seen. They were so clean. We loved our stay so much and there aren't many sites to match this one. Very sad to leave.
Disliked Nothing at all to dislike.
Lovely quiet and clean site…
Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked Lovely quiet and clean site
Disliked There was a problem with the padlock on the gate and we were locked in the site when we needed to be away at 7.30am to see friends competing at the GYS (the whole point of our stay). We tried to call the given number 7 times but never got an answer. My partner tried knocking on the farmhouse door but didn't get an answer there either. Eventually after half an hour a man in his dressing gown and slippers was seen in the yard and when approached he was quite unapologetic about the situation but did cut the padlock. Shame as we've stayed here before but won't be booking again. Perhaps consider providing an alternative number to call. Luckily this wasn't an emergency but could easily have been.
Convenient spot, well kept, spacious, clean and friendly site.
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Really good location, well kept and clean site. Good space around and good size pitches. Good facilities. Friendly. An enjoyable stay and accessible to Thirsk, Ripon, Fountains Abbey ….
Disliked Only a couple of small things. Only one pot wash place which wasn’t a problem during our stay but could have been if busier. My wife said she’d have liked a small sanitary bin in the ladies loo.
Brilliant location, midway between Ripon and Thirsk
Electric grass pitch
Liked Extremely clean, well managed and secure. Sarah always available to consult with .
Excellent site, good location
Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked Great serviced pitch, good size, nice clean toilet and shower blocks.
Well maintained areas. Adults only, peaceful site. Approximately 10 mins from either Ripon or Thirsk.
Surprisingly quiet despite close proximity to the road
Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked Well maintained and tidy site
Disliked Having to fiddle with combinations padlock every time I in and out
Highly recommend
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked I was sent a text message a reminder for the gate code, which was great as it saved me digging through my emails! The showers, toilets and grounds were spotless! The pitches were a clearly marked and had a good size, the land was even, making it nice and easy for our tent.
The woman who owns the site even came out in person to greet us and let us know where the amenities were and to make sure we were all set, I saw her do this for every person that arrived, which was a lovely personal touch we hadn't had from other sites on our trip.
Great s
Lovely stay at this little campsite, had everything needed and easily accessible.…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Lovely stay at this little campsite, had everything needed and easily accessible.
Child free, flat pitches clean facilities
Electric grass pitch
Liked Flat pitches, no children, clean facilities. Friendly owner.
A lovely campsite in a peaceful location!
Electric grass pitch
Liked Spacious pitches, calm environment and good facilities
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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
PeacefulUtilities
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 Shop nearbyType
Farm Small (11-25 pitches)Nearby leisure
Fishing nearby Golf nearby Leisure/theme park nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Drainage hook-up points for tourers Motorhome service point Tourer storage facilities Water hook-up points for tourersLocation
Venus Campsite
Baldersby
Ripon
North Yorkshire
England
YO7 4PS
Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.1994°N
1.46036°W
Nearest transport
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
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
- Harrogate Autumn Flower Show (Friday 19 September 2025 – Friday 19 September 2025)
Ripon, North Yorkshire 15.8 mi
- Leeds Festival (Thursday 21 August 2025 – Thursday 21 August 2025)
Wetherby, West Yorkshire 23 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.
Nearest sites
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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. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 1 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - 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.