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Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch
From £64
Adults only 
4 people maximum 
9.2/10
74 reviews 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: 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 Drainage hook-up Water hook-up Extras
| Additional dog (1 max) | £2 per night | |
| Bring a gazebo (1 max) | £2 per night | |
| Bring a pup tent (1 max) | £2 per night | |
| Bring an awning (1 max) | £3 per night | |
| Extra car (1 max) | £2 per night |
You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.
Availability
| Your booking From £64 | |
Based on 2 nights, 2 adults | |
| 2 adults |
Choose your dates and party size to see pricing and availability.
Venus Campsite
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Reviews
92% would recommend this site to a friend
90% would stay here again
What customers say
This adults-only campsite is praised for its peaceful atmosphere, large and level pitches, and excellent cleanliness of facilities. Guests frequently highlight the friendly and helpful owner, Sarah, and the convenient location close to the A1, making it ideal for stopovers or exploring local attractions. Some minor drawbacks noted include road noise and dated shower facilities.
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Ely quiet site, great facilities…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Ely quiet site, great facilities
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Excellent little site east access from…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Excellent little site east access from A1 with little road noise, clean facilities and flat pitches
Disliked Nothing
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Very nice site small and clean…
Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked Very nice site small and clean what more do you want good location to explore
Disliked A bit close to the road
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Enjoyed our stay, would definitely return
Electric grass pitch
Liked Very much the size of the pitches
Disliked Can be dark, perhaps a little lighting would be good
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Brilliant and the weather helped
Electric grass pitch
Liked Everything can’t fault the set up at the Venus campsite !! If you’re after a quiet weekend away this is the place for you and the owner Sarah is a great help with any questions asked !!
Disliked Nothing
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Brill site, clean facilities, level pitches and good size pitches
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked So peaceful, loved the fact it’s adult only. Facilities were great, toilet block was always clean which is a massive thing for us. Pitches were of a good size and for us, we loved the communication through text the day before rather than on the day. Made it much easier! Absolutely would definitely come back
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Primative, basic unkept site
Electric grass pitch
Liked Sunset
Pitch size
Disliked Primative site. Over price for a basic, basic site. no real effort on its up keeping..
Enter by a combination lock on a chain, owner text's the number, i got 1991, which is wrong, if it wasnt for car behind waiting, could of been there for.....
I mean lock n key, most places have barrier or ANPR entry, well in this decade.
Lock n key omg
Grass pitches, uneven, unkept, bald to mud or weeds, grass needed cutting.
Dogs walking area is in better condition.
Place is absolute barren.
Motorway noise is relentless even at silly o' clock..
This place is stuck in the last century
Shower n toilets are portacabins, not ample enough for a site as big as this.
Need updating.
£27 for a night GWE, just to run a medical mini fridge.
For me, nothing is being put back into the site, but, owners got a lovely big house!!
I'd book elsewhere, give it a wide berth..
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From the manager: Hi anonymous Peter Kerr
Basic basic is what we are and advertise as that, may be read site information before you book any where again.
Looking at your other review of the other camp site you stayed at I suggest you give up camping and stop being a tart arse and book a 5 star hotel that will accommodate your needs.
My wife (Sarah) came up to our nice house and did mention that your face didn’t crack a smile while talking to you on arrival, and she’s not wrong there.
Also I can assume that re the medical fridge you are on happy pills, may I suggest you double your dose at your not on enough. !!
Regards Sarah’s husband (Stan) 😂🤣
Pitches are level. soil is good for knocking in tent pegs
Electric grass pitch
Liked Very spacious plots. Lovely and clean. Never any queues for the toilets or showers. Not too far to walk to the facilities. Sheltered from the wind by hedges. A large bench table provided on the pitch saves on bringing your own. The owner is welcoming and lovely.
Disliked Be aware of light road noise during the night for anyone who is sensitive to noise. I dont mind as I live on a main rd so used to it. Its our third time staying and will be returning next year. Its well placed for visiting Fountain Abbey and Saltburn sea side only an hours drive.
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Perfect for us
Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked Absolutely loved this site , peaceful and relaxing, lovely big pitches , sarah was very helpful and a lovely lady , definitely will be back
Disliked Absolutely nothing
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Great Campsite. Highly Recommend.
Electric grass pitch
Liked Very quiet and spaced out pitches. Clean facilities.
Disliked Nothing
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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
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.1994°N
1.46036°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
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
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.
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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?
Read moreCamping 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.