Crows Nest Caravan Park

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Childrens Play Area with camping field and upper touring caravan area in the background.
Childrens play area with camping field and upper touring caravan area in the background.
Camping field at crows nest with sea views.
Heated indoor pool with waterslides
Family bar with guitar-shaped bar and music memorabilia
Sea view from the pitch
Swimming pool and slides
Aerial image of the upper touring caravan aera and camping field
Dogs can be let off their leads in the dog park
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Camping field at crows nest with sea views.
Heated indoor pool with waterslides
Family bar with guitar-shaped bar and music memorabilia

  • Dog-friendly park five miles from Scarborough and 2.5 from Filey
  • Award-winning amenities block, family bathroom and launderette
  • Indoor heated pool, lounge bar, family bar, play area and supermarket
Feel free as a bird at award-winning Crows Nest Caravan Park between Scarborough and Filey – this well-maintained place is roomy, green and has sea views overlooking gorgeous Gristhorpe Bay and Scarborough Castle. Crows Nest is five miles from Scarborough and two and a half miles from Filey, but if you’re taking a break from the seaside/ exploring the North Yorkshire coast there’s loads to do on site too: a lounge bar with entertainment in peak season to suit all ages and tastes, a family bar with pool tables, a games room, a play area for little fledglings and a heated indoor pool with poolside assistants during high season. The award-winning amenities block a short walk from the tent field has free hot showers, wash basins, hairdryers and socket/shaver points, and there are also family bathrooms and a disabled-access shower room. Elsewhere on site there’s a washing-up area, launderette, chemical disposal point and well-stocked supermarket. And, as you can’t come to the coast and not have fish and chips, there’s also a chippy takeaway open in high season (but they do have more fish and chips in Scarborough too). Bringing the family friend? Crows Nest Caravan Park is dog-friendly and dogs are allowed in the conservatory area of the lounge bar; there's also a dog park on site.

Site type

Tent pitches 150
Touring caravan pitches 50
Caravans for hire 35
Motorhome pitches 50
Open now
Opens 1 March

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • 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).
  • Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • All units: access to the swimming pool is not included in the rate and is charged £3.00 per person per session.
  • The grocery shop is open between 29/03 and 30/09.
  • The indoor swimming pool is open between 29/03 and 30/09.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • Touring caravan: the maximum size allowed is 26ft. Group bookings of 4 or more people (excluding couples) where over 50% of the guests are same sex are not permitted via Pitchup.com. The takeaway is open daily during high season. Pup tents are only suitable for up to children aged 14 or younger. Trailer tents, folding campers (or similar) require a grass tent pitch. They will not be allowed access to a caravan pitch.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sat, 1 Mar to

This site is a member of Crows Nest Holidays group.

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

Tent pitchesTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome pitchesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

8.6

Overall rating from 654 Pitchup.com customers

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Spectacular scenery

86% would recommend this site to a friend

82% would stay here again

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A great place for both short and long stays. The campsite has…

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Lukasz G.

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked A great place for both short and long stays. The campsite has everything you need. A sandy beach is about a 5 minute drive or a 40 minutes walk away.

We have just enjoyed a relaxed stay at the Crows Nest

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Very clean and well maintained toilet and shower facilities. On site chip shop excellent. We will definitely returning.

One of my favourite spots for camping

Overall 10/10

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Beautiful views
Play area and space for kids to ride bikes
Shop on site is handy
Pool is small but kids loved it!
Beautiful walk into Filey on cliff top

Nice place,great views,almost everything you need,just a bit outdated

Overall 8/10

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Kamile P.

Economy 2 bedroom static caravan (pet friendly)

Liked Very nice caravans and lots of amenities nearby.

Disliked No restaurant, only takeaway.

Thought place was great. Loved the singer…

Overall 9/10

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Samantha M.

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Thought place was great. Loved the singer

Disliked Toilets were clean but mayb add addition toilet checks throughout the day.

All in all a very clean site with good amenities and views

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Susan S.

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch (overflow)

Liked Campsite was clean and very well maintained. Check in very efficient.
The space on the pitches are fab , you can spread out as much as you like. Depending on where you choose is how level your pitch is- we got given an area and had 2 big fields to choose from where to pitch.
The shop is well stocked and very affordable.
The on site chip shop was amazing, food was delicious.
Swimming pool was good too, refreshing in the current heat.
There was an act on through the day at the bar for entertainment.
Showers are free ( 3 in each male and female toilets (lower block)), with sockets for hairdryers etc, also a good amount of sinks.
Camp security also good , checking no one is being overly noisy after 11pm.
At the top of the site is access to a walk and the beach (small cove) , plenty of crabs to be found from teenie tiny to approx medium hand sized, not suitable for paddling in the sea due to rocks and seaweed - you would have to climb over them for a good 5 - 10 mins before you got to the water. Possibly a better place further round but we didn’t venture that far.
Views of fields or the sea depending on where your pitched.

Disliked Hand dryer was very poor in the lower block, it was quicker to blow on your own hands and the cleanliness of toilet floor wasn’t always great, nothing major , just wet floor and toilet paper.

5 Stars – A Perfect Getaway! We recently stayed at the campsite in…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked 5 Stars – A Perfect Getaway!

We recently stayed at the campsite in the holiday park and had an absolutely wonderful experience! The site was clean, spacious, and beautifully maintained.
The park itself is fantastic – modern shower and toilet facilities, always spotless, and never too crowded. We especially appreciated the family-friendly atmosphere. The staff were incredibly helpful and welcoming. There was so much to do onsite and nearby – from the kids' playground, scenic seaside views to the indoor pool and evening entertainment. It’s clear that a lot of thought has gone into making the site enjoyable for all ages.

We left feeling relaxed and recharged. Highly recommended for families, couples, or anyone looking to enjoy the sea view. We’ll definitely be back!

Very nice peaceful spot. Would have liked being close to facilities

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch (overflow)

Liked The lovely atmosphere! It is nice but not as good in overfill part

Disliked I booked more so to be near toilets and washing area but was very very far in overspill area which is the same price £60 for two nights. The view on the original pitch is amazing but unfortunately that was quite a big walk with a toddler. I didn’t know we were in the overspill till booked.

Will stay here again

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch (overflow)

Liked Could park where you liked

Disliked Nothing

Great location, unfortunately too busy & noisy for us

Overall 7/10

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Samantha B.

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked - quick & easy arrival
- great location, 6mile walk to Scarborough on cliff top, 1mile walk to Clayton Bay quieter beach with paddle-board and surfboard hire
- lots of facilities for families (swimming pool, fish & chips, pub)
- well stocked shop
- plenty of toilet/shower/sink cubicles, never had to wait

Disliked - toilet & shower cleanliness was hit & miss
- very busy site, arrived at 7pm Friday and not much space left (definitely not on cliff top that the pictures drew us to book for!)
- seemed to not be a curfew for noise … large groups noisy until after midnight

Features

Dogs 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 Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Local produce 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

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

Themes

Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Very large (over 200 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for tourers Motorhome service point Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Crows Nest Caravan Park

Gristhorpe

Filey

Scarborough

North Yorkshire

England

YO14 9PS

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.23155°N
0.33553°W

Nearest transport

Coach
1.4 mi Haven Holiday Park
1.4 mi Haven Holiday Park
2.3 mi Bus Station
Rail
2.3 mi Filey Rail Station
3.4 mi Seamer Rail Station
4.1 mi Hunmanby Rail Station

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

Leave the car behind: buses running between Scarborough and Bridlington pick up from the end of the Crows Nest Caravan Park drive and discount day tickets are available to keep more money for seaside rock. The kids will probably clamour first for Scarborough: there are the North Bay and South Bay beaches to bounce around as well as the traditional seaside fairground and donkey rides. But Scarborough’s also a hotspot for culture vultures, with the Scarborough Open Air Theatre, Scarborough Art Gallery and Rotunda Museum alongside regular festivals and events throughout the year. Fab Filey is even closer: this Edwardian town has a five-mile stretch of sand and is backed by the peninsula and cliffs of Filey Brigg – this is the place to birdwatch and wildlife spot, with rockpools along the beach and many species of birds and beasts to see all year round. The 110-mile Cleveland Way starts here for hiking your way around Yorkshire’s history and heritage: Scarborough Castle, Whitby Abbey and Dracula tales, Mount Grace Priory and Rievaulx Abbey are all along the route. Away from the seaside and vampires, puff between Whitby and Pickering on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, veer between villages in the North York Moors National Park or get citified around York and Hull, all within easy driving distance of Crows Nest.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Cayton Bay 1.4 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Filey 2.6 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Scarborough South Bay 4.2 mi Sea PoorPoorPoorPoor
Scarborough North Bay 5.2 mi Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Reighton 5.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Burton Agnes Hall 12.3 mi

Dalby Forest Visitor Centre 14.5 mi

North Yorkshire Moors Railway 17.9 mi

Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo 19.2 mi

Whitby Abbey 20.9 mi

National Trust

Yorkshire Coast 13.3 mi

Bridestones, Crosscliff and Blakey Topping 13.3 mi

Nunnington Hall 25.9 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Cleveland Way, Stage 1 - Filey to Scarborough 2.3 mi

VALLEY GARDENS & SOUTH CLIFF GARDENS 3.7 mi

PEASHOLM PARK 5 mi

Scarborough - Cloughton - Scalby - Peasholme Park 5.1 mi

Bonhomme Richard 5.3 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

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Crows Nest Caravan Park have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Crows Nest Caravan Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Crows Nest Caravan Park? Leave the car behind: buses running between Scarborough and Bridlington pick up from the end of the Crows Nest Caravan Park drive and discount day tickets are available to keep more money … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Crows Nest Caravan Park?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Crows Nest Caravan Park? From £60 (for 2 nights, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.