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.
  • 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
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Reviews

8.6

Overall rating from 727 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Spectacular scenery

87% would recommend this site to a friend

83% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a popular, well-maintained site with stunning sea views and direct access to coastal paths. Facilities, including toilets, showers, and a swimming pool, are generally praised for cleanliness. On-site amenities like the fish and chip shop and supermarket are popular. Families highlight the excellent play park and entertainment. While many enjoy the friendly atmosphere and convenient location for exploring, some note it can be busy and noisy during peak times, with occasional issues regarding facility cleanliness and Wi-Fi availability.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

Very pleasant campsite, well maintained and lots to do.

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Aimee F.

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked We enjoyed our short stay over the weekend. There was plenty of space to choose from when pitching and all amenities clean, warm and working. The kids park was a huge hit and was really busy almost all day.
The swimming pool on site is a fantastic opportunity as is the popular Fish and Chip shop.

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Good and clean toilets Good entertainment and swimming pool, shop with decent…

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Robert K.

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch (overflow)

Liked Good and clean toilets
Good entertainment and swimming pool, shop with decent prices

Disliked Some tent pitches far from toilet block

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From the manager: Thank you for your comments. We’re glad you enjoyed the facilities, entertainment and shop. Some tent pitches are further from the toilet block, but guests choose where to go in the fields, and many appreciate the extra space and quieter setting they provide.

Great supermarket on site, lovely fish and chip shop and our little…

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Emily W.

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch (overflow)

Liked Great supermarket on site, lovely fish and chip shop and our little one loved the pool.

Disliked Toilet and showers were tired, cold and very unclean. I chose not to use them finding alternatives elsewhere. Staff were regularly in there cleaning but site is very big and very busy. We didn’t find it child friendly either. We stayed in a tent on the overflow field which was incredibly noisy with bar noise and groups of very inconsiderate rude, drunk people. Too many tents for the space.

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From the manager: Thank you for your feedback. We’re pleased to hear you enjoyed the shop, fish and chips and that your little one loved the pool. For this reason, it’s surprising to read that you found the site not child friendly, as many families, including your own, enjoy these facilities.

With regard to the overflow field, the photographs we use on the pitchup advert show it at full capacity. During your stay the field was less than 50% full, though it was indeed a busy August weekend. Entertainment in the bar finishes at 10pm, so noise is kept to a minimum from our own facilities at night. We do have staff monitoring the toilets, and while you found them not to your liking, our cleaning teams were working regularly throughout the day.

We feel a score of 1/10 is very harsh given your positive comments and the enjoyment your child had during your stay. Nonetheless, we appreciate you sharing your thoughts as we continually look for ways to improve.

We would definitely visit again.

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8 out of 10
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Lorna T.

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch (overflow)

Liked Great atmosphere for families at the campsite. The playground was pretty good but my kid just liked running around with all the other kids in the overflow field. The pool was lovely and warm and perfect for helping our 5yr old to become more confident in water. Facilities were always available. The shop was helpful and fish and chips were pretty good too.

Disliked It was very busy from Friday -Sunday in the overflow field and I think it wouldn’t be too hard to add a toilet block in that field.
It’s a windy spot due to its location. Nothing to be done about that but worth noting.

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Good value for money, very helpful and friendly staff.

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8 out of 10
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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked The open, non-electric camping field was perfect. We were camping with two 5-man tents with plenty of space on a level pitch with beautiful views of the sea, the sunsets and across the bay to Scarborough.
4 kids aged 18m-10yrs who all loved the play area, the evening entertainment and especially the swimming pool.
A well stocked shop gave the kids chance to spend their holiday money, as well as selling the things we needed to restock our camping kitchen.
We never got the chance to experience the on-site fish and chip shop, but the smell walking past was wonderful.
Fantastic pot wash facilities in a covered area.

Disliked Unfortunately the toilet facilities, were not very clean. Through no fault, I'm sure, of the site staff. I saw teams working both morning and afternoon.
It's a shame that people feel the need to leave used toilet paper all over the floors in most cubicles, almost immediately after the cleaning teams had been in.
Taking small kids in was not a pleasant experience.

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From the manager: Thank you for your detailed review. We’re delighted you enjoyed the space, sea views, facilities and entertainment, and that the children had such a great time. Our team do clean the toilet blocks multiple times each day, though unfortunately they are used again straight after, which we know is frustrating - for all of us. We appreciate your understanding and are pleased you still had an enjoyable stay overall.

Spacious pitches. Designated dog park. Well stocked shop.…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Spacious pitches. Designated dog park. Well stocked shop.

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From the manager: Thank you for your review. We’re pleased you enjoyed the spacious pitches, our dog park and the well-stocked shop. We hope to welcome you back again soon.

A great site for families wanting a fun and lively holiday.

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Natalie M.

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked The views, the beautiful coastal path, the fair prices at the shop and bar, the facilities are plentiful, no queue for toilets or showers.

Disliked The toilets, showers and pool area are not kept clean, campers playing music at night and no staff presence, though it’s great choosing your own pitch it also means people are free to pitch up close.

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From the manager: Thank you for your review. We’re pleased you enjoyed the views, coastal path, facilities and shop and bar prices. We’re sorry to hear about the issues you mentioned regarding cleanliness and noise. Our team carry out regular checks across the site, and we’ll review your comments to see where improvements can be made.

We really enjoyed our stay there and it was our first time…

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Dean F.

Lower area fully-serviced gravel touring pitch (super)

Liked We really enjoyed our stay there and it was our first time on the site too.
The site is lovely and spacious and has some fantastic views which we walked across a few times.
The facilities were also very clean and no litter around as there was plenty of rubbish bins.
There was no need to leave the site as there was plenty to do.
The staff were also very friendly and welcoming.

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From the manager: Thank you for your kind review. We’re delighted you enjoyed your first stay with us, found the site spacious and clean, and made the most of the views and facilities. It’s lovely to hear our team made you feel so welcome and we hope to see you again soon.

Great site everything nice and clean

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Garry B.

Lower area fully-serviced gravel touring pitch (super)

Liked Great size pitch and friendly staff

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From the manager: Thank you for your review. We’re glad you enjoyed the spacious pitch and found our team friendly. We hope to welcome you back again soon.

Everything was very clean, and the staff was very friendly.

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9 out of 10
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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch (overflow)

Liked Wonderful nature, beautiful area

Disliked We stopped at the lower field, as other places were busy. We didn't like the fact that there was no toilet and we had to walk far.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your feedback. We’re pleased you enjoyed the natural surroundings and beautiful area. Facilities are located closer to the main 'full time' pitches, and we’ll keep your comments about the overflow field in mind.

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.