Wild Camping at Stepney Stays

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Views of fields
Views of fields
Walk around the grounds
Farm shop on site
Produce available at the on-site shop
Barbecue area with a picnic bench
Views of a valley
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Walk around the grounds
Farm shop on site
Produce available at the on-site shop

  • Family-run site on a hill farm on the outskirts of Scarborough
  • Under 10 minutes’ drive from the town’s beaches, castle and theatre
  • Tea room and farm shop on site; valley and distant sea views
Get those bags packed pronto, because how could you possibly resist a stay on a scenic hill farm on the outskirts of Scarborough? Wild Camping at Stepney Stays places you less than 10 minutes’ drive from the town’s two sandy beaches, as well as its medieval castle and open-air theatre. Surrounded by woodlands, the site also has views over a green valley and, in the distance, Scarborough and the sea. The farm has been loved and cared for by the Tyson family since 1966. It’s a warm, professional setting – they’ve been hosting events and weddings for some time too – that uses traditional farm practices to raise Easycare sheep, Hereford cattle and Saddleback pigs. Fields with grazing sheep form your surroundings here – and, fittingly for the farm setting, there's a tea room and a farm shop right on site. On clear nights, try a spot of stargazing. But don’t stay up too late, as you'll surely want to explore the North Yorkshire coast from this handy base. Follow the Cleveland Way in either direction along the coast from Scarborough or head north to Whitby, around 40 minutes’ drive away. Southwards (20 minutes by car) is Filey, with white chalk cliffs and RSPB Bempton Cliffs about 10–15 minutes further on. This is also a prime spot for walking or cycling in the North York Moors, with the national park just over two miles away from the farm. There are plenty of pubs and restaurants in Scarborough for meals or drinks out. Back on site, a picnic bench and barbecue area are at the side of the property for those who’d prefer to eat alfresco. Parking is in the car park, a short walk away, and the team is always on hand to help with anything you may need.

Site type

Tent pitches 10
Motorhome pitches 5
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Open now
Opens 1 July
Please note
  • This site has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed 1 Jul to

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0 dogs

Reviews

8

Overall rating from 2 Pitchup.com customers

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

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Lovely little site and we would definitely stay again

Overall

8 out of 10
Location
 9
Value for money
 7
Facilities / Activities
 7
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 No rating
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
 10
 Faye O. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass and earth motorhome pitch

Liked Exactly as it was advertised. Lovely and picturesque . Nice touch with the changing room facilities. Ideal location for got into the town.

Disliked Absolutely not a problem for us but music from the barn late at night might have interrupted other’s peace. (We only assume it was from the function barn)
Sat nav took us to the large commercial site over the road- again no problem but a mention on the directions may avoid this.
A little pricey for the facilities on offer but again, appreciate the farm needs to make money.
Not really dislikes to be honest, just observations.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you so much for your lovely review and for choosing to stay with us. We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the beautiful setting, our location, and the changing room facilities.

We also really appreciate you taking the time to share your observations. We’ll certainly look at improving our directions to help guests avoid being sent to the campsite across the road by their sat nav.

Regarding the music from the barn, we do often hold functions during the weekends in the summer months and we will ensure our guests are more aware of this. Unfortunately, this is something we aren’t able to control, but we do ensure that all music finishes by midnight. We appreciate your understanding and are grateful that it didn’t impact your stay.

Thank you again for your thoughtful feedback. As a newly opened campsite, comments like yours are incredibly valuable and help us improve. We hope to welcome you back again soon!

Amazing

Overall

8 out of 10
Location
 8
Value for money
 9
Facilities / Activities
 7
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 10
Cleanliness
 9
Wifi
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 dianne g. 3 reviews

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked Loved how quiet it was it was lovely . And their food from the butchers is really nice . Ppl are friendly. Very clean . Ideal if you want something very peaceful and it’s only 10 minutes from Scarborough we went to James Arthur concert and came back and everything is was fine still in place . It was peaceful and beautiful.
And we was provided with a barbecue and fire pit and wood and a lighter . I would definitely go again .

Disliked I just found it a bit tricky on the hill with me car but that carnt be helped .

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From the manager: Thank you so much Dianne for your wonderful review! We’re so pleased to hear you enjoyed the peace and quiet, our location, the food from the butchers, and that you found everything clean and welcoming. It’s great to know you had a lovely stay after the James Arthur concert and made the most of the barbecue and fire pit too.

Thank you also for mentioning the track down to the campsite. As we’re a wild camping site, the access road is a little bumpy in places, but we hope the peaceful setting and countryside views make it worthwhile. We really appreciate your understanding.

It means a lot to hear that you’d definitely stay with us again. We look forward to welcoming you back for another relaxing visit!

Features

No dogs allowed

Pop-up campsite

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Hot tub 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 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

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed No pets allowed

Themes

Budget/backpacker Luxury Peaceful 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

Type

Farm Pop-up campsite Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Mountain biking nearby

Location

Wild Camping at Stepney Stays

Stepney Hill Farm

Stepney Road

Scarborough

North Yorkshire

England

YO12 5NL

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.27201°N
0.43752°W

Nearest transport

Coach
1.4 mi Railway Station Stop S
1.4 mi Railway Station Stop S
1.4 mi Railway Station Stop S
Rail
1.4 mi Scarborough Rail Station
2.3 mi Seamer Rail Station
7.2 mi Filey 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

Local attractions and activities include: - Peasholm Park and Boat House (popular park behind North Bay beach): five minutes’ drive - North York Moors National Park: from five minutes - Scarborough North Bay Railway (ridable miniature railway): five minutes - Scarborough Open Air Theatre: 10 minutes - Alpamare UK (water park): 10 minutes - Scarborough Castle (castle used in the Civil War, medieval times and world wars; climb to the battlement viewing platforms; teahouse in the 18th-century Master Gunner’s House): 10 minutes - North Yorkshire Water Park (watersports activities on a large lake): 15 minutes - Filey: 20 minutes - RSPB Bempton Cliffs Seabird Centre: 35 minutes - Whitby: 40 minutes - Flamborough Outer Headlands (white chalk cliffs in a heritage coast area): 45 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Scarborough South Bay 1.8 mi Sea PoorPoorPoorPoor
Scarborough North Bay 1.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Cayton Bay 3.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Filey 7.6 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Reighton 10.4 mi Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Dalby Forest Visitor Centre 10.1 mi

North Yorkshire Moors Railway 13.9 mi

Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo 15.7 mi

Burton Agnes Hall 15.9 mi

Whitby Abbey 16.5 mi

National Trust

Bridestones, Crosscliff and Blakey Topping 8.5 mi

Yorkshire Coast 9.2 mi

Nunnington Hall 22.2 mi

Rievaulx Terrace 27.2 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

PEASHOLM PARK 1.6 mi

VALLEY GARDENS & SOUTH CLIFF GARDENS 1.7 mi

Scarborough - Cloughton - Scalby - Peasholme Park 1.8 mi

Cloughton - Ravenscar - Robin Hood's Bay 4.6 mi

Yorkshire Wolds Way Stage 6 - Ganton to Filey 6.4 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 Wild Camping at Stepney Stays have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Wild Camping at Stepney Stays dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Wild Camping at Stepney Stays? Local attractions and activities include: - Peasholm Park and Boat House (popular park behind North Bay beach): five minutes’ drive - North York Moors National Park: from five minutes - Scarborough North … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Wild Camping at Stepney Stays?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  9:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Wild Camping at Stepney Stays? From £30 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.