High Paradise Farm

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Aerial view of the farm
Aerial view of the farm
Stretch tent with oak structure for firepit area
Each pitch gets a picnic bench and firepit
View of stretch tent through the trees
Campers only
Tearoom, shop and self catered available all onsite
Camping area
Camping area
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Stretch tent with oak structure for firepit area
Each pitch gets a picnic bench and firepit
View of stretch tent through the trees

  • Farm site near Boltby Forest in the North York Moors National Park
  • Rievaulx Abbey 20 minutes’ drive; York an hour
  • Firepits and picnic benches at each pitch; communal courtyard
Tucked right alongside Boltby Forest in the North York Moors National Park, High Paradise Farm is very much a wildlife haven. Think hares doing sprints across the field at dawn, foxes conducting night meetings and a whole cast of other beasties going about their business. Guests (and their dogs) can conduct their own adventures such as building stick houses in the forest or simply taking in the peace and quiet, the trees and the big sky above. Getting to the site is also part of the adventure, as High Paradise Farm is on the eight-mile stretch between Thirsk (20 minutes’ drive) and Helmsley (25 minutes). The roads are proper North Yorkshire: narrow, twisty, a bit bumpy and full of character, but with surprise passing places. It only takes 20 minutes to reach The World Of James Herriot in Thirsk, reliving some of the vet drama from the author's life. Helmsley is a 25-minute drive away should you fancy watching falcons do dramatic dives at the National Centre for Birds of Prey – the other option being to stay on site and watch the local birds do it for free. The skies here are pretty special at night, with no light pollution and the occasional owl hooting. It’s quiet too, aside from birdsong in the morning. Each pitch has its own picnic bench and firepit. Facilities have been kept basic on purpose; there's a communal amenities block with toilets, a shower and a washing-up area and a communal courtyard with seats and a hammock. In Boltby, 10 minutes' drive away, pick your activity: horse trekking at the local stables or picking up the Cleveland Way for a long-distance moors walk followed by a visit to the pub in Hawnby (also 10 minutes away). More pubs are within 15 minutes' drive, and Helmsley has fancy eateries.

Site type

Rent a tent 1
Tent pitches 12
Motorhome pitches 4
Open now
Opens 3 April
Please note

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

General

  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • Please note that the shower facilities are unisex.

Occupancy

  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • The toilet/shower and washing up block is 50m from the campsite.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri 3 Apr to

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Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children
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Reviews

9.2

Overall rating from 141 Pitchup.com customers

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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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PeacefulWalkers' paradise

94% would recommend this site to a friend

92% would stay here again

What customers say

A remote, peaceful campsite with beautiful rural surroundings and direct access to walking and cycling routes. Pitches are well-equipped with fire pits and picnic benches. Facilities are generally described as basic but clean, with some noting the distance to the wash blocks. The on-site cafe is praised for its food and welcoming atmosphere. Staff are consistently described as friendly and helpful. Some visitors found certain pitches and access roads to be tight.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Lovely quiet little site, lovely views.…

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Gemma K. 1 review

Primrose non-electric forest floor motorhome pitch (large)

Liked Lovely quiet little site, lovely views. Facilities are basic but ideal for what you need. Showers, toilets and washing facilities.

Disliked The camper spaces are quite tight and small so good driving skills needed but the site itself is lovely

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Easy to pitch up, plenty of…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked Easy to pitch up, plenty of choice

Disliked Could have been better advertised that the motorcycling event was happening when we booked but it wasn’t a problem and didn’t cause us any problems

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Good basic site - very friendly…

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Anonymous

Foxglove non-electric forest floor motorhome pitch

Liked Good basic site - very friendly welcome.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really remote location. Very quiet! The host…

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Alex J. 4 reviews

Bluebell non-electric forest floor motorhome pitch (XL)

Liked Really remote location. Very quiet!
The host was kind and welcoming, there is a nice cafe and communal area too.

The only thing to be aware of is the small pitches. The images make them look a bit bigger than they are. It was just right for our Tentbox and there were a couple of campers there too that fit their bays, if a little snug!

Disliked Slightly smaller pitches than we expected!

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What a beautiful peaceful site. Ginny was…

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Liz W. 4 reviews

Bluebell non-electric forest floor motorhome pitch (XL)

Liked What a beautiful peaceful site.
Ginny was an excellent host and gave us some great mountain bike routes to try.
The food in the cafe was very tasty.
Perfect site to relax and chill, even when it's raining!
The facilities were environmentally friendly and clean.
We will definitely be visiting again.
Thank you for creating a beautiful spot to stay 😊

Disliked Nothing!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great little site

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Laura R. 1 review

Primrose non-electric forest floor motorhome pitch (large)

Liked Brilliant location to do the bike ride to Sutton Bank

Disliked Picnic benches need some refurbing

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It’s quiet, campsites are surrounded by…

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Raquel H. 1 review

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked It’s quiet, campsites are surrounded by trees which is lovely. The cafe is great with friendly staff. Incredible location!

Disliked Only gave it a 9 out of 10 because I wasn’t a fan of the toilets. They’re clean and stocked but just really small.

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Such a beautiful setting - perfect!…

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Lizzie B. 1 review

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked Such a beautiful setting - perfect! Quiet and peaceful.
Ginny was really helpful when I made an error when booking dates.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Back-to-basics camping, family fun, peace and plenty of space!

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Customer service
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Andy A. 3 reviews

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked This is my 2nd time staying at High Paradise Farm, and once again, the kids absolutely loved it! It’s a proper back-to-basics, off-the-grid campsite where you can pitch pretty much wherever you like, with plenty of space and freedom.

Being able to head out and roam the Cleveland Way straight from the campsite makes it a fantastic place to get out into nature, spend quality time together and properly switch off from screens. It’s incredibly peaceful and feels miles away from everything — apart from the occasional couple of RAF Typhoons practising overhead last night! ✈️

Although it’s a basic campsite, it has everything you really need, including hot and cold running water, showers and good, clean toilets. The pitches are huge, and you have as much space as you could want.

The kids absolutely love this place, and it’s become one of those places where you can genuinely slow down, reconnect as a family and enjoy the outdoors.

We’ll definitely be coming back again! 🌿🏕️

Disliked The rain although weather can’t be booked via High Paradise 😁

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very quiet. I was the only…

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Andrew B. 1 review

Bluebell non-electric forest floor motorhome pitch (XL)

Liked Very quiet. I was the only one.
Lovely position. Flat pitch

Disliked But tight manoeuvring around the trees to get a good position. Would be hard if site was busy.

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table 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

Forest Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

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 Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

High Paradise Farm

Boltby

Thirsk

North Yorkshire

England

YO7 2HT

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.29204°N
1.22846°W

Nearest transport

Coach
6.2 mi Market Place
16 mi Bus Station Stand 1
17.3 mi The Angel
Rail
7.3 mi Thirsk Rail Station
9.1 mi Northallerton Rail Station
12.7 mi Battersby Rail Station
Ferry
20.2 mi Transporter Bridge South Side
20.3 mi Transporter Bridge North Side
Airport
17.2 mi Durham Tees Valley Airport

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

The atmospheric ruins of Rievaulx Abbey (20 minutes’ drive) sit on the right bank of the River Rye. Established in the 12th century, this Cistercian abbey fell victim to Henry VIII’s dissolution of the monasteries in the 1530s. You can learn more about the building’s history in the museum, which exhibits masonry fragments and stone carvings. Are you in Yorkshire or Provence? You might find it difficult to tell the difference at Yorkshire Lavender (40 minutes), a 60-acre lavender farm in the Howardian Hills National Landscape. Themed areas include a lavender maze, a wildflower meadow and a Mediterranean garden, plus a sculptural recreation of a cricket match… Whether you’re into Vikings, railways or chocolate, York (an hour) has a museum for you. It’s also worth taking a stroll along the city walls and, of course, visiting the spectacular York Minster.
(within 6.2 mi)
Castle, Aquarium, Theme park, Zoo and Cashpoint (within 10 mi)

Food and drink

  • The Owl Pub 2.5 mi
  • The Carpenters Arms Pub 3.4 mi
  • Gold Cup Inn Pub 3.7 mi
  • Dog & Gun Pub 4.4 mi
  • The Hare Inn Pub 4.4 mi
  • Wheatsheaf Pub 4.7 mi
  • White Horse Lodge Hotel Restaurant 5 mi
  • Sun Inn Pub 5.3 mi
  • The Old Oak Tree Pub 5.6 mi
  • The Greyhound Pub 5.6 mi

Groceries

  • Market Place Off Licence Off-licence 6.1 mi
  • Heron Foods Supermarket 6.2 mi
  • Co-op Food Supermarket 6.2 mi

Parks and play

  • Rievaulx Abbey park 5.1 mi
  • Thirsk Millennium Green park 5.7 mi
  • Mill Gardens park 6.1 mi
  • Holmes play area Playground 6.1 mi
  • Norby Park Playground 6.1 mi

Family days out

  • Kirby Knowle Castle 2.9 mi
  • Upsall Castle 3.3 mi
  • Yorkshire Outdoors Visitor attraction 3.5 mi
  • White Horse of Kilburn Visitor attraction 4.7 mi
  • Monk Park Farm Zoo 5.1 mi
  • Rievaulx Abbey Visitor attraction 5.1 mi
  • Ionic Temple Visitor attraction 5.3 mi
  • Rievaulx Terrace Visitor attraction 5.3 mi
  • Doric Temple Visitor attraction 5.3 mi
  • Mouseman Visitor Centre Visitor attraction 5.7 mi
  • Helmsley Castle 7.4 mi
  • Thirsk Birds of Prey Centre Zoo 8.5 mi
  • Whorlton Castle 8.6 mi

Public transport

  • National Park Centre, Sutton Bank 3.6 mi
  • Rievaulx Abbey 5 mi
  • Woolmoor Close 5.6 mi
  • Tranmire Close 5.7 mi
  • The Foresters Arms 5.7 mi
  • Osmotherley Cross 6 mi
  • Thirsk Market Place 6.2 mi

Other nearby

  • Thirsk & Northallerton Golf Club 5.8 mi

Local services

  • HSBC UK Cashpoint 6.1 mi
  • RBS Cashpoint 6.4 mi
  • RBS Cashpoint 6.4 mi
  • [BCS] Sutton bank Charging station 3.6 mi
  • [BCS] Sutton bank Charging station 3.6 mi
  • Spelsberg - Bosch;Shimano;Generic plug Charging station 3.6 mi
  • Total Fuel station 5.9 mi
  • Esso Fuel station 6 mi
  • BP Fuel station 6 mi
  • EV Power Charging station 6 mi
  • Bppulse Charging station 6.1 mi
  • Boots Pharmacy 6.2 mi

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Must see

Rievaulx Abbey 5.1 mi

Rievaulx Terrace & Temples (NT) 5.3 mi

Duncombe Park 7.3 mi

Kew at Castle Howard 17.6 mi

The Arboretum - Kew at Castle Howard 17.6 mi

National Trust

Rievaulx Terrace 5.3 mi

Mount Grace Priory 7 mi

Nunnington Hall 11.8 mi

Ormesby Hall 17.5 mi

Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden 18.6 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Moor Gate - Easterside Hill - Hawnby - Hawnby Hill 2.9 mi

Sutton Bank - Hambleton - Cold Kirby - Helmsley 3.7 mi

The Villages of the Hambleton Hills 4.3 mi

RIEVAULX TERRACE 5.3 mi

Osmotherley Circular Walk 6 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 High Paradise Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is High Paradise Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near High Paradise Farm? The atmospheric ruins of Rievaulx Abbey (20 minutes’ drive) sit on the right bank of the River Rye. Established in the 12th century, this Cistercian abbey fell victim to Henry VIII’s dissolution … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of High Paradise Farm?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at High Paradise Farm? From £30 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.