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
Camping field
Safari tent
Each pitch gets a picnic bench and firepit
View of stretch tent through the trees
Camping area
Camping area
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Stretch tent with oak structure for firepit area
Camping field
Safari tent

  • Farm site near Boltby Forest, in the North York Moors National Park
  • Rievaulx Abbey 20 minutes’ drive; York an hour
  • Firepits and picnic benches; courtyard space with seats and hammock
High Paradise Farm is very much a wildlife haven. Sitting alongside Boltby Forest, in the North York Moors National Park, this site attracts hares, foxes and other beasties, but it’s also a nice place for guests (and their dogs) to find a base for their adventures, build stick houses in the forest or simply revel in the outdoor spaces. High Paradise is on the eight-mile band between Thirsk (10 minutes’ drive) and Helmsley (25 minutes), but don’t be fooled: the site is still rural. The roads leading to either of the nearby towns are narrow, twisty and a little bumpy, but it is well worth the journey, whether to visit The World Of James Herriot (Thirsk) or the National Centre for Birds of Prey (Helmsley). The skies are pretty special at night time, and it’s quiet here too, aside from the sound of birdsong. The facilities around the site include an amenities block with toilets, a shower and a dishwashing area that may come in handy after a firepit (each pitch has its own picnic bench and firepit). There’s also a chilled-out communal courtyard space with seats and a hammock. In Boltby (10 minutes), you’ll be able to pick your adventure – perhaps horse trekking with the local stables or picking up the long-distance Cleveland Way, which runs around the national park. For a pub trip, Hawnby (15 minutes) has just the place. There are a few other pubs within around 15 minutes’ drive of the site, and Helmsey’s eateries are a little further away.

Site type

Rent a tent 1
Tent pitches 12
Open now
Opens 11 April
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • 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.
  • No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • Please note that the shower facilities are unisex.
  • The toilet/shower and washing up block is 50m from the campsite.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 11 Apr to

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

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Remote locationWalkers' paradisePeaceful

91% would recommend this site to a friend

88% would stay here again

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Arrival date (latest first)

I love this place.... Heaven on earth.... Peaceful and beautiful. Nearly wild…

Overall 10/10

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Kate S.

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked I love this place.... Heaven on earth.... Peaceful and beautiful. Nearly wild camping at its best. Lovely pitches. Great walking area. Tea room is excellent.... Great food and staff. We will be back xx

It really was a High Paradise Lovely camping field with complimentary fire pit…

Overall 10/10

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Kayleigh B.

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked It really was a High Paradise
Lovely camping field with complimentary fire pit and a picnic bench.
Lovely tea room/court yard
Gorgeous setting and views

Disliked Nothing

Beautiful spacious pitches with a choice of being under young Scott’s pine…

Overall 10/10

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked Beautiful spacious pitches with a choice of being under young Scott’s pine or more open area. A relaxing welcoming off grid camping experience.

Excellent campsite on the Cleveland way.

Overall 8/10

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Tom V.

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked Rural setting.
Well designed layout with central car park
Quiet, not too many people. Spacious.
Great base to ride or walk local paths and Sutton Bank trail centre a 4mile ride away.
Fire pits and picnic tables provided.

Disliked 15 minute drive to pub
On site cafe only open 11-4

A really wonderful stay on a farm in the North York Moors NP

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Clare G.

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked Stunning location; great facilities (the horse box shower!!); great on-site cafe; wildlife on your doorstep; great welcome & staff/owners; dog-friendly (& the on-site doggos were fab!)

Great and unique place to stay

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David Y.

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked Location and facilities

Disliked Nothing

Great stay and location

Overall 10/10

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Stephen P.

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked Everything

Disliked Nothing

Great quiet peaceful site

Overall 10/10

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Carolyn B.

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked Great peaceful site with beautiful surroundings and very natural pitches. Enjoyed the tranquility of the location and ease of check in and that the camping pitches were separate from the parking making it feel like a wild camping experience. Bike trails run right past the site so access could not have been easier. Will definitely return to explore the area more.

Disliked Nothing to dislike if you love quiet calm peaceful sites. The facilities are basic but we actually loved that aspect

Nice sized area to set the tent up in. Seating area next…

Overall 4/10

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked Nice sized area to set the tent up in. Seating area next to pitch locations as well as fire pits.

Disliked Not straight forward to work out where to go for the camping areas, no check in area unless staying in rooms.

Excellent site with clean facilities, friendly staff and level pitches

Overall 10/10

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Ross H.

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked What a campsite! We went midweek so it was nice and quiet, but when we arrived we were greeted by such a friendly lady who helped us get our bearings on the sight and told us where everything was. Each pitch having it's own fire pit was great, and we even got to say hi to some goats in the field next to the site. I love when a campsite, isn't just a big field, and this one had so much character!

Disliked Nothing.

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. Feeling fit? Climb the 275 steps to the top of the Central Tower for far-reaching views of the city.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Saltburn 22.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Marske Sands 22.9 mi Sea N/AGoodExcellentExcellent
Redcar Stray 23 mi Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Redcar Coatham 23.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Redcar Granville 23.6 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

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

Local events

  • Great Yorkshire Show (Tuesday 8 July 2025 – Tuesday 8 July 2025)

    Harrogate, North Yorkshire 24 mi

  • Harrogate Autumn Flower Show (Friday 19 September 2025 – Friday 19 September 2025)

    Ripon, North Yorkshire 24.6 mi

  • Leeds Festival (Thursday 21 August 2025 – Thursday 21 August 2025)

    Wetherby, West Yorkshire 29.8 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

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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.
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  • 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.