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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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

9.2

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PeacefulWalkers' paradise

93% would recommend this site to a friend

92% would stay here again

What customers say

This peaceful, scenic campsite offers pitches with picnic benches and fire pits, ideal for walkers and cyclists with direct access to the Cleveland Way. Visitors praise the friendly staff, on-site cafe, and quiet atmosphere. Facilities are described as basic but clean, with some noting the distance to toilets and washing up areas. Some reviews mention occasional issues with on-site dogs and basic toilet facilities needing upgrades.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 11/08/2026

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Arrival date (latest first)

Beautiful quiet setting. Large pitches, the…

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 Elliott C. 1 review

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked Beautiful quiet setting. Large pitches, the tables a lovely touch. Camping among the trees a real highlight. The food onsite and the walks immediately on hand were fabulous. Staff and ownership welcoming, accommodating, and helpful. Food and coffee fabulous. Couldn't recommend higher.

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The views, peace and quiet, lovely…

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Anonymous

Foxglove non-electric forest floor motorhome pitch

Liked The views, peace and quiet, lovely food but mostly the friendliness of everyone living and staying on the farm.

Disliked That I couldn’t stay longer.

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Such a quirky, well looked after…

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Enya D. 6 reviews

Snowdrop non-electric forest floor motorhome pitch (large)

Liked Such a quirky, well looked after site in beautiful surroundings, with access to the Cleveland Way walks. Id picked the best pitch for me definitely would book Snowdrop again. And would love to visit the tea room, which is only open Thursday-Sunday.

Disliked Stayed near the glamping tent and the family there were so loud, I would definitely return, just not in the summer hols! Also crow scares began at 6am which my dog hates the banging noise, but I understand it's peak summer and a working farm.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Location is brilliant - secluded woodland…

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Anonymous

Bluebell non-electric forest floor motorhome pitch (XL)

Liked Location is brilliant - secluded woodland and less than 10 minutes walk to the open moorland.
Quiet site, with pitches separated from each other by earth banks. Hammocks is a nice touch.

Disliked Next time, we'll check when the cafe is open.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A superb spot, will be back…

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 george j. 1 review

Snowdrop non-electric forest floor motorhome pitch (large)

Liked A superb spot, will be back again soon

Disliked nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent campsite in a stunning location

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 Glen R. 1 review

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked Great facilities & location! Ginny is a great host

Disliked Nothing, great spot

Recommend to friends Visit again

Gorgeous, peaceful and very serene campsite.

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Jim G. 1 review

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked Beautiful pitch on this site, 6 lovely spots at the top or another 6 with more trees. Water running everywhere and is drinkable, the Horse Box shower was amazing and gives you loooooads of room.

Hostess is bubbly and great fun, the dogs roaming are also incredibly cute and cheeky.

We stayed for 3 nights, but would love to stay for more.

Disliked Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great if you like to be in the middle of nowhere.

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked Absolutely lovely place if you like the quiet. Middle of nowhere with great views. Camping in the trees with your own picnic table is great. Very reasonable price.

Disliked Depending on the time of year... They have animals, which means flies. They buzz around your head relentlessly. If you try to walk around to lose them more flies join the gang and try to land in your ear.

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nice quiet site beautiful animals very friendly…

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Anonymous

Snowdrop non-electric forest floor motorhome pitch (large)

Liked nice quiet site
beautiful animals
very friendly owner
close facilities from the campsites

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quiet site, hot showers, flushing toilets.…

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jenna w. 1 review

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked Quiet site, hot showers, flushing toilets. The tea room and honesty shop are excellent. All staff working there are very friendly and super accommodating. Situated right on top of the Cleveland Way so perfect for hiking!

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.

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

  • Leeds Festival (Thursday, 27 August 2026 – Thursday, 27 August 2026)

    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.

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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.