Wethercote Farm Campsite

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Farm campsite
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Sheep on the farm at lambing time
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Rievaulx abbey within walking distance
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Aerial view of the location
Open field location
Farm campsite

  • Small family campsite at a working farm in the North York Moors
  • Thirsk and Helmsley both 15 minutes’ drive; Castle Howard half an hour
  • Countryside views; walks to Rievaulx Abbey and Sutton Bank from site
It’s not often that you find a campsite with a gorgeous ruined abbey within walking distance, but Wethercote Farm Campsite is that rare beast. Surrounded by amazing open views, this relaxed and peaceful spot is an hour on foot from the atmospheric remains of Rievaulx Abbey. The camping pitches are located on the fields of a beef, sheep and arable farm fringing the North York Moors National Park. There’s always plenty going on in neighbouring fields and there are lots of animals around, including Herdwick lambs in spring and the resident farm dogs. Because of the other animals, your well-behaved canine companions are welcome, but must be kept on a lead at all times. Facilities around the camping fields include a shower and toilet block with hot running water, a washing-up shed and rubbish and recycling areas. Drinking water taps are scattered around the site and firepits are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The lovely market towns of Helmsley and Thirsk are both roughly 15 minutes’ drive away for stocking up on goodies from the supermarkets, and a short drive in pretty much any direction will lead you to a delightful country pub (often with a good food menu).

Site type

Tent pitches 10
Touring caravan pitches 5
Motorhome pitches 5
Rent a tent 1
Open now
Opens 1 April
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together 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.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed 1 Apr to

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs
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Reviews

9.6

Overall rating from 111 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

97% would recommend this site to a friend

95% would stay here again

What customers say

This peaceful, clean campsite on a working farm offers spacious pitches, beautiful views, and a friendly welcome. Facilities are well-maintained, with fire pits and wood available. Its rural location is ideal for walking and cycling, though it can be exposed to the elements. A group of unsupervised youths was addressed by management. Despite minor issues with shower temperature or occasional queues, visitors generally had a positive experience and plan to return.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 09/06/2026

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Arrival date (latest first)

Lovely quiet campsite for families

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 Caitlin H. 1 review

Electric grass pitch

Liked Very peaceful, felt safe and clean. Lovely free range eggs available. Clean toilets and shower facilities.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Roomy pitches, kept neat and tidy…

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 Rob W. 1 review

Electric grass pitch

Liked Roomy pitches, kept neat and tidy without being manicured. Very welcoming and helpful. Good location for cycling on/off road.

Disliked Nothing

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 andrew r. 1 review

Electric grass pitch

Liked !

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful site

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 Katie G. 1 review

Electric grass pitch

Liked Beautiful site, quiet and clean facilities. Owner was very friendly and explained the site on arrival. Great location for walking and access to Thirsk. The available fire pits and wood were an added bonus. Looking forward to visiting again.

Disliked Nothing, everything was perfect

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice site will go again in the summer

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 P N. 1 review

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Well maintained site with adequate facilities. Toilet and shower clean and washing up area tidy. Great views and walks around and about.

Disliked Being in an elevated position the site is exposed to the elements with no trees or bushes. It was windy and maybe a site in the valley would have been less so.
Unfortunately there was a group of loud and foul mouthed lads that seemed to be unsupervised as the site has a policy of no unaccompanied under 18s, they were 14 to 16s I would have guessed.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for leaving us a review, your feedback is much appreciated. We appreciate that our open location is not suited to everyone when the weather is not onside. The group of local boys who we let stay with good faith have now been talked to and will not be allowed back without adult supervision.
Thank you
Fliss

Excellent site with a nice warm welcome.

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 Julian B. 1 review

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Very nice welcome and just what I was hoping for. Nice and remote but close enough to anything you might need with a short drive to Thirsk. A busy working farm and that adds to the experience. Good showers and I will definitely visit again.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for staying with us and thanks for the great review. Hope to see you again sometime

Our first trip away in our tent box, lovely host, great facilities

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Sam D. 1 review

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Lovely welcoming host, fire pits available and seating where we pitched, close to toilet and shower block

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect for the kids, site had…

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 najiminy d. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Perfect for the kids, site had everything we needed and the owners were lovely so we will definitely be back.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

A lovely little site, great location, facilities as described.

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Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked Peaceful site, very relaxed. Good sized pitches.

Disliked Nothing!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely location, great views, busy arable…

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5 out of 10
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 Tim B. 3 reviews

Electric grass pitch

Liked Lovely location, great views, busy arable farm setting.

Disliked Showers very basic, site is open to the elements in bad weather, be great though in hot summer conditions.

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 Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer 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

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby

Location

Wethercote Farm Campsite

Hambleton

Thirsk

North Yorkshire

England

YO7 2HW

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.26902°N
1.19794°W

Nearest transport

Coach
6.4 mi Market Place
16 mi Bus Station Stand 1
17.2 mi The Royal Oak
Rail
7.6 mi Thirsk Rail Station
10.8 mi Northallerton Rail Station
13.7 mi Battersby Rail Station
Ferry
21.8 mi Transporter Bridge South Side
21.9 mi Transporter Bridge North Side
Airport
19.2 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

Wethercote Farm Campsite is a handy overnight stop for hikers on the Cleveland Way National Trail (15 minutes’ walk), and within a five-minute drive you are at the top of steep Sutton Bank for views of the mid-19th-century chalk Kilburn White Horse; on clear day you’ll also have panoramas right across the Vale of York. At the Sutton Bank National Park Centre (five minutes’ drive), there’s a café, small store and bike hire as well as lots of visitor information about this spectacular part of the world. You can walk to Rievaulx Abbey (an hour’s walk) for a wander around the lovely cloisters, and then move on to Rievaulx Terrace (another 20 minutes) for views back over the abbey grounds. York (50 minutes) is a treasure trove of history, from its Gothic Minster to the medieval cobbled street of The Shambles, lined with dinky souvenir shops. There’s more history to be discovered at Castle Howard (half an hour), the setting for many a TV drama, with tours of the house and gardens designed by John Vanbrugh. Thirsk has also had its moment of TV fame as home of ‘The Yorkshire Vet’ documentary series and The World Of James Herriot (15 minutes), with displays in a vet’s restored 1940s home and surgery – and for a day full of fun on adrenaline rides, head for Flamingo Land Resort (40 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Saltburn 23.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Marske Sands 24 mi Sea N/AGoodExcellentExcellent
Redcar Stray 24.2 mi Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Redcar Granville 24.8 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Redcar Coatham 24.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Rievaulx Abbey 3.3 mi

Rievaulx Terrace & Temples (NT) 3.6 mi

Duncombe Park 5.4 mi

Kew at Castle Howard 15.6 mi

The Arboretum - Kew at Castle Howard 15.6 mi

National Trust

Rievaulx Terrace 3.6 mi

Mount Grace Priory 9 mi

Nunnington Hall 10 mi

Beningbrough Hall and Gardens 17.2 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

Sutton Bank - Hambleton - Cold Kirby - Helmsley 2.1 mi

The Villages of the Hambleton Hills 2.3 mi

Moor Gate - Easterside Hill - Hawnby - Hawnby Hill 3.5 mi

RIEVAULX TERRACE 3.6 mi

DUNCOMBE PARK 5.5 mi

Local events

  • Great Yorkshire Show (Tuesday, 14 July 2026 – Tuesday, 14 July 2026)

    Harrogate, North Yorkshire 23.2 mi

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

    Wetherby, West Yorkshire 28.6 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 Wethercote Farm Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Wethercote Farm Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Wethercote Farm Campsite? Wethercote Farm Campsite is a handy overnight stop for hikers on the Cleveland Way National Trail (15 minutes’ walk), and within a five-minute drive you are at the top of steep Sutton … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Wethercote Farm Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Wethercote Farm Campsite? From £10 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.