Abbey Farm Showfield

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Sunset from out tent this week.
Sunset from out tent this week.
Beautiful location
Around the site
Abbey views from pitches
Bitter winter's day
Replica of captain cook's hms endeavour, 10 minutes' walk
Traction rally nearby
Sunset from the water by whitby
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Beautiful location
Around the site
Abbey views from pitches

  • Basic site on a working farm overlooking Whitby and the North Sea
  • A five-minute drive from centre of Whitby, 35 minutes from Scarborough
  • Less than five minutes’ walk from brewery, beach and Whitby Abbey
When stays full of gothic drama push all the right buttons, head along to Abbey Farm Showfield, a family-friendly site five minutes’ drive from the centre of Whitby on the Yorkshire coast. This is a top spot for back-to-basics stays, as the site is set up with just Elsan and waste water points and a small toilet block. There are no showers, so it's best to come along prepared to embrace the simple life. The site’s well placed enough to more than make up for the simple facilities though – it’s less than five minutes’ walk to Whitby Brewery, Whitby Abbey and the top of the famed 199 Steps, and just a little over five minutes’ walk to the nearest beach. Those keen on stretching legs might like to set out on the Cleveland Way long-distance path (a 109-mile route joining Helmsley and Filey), which slinks past about 300 feet from the site. If something less lengthy appeals more, opt instead for a stroll into Whitby itself (a 10-minute walk or five-minute drive) for more beaches, an RNLI museum, the Captain Cook Memorial Museum (and HMS Endeavour replica) and whale-spotting boat trips. Be sure, while out and about, to pop into a fish and chip shop too – stomachs will be grateful.

Site type

Tent pitches 420
Touring caravan pitches 420
Motorhome pitches 420
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Please note
  • This site has no on-site shower facilities.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
  • This site is at the top of a cliff so it can get very windy at times. Please be careful when erecting tents, awnings and gazebos. During October Goth weekend we will not be using the Cliffside field.

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Reviews

8.6

Overall rating from 605 Pitchup.com customers

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Facilities / Activities
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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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Spectacular scenery

89% would recommend this site to a friend

89% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite offers a fantastic clifftop location with stunning views of Whitby Abbey and the sea. Guests praise its proximity to Whitby town, the brewery, and coastal walks. The site is spacious with a relaxed atmosphere and friendly staff. Facilities are basic but generally clean, with frequent toilet servicing. Some visitors noted it can be windy, and for those seeking extensive amenities, it is a no-frills option. Many reviewers expressed a desire to return.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Every pleased lovely place to stay

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David T.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Always a pleasure to stay at abbey farm

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very easy to find and very…

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Steve B.

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Very easy to find and very convenient location.

Disliked Very muddy especially around the toilets, felt like Glastonbury festival.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Straight forward no messing site…

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andy b.

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Straight forward no messing site

Disliked Needs more toilet facilities

Recommend to friends Visit again

Close to the Abbey. Quiet, toilets…

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Lucy S.

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Close to the Abbey. Quiet, toilets were clean. Lots of space. We booked for 2 nights then booked for a 3rd on the day we were due to leave with no issues.

Disliked Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly staff

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Naomi H.

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Proper toilets
Staff very friendly and welcoming
Quiet at night time
Plenty of spaces
Not far to walk into Whitby

Disliked Muddy area we got our van stuck, should have been cordoned off

Recommend to friends Visit again

Location and price. Space available last…

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Cornelius S.

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Location and price. Space available last minute.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Defo stay again

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Norrie R.

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Perfect

Recommend to friends Visit again

Tractor on hand to help get…

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Joshua S.

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Tractor on hand to help get off the field. For £25 even with no facilities it’s a steal for how close it is to Whitby. Bins, CWD & toilets

Disliked Not much. Everyone was friendly

Recommend to friends Visit again

Availability on Goth Weekend at short…

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Charlotte A.

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Availability on Goth Weekend at short notice. Great location.

Disliked People parking too close when there was loads of space.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Availability, and to book online, whilst…

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Christopher P.

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Availability, and to book online, whilst we were there the toilets were maintained well.

Would book again, a good 2 night stay, will book again.
Keep it up, you all worked so hard.

Disliked Perhaps would have stopped 3 nights if EHU available, but i understand it's a pop up site, no worries.
😀😀😀 Thanks

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 Car parking by pitch/unit 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 Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Spectacular scenery

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 Very large (over 200 pitches)

Location

Abbey Farm Showfield

East Cliff

Whitby

North Yorkshire

England

YO22 4JR

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

54.48746°N
0.60454°W

Nearest transport

Coach
0.5 mi Bus Station
12.3 mi Sunday School
12.3 mi Playing Fields
Rail
0.5 mi Whitby Rail Station
1.5 mi Ruswarp Rail Station
3 mi Sleights Rail Station
Ferry
25.9 mi Transporter Bridge North Side
26 mi Transporter Bridge South Side

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

Not quite done with seaside days just yet? Make the 35-minute drive to Scarborough, farther south on the Yorkshire coast, where – as well as more sandy stretches – guests can explore the Scarborough Fair Collection, get adrenaline pumping at Luna Park, wander about the Italian gardens, and spy out the marine species at Sea Life Sanctuary. Turn away from the sea, then, for inland explores starting in the sprawling North York Moors National Park (10 minutes), which is home to Go Ape Dalby treetop courses (35 minutes) and the rides and animal shows at Flamingo Land (40 minutes). There’s a healthy dose of history to be had hereabouts too, with Ormesby Hall (40 minutes), Nunnington Hall (55 minutes), Rievaulx Terrace (one hour) and the spectacular Castle Howard (55 minutes) – famed double for Brideshead in both productions of Brideshead Revisited – within relatively easy reach.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Whitby 0.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Sandsend 2.7 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Robin Hoods Bay 4.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Runswick Bay 6.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Scarborough North Bay 15.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Whitby Abbey 0.2 mi

The Moors National Park Centre 11.8 mi

Dalby Forest Visitor Centre 15 mi

North Yorkshire Moors Railway 18.1 mi

Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo 21.2 mi

National Trust

Yorkshire Coast 7.5 mi

Bridestones, Crosscliff and Blakey Topping 12.9 mi

Ormesby Hall 23.5 mi

Nunnington Hall 24.6 mi

Rievaulx Terrace 25.8 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

WHITBY ABBEY HOUSE 0.1 mi

Whitby - Saltwick Bay - Whitby 0.4 mi

MULGRAVE CASTLE 3.7 mi

Robin Hood's Bay - Ravenscar - Robin Hood's Bay 4.7 mi

Cleveland Way, Stage 4 - Robin Hood's Bay to Whitby 4.7 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 Abbey Farm Showfield have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Abbey Farm Showfield dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Abbey Farm Showfield? Not quite done with seaside days just yet? Make the 35-minute drive to Scarborough, farther south on the Yorkshire coast, where – as well as more sandy stretches – guests can explore … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Abbey Farm Showfield?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  8:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
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