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
Opens 22 May
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).
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • 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.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri 22 May to

Open from Fri 7 Aug to

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Open from Fri 28 Aug to

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Reviews

8.6

Overall rating from 613 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

90% would recommend this site to a friend

90% would stay here again

What customers say

Guests consistently praise Abbey Farm's brilliant location, offering stunning views of Whitby Abbey and the sea, with easy walking access to town. Staff are frequently described as friendly and helpful. Facilities are basic but generally kept clean, though some guests noted they are insufficient for the number of visitors, especially during busy periods. Wind exposure is also mentioned.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

Friendly staff and a straight forward check in. Brilliant location.

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Eleisha M.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked The location was perfect, so close to whitby and right on the cliffs for a nice sea view. Right next to the brewery for a drink and pizza which was nice too. I really enjoyed my stay. There were a couple of bouncy castles on the site too which I thought was a lovely idea if you had children with you.

Disliked Nothing, I thought it was great for £25 for the night.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Brilliantly located huge site with everything we needed

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10 out of 10
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Facilities / Activities
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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Self selection of pitch so we chose our perfect spot. Absolutely superb site location!

Disliked Everything was accurately advertised eg no showers - so no problem!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Location easy to get into town,…

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10 out of 10
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pam b.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Location easy to get into town, stayed here quite a few times and will again.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Spacious pitch and fantastic location, overlooking…

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8 out of 10
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Facilities / Activities
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Leonie R.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Spacious pitch and fantastic location, overlooking the sea and a short walk into Whitby

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good size field to pitch up,…

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10 out of 10
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melissa l.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Good size field to pitch up, lovely staff who are very helpful! Great location, short walk into Whitby, fantastic views!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Cheap enough so you get what you pay for.

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7 out of 10
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Wifi
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Peter M.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Firm ground and cracking location as long as your ok with the whitby steps

Disliked Toilets not the best by any means, no hot water.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Highly recomended

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10 out of 10
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Facilities / Activities
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Marlena R.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Lovely place, close to the Town Centre, with great views

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site and well maintained.

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10 out of 10
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Rob M.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Easy access to the Abbey, the 199 steps, Whitby Brewery and Whitby front itself.

Disliked You can’t help with the weather conditions.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good location, well managed…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Good location, well managed

Recommend to friends Visit again

Enjoyed the whole weekend even the…

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10 out of 10
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Sharon T.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Enjoyed the whole weekend even the mist on Sunday

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 BST (GMT+01:00)

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 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Abbey Farm Showfield? From £25 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.