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General
- Pop-up site on the headland above the popular seaside town of Whitby
- A short walk to Whitby's beach, boat trips, museums and steam railway
- Catering units, bar and evening entertainment from Friday to Sunday
Wangle a weekend away wandering around one of the north east’s most well-known seaside towns with a stay at Whitby Showground in North Yorkshire. Guests at this prime pop-up site on the headland overlooking the town will settle in right next to the atmospheric ruins of Whitby Abbey, making it a fine place to immerse yourself in the area’s history.
After roaming the ruins, take the famed 199 Steps stairway down into the older part of Whitby, a gorgeous place of cobbled streets and quaint shops (with some of the best fish and chips around too…) Pay a visit to Captain Cook’s Museum, then take a stroll through the pretty Pannett Park gardens and peruse the displays at Whitby Museum and Art Gallery. Browsing the shops, you might want to treat yourself to a unique piece of Whitby jet, a glossy black gemstone only found in North Yorkshire, especially around this stretch of coastline.
And so to that coastline… there's a beach area in town, along with one of the country's prettiest traditional harbours. Head down here to sort boat trips out to Ravenscar's seal colony or along the coast to Staithes, or to book family-friendly fishing trips or romantic twilight trips.
On top of all this, Whitby Showground is the host site for Whitby Traction Engine Rally (6-8 August) and Whitby War Weekend (28-30 August). Those staying on site will have complimentary access to these events.
Guests will be pleased to note that while the town has a fab traditional feel, the facilities on site aren't of the vintage variety: there are portable toilets and Elsan points on site, as well as water points.
Open from 24/08/2022 to 30/08/2022
Site type
Languages spoken
✓ English
Please note
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
This site has no on-site shower facilities.
Please note: 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.
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Max. persons: 5 x
One Trailer tent or Tent or Touring caravan or Motorhome or Campervan allowed per pitch
Pitch size : Max 8.0m width x 10.0m depth (26.2ft width x 32.8ft depth) Calculated area: 80.0m² (861.1ft²)
Ground type: Grass
Bring a gazebo
Max. persons: 5 x
One Trailer tent or Tent or Touring caravan or Motorhome or Campervan allowed per pitch
Pitch size : Max 8.0m width x 9.0m depth (26.2ft width x 29.5ft depth) Calculated area: 72.0m² (775.0ft²)
Ground type: Grass
Reviews
Very good entertainment but disgusting facilities
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Had a great weekend for Whitby War Weekend. Great location!
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Would go again. Close to town. wendy_m326819
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Excellent site, accommodating staff, war weekend fabulous awesome
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Features
Coronavirus
Capacity reduced to increase social distancing
Check-in: one group at a time
More frequent emptying of bins
Shared spaces: more frequent cleaning
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
Disabled facilities
Dog park
Drying room
Food shop
Free wifi
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Launderette
Parent & baby washroom
Pick-up from public transport
Portaloo
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
Budget/backpacker
Spectacular scenery
Walkers' paradise
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
No drinkable water point
No hot water
No running water
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Public transport nearby
Shop nearby
Type
Farm
Pop-up campsite
Very large (over 200 pitches)
Nearby leisure
Cycle hire nearby
Indoor pool nearby
Outdoor pool nearby
Restaurant nearby
Location
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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Bus Station
— 0.5 miles
Sunday School — 12.4 miles
Playing Fields — 12.4 miles
- Train stations
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Whitby Rail Station
— 0.5 miles
Ruswarp Rail Station — 1.5 miles
Sleights Rail Station — 3.0 miles
- Ferry ports
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Transporter Bridge North Side
— 25.8 miles
Transporter Bridge South Side — 25.8 miles
- Airports
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Durham Tees Valley Airport
— 33.3 miles
Local attractions
Don't forget the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, whose steam puffers chuff their way from Whitby through the cracking landscape down to Pickering (40 minutes' drive).
Walkers can choose to hop off this heritage steam railway at the restored stations of Levisham or Newton Dale Halt (40 minutes and an hour from the site) for paths across the moors and there's more fine hiking turf around Goathland (25 minutes), whose station had a starring role in the first Harry Potter film.
For coastal time, it's a quarter of an hour's drive to Robin Hood's Bay, or half an hour to Scarborough for assorted shark/dolphin/sting ray interactions at the Sea Life Centre. There are more rides and thrills to be found at Flamingo Land; for treetop walks and zipwires, Go Ape Dalby is on hand, on the edge of the walking, cycling and nature-spotting area of Dalby Forest Park (both 45 minutes).
Other days out nearby might take you to Eden Camp Modern History Theme Museum (40 minutes), Castle Howard (an hour), North Yorkshire Water Park (45 minutes) or for a fragrant wander through Wolds Way Lavender (45 minutes). York is an hour and 15 minutes away for even more history.
Must see
- Whitby Abbey (0.2 miles)
- The Moors National Park Centre (11.8 miles)
- Dalby Forest Visitor Centre (15.1 miles)
National Trust
- Yorkshire Coast (7.6 miles)
- Bridestones, Crosscliff and Blakey Topping (13.0 miles)
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Policies
Permitted arrival/departure time
| Camping and touring | ||
|---|---|---|
| Arrive: | 12 p.m. – | 9 p.m. |
| Depart by: | 12 p.m. | |
Whitby Showground cancellation policy
No refunds within 2 weeks of arrival date.
Changes cannot be made once you have booked.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
If you need to cancel or amend your booking, please give as much notice as possible so that someone else has the chance to book. You may wish to buy holiday insurance for cancellations and for your property/injury whilst away.
Please note that your deposit is paid to Pitchup.com and is non-refundable.
Payment
Deposit transferable during COVID-19. Whitby Showground will debit the balance from your card 3 weeks before arrival, or if the arrival date is sooner than 3 weeks then the balance will be taken immediately.
Deposit transferable during COVID-19. During COVID-19 you can transfer your deposit to a future stay booked within 3 months of your arrival date. Read more.You can also opt to pay the full amount at the time of your booking.
Payment methods accepted on the park
Bank transferMaestro
MasterCard
Visa
Terms and conditions
Site booking terms and conditions- Does Whitby Showground have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Whitby Showground dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Whitby Showground? Don't forget the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, whose steam puffers chuff their way from Whitby through the cracking landscape down to Pickering (40 minutes' drive). Walkers can choose to hop off this … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Whitby Showground?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 12 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 12 p.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Whitby Showground? From £90 (for 3 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party. Check prices and availability
