York House Caravan Park

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  • Well-kept, peaceful Yorkshire park five minutes’ drive from Whitby
  • Robin Hood’s Bay five minutes’ drive and Scarborough half an hour
  • Restaurant and bar on site, plus a play area and dedicated dog park
Set in 10 acres of stunning North Yorkshire moors and countryside, York House Caravan Park is just five minutes’ drive away from Whitby – not that you’ll need much reminding, as the Gothic abbey is visible from parts of the site. This spacious site in the small village of Hawsker appeals to both couples and families – and it must be doing something right, as guests often come back year after year. There are two play areas for kids, and also plenty of opportunities for gentle strolls and relaxing in the peaceful surroundings. It’s a canine-friendly place too, with a dedicated dog-walking field. From the site, there’s easy access to the Cinder Track, a 21-mile path along the disused railway from Whitby to Scarborough. Leaving the car behind on your adventures? There's a good bus service from Hawsker to Scarborough in one direction and Middlesbrough in the other. On-site facilities include a well-maintained shower block, a washing-up and laundry room, and – saving the best news for last – a café, bar and restaurant (opening days and times vary depending upon the season; there are reduced hours in low season) for those days when you just don’t feel like catering for yourselves. There’s also a local pub five minutes’ walk away, which serves tasty home-cooked food and a good selection of drinks.

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 20
Tent pitches 25
Motorhome pitches 45
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 8
Open now
Opens 4 February
Please note
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • 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).
  • The grocery shop is open between 04/02 and 04/01.
  • The restaurant is open between 04/02 and 04/01.
  • The bar is open between 04/02 and 04/01.
  • Guests must bring their own duvets, pillows, sheets and towels when staying in rental accommodation. You will not be allowed to stay if you do not bring these items.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Single-sex bookings of 2 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Reception is unmanned after 5 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
  • Electric is metered on site at £0.44 per kWh and is purchased on arrival by way of cards of £1, £5, or £10 denominations. The bar and restaurant are only open at weekends in low season; from mid-May through the summer they are open seven days a week.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Tue, 4 Feb 2025 to

Open from Wed, 4 Feb 2026 to

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Reviews

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Peaceful

90% would recommend this site to a friend

88% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a well-maintained and clean campsite with friendly, helpful staff. It boasts a great location, ideal for exploring Whitby and Robin Hood's Bay, with convenient bus links. Facilities, including the shower block and bar/cafe, are generally praised for cleanliness and functionality. A large dog walking field is a particular highlight. Some guests found pitches to be on the small side or uneven, and the electricity payment system was a point of concern for a few. The bar and cafe had varied opening hours, which was a minor inconvenience for some. Despite these points, many visitors found it excellent value and would recommend or return.

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Anonymous

Electric optional gravel and hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked A nicely laid out side, very quiet. Facilities adequate but not exactly luxurious!
There was a problem checking in as my booking thro pitchup didn’t appear on the caravan parks system. But staff were helpful in resolving the issue.

Disliked We found the electric meter system troublesome and ran down very quivkly

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100% will be back next year

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Steve H.

Electric optional gravel and hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked What wasn't to like!
Great park
Great camping spots
Clean utilities
Super friendly staff
And omg the breakfast sets you up for the week it was amazing!
Super dog friendly and can't fault anything
Close to Whitby too

Disliked Nowt

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Tim M.

Electric optional gravel touring pitch

Liked The cafe bar served a fantastic Veggie breakfast. The facilities were spotless and it was within walking distance for the bus into Whitby/ Robin Hoods bay.

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Would definitely recommend this site.

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Derek S.

Electric optional gravel touring pitch

Liked Lovely site also facilities excellent friendly staff and helpful.

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Great site and good facilities.…

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Anonymous

Electric optional gravel touring pitch

Liked Great site and good facilities.

Disliked Having to pay extra for electricity and having to go out of the site to get back to reception if, like me, you are unable to walk up hills easily.

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Cleanliness and layout excellent Brilliant spot for…

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Martin H.

Electric optional gravel touring pitch

Liked Cleanliness and layout excellent
Brilliant spot for getting out and about. Regular bus service then than 10 minutes walk
Friendly staff
Bar and cafe reasonably priced and well stocked
All round good value for money
Free good WiFi

Disliked Showers a bit aged but clean and well maintained

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Perfect site catering for All.

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John P.

Electric optional gravel and hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked Very clean and organised site.
Lovely staff and very helpfull.
The bar on site is great for an evening out All though we had to go before the halliween evening.
Motor home service point is great and dont need to use your own hose pipe every thing is there to replenish your tanks and empty waste.

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Lovely site, all facilities were clean and very friendly staff.

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Chris L.

Electric optional gravel and hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked Unfortunately we had to leave due to unforseen circumstances so didn't stay overnight, however for the short time we were there we were impressed with the staff both at reception and in the bar area. Access to Whitby, Scarborough and Robin Hoods Bay was very good on the bus, the stop being a 5 minute walk from the site.
We look forward to returning soon to try again.

Disliked On our short stay we found nothing to dislike

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Lovely site.

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Anonymous

Electric optional gravel touring pitch

Liked As always, lovely welcome, clean, well managed site. Clean facilities. Good on site bar. Quiet setting. Positioned well for exploring Whitby, Scarborough and Robin Hoods Bay.

Disliked Extra payment for electric isn't ideal. Hard to judge how much is needed and anxious about it running out overnight. This is the only site we have stayed on where electric is extra. Lovely site. Despite the electricity arrangements we have been several times and will return.
Wasn't aware of wifi and didn't connect to it if it was available .

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Scott F.

York house family camping pod

Liked Good location to whitby and Robin hoods bay and surrounding areas.
Pitches good size and reasonable cost.
Good onsite facilities and toilets, shower block and laundry for extended stays.

Stayed in the little cabins to avoid pitching and awning and having un metered electric.
As weather is off season so cold and windy.

Disliked Nothing. Off season for an October half term break so weather is temperamental.

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Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Covered terrace area Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site cafe On-site restaurant 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 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 Leave the car at home Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point

Location

York House Caravan Park

Back Lane

High Hawsker

Whitby

North Yorkshire

England

YO22 4LW

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

54.45285°N
0.57165°W

Route directions

If you are using a Satnav device, please avoid using the postcode because it covers a larger area and may take you on smaller roads which are not ideal for touring caravans and large motorhomes. Use the park name and address instead.

Nearest transport

Coach
2.8 mi Bus Station
9.5 mi Sunday School
9.5 mi Playing Fields
Rail
2.6 mi Ruswarp Rail Station
2.8 mi Whitby Rail Station
3.7 mi Sleights Rail Station
Ferry
27.9 mi Transporter Bridge North Side
27.9 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

York House Caravan Park is nicely located on the eastern edge of the North York Moors National Park. It's a short drive from here to Robin Hood’s Bay (five minutes’ drive), where ghost walks tell the story of times gone by. For a small taste of the village's smugglers' history, head to the museum. For hikers, there are fine choices around such as the 109-mile Cleveland Way (five minutes) through the North York Moors, and the Coast to Coast Path (five minutes) ending at Robin Hood’s Bay. Those who prefer to travel at higher speeds can take the North Yorkshire Moors Railway from the station in Whitby (10 minutes) – after spending some time exploring the famed abbey, of course. Goathland (20 minutes) is a popular destination – it's the home of the TV series 'Heartbeat' and starred in the Harry Potter films too. There are so, so, so many pretty spots along the coast that you might find it hard to choose where to spend your time. However, Ravenscar (20 minutes), a pretty coastal village with splendid cliffs, and the more ‘happening’ Scarborough (half an hour) are some very nice picks.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Robin Hoods Bay 2.2 mi Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Whitby 3.4 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Sandsend 5.1 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Runswick Bay 9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Scarborough North Bay 12.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Whitby Abbey 2.9 mi

The Moors National Park Centre 13.1 mi

Dalby Forest Visitor Centre 13.1 mi

North Yorkshire Moors Railway 16.5 mi

Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo 19.6 mi

National Trust

Yorkshire Coast 4.8 mi

Bridestones, Crosscliff and Blakey Topping 10.8 mi

Nunnington Hall 23.6 mi

Ormesby Hall 25.3 mi

Rievaulx Terrace 25.5 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Robin Hood's Bay - Ravenscar - Robin Hood's Bay 2 mi

Cleveland Way, Stage 4 - Robin Hood's Bay to Whitby 2 mi

Circular Walk from Fylingthorpe 2.3 mi

WHITBY ABBEY HOUSE 2.8 mi

Whitby - Saltwick Bay - Whitby 2.9 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 York House Caravan Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is York House Caravan Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near York House Caravan Park? York House Caravan Park is nicely located on the eastern edge of the North York Moors National Park. It's a short drive from here to Robin Hood’s Bay (five minutes’ drive), where … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of York House Caravan Park?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at York House Caravan Park? From £25 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.