Crockey Hill Caravan Site Certificated Location
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- Peaceful site 10 minutes’ drive from York city centre
- Well-placed for a city break in a rural setting
- Half an hour from Howardian Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Site type
5
5
This site has no on-site toilet and shower facilities.
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).
- Units heavier than 0 4500 are not allowed.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Mon 9 Mar to
7 
9.2/10
Reviews
98% would recommend this site to a friend
96% would stay here again
What customers say
This peaceful, well-maintained grass-only site offers a convenient rural base for exploring York. Guests praise the friendly owners, generous pitches, and excellent access to the city via a regular bus service. Amenities include electric hook-up, water, and waste disposal. While some find it basic with no hard standing or on-site facilities like toilets and showers, most appreciate its quiet location and value for money, with many expressing a desire to return.
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Great for a bights stay close to York
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Electric optional grass touring pitch (members only)
Liked Nice little site with easy access to the designer outlet and York city centre.
Disliked Not much amenities
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From the manager: Great to read you enjoyed our location, as you say it is so handy for York - the local bus is a great option, with a bus passing by 7 days a week from earlty til late. We always want our guests to know all about our site before their stay and so we advertise our amenities - electric hook up, grey and waste disposal points and fresh water supply. We have some great local walks and cycle tracks nearby in our peaceful rural setting - ideal for a city break in a rural setting. Delighted to read you would recommend us to friends and stay again - hope we can welcome you in 2026 :)
Would not stay again
Electric optional grass touring pitch (members only)
Liked Big pitched
Peaceful night
Disliked No hard standing. Field was getting chromed up with vehicles afraid of getting stuck but made it out. No interned , myself and hubby have different providers but unable to use internet . Not able to watch tv due to this
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From the manager: This review is very diasappointing and in no way reflects all our other reviews. If you are considering booking with us please please read all the other reviews left by our guests. We usually score a 10/10 with a smattering of 7-9/10 scores.
Almost every review thanks us for our helpful and friendly welcome - something we are very proud of. We work very hard to provide a good experience for our guests.
Our site is regualary praised in reviews for being clean and tidy.
We do not advertise Wifi as part of the stay - other guests manage very well on their own networks and are able to watch their TV with no problems at all.
The field is very sandy and vehicles do not get stuck which is why we stay open every year until early December - reading recent reviews from guests staying over the same weekend confirm this - not one of them mentions being afraid of getting stuck.
We clearly advertise that we are a grass only site with no hard standing.
At least the site was able to provide a big pitch and some peace - I wonder at the intention of such a review..?
Bang on the ground was…
Electric optional grass touring pitch (members only)
Liked Bang on the ground was very good even with the rain we had that weekend. Great location for the centre of York and the shopping centre
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From the manager: We feel lucky to have such a fast draining sandy field! Really great to hear you found the site "bang on" and travel in and out of York super easy. Kind regards Gina and Gary
Very helpful Good quiet site Close to…
Electric optional grass touring pitch (members only)
Liked Very helpful
Good quiet site
Close to bus stop into York £3
Would use again
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Lovely to welcome you to stay and great to hear you would stay again and welcome us to friends. We are always super busy for visitors to the wonderful York Christmas markets - our sandy grass field comes in very handy when we need surface water to drain away keeping the ground firm during winter months and allowing visitors to safely and easily drive on and off site. Kind regards Gina and Gary
Friendly owner, grass pitch was level…
Electric optional grass touring pitch (members only)
Liked Friendly owner, grass pitch was level and not water logged even with lots of rain. 5 minute walk from regular bus service into York
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From the manager: Thankyou for your review - our sandy field does drains so quickly in the wet weather - comes in handy as we are open until early December each year! Kind regards Gina and Gary
Would certainly recommend for a lay over or if you are visiting york
Electric optional grass touring pitch (members only)
Liked Easy access from main A19 road, great location for designer outlet with links for park and ride into York. Well maintained.
Disliked Little bit noisy from the road but you take that given its ease of access. It’s ’no Frills’ but for a short stay it’s perfect.
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Lovely to welcome you to stay. As you say the Designer Outlet is really handy - only 2 mins drive from the site. The Annual Christmas Winter Wonderland and Outdoor Ice Skating opens at the Outlet on the 14/11/25 to 04/01/26 - makes a lovely Xmas day out. Great to hear you would stay again and recommend us to friends. Kind regards Gina and Gary
Friendly welcome on arrival, good size…
Electric optional grass touring pitch (members only)
Liked Friendly welcome on arrival, good size pitch, easy access into the city of York. Nice and quiet, minimal road noise.
Disliked Nothing!
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From the manager: Delighted to hear you appreciated the peace and quiet and the sizes of the pitch. Kind regards Gina and Gary
Excellent location for our needs. Lovely…
Electric optional grass touring pitch (members only)
Liked Excellent location for our needs. Lovely host, plenty of information available.
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From the manager: Thank you! Great to welcome you to stay. Kind regards Gina and Gary
Friendly feel, facilities good and flat pitches
Electric optional grass touring pitch (members only)
Liked Flat grass pitch with secure gate (code for padlock)
Disliked Busy road with no pavements to walk along. Couldn’t find anywhere to walk the dogs.
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From the manager: Thank you for your review, great to read you liked the flat grass pitch and you would recommend us to friends. Unfortunatley you did not enquire about walks when I greeted you on arrival and you did not spot the information in the Info Hut which has details and directions for you to walk along the path outside the caravan site gate towards the public right of way. This is a lovely countryside walk during which the dogs can safely run free from their leads. There is a circular route and a also a walk into the suberb of Fulford. Kind regards Gina and Gary
Be prepared and you have a brilliant base to explore York
Electric optional grass touring pitch (members only)
Liked Very basic but clean and well maintained. You HAVE to be self contained. 10 - 15 minutes by regular bus service from the city center. Traffic is busy at peak times but quietened down at night.
Very helpful owner.
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Delighted you plan to return and stay with us again, we are open up to the 7 December giving ample opportunity to enjoy the Christmas markets. As you say, with your own toilet and wash facilities plus the option we offer for electric hook up and the grey and waste disposal points and fresh water supply you can enjoy a stay close to York in a rural setting. The bus is super handy to get in and out of the city, the traffic can build up during peak rush hour times adding a few more minutes to your bus journey. Kind regards Gina and Gary.
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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Leave the car at home PeacefulUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Tiny (1-10 pitches)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Crockey Hill Caravan Site Certificated Location
Wheldrake Lane
York
North Yorkshire
England
YO19 4SH
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
53.91114°N
1.04641°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Must see
York Racecourse 2.7 mi
National Centre for Early Music 3.3 mi
York Castle Museum 3.3 mi
Clifford's Tower 3.4 mi
York Dungeon 3.4 mi
National Trust
Goddards Garden 3.1 mi
Treasurer's House 3.8 mi
Beningbrough Hall and Gardens 10.1 mi
Nunnington Hall 20.5 mi
Nostell Priory and Parkland 22.8 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
MOREBY HALL 2.8 mi
YORK CEMETERY 2.8 mi
ROWNTREE PARK 2.9 mi
Snickets, Ginnels and Walls of York 3.6 mi
MUSEUM GARDENS, YORK 3.8 mi
Local events
- Leeds Festival (Thursday, 27 August 2026 – Thursday, 27 August 2026)
Wetherby, West Yorkshire 13.9 mi
- Great Yorkshire Show (Tuesday, 14 July 2026 – Tuesday, 14 July 2026)
Harrogate, North Yorkshire 19.1 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 Crockey Hill Caravan Site Certificated Location have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Crockey Hill Caravan Site Certificated Location dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Crockey Hill Caravan Site Certificated Location? Start your stay at Crockey Hill Caravan Site with a step back in time at the haunted Nunnington Hall or the spectacular Castle Howard (which eagle-eyed visitors may recognise as the setting … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Crockey Hill Caravan Site Certificated Location?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Crockey Hill Caravan Site Certificated Location? From £20 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.