The Riverfront York
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- Excellent location on the banks of the River Ouse in Bishopthorpe
- A 10-minute drive to York city centre, with summer riverbus available
- Restaurant, café-bar, playground, beauty salon and kayak hire on site
Site type
25
25
6
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
- 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) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
- Facilities/activities including all boat hire and beauty salon are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
- Entertainment and activities are available between 01/03 and 31/10.
- The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Bookings must not consist of more than 3 different households.
- No electric barbecues allowed.
- No gas barbecues allowed.
- No charcoal barbecues allowed.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Thu 1 Jan to
Pitch types & availability
6 
Electric grass and gravel motorhome pitch (no awning, XL)
6 people maximum 
Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Grass and gravel
Pitch size: Max 4m width × 10m depth (40m²)
Arrival daysFrom £38.50
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Electric grass and gravel motorhome pitch (no awning, XXL)
6 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Grass and gravel
Pitch size: Max 4m width × 11m depth (44m²)
Arrival daysFrom £38.50
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Electric grass and gravel touring pitch (large, no awning)
6 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Grass and gravel
Pitch size: Max 4m width × 9m depth (36m²)
Arrival daysFrom £38.50
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Electric grass and gravel touring pitch (medium)
6 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Grass and gravel
Pitch size: Max 4m width × 8m depth (32m²)
Arrival daysFrom £38.50
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Electric grass and gravel touring pitch (medium, no awning)
6 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Grass and gravel
Pitch size: Max 4m width × 8m depth (32m²)
Arrival daysFrom £38.50
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Electric grass and gravel touring pitch (no awning, small)
6 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Grass and gravel
Pitch size: Max 4m width × 7m depth (28m²)
Arrival daysFrom £38.50
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Electric grass and gravel touring pitch (small)
6 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Grass and gravel
Pitch size: Max 4m width × 7m depth (28m²)
Arrival daysFrom £38.50
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OfferChestnut cabin (two person)
2 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch Arrival daysFrom £190
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OfferShepherd's hut
2 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch Arrival daysFrom £190
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OfferRosebud cabin (bunk beds, four person)
4 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch Arrival daysFrom £200
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OfferThe Ark 3 bedroom lodge (hot tub, no pets)
7 people maximum 
No dogs allowed Wifi at the unit/pitch 3 bedroomsArrival daysFrom £420 plus taxes or fees £25
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Reviews
99% would recommend this site to a friend
97% would stay here again
What customers say
Guests praise the beautiful riverside location, excellent and immaculately clean shower and toilet facilities, and well-maintained pitches. The site is considered a great base for visiting York, with easy transport links including a river taxi. On-site amenities, such as the cafe and restaurant, are also frequently highlighted. Minor points raised include occasional Wi-Fi issues, limited wash-up sinks, and the food outlet closing early.
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Shepherd's hut
Liked Absolutely beautiful site maintained to a very high standard. Situated in stunning scenery within walking distance of village shops and pubs.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Excellent site for everyone.
Electric grass and gravel touring pitch (large, no awning)
Liked Spacious, immaculate pitches. Plenty of space on the gravel to step onto and then the grass area was perfect for sitting in the sunshine. Shower blocks - wow ! Very nice and clean each time of use. The whole area is kept immaculate and it was a pleasure to stay.
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Loved this neat site with great facilities. I’ll be back…
Electric grass and gravel touring pitch (no awning, small)
Liked Very neat and well maintained site. EHU and water on the pitch I was on. Great shower block facilities - stylish. Cafe with freshly cooked food open until 4 pm. Lovely ice cream - which I had one both days I was there. Yum. Plenty of seating both riverside and between the cafe and Bosun’s restaurant. Bosun’s is a very nice restaurant. On the higher side but yes a great restaurant. The pods on the riverside were very nice. Self check in - so just park on the pitch allocated to you and set up.. Boat hire available and the also the riverboat ferry into York. Bus stop at the top of the lane into York also. Couple of pubs in the village. Walks along the riverbank. I’m definitely coming back in the future and don’t understand the 4 rating further down. I loved this site. No awnings mean that the lovely grassed area within the pitch remains looking fresh.
Disliked Nothing in particular for me, but some people might not feel comfortable with no security barriers. As long as this is highlighted then everyone is aware. I liked the fact I could get straight onto my allocated pitch.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Smart site with bus access to city nearby.
Electric grass and gravel touring pitch (large, no awning)
Liked Location next to river and cafe on site.
Own water tap for each pitch .... alas no drain, required a lengthy walk across the graveled road to the one waste water disposal point.
Disliked Very clean toilet facilities but would benefit from privacy cubicles.
Gravel roadway noisy, would be better with a tarmac surface.
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Excellent facilities (shower / toilet block),…
Electric grass and gravel touring pitch (medium)
Liked Excellent facilities (shower / toilet block), well maintained surroundings, very tidy and clean.
Disliked Lack of recycling facilities. We were told BBQs were not permitted only to witness several during our stay.
Not a dislike but we didn’t see the owners during our stay.
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Great site but if you wish to eat in the restaurant, check opening day
Electric grass and gravel touring pitch (medium, no awning)
Liked Lovely site and facilities.
Disliked Nothing
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Lovely clean…
Electric grass and gravel touring pitch (medium, no awning)
Liked Lovely clean
Disliked No where to get food after 4 on Sunday restaurant closed until Thursday
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Easy access and good facilities.…
Electric grass and gravel touring pitch (no awning, small)
Liked Easy access and good facilities.
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Clean toilets / showers and warm…
Electric grass and gravel motorhome pitch (no awning, XXL)
Liked Clean toilets / showers and warm . nice pitches . Lovely site next to river . Cafe good bacon sandwiches . Hired boat great fun .
Disliked Not the site but restaurant bolons were not very helpful . Online said could book table at 4 then they said they were closed . Tried booking night after fully booked too but guy said you didn’t need to book . Asked for other pubs no help , kind local helped us out with different options as we were tired after travelling and just wanted some hot food.
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From the manager: Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the clean, warm facilities, the riverside setting, the pitches, the café’s bacon sandwiches, and the fun of hiring a boat. It’s wonderful to know so many parts of your stay were enjoyable.
We’re sorry to hear about the difficulty you experienced when trying to book at Bosun’s. Although the restaurant operates its own booking system, it is part of The Riverfront York, and we take your comments seriously. We understand how frustrating it must have been after a long journey when you were simply looking for a hot meal, and we’re sorry this didn’t feel as smooth or as helpful as it should have.
We’ll be sharing your feedback with the Bosun’s team to ensure the guest experience is clearer and more consistent going forward.
Thank you again for taking the time to leave a review. We hope to welcome you back for another enjoyable stay.
Excellent site, beautiful facilities and very friendly staff.
Electric grass and gravel touring pitch (large, no awning)
Liked The most peaceful, beautiful site I have been to. Loved the self check in. Shower and toilet facilities were beautiful. My little boy loved riding his bike around the site. Lovely pitch right on the river front.
Disliked Nothing to dislike.
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From the manager: Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback Amanda. We’re delighted to hear you found the site peaceful and beautiful, and that the self check‑in worked well for you. It’s great to know you enjoyed the shower and toilet facilities, and that your little boy had such a lovely time riding his bike around the park. Having a pitch right on the riverfront really does make for a special stay.
We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and hope to welcome you both back again soon.
Features
Dogs allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Hot tub 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 Wild swimmingAmenities on site
Baby-changing facilities Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Medium (26-50 pitches)Accessibility
Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 30 inches/75cm) Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mudNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Tourer storage facilities Water hook-up points for tourersLocation
The Riverfront York
Ferry Lane
Bishopthorpe
York
North Yorkshire
England
YO23 2SB
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
53.9213°N
1.08862°W
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 1.3 mi
Clifford's Tower 2.4 mi
York Castle Museum 2.4 mi
York Dungeon 2.4 mi
National Centre for Early Music 2.5 mi
National Trust
Goddards Garden 1.4 mi
Treasurer's House 2.9 mi
Beningbrough Hall and Gardens 8.4 mi
Nunnington Hall 20.1 mi
Nostell Priory and Parkland 22.3 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
ROWNTREE PARK 1.9 mi
YORK CEMETERY 2.1 mi
Snickets, Ginnels and Walls of York 2.4 mi
MUSEUM GARDENS, YORK 2.8 mi
MOREBY HALL 2.8 mi
Local events
- Leeds Festival (Thursday, 27 August 2026 – Thursday, 27 August 2026)
Wetherby, West Yorkshire 12.4 mi
- Great Yorkshire Show (Tuesday, 14 July 2026 – Tuesday, 14 July 2026)
Harrogate, North Yorkshire 17.3 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.
Offers
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Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details
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Frequently asked questions
- Does The Riverfront York have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is The Riverfront York dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near The Riverfront York? When in York (10 minutes’ drive), head straight to the Minster for a tour of its spectacular stained-glass windows and bird’s-eye views of the city from the top of the Central Tower. … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of The Riverfront York?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at The Riverfront York? From £38.50 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.