The Riverfront

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  • Fabulous 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
The name says it all here – The Riverfront is indeed in a wonderful location right on the banks of the River Ouse, on the edge of the North Yorkshire village of Bishopthorpe. This is a fabulous setting for many reasons – the lush greenery and river views take top billing, of course, but there’s also the fact that the centre of York is only about three miles away. Drive up to the city in about 10 minutes, cycle it in 20 minutes or (if you're here between April and September) catch a riverbus for a particularly scenic journey to the centre. There are other ways to enjoy that river scenery too – you can hire motor boats or kayaks on site or take walks along the riverside path. And if that all sounds like too much effort, just find a quiet spot on site and settle down with your book or connect to the wifi to send lovely pics to your pals back home. Facilities at this site have been very nicely thought out – there's a playground for the kids and a beauty salon where frazzled grownups can treat themselves to a bit of pampering. Food is easily sorted as well, with a café-bar selling breakfasts, coffees, snacks and sandwiches and a main restaurant (open Thursday to Sunday) with a full menu featuring local seasonal ingredients, steak specials, Sunday lunches and kids’ options. Even the bathrooms are worth an honourable mention here too – these smart modern facilities have been stylishly decorated and kitted out with accessible facilities as well as handy extras like hairdryers.

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 25
Motorhome pitches 25
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 6
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • 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. 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.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • 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.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • Bookings must not consist of more than 3 different households.
  • No gas barbecues allowed.
  • No charcoal barbecues allowed.
  • No electric barbecues allowed.
  • If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • The charging of electric vehicles is not permitted on site.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

Other pitch types

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Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house 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 Wild swimming

Amenities on site

Baby-changing facilities Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit 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 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

Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

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 Shop nearby

Type

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 mud

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Tourer storage facilities Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

The Riverfront

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
2.5 mi Rail Station Stop J
2.6 mi Rail Station Stop C
7.4 mi Bus Station Stand 1
Rail
2.5 mi York Rail Station
4.5 mi Poppleton Rail Station
6.9 mi Ulleskelf Rail Station
Airport
23.6 mi Leeds Bradford International Airport

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

Attractions and activities nearby include: - York Racecourse: five minutes' drive - York city centre (for the minster, city walls, Jorvik Viking Centre and Shambles): 10 minutes - Designer Outlet York: 10 minutes - Askham Bryan Wildlife & Conservation Park: 10 minutes - York Maze: 15 minutes - Yorkshire Air Museum and Allied Air Forces Memorial: 15 minutes - The Web Adventure Park: 20 minutes - Stillingfleet Lodge Gardens: 20 minutes - Selby Abbey: 25 minutes - Leeds city centre: 35 minutes.

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 21 August 2025 – Thursday 21 August 2025)

    Wetherby, West Yorkshire 12.4 mi

  • Harrogate Autumn Flower Show (Friday 19 September 2025 – Friday 19 September 2025)

    Ripon, North Yorkshire 17 mi

  • Great Yorkshire Show (Tuesday 8 July 2025 – Tuesday 8 July 2025)

    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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Chestnut cabin (two person)
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Shepherd's hut
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Rosebud cabin (bunk beds, four person)
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The Ark 3 bedroom lodge (hot tub)
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Frequently asked questions

  • Does The Riverfront have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Riverfront dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near The Riverfront? Attractions and activities nearby include: - York Racecourse: five minutes' drive - York city centre (for the minster, city walls, Jorvik Viking Centre and Shambles): 10 minutes - Designer Outlet York: 10 … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Riverfront?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  5 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  5 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at The Riverfront? From £35 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.