The Derwent Arms

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  • Adults-only grass pitches behind a pub in Osbaldwick, North Yorkshire
  • York city centre half an hour’s walk; Castle Howard 25 minutes’ drive
  • Welcoming restaurant and lounge bar open Tuesday through to Sunday
Looking to be close – but not too close – to York’s many attractions? The grass pitches behind the adults-only Derwent Arms in the North Yorkshire village of Osbaldwick might suit you very well. The centre of York is only half an hour’s stroll away, and those who prefer to use public transport can use bus number 6, which stops right outside the pub. It's a 10-minute ride into the city. The pub itself serves quality homemade food, and provides a relaxed space for knocking back a pint or two of Yorkshire bitter. You can move outside to the beer garden on long summer evenings, or cosy up around the two logburners on colder days. And when you want some of that bracing Yorkshire air, there are walks direct from the pitches, handy for the stretching of legs – and paws if any dogs are with you. Caravans and motorhomes are welcome, but please note that you must have your own facilities. While there are toilets in the pub, they can only be accessed when it opens at 12pm. Both the pub and restaurant are closed on Mondays.

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 5
Motorhome pitches 5
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • This site has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
  • The bar is open between 01/01 and 31/12.
  • The restaurant is open between 01/01 and 31/12.
  • Entertainment and activities are available between 01/03 and 31/10.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • 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.
  • The pub is open Tuesday to Sunday from 12pm until close. It is closed on Mondays. Note that access to toilet facilities is only available during opening hours.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

8.3

Overall rating from 12 Pitchup.com customers

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92% would recommend this site to a friend

92% would stay here again

What customers say

This peaceful and spacious site offers a great location near York, with a good bus service and a pleasant walk into the city centre (approx. 30-40 mins). Visitors praise the friendly and helpful owners, excellent food and value in the pub, and the beautiful spot. While the site can be muddy during wet weather, owners assist with pitching. Some found water/ElsAN access a bit inconvenient and missed having electricity. Check-in procedures and phone availability were noted as issues by one guest, but the manager advised pre-arrival contact.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 09/06/2026

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Very good site

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked They now have a few gravel pitches which are ideal when it rains, so although basic it was very good bus stop going into town not quite outside the pub but only a few minute walk onto the main road. Staff friendly and helpful although £27 is quite expensive for a field it was very quite in a lovely village

Disliked None that we did not expect

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Basic but a good enough pitch

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Good spot with a little pub, no toilets or showers if your bothered but walking distance into York center

Recommend to friends Visit again

Freundlicher Empfang, netter Betreiber. Ruhige Lage,…

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Georg F. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Freundlicher Empfang, netter Betreiber. Ruhige Lage, ca 45 min zu Fuß nach York in die Altstadt.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice field little bit pricey though

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Nick H. 1 review

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Nice field and location

Disliked Bit of a pain to get to the water and elsan and a little pricey

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quiet and spacious.…

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Sandra H. 1 review

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Quiet and spacious.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location near to York. Landlords…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Great location near to York. Landlords very friendly and helpful when we wanted to extend our stay. Pub is good, lots going on and good value food. We will definitely return.

Disliked A grey water drain would have been a bonus but not essential.

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Beautiful spot for an awesome price.…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Beautiful spot for an awesome price.

Recommend to friends Visit again

peaceful and very relaxed with good…

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ian l. 12 reviews

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked peaceful and very relaxed with good bus service into York food in the pub was excellent with very friendly staff

Recommend to friends Visit again

Location, convenient for buses into York…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Location, convenient for buses into York

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great pub, lovely owners, tasty food.

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked On the weekend of 20 February 2025 The whole of the UK was severely flooded & saturated and here was no different. The fields were very muddy but the owners went out of their way to ensure we were best pitched. Both nights we went into the Pub (Friday - Karaoke & Saturday there was a singer on) and we received a great welcome. On Friday we tried their Steak Pie & Chips and it was 10/10. We are definitely going back! Taking into account the price of accommodation in York, the Derwent Arms is a bargain. Forgot to say...One of the most peaceful, quiet sites we have ever stayed on.

Disliked My wife's version of Shania Twain, Man, I feel like a woman. on Karaoke on the Friday night.

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Features

Dogs allowed

Adults only

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 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

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Pub campsite Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch Level site, no steep slopes Smooth, hard roads e.g. tarmac

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Golf nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

The Derwent Arms

Osbaldwick

York

North Yorkshire

England

YO10 3NP

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

53.95999°N
1.03666°W

Nearest transport

Coach
2.3 mi Rail Station Stop J
2.3 mi Rail Station Stop C
5.4 mi Stamford Bridge The Square
Rail
2.3 mi York Rail Station
4.7 mi Poppleton Rail Station
10.3 mi Ulleskelf Rail Station
Airport
26.2 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

The city of York (half an hour’s walk) may be your first port of call. Walk its splendid defence walls – a mix of Roman and medieval constructions – and admire the stained glass in the spectacular 13th-century minster. Vintage train buffs can make a beeline for the National Railway Museum, while lovers of history discover the recreated period shops and houses at York Castle Museum. When the weather’s smiling on you, take a boat trip down the River Ouse or have a stroll around the relics of St Mary’s Abbey in Museum Gardens. If clouds should gather, take a light-hearted look at life (and its smells) in Viking Britain at the immersive Jorvik Viking Centre. Further afield, you can admire the peerless John Vanbrugh design of Castle Howard (25 minutes’ drive), and wander around classical follies in the grounds. Other day trip options include a steam-train ride across the North Yorkshire Moors from Pickering (40 minutes), or admiring eagle owls in flight at the National Centre for Birds of Prey (45 minutes).

Must see

National Centre for Early Music 1.6 mi

York Castle Museum 1.8 mi

York Minster 1.8 mi

JORVIK Viking Centre 1.8 mi

Clifford's Tower 1.8 mi

National Trust

Treasurer's House 1.8 mi

Goddards Garden 3.1 mi

Beningbrough Hall and Gardens 8.2 mi

Nunnington Hall 17.1 mi

Rievaulx Terrace 20.8 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

YORK CEMETERY 1.5 mi

ROWNTREE PARK 1.9 mi

MUSEUM GARDENS, YORK 2 mi

Snickets, Ginnels and Walls of York 2.2 mi

Battle of Stamford Bridge, 1066 5.8 mi

Local events

  • Leeds Festival (Thursday, 27 August 2026 – Thursday, 27 August 2026)

    Wetherby, West Yorkshire 15.3 mi

  • Great Yorkshire Show (Tuesday, 14 July 2026 – Tuesday, 14 July 2026)

    Harrogate, North Yorkshire 18.9 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 The Derwent Arms have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Derwent Arms dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near The Derwent Arms? The city of York (half an hour’s walk) may be your first port of call. Walk its splendid defence walls – a mix of Roman and medieval constructions – and admire the … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Derwent Arms?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at The Derwent Arms? From £23 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.