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
5
5Open all year
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
Adults only
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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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
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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
Pub campsite Tiny (1-10 pitches)Accessibility
Accessible parking at pitch Level site, no steep slopes Smooth, hard roads e.g. tarmacNearby leisure
Cycling nearby Golf nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
The Derwent Arms
Osbaldwick
York
North Yorkshire
England
YO10 3NP
Directions Timezone
Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)
GPS
53.95999°N
1.03666°W
Nearest transport
Coach2.3 mi Rail Station Stop J
2.3 mi Rail Station Stop C
5.4 mi Stamford Bridge The Square
Rail2.3 mi York Rail Station
4.7 mi Poppleton Rail Station
10.3 mi Ulleskelf Rail Station
Ferry
Airport26.2 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
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?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 12 p.m. – 10 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at The Derwent Arms? From £20 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.