Wagtail Park

View prices & book 9.6 142 reviews
Fishing lake
Fishing lake
Camping pods under the trees
Fishing
Spacious grassy pitches
Touring pitches by the lake
Aerial view of the site
Well maintained flat electric pitches
Visitor photo of the pod
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Camping pods under the trees
Fishing
Spacious grassy pitches

  • Quiet site with fishing lake on the outskirts of York
  • North Yorkshire Moors National Park and coast within an hour's drive
  • A 15-minute drive to York's museums, minster and shops
Wag your tails for this fab spot with a fishing lake: if you’re a fan of the art of waiting patiently for a bite by the waters, Wagtail Park in North Yorkshire will be a top berth for you. Its 10 acres of landscaped parklands include an angling lake stuffed with carp and perch, bream, roach and tench, and there are two tackle shops within a 10-minute drive. The other variety of wagging tail is welcome too, with dog-walking areas set aside around the site. For a break from fishing, the city of York is 15 minutes' drive away for tours of the medieval town, visits to the Jorvik Viking Centre and National Railway Museum and the Minster, as well as practical things like shops, pubs and innumerable places to eat. Attractions on the peripheries of York are easy to reach as well, such as the Yorkshire Air Museum (10 minutes) and 18th-century Beningborough Hall (20 minutes). The coast is around an hour’s drive away, and in between it and the site lie the 1500-odd square kilometres of the North Yorkshire Moors National Park. Get a taste as well as a trip back in time on the North Yorkshire Moors steam railway from Pickering (half an hour) to Whitby. Wagtail Park is fully accessible for disabled guests, with spacious wetroom showers; underfloor heating in the washrooms is a bonus appreciated by many, especially through the chillier months.

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 30
Motorhome pitches 30
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 4
Tent pitches 10
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Single-sex bookings of 2 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Strictly no arrivals after 7pm.

Languages spoken

English

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.6

Overall rating from 142 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

98% would recommend this site to a friend

95% would stay here again

What customers say

This well-maintained campsite is praised for its cleanliness, friendly and helpful owner, and lovely countryside location just outside York. Guests highlight the spotless showers and toilets, spacious pitches, and the picturesque fishing lake. Its proximity to York's park and ride and Monks Cross shopping centre is a significant advantage, making it an ideal base for exploring the area. While most reviews are overwhelmingly positive, a few minor points were raised regarding the washing-up area, lack of WiFi, and occasional drainage issues.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Excellent site with clean facilities, friendly staff and level pitches

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Dawn T.

Electric optional grass touring pitch

Liked Well organised, spotless showers, very helpful owner in lovely countryside, just outside York city centre

Recommend to friends Visit again

Remember to call an hour before you arrive!!!

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Andrew H.

Electric optional grass touring pitch

Liked Clean, well looked after, made it welcoming with xmas decorations.

Disliked Too far out of York for us and not near a walkable pub!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent clean, friendly site

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Grant W.

Electric optional grass touring pitch

Liked Close to city centre, very well run

Disliked none

Recommend to friends Visit again

It was a lovely site, Peter…

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Carrolyne S.

Electric optional grass touring pitch

Liked It was a lovely site, Peter the owner was very helpful sorting out any issues that arose. Peter was a fountain of knowledge for places to visit and things to see. We felt very welcome with our dogs

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

A fab location and a well maintained site.

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Ju D.

Electric optional grass touring pitch

Liked Peter was super friendly and the site was extremely clean. It was very festive with a singing santa outside of the toilet block, and the dogs enjoyed the walk around the fishing lake.
Good location with easy access to York park and ride.

Disliked Nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great friendly clean place

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Emma S.

Electric optional grass touring pitch

Liked Friendly owner
Clean
Great space
Clean bathroom
Washing up area
Fishing lake
Close to York City centre
Close to monks Cross shopping

Disliked None

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Really enjoyed it…

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Donna L.

Electric optional grass touring pitch

Liked Really enjoyed it

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Clean facilities, friendly owner…

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VICKY R.

Electric optional grass touring pitch

Liked Clean facilities, friendly owner

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site…

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Anonymous

Electric optional grass touring pitch

Liked Great site

Recommend to friends Visit again

We had a lovely stay ,…

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Anonymous

Electric optional grass touring pitch

Liked We had a lovely stay , very quiet as we arrived on Sunday for 3 days which was nice . We rang the owner when we was near to arriving & he was there to show us where to park. He was very friendly & helpful as we needed a connection to fill the water . The toilets were very clean & warm with large showers. We got taxis into York which was busy , but lovely. We will definitely return in the summer.If you like fishing there’s a lovely lake , which seemed very popular.

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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 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 Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Location

Wagtail Park

North Lane

Huntington

York

North Yorkshire

England

YO32 9SU

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

53.99927°N
1.03163°W

Nearest transport

Coach
3.8 mi Rail Station Stop C
3.8 mi Rail Station Stop J
4.8 mi Stamford Bridge The Square
Rail
3.8 mi York Rail Station
5 mi Poppleton Rail Station
10.3 mi Hammerton Rail Station
Airport
27.2 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

If you’re fired up for walking more through this fab area of moors and heaths, take another railway trail: the tracks and engines have gone from the Goathland (50 minutes' drive) to Grosmont route, leaving a footpath for scenic strolls. The wider park is laced with trails of all lengths, taking walkers to landmarks like the White Horse hill carving at Kilburn, 40 minutes away, and the crags of Roseberry Topping, dubbed the Yorkshire Matterhorn. The views and emptiness of this area are endlessly impressive; for a contrast, see what humans can do with a trip round the Baroque splendour of Castle Howard (20 minutes). You can easily spend a day exploring the lakes and fountains, woodlands and walled gardens of this mighty estate even before you set foot inside the house. Over the moors, the sea beckons with Whitby an hour away for coastal walks, seal-spotting boat cruises and fishing trips as well as a museum devoted to its number-one son Captain Cook… and of course the ruined abbey that inspired Bram Stoker to write Dracula. At a similar distance and justifiably proud of its clifftop location, Scarborough draws visitors for its castle and beach, the traditional amusements of Luna Park fairground and the marine wonders of the SEA LIFE aquarium.

Must see

York Minster 3.2 mi

National Centre for Early Music 3.5 mi

YorkBoat Guided River Trips 3.5 mi

JORVIK Viking Centre 3.5 mi

York Castle Museum 3.6 mi

National Trust

Treasurer's House 3.2 mi

Goddards Garden 5 mi

Beningbrough Hall and Gardens 7.4 mi

Nunnington Hall 14.4 mi

Rievaulx Terrace 18.2 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

MUSEUM GARDENS, YORK 3.4 mi

YORK CEMETERY 3.7 mi

Snickets, Ginnels and Walls of York 3.9 mi

ROWNTREE PARK 4 mi

Battle of Stamford Bridge, 1066 5.3 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Wagtail Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Wagtail Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Wagtail Park? If you’re fired up for walking more through this fab area of moors and heaths, take another railway trail: the tracks and engines have gone from the Goathland (50 minutes' drive) to … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Wagtail Park?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.

    Please let the site owner know your arrival time by calling the telephone number 30 minutes prior.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at Wagtail Park? From £30 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.