Hales Hill Park

View prices & book 8.4 166 reviews
Aerial view of the pitches
Aerial view of the pitches
View from the other side of the river
Looking over the ouse towards selby
Aerial view of the setting
Rural views all around
Aerial view of the site
Park along the tree line, do not block any electric hook up points
Spacious pitch field
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View from the other side of the river
Looking over the ouse towards selby
Aerial view of the setting

  • Peaceful site on a 60-acre farm on the banks of the River Ouse
  • A 20-minute drive or 40-minute quiet bike ride from York
  • Three great village pubs within a 10-minute drive
A rural riverside stay on the banks of the Ouse – ooh, yes please… North Yorkshire site Hales Hill Park has a splendid 650 metres of river frontage as part of its 60-acre farm seven miles from York. With that waterside setting comes a fine spot in which to settle for a bit of birdwatching or coarse fishing (seek permission from the owners before getting your kit in place), or just to set up a deckchair, pour a drink and admire some classic country views. There’s easy access to public footpaths and bike trails too if you’d like to get out and survey your surrounds – stick to the rural lanes or pedal over to the National Cycle Network Route 65 to get up to York in 40 minutes or so (or drive it in 20 minutes if you’re a tad wobbly on two wheels). Sixty acres gives the owners plenty of space to play with, so they’ve kindly allocated a decent chunk of it to their guests – which means scope for kids to play games, for dogs to bound around and for folk to safely set up barbecues or campfires for alfresco evenings. Rather than encroach on the peaceful space, the team here have kept facilities simple, just installing showers, toilets and an area for dealing with rubbish and waste disposal. North Yorkshire not treating you to alfresco eating weather? Take your pick from any of the three country pubs within a 10-minute drive – the folk here give thumbs up to each and every one of them.

Site type

Tent pitches 34
Touring caravan pitches 34
Motorhome pitches 34
Open now
Opens 1 April
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).

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed 1 Apr to

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

8.4

Overall rating from 166 Pitchup.com customers

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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

84% would recommend this site to a friend

81% would stay here again

What customers say

This peaceful, rural campsite offers spacious, flat pitches and a relaxed atmosphere. Guests enjoyed the friendly onsite bar, its reasonable prices, and live music. The location is praised for its proximity to York and riverside setting. While many found facilities clean and well-maintained, some reviews noted cleanliness issues in the toilet and shower blocks, particularly during busy periods. The self check-in system was a point of mixed feedback.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 07/07/2026

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Arrival date (latest first)

Lovely site . The site bar is…

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10 out of 10
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 Laura R. 1 review

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Lovely site .
The site bar is a lively touch

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Everything was well maintained and fairly…

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8 out of 10
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Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked Everything was well maintained and fairly easily signposted. Toilets and showers were clean, and plenty of room. The views were really nice, and fellow campers were respectful even during the late/early hours.

Disliked Would be nice to be able to get a meal on site, but other than that, nothing I overly disliked.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Picturesque, quiet, comfortable

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9 out of 10
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 Maddie H. 1 review

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked The campsite is in a perfect area for a quiet getaway

Disliked Toilets cleaning could have been kept up with a bit more frequently but still very good

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful surrounds

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7 out of 10
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Customer service
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 Kate B. 6 reviews

Electric grass pitch

Liked The little bar was great and super friendly
The location next to the river was great

Disliked Toilets were disgusting and no hand paper all the stay
The site is run down and no hosts on site
Find your own pitch absolutely ridiculous
Very bumpy road on approach

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good site

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8 out of 10
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Value for money
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Chris G. 1 review

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked We were in Charlie's field which was nice & spacious, nice countryside views, lovely spot, good little walk along there river

Disliked Think there could be a larger toilet block

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Not much to be honest.…

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Dale M. 1 review

Electric grass pitch

Liked Not much to be honest.

Disliked No check in system. No visible presence from staff, owners ect. Lots of families with small children here but with there being no check in system, Anyone could just walk in and pitch up.

There was a cluster of 4/5 tents pitched up next to us within a small space a fire hazard but as I said before. No staff to control things. Toilet block was dirty with a big puddle of urine flowing under into the shower. Photos are very dated. Site looks very tired and neglected.

Camping etiquette is usually 10pm quiet time. Still families shouting and playing music well after 11pm. The ski club house had a karaoke night and was still shouting songs across the site close to midnight.

Not a great stay at all.

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Nice flat pitches…

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Value for money
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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Nice flat pitches

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Spacious pitch, remote…

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Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked Spacious pitch, remote

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quiet tranquil area Club house brilliant! Can…

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7 out of 10
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Value for money
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Andy B. 1 review

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Quiet tranquil area
Club house brilliant! Can have a pint while the kids play and you can keep an eye on them. Lovely pint and very reasonable prices. Club staff really friendly and welcoming and good with the kids. Made a real effort.
Clean toilet blocks

Disliked Self check in so noone about. Poster advised to use either field, but then river field said electric hook up only and to use Charlie's field, which wasn't noted in he map. We were first to the other field so wasn't sure where to go really as no pitch markings. Would have been better with someone there to advise on check in. There were a couple of other cars arriving just behind us that seemed to be wondering about as well. Be aware that the last few miles to site are very narrow and the last mile really poor track , very bumpy

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Level field and pitch size…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Level field and pitch size

Disliked Bathroom facilities inadequate for size of site

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Campfires 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

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome 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

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

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Level site, no steep slopes Well-lit path

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal pitches Tourer storage facilities Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Hales Hill Park

Acaster Lane

Appleton Roebuck

North Yorkshire

England

YO23 7BW

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

53.87214°N
1.11351°W

Nearest transport

Coach
6 mi Rail Station Stop J
6 mi Bus Station Stand 1
6 mi Rail Station Stop C
Rail
4.3 mi Ulleskelf Rail Station
5.6 mi Church Fenton Rail Station
6 mi York Rail Station
Airport
22.3 mi Leeds Bradford International Airport
27 mi Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield Airport
27.4 mi Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield 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

You’ll be wanting a trip to York, yes? Or perhaps several, given how much there is to see and do around the place, and the fact that it’s only a 20-minute drive away. Start by getting to grips with the area’s history by taking a walk around the old city walls, visiting the castle and minster and checking out the exhibits at the Jorvik Viking Centre and Yorkshire Museum. Those fascinated by things that move will certainly want to make a stop at the city’s excellent National Railway Museum; sweet-toothed types will no doubt find themselves drawn more to the tempting aromas that waft out of York’s Chocolate Story. And when it's time for a pint? It’s said there are 365 pubs within the city walls… Take a break from city wandering with a day out cheering on the gee-gees at York Racecourse (15 minutes’ drive), admiring the landscaping at Stillingfleet Lodge Gardens (25 minutes) or meeting the menagerie at Askham Bryan Wildlife & Conservation Park (15 minutes).

Must see

York Racecourse 4.8 mi

Clifford's Tower 5.9 mi

York Castle Museum 5.9 mi

York Dungeon 5.9 mi

National Centre for Early Music 6 mi

National Trust

Goddards Garden 4.7 mi

Treasurer's House 6.4 mi

Beningbrough Hall and Gardens 10.9 mi

Nostell Priory and Parkland 19 mi

Nunnington Hall 23.7 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

MOREBY HALL 1.1 mi

NUN APPLETON HALL 1.9 mi

ROWNTREE PARK 5.4 mi

YORK CEMETERY 5.7 mi

Snickets, Ginnels and Walls of York 5.8 mi

Local events

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

    Wetherby, West Yorkshire 10.9 mi

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

    Harrogate, North Yorkshire 17.5 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 Hales Hill Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Hales Hill Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Hales Hill Park? You’ll be wanting a trip to York, yes? Or perhaps several, given how much there is to see and do around the place, and the fact that it’s only a 20-minute drive … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Hales Hill Park?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Hales Hill Park? From £25 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.