Castle Howard Wild Side Camping

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  • Nearly wild site just outside the Castle Howard estate
  • A 20-minute drive from Flamingo Land; half an hour from historic York
  • Set in the Howardian Hills; within walking distance of a shop and café
In the market for a no-frills site with a slightly smarter edge to it? Castle Howard Wild Side Camping could well be the place for you. On the edge of one of North Yorkshire's grandest country estates, this is a wild camping-style spot where dark night skies show the stars at their best and the lovely countryside all around is great for exploring. A little bit rugged and a little bit regal, Castle Howard Wild Side Camping is a win-win solution for groups looking to strike the right balance between comfort and immersion in nature. Facilities have been kept to a minimum, leaving more space for splendid country vistas, but basics like portable toilets and running water are available (although you'll want to shower before leaving home, as there aren't any here). Large families are welcome here, as are biker folk and polite pups. Fancy a bit of outdoor cooking? Send someone out to the local farm shop (20 minutes) in search of supplies and light up a barbecue. A top-rated café is also on hand about a 10-minute walk away. The site's a few minutes' walk from Castle Howard's Great Lake, designed for pleasurable days of fishing (which, alongside waterside strolls, are very much on the cards here).

Site type

Tent pitches 100
Touring caravan pitches 100
Motorhome pitches 100

Languages spoken

Catalan

English

German

Spanish

Nearest sites

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Features

Portable toilet

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

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

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

Themes

Wild camping

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

Large (51-200 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Location

Castle Howard Wild Side Camping

Coneysthorpe

North Yorkshire

England

YO60 7DD

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

54.12852°N
-0.90707°W

Nearest transport

Coach
9.5 mi The Square
9.5 mi Stamford Bridge The Square
9.6 mi The Royal Oak
Rail
4.5 mi Malton Rail Station
14 mi York Rail Station
14.4 mi Poppleton Rail Station

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

Families looking for kid-friendly jaunts in this part of the world may want to whisk their flock away to Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo (20 minutes' drive), a Yorkshire staple that's home to white-knuckle coasters and exotic animals (as well as gentler rides for the tiddlers). Other perks of the place include the monorail and cable car that help guests glide through the sky from ride to ride… If all that kooky transport's got you in the mood for more wheels and whistles, make tracks for the National Railway Museum in York (30 minutes). This unparalleled collection of locos houses iconic trains like the Mallard and Flying Scotsman. Hear that? It's the call of the sea, and it's telling you to visit Yorkshire's splendidly scenic east coast. Why? Because these beaches, coves and cliffs are some of the most varied and visit-worthy in all the British Isles, whether you opt for fish and chips on Filey promenade (45 minutes), wild walks along the Flamborough Headland Heritage Coast (an hour) or the hodgepodge streets and brightly-coloured cottages of Staithes (an hour).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Scarborough North Bay 23.2 mi Sea N/A Excellent Good Good
Scarborough South Bay 23.2 mi Sea Poor Poor Poor Poor
Cayton Bay 23.4 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Robin Hoods Bay 25.8 mi Sea N/A Excellent Good Good
Filey 25.8 mi Sea N/A Good Good Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Kew at Castle Howard 0.5 mi

The Arboretum - Kew at Castle Howard 0.5 mi

Castle Howard 0.5 mi

Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo 6.6 mi

North Yorkshire Moors Railway 9.7 mi

National Trust

Nunnington Hall 6 mi

Rievaulx Terrace 12.2 mi

Treasurer's House 13.5 mi

Beningbrough Hall and Gardens 14.4 mi

Goddards Garden 15.3 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

CASTLE HOWARD 0.6 mi

The Lumps and Bumps of Castle Howard 0.9 mi

Sheriff Hutton and the Howardian Hills 4.6 mi

SHERIFF HUTTON PARK 4.7 mi

HOWSHAM HALL 5.1 mi

Local events

  • York Early Music Festival (Saturday 6 July 2024 – Saturday 6 July 2024)

    York, North Yorkshire 13.4 mi

  • Great Yorkshire Show (Tuesday 9 July 2024 – Tuesday 9 July 2024)

    Harrogate, North Yorkshire 26 mi

  • Harrogate Spring Flower Show (Thursday 25 April 2024 – Thursday 25 April 2024)

    Harrogate, North Yorkshire 26 mi

  • Leeds Festival (Wednesday 21 August 2024 – Wednesday 21 August 2024)

    Wetherby, West Yorkshire 26.3 mi

  • Harrogate Autumn Flower Show (Friday 13 September 2024 – Friday 13 September 2024)

    Ripon, North Yorkshire 26.3 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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