The Old Forge

The Old Forge - Double Door Entrance and Hexagonal Tree Picnic Table. (added by manager 26 Feb 2024)

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The old forge - double door entrance and hexagonal tree picnic table. (added by manager 26 feb 2024)
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  • The Old Blacksmith's Forge near Vibrant York!
A truly unique and breathtaking stay. The Old Blacksmith's Forge is hidden away in the picturesque Yorkshire countryside, with direct access to popular rural walks, a free on-site dog park, and direct views over the pond, forest, and countryside... you may never want to leave!

Campground type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Open all year

Languages spoken

English

Nearest campgrounds

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Features

Dogs allowed

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

Baby-changing facilities Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table 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

Bush Lake and/or mountain Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

The Old Forge

High Belthorpe

Belthorpe Lane

Bishop Wilton

Bishop Wilton

East Yorkshire

England

YO42 1SB

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

53.97715°N
-0.81194°W

Route directions

The best way to find The Old Forge, is by using our postcode on Google Maps, YO42 1SB.

Nearest transport

Coach
6.9 km The Square
6.9 km Stamford Bridge The Square
10.7 km Fridaythorpe A166
Rail
17.3 km Malton Rail Station
18.6 km York Rail Station
22.1 km Poppleton Rail Station
Ferry
43.9 km Hull Ferry Terminal

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 Old Forge is situated right on a public bridleway the the idyllic Yorkshire countryside, and right on the edge of the stunning Yorkshire Wolds. A dreamy escape with easy access to the vibrant city of York - voted Best UK City To Visit 2024 (14 miles), famous Scarborough (31 miles) and the stunning beach of Cayton Bay (30 miles).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Fraisthorpe 39.9 km Sea N/A Good Good Good
Skipsea 40.7 km Sea N/A Good Good Good
Wilsthorpe 40.7 km Sea N/A Good Good Good
Bridlington South Beach 41.6 km Sea N/A N/A N/A Good
Cayton Bay 41.7 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Air Museum 11.6 km

The Arboretum - Kew at Castle Howard 17.1 km

Castle Howard 17.1 km

Kew at Castle Howard 17.2 km

National Centre for Early Music 17.4 km

National Trust

Treasurer's House 17.7 km

Goddards Garden 19.6 km

Beningbrough Hall and Gardens 26.5 km

Nunnington Hall 27.5 km

Rievaulx Terrace 36.8 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Millington and Givendale 5.4 km

Wandering in the Wolds: Millington to Huggate Wold 5.6 km

Battle of Stamford Bridge, 1066 6 km

ALDBY PARK 6.6 km

HOWSHAM HALL 9.9 km

Local events

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

    York, England 17.6 km

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

    Wetherby, England 39.1 km

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

    Ripon, England 44.8 km

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

    Harrogate, England 45 km

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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  • Does The Old Forge have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Old Forge dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near The Old Forge? The Old Forge is situated right on a public bridleway the the idyllic Yorkshire countryside, and right on the edge of the stunning Yorkshire Wolds. A dreamy escape with easy access to … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Old Forge?
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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