Swallowtails

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  • Small, friendly site 15 minutes' walk from the centre of Pickering
  • Flamingo Land Resort and Go Ape Dalby within 15 minutes' drive
  • Play area and playroom on site; communal campfire and pizza nights
What sort of location do you want for your North Yorkshire break – somewhere rural and peaceful or a handy town location so you can get to shops, pubs and places to eat without having to get in the car? Mix both of these together and you'll have the excellent setting of Swallowtails, a small site on the edge of Pickering. This place ticks a whole lot of boxes on the location front – it’s on the edge of the North York Moors National Park for your rural rambles, it’s about 40 minutes' drive from the coast for your beach days, and within easy walking distance (about 15 minutes or so) of Pickering’s shops, cafés and places to eat (and its heritage railway station too). Options for days out nearby are plentiful, as you’ll also be within easy reach of the thrills of both Flamingo Land and the Go Ape course and mountain bike trails in Dalby Forest. Swallowtails is a fairly small-scale campsite but it's got a big heart – and a good list of facilities too, with an outdoor play area and an indoor playroom, a shared kitchen and a bathroom block with showers and toilets. Pitches all have electric and water hook-ups to keep life nice and easy, and there’s a sociable communal campfire area where you can gather for chatty evenings by the fire (although you're also welcome to bring your own raised firepit if you wish). Being on the edge of Pickering means it’s easy to get into town for an evening out if you like, but do make sure you’re back on site if it's pizza night, when guests gather once a week for tasty treats from the two outdoor pizza ovens.

Campground type

RV & Motorhome sites 9
Tent sites 9
Rent a tent 5
Open all year
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Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Entertainment and activities are available between 23/07 and 21/08.
  • Single-sex bookings of 6 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • Units longer than 7 metres are not allowed.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).

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Reviews

9.1

Overall rating from 70 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

93% would recommend this campground to a friend

93% would stay here again

What customers say

Great spot, super chill with ripper hosts. Clean and handy for Pickering (10-15 min walk). Facilities mostly tops, though some reckon the loos and shower heat could be better when it's brassic.

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Mark was a really nice guy,…

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Gail B.

Powered grass and gravel tent or motorhome site (medium)

Liked Mark was a really nice guy, comes to meet you and answers any questions you may have. Lots of play stuffg for kids.

Disliked We stayed on pitch 8 plenty of space at front, however when the couple arrived on pitch 9 and had drive away awning on, there was only 2 foot between awning and my van. Toilets and showers need some tlc and not great that there unisex.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely stay , immaculate site , great hosts

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Jenny P.

Powered grass and gravel tent or motorhome site (medium)

Liked Beautiful stay! Easy to find. Hosts were great. Very tidy, clean and put together site. Had everything you needed. I liked that every pitch had their own outside tap

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site with clean fascilities

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Iris W.

Powered grass and gravel tent or motorhome site (medium)

Liked Within walking distance (outskirt) of Pickering.

Disliked Nothing

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Small site which was really well-designed…

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Catherine T.

Powered grass and gravel tent or motorhome site (medium)

Liked Small site which was really well-designed and well maintained. Facilities were great and owners friendly and helpful. Loved our stay and will be back again. Great location with an easy walk into Pickering. Activities offered which we might try next time!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice site within 15 min walk of Pickering town

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Louise W.

Powered grass and gravel tent or motorhome site (medium)

Liked The site is walking distance from Pickering but quiet. There is a lane along the site boundary that i thought might be noisy but it wasnt. The site wasnt full when i stayed so no issues with any facilities

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Quiet location easy access to Pickering.…

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Julie L.

Powered grass and gravel tent or motorhome site (large)

Liked Quiet location easy access to Pickering. Clean site with great facilities

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quiet and handy for Pickering.…

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Anonymous

Powered grass and gravel tent or motorhome site (medium)

Liked Quiet and handy for Pickering.

Disliked 2pm check in. No one there to greet us, rang number left on door, lady said its a bad signal and would get back to us asap, half an hour later husband rang us, told us our pitch number, 2.30pm to get on pitch.
Other sites we have been to like this leave your name and pitch number on a board.

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Lovely clean facilities and hot showers.…

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Anonymous

Powered grass and gravel tent or motorhome site (medium)

Liked Lovely clean facilities and hot showers. Nicely spaced out pitches with water taps and a great communal fire pit! Friendly and welcoming host!

Recommend to friends Visit again

A peaceful getaway, nice level pitches. Friendly

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tracey B.

Powered grass and gravel tent or motorhome site (large)

Liked Beautifully peaceful.

Disliked Loos a bit basic but clean and stocked

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely friendly site, well maintained, not too big, great facilities

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Catie W.

Powered grass and gravel tent or motorhome site (large)

Liked Lovely play area for kids, small personal campsite with great facilities

Disliked Pitches were a bit tight and close - but well maintained and I liked the addition of picnic tables

Recommend to friends Visit again

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

Bath available 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

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

Leave the car at home Luxury Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby

Type

Small (11-25 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Swallowtails

Wayside

Goslipgate

Pickering

North Yorkshire

England

YO18 8EQ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.23749°N
0.7837°W

Nearest transport

Coach
0.9 km The Royal Oak
24.3 km Sunday School
24.3 km Playing Fields
Rail
11.8 km Malton Rail Station
22.3 km Egton Rail Station
22.4 km Grosmont Rail Station
Ferry
48.2 km Transporter Bridge South Side
48.2 km Transporter Bridge North Side

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

There are of course lots of walks to try in the North York Moors National Park – a couple of favourite spots include the trails around the Hole of Horcum (15 minutes’ drive) and Mallyan Spout Waterfall (25 minutes). To take in some of the scenery from a different angle, climb into the trees at Go Ape Dalby (15 minutes) or settle in for a viewsome ride on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway (five minutes’ walk). Getting to know a bit about the area might involve outings to Ryedale Folk Museum or Eden Camp Modern History Museum (both 15 minutes' drive), covering different aspects of the region's past. Scampston Hall & Walled Garden (20 minutes) is another nice spot to visit, with some lovely trails through parkland and gardens designed by Capability Brown. A couple of top picks for family outings are the rides of Flamingo Land Resort (10 minutes) and the beaches, castle and amusements of Scarborough (40 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Scarborough North Bay 25.2 km Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Scarborough South Bay 25.7 km Sea PoorPoorPoorPoor
Robin Hoods Bay 26.9 km Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Cayton Bay 27.4 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Whitby 30.1 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

North Yorkshire Moors Railway 1 km

Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo 3.9 km

Dalby Forest Visitor Centre 7.5 km

Kew at Castle Howard 15.2 km

Castle Howard 15.2 km

National Trust

Bridestones, Crosscliff and Blakey Topping 11.6 km

Nunnington Hall 13 km

Rievaulx Terrace 21.4 km

Yorkshire Coast 26.1 km

Treasurer's House 36.2 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Pickering to Levisham Station by Train - Return on Foot 1.1 km

Lockton - Stain Dale - Bride Stones - Lockton 8.6 km

Lockton and Levisham 8.7 km

EBBERSTON HALL 10.2 km

SCAMPSTON HALL 10.9 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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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Swallowtails have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Swallowtails dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Swallowtails? There are of course lots of walks to try in the North York Moors National Park – a couple of favourite spots include the trails around the Hole of Horcum (15 minutes’ … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Swallowtails?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Swallowtails? From $50.65 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.