Abbey Farm Showfield
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- Basic site on a working farm overlooking Whitby and the North Sea
- A five-minute drive from centre of Whitby, 35 minutes from Scarborough
- Less than five minutes’ walk from brewery, beach and Whitby Abbey
Campground type
This campground/park has no on-site shower facilities.
- 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).
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
- This site is at the top of a cliff so it can get very windy at times. Please be careful when erecting tents, awnings and gazebos.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 8 Aug to
Open from Fri, 22 Aug to
Site types & availability
Unpowered grass caravan site
5 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/site
Ground type: Grass
Site size: Max 10m width × 10m depth
Calculated area: 100m²
Arrival daysFrom GBP 25 (GBP 25) 1 night, 2 adults
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5 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Site size: Max 10m width × 10m depth
Calculated area: 100m²
Arrival daysFrom GBP 25 (GBP 25) 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
87% would recommend this campground to a friend
86% would stay here again




















Basic but well maintained site with very friendly and helpful staff
Unpowered grass caravan site
Liked Quite, well maintained grass, lots of choice of where to pitch/ view points, plenty of bins, toilets basic but well maintained, very easy to get into Whitby.
Disliked Nothing.
Great views, staff were lovely and we had the best night, we…
Unpowered grass caravan site
Liked Great views, staff were lovely and we had the best night, we will be back x
Absolutely brilliant for the money…
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Liked Absolutely brilliant for the money
Disliked No shower blocks
Beautiful site with stunning views . Great location .…
Unpowered grass caravan site
Liked Beautiful site with stunning views . Great location .
Disliked Showers would have been lovely as added bonus .
Amazing views cheep and the staff are lovely and friendly…
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Liked Amazing views cheep and the staff are lovely and friendly
Disliked The toilet could do with an update but they are ok if people only clean up after them selves and don’t act like animals.
Last minute choice to get away. Easy to find, loads of room, chilled
Unpowered grass caravan site
Liked Lots of space, surrounded by great views of the sea, the abbey, brewery very close and town centre very close and cheap for the night
Disliked Nothing. It’s basic but ideal for a short stay
Great views , friendly staff clean toilets…
Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site
Liked Great views , friendly staff clean toilets
All good a field near town take everything 👌
Unpowered grass caravan site
Liked Close to town and brewery
Disliked Wind
Nice place,will camp here again, probably closer to summer time
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Liked Spacious, friendly staff and other campers, close to town
Disliked Of course the company can’t help how windy it gets but it was really strong at night and so loud, we ended up having to sleep in the car as the wind kept us awake.
Great start to the season
Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site
Liked Friendly and close to the Abbey. I liked the fact that security patrolled the site
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 WatersportsAmenities on site
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 Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Spectacular sceneryUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Very large (over 200 sites)Location
Abbey Farm Showfield
East Cliff
Whitby
North Yorkshire
England
YO22 4JR
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.48746°N
0.60454°W
Nearest transport
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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Whitby | 1.4 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Sandsend | 4.3 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Robin Hoods Bay | 7.9 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Good | Good |
Runswick Bay | 10.5 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Scarborough North Bay | 25.1 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Whitby Abbey 0.4 km
The Moors National Park Centre 19.1 km
Dalby Forest Visitor Centre 24.2 km
North Yorkshire Moors Railway 29.1 km
Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo 34 km
National Trust
Yorkshire Coast 12 km
Bridestones, Crosscliff and Blakey Topping 20.8 km
Ormesby Hall 37.8 km
Nunnington Hall 39.6 km
Rievaulx Terrace 41.5 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
WHITBY ABBEY HOUSE 0.1 km
Whitby - Saltwick Bay - Whitby 0.6 km
MULGRAVE CASTLE 6 km
Robin Hood's Bay - Ravenscar - Robin Hood's Bay 7.5 km
Cleveland Way, Stage 4 - Robin Hood's Bay to Whitby 7.6 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.
Nearest campgrounds
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Abbey Farm Showfield have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Abbey Farm Showfield dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Abbey Farm Showfield? Not quite done with seaside days just yet? Make the 35-minute drive to Scarborough, farther south on the Yorkshire coast, where – as well as more sandy stretches – guests can explore … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Abbey Farm Showfield?
Camping and caravan Arrive: noon – 8:30 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Abbey Farm Showfield? From $51.34 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.