Tents on The Went

No availability at present on Pitchup.com 9.8 26 reviews
Tents on the Went campsite (added by manager 09 Jul 2023)
Tents on the went campsite
Camping field
Field on the site
Camping area
Grass pitches
Bell tent
Lit up interior of the bell tent
Compost toilet and shower
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Camping field
Field on the site
Camping area

  • Nearly-wild site on a smallholding next to the Trans Pennine Trail
  • A 20-minute drive to Hatfield Water Park; pub within walking distance
  • Animals to feed and firepit on site; fishing in the pond or river
The owners of Tent on The Went are keen wild campers, but they’re very aware that the remotest of reaches aren’t for everybody. That’s exactly why, after much consideration, they crafted a quiet tent camping stay at their quiet South Yorkshire smallholding for a small, like-minded crowd. There sure is a huge amount of space to unwind in at Tents on The Went, with a riverbank running alongside the site, a large firepit and a pond. In the morning, the kids are very welcome to help with feeding the site’s flock of Silkie and Frizzle chickens, petting the goats or offering a carrot for horses like Peanut the pony to nibble on. Fish may nibble upon your line here too, as guests with a rod licence can fish along the riverbank or the large pond (day licences can be booked online). Pike, chub, dace and the occasional barbel are the main occupants. Kids who aren’t too fussed about angling can also dip in the pond under adult supervision. The remote, basic and stunning spot is set between two nature reserves, so wildlife and birds often make an appearance. Keep a lookout for resident kingfishers, deer (if you’re an early riser), the owl which hoots throughout the day or perhaps Bob the badger on the lane to the village pub, which is only 15 minutes’ walk away. Kristoff the cat sometimes chooses to make an appearance too. The Trans Pennine Trail snaking its way past the site’s front door is just about the cherry on top. With traffic-free sections, it makes a lovely walk for pint-sized family members too. Petrol stations and shops are 15 minutes’ drive away.

Campground type

Tent sites 5
Rent a tent 1
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Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

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0 children

Reviews

9.8

Overall rating based on 26 reviews View breakdown

Peaceful

Voted 96% of visitors View breakdown

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Quiet and peaceful.…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Christopher B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site (two person)

Liked: Quiet and peaceful.

Disliked: Absolutely nothing to dislike

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Eco pitch

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 6
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site (two person)

Liked: The animals ,the remoteness, walks, eco friendly loos and showers

Disliked: There was no interaction with the host was different to other places but wouldn’t say it was a bad thing all information was sent before arrive by txt

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The quiet environment The View was lovely The river near the campsite. Toilets/ shower were…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Chris R. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site (two person)

Liked: The quiet environment The View was lovely The river near the campsite. Toilets/ shower were nice and clean. Good communication from owners

Disliked: Possibly offer WiFi? not great phone reception there. (not really a big issue at all)

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This was our second time there & I’m sure we will be back :)

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site (five person)

Liked: Lovely spot, with really cute farm animals around. They have very clever facilities, even the compostable toilets are nice and clean. Claire and Craig got the level of hosting perfect: they let you check-in yourself but if you need anything you can text them.

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Excellent camp site.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Chris B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site (two person)

Liked: Absolute peace and quiet.

Disliked: Nothing to dislike.

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Quiet, large site, good facilities, friendly staff, clean…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site (five person)

Liked: Quiet, large site, good facilities, friendly staff, clean

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Excellent spot, friendly hosts, loved the animals.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities No rating
Customer service No rating
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness No rating
Wifi 2
Dave J. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site (five person)

Liked: Our 9 year old loved the animals. Very welcoming hosts, and clean, well kept facilities. We had a lovely two nights here in this surprisingly beautiful part of the country. Loved our 9 mile walk round the reservoirs. Thank you Tents on the Went for a great holiday

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Great little site

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Robert F. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site (five person)

Liked: Great little site. Very quite.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quiet site with clean facilities. Owners were helpful will return

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site (two person)

Liked: We received a welcome text from the owners on the day which had important information on such as how to get there which made the day go smoothly. The campsite was very quiet with the choice of where to pitch up and again the text had advice on where the best places were so we didn't get bogged in. They had all the amenities we could've needed including a washing up area with bins, the most beautiful shower room ever and compostable toilets which were less daunting to use than expected. We will definitely be bringing more people next time. Great site

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Everything, it's exactly what it says on the tin. Open space quiet…

Overall 10/10
Location 6
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site (five person)

Liked: Everything, it's exactly what it says on the tin. Open space quiet and peaceful yet still got creature comforts like toilets and a shower and washing up area. Spot on

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Features

Pop-up campground

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 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. 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

Budget/backpacker Luxury Peaceful Remote location Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Pop-up campground Tiny (1-10 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Tents on The Went

Topham Ferry Lane

Sykehouse

South Yorkshire

England

DN14 9BQ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

53.64964°N
-1.0598°W

Nearest transport

Coach
13.2 km Goole Airmyn Road
14.9 km Doncaster Interchange
28.3 km Bus Station
Rail
5.3 km Snaith Rail Station
6.5 km Hensall Rail Station
6.9 km Thorne North Rail Station
Airport
18.5 km Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield Airport
19.1 km Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield Airport
35.5 km Sheffield City 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

While the kids may have already gone pond dipping on the site, there’s plenty of extra space for rental watercrafts like kayaks, canoes or paddleboards at Hatfield Water Park (20 minutes’ drive) – or you may feel like a dip in the pool on the edge of the lake or a round of the aqua park’s inflatable course. And you may have also spotted a fair bit of wildlife in and around the site already… but probably nothing quite as large as the animals of Yorkshire Wildlife Park (35 minutes), which include sea lions, tamarin monkeys and hyenas. Life in the Victorian era is a far cry from the modern day, but one great way to get as close of a taste as possible is a visit to the Brodsworth Hall and Gardens (25 minutes). Kept in good order and hardly altered since the 1860s, the country house still looks rather like the original.

Must see

Brodsworth Hall and Gardens 15.6 km

Xscape Castleford 19.4 km

Lotherton Hall & Gardens 25.4 km

Air Museum 31.1 km

York Racecourse 32.4 km

National Trust

Nostell Priory and Parkland 21.8 km

Goddards Garden 32.4 km

Treasurer's House 34.8 km

Mr Straw's House 37.4 km

Beningbrough Hall and Gardens 42.3 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

The Humberhead Peatlands from Crowle 13.9 km

BRODSWORTH HALL 15.5 km

CUSWORTH HALL 15.7 km

THE DELL, DONCASTER 16.6 km

FRIARWOOD VALLEY GARDENS 17.1 km

Local events

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

    Ripon, England 46 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 sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Tents on The Went have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Tents on The Went dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Tents on The Went? While the kids may have already gone pond dipping on the site, there’s plenty of extra space for rental watercrafts like kayaks, canoes or paddleboards at Hatfield Water Park (20 minutes’ drive) … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Tents on The Went?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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