Student friendly campgrounds in North East England

Kiddal Quarry Farm

• Rural Yorkshire camping by a stream in a scenic location near Leeds
• On the Leeds Country Way; city centre 20 minutes' drive
• Set on a working livestock farm with sheep, cows, chickens and ducks

Thirsk Hall Glamping

• Peaceful glamping site in North Yorkshire; families and dogs welcome
• In a quiet location under a mile from the centre of Thirsk
• Free entry to Thirsk Hall Sculpture Garden for bell tent guests

Whitby Holiday Park

• Clifftop site with sea views a mile from Whitby town centre
• Easy access to walks on the coast path and in the North York Moors
• Playground, games room, shop, bar and café on site

Whitby Showground

• Pop-up site on the headland above the popular seaside town of Whitby
• A short walk to Whitby's beach, boat trips, museums and steam railway
• Catering units, bar and evening entertainment from Friday to Sunday

Clay Bank Huts

• Small, quiet glampsite on the edge of North York Moors National Park
• On the Coast to Coast and Cleveland Way walks
• Fitted kitchen and ensuite bathroom in each unit

Hadrian's Meadow

• Scenic wild camping meadow right next to Hadrian's Wall Path
• A 10-minute drive to Hexham; half an hour to Newcastle
• Close to Northern Saints Trail and St Oswald's Way for walkers

Deighton Lodge

Ancroft Town Farm Campsite

• Family-friendly wild camping site in the Northumberland countryside
• A 15-minute drive to beaches, steam railway and Paxton House
• Pub within walking distance; farm shop nearby; car parking area

Flinton Grange Campsite

• Peaceful five-acre East Yorkshire farm site 20 mins' drive from Hull
• A five-minutes drive from the coast; 11 beaches nearby
• Simple pitches with rural views all around; dogs welcome

Barff Hill Farm

• Pop-up site with views of Yorkshire Wolds countryside
• A 40-minute drive to Bridlington, and 20 minutes to Beverley Minster
• Well-maintained grass pitches; pubs, fishing and historic sites nearby

Seamer Campsite

• Small, family-run site on the edge of the North York Moors
• A 15-minute drive from beaches at Scarborough and Filey
• A few minutes' walk from village shops and pubs; dogs welcome

Forcett Hall

• Peaceful camping location on an estate in North Yorkshire countryside
• A 30-minute drive to the Yorkshire Dales; North York Moors 50 minutes
• In the grounds of Grade 1-listed Forcett Hall, close to pubs and shops

The Dales Camping and Caravanning

• Well-maintained family-run site next to Thornton Steward Reservoir
• On the edge of the Yorkshire Dales, 10 mins' drive from Jervaulx Abbey
• Fishing passes available; great stargazing and wildlife-spotting

Camping at Castle Howard Traction Engine Rally

• Spacious pop-up site at the Castle Howard Traction Engine Rally
• In the grounds of Castle Howard, 35 minutes’ drive from York
• Vintage autos, crafts stalls, fairground, food trucks and licensed bar

Thornley Hall

• Dog-friendly rural pop-up site between Durham and the coast
• A 15-minute drive from Durham; 20 minutes from Hartlepool and Seaham
• Shops, takeaways, café and pub within walking distance; walks nearby

Fourways Fishery

• Well-maintained serviced pitches near the village of Epworth
• A 20-minute drive to Yorkshire Wildlife Park; 40 mins to Clumber Park
• Access to three fishing lakes, including a 2.2-acre specimen lake

YHA Helmsley

• Peaceful pitches by a youth hostel in the centre of Helmsley
• On the edge of the North York Moors National Park
• Breakfast and evening meals on site, plus self-catering kitchen

Scampston Hall

• Pop-up site in 80 acres of parkland in the village of Rillington
• Onsite catering unit and weekend entertainment with licensed bar
• Flamingo Land, Pickering and the coast within a half-hour drive

Camp Out Back2Basic

• Back 2 Basic Camping
• Tents, Nights under the stars
• And some good old fashioned talking til the sun sets