House Martins Camping

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Level grass pitches
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  • Quiet back-to-basics site at Shiptonthorpe edging the Yorkshire Wolds
  • Hull half an hour’s drive; York 35 minutes; Hornsea Beach 40 minutes
  • Walking and cycling from the grass pitches; takeaway 10 minutes’ walk
Wake up to the peace and quiet of East Yorkshire countryside at House Martins Camping, a back-to-basics campsite with a limited number of pitches on an expanse of level meadow. In Shiptonthorpe village, right on the edge of the Yorkshire Wolds National Landscape, there is plenty of wildlife to see on site, from owls, bats and pheasants to the deer and hares that inhabit the surrounding countryside. There’s no need to leave any dogs at home; well-behaved canines are welcome on site too – and there are plenty of dog-walking opportunities direct from the pitches at this family-run and family-friendly site. Barbecues (raised off the ground, please) are allowed. No need to bring food for your whole stay, as you can restock at supermarkets and butchers in Market Weighton (five minutes’ drive) or Pocklington (10 minutes). Both towns have cafés, bakeries, pubs and takeaways. There is also a milk vending machine in Shiptonthorpe, 10 minutes' walk from the site. If you’d prefer to abandon the car when you set out exploring, there is a bus stop five minutes’ walk away, which takes you to historic York (35 minutes by bus) one way, or Hull (half an hour) in the other direction. The facilities on site include toilet and shower blocks, along with a washing-up area with hot and cold water and a tap for drinking water. There is no electric hook-up on site, but there are charging facilities for mobile phones and power packs. The site encourages recycling; bins are provided. You're also welcome to bring your own firepit, and if you don't have one, the site has firepits for hire and wood available to purchase.

Site type

Tent sites 10
Rent a tent 5
Open now
Opens June 26
Please note

Vehicles

  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

Occupancy

  • Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

General

  • Please note that the shower facilities are unisex.

Dogs

  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, Jun 26 to

Open from Fri, Jul 2 to

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Reviews

9.7

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100% would stay here again

What customers say

This peaceful, well-kept campsite boasts spacious, level sites and is lauded for its spotless washrooms with abundant hot water. Owners are consistently praised for being friendly and helpful, creating a welcoming vibe. A communal fridge, freezer, microwave, and charging stations are welcome extras. Perfect for a quiet, no-frills getaway with lots of room for kids, though on-site entertainment is limited.

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Good welcome, relaxed atmosphere on the…

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wayne d. 3 reviews

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Good welcome, relaxed atmosphere on the site, and spacious pitches with no cramming together. Facilities well maintained and clean. . Brilliant site, run by people who camp themselves for campers, so they know what campers need to have a pleasant stay. Great facilities, very clean, light and airy. Super showers (more of a wet room style), outdoor sink for washing up, excellent additional provision of microwave, kettle, and big fridge freezer..

Recommend to friends Visit again

A solid, straightforward campsite that suited a family trip well.

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Ed F. 1 review

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked We recently stayed at House Martins Camping and had a really enjoyable time, especially with the kids.
The site has plenty of open space, which made it ideal for children – they had room to run around freely without feeling hemmed in. It’s a relaxed, family-friendly spot that worked well for us.

Facilities were practical and useful. There’s an onsite kitchen area where you can cook, make hot drinks, and use a fridge and freezer, which was a real help. They also provide lockers so you can charge phones and power banks – handy when there’s no electric hook-up on the pitches.

Disliked Nothing.

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Really clean and quite…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Really clean and quite

Disliked Nothing

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Great facilities Friendly owners Peaceful and…

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James M. 1 review

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Great facilities
Friendly owners
Peaceful and quiet environment

Disliked Nothing

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Lovely small site with great facilities.…

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Kirsten D. 1 review

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Lovely small site with great facilities. Kitchen area with fridge freezer, kettle, microwave. Lots of hot water and lovely shower. Friendly owners. Would recommend.

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Proper Camping site.

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Graham E. 1 review

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Brilliant site, run by people who camp themselves for campers, so they know what campers need to have a pleasant stay. Great facilities, very clean, light and airy. Super showers (more of a wet room style), outdoor sink for washing up, excellent additional provision of microwave, kettle, and big fridge freezer. Bus stop close by. Beautifully Presented site, very well maintained. Big spacious pitches.

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Good welcome, relaxed atmosphere on the…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Good welcome, relaxed atmosphere on the site, and spacious pitches with no cramming together. Facilities well maintained and clean.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great find

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David M. 3 reviews

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Pitch and site extremely well kept, great little site, very modern and clean facilities. Owners very friendly!

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Great little site

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Sally L. 1 review

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Peaceful, spacious small site, really friendly and helpful owners, great location for lots of local attractions.
Pitches around edge of field with space in middle for play.
Fire pits to hire, clean toilet and shower facilities, kettle and fridge-freezers available.

Disliked We loved it for good quality basics camping - if you're after entertainment, shops, bars, playgrounds, noise etc look elsewhere.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A gem of a campsite.

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Jennifer B. 1 review

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked A great campsite, small with lots of space for each pitch. Clean toilets and showers with plentiful hot water. Big fridge for communial use plus a kettle and microwave and secure charging points for phones etc.

Very friendly owners who take real care in.providing a wonderful place to camp.

Disliked Nothing!

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Features

Pop-up campground

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent sites

Themes

Peaceful

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer Communal fridge Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Location

House Martins Camping

Cathmona

Town Street

Shiptonthorpe

East Yorkshire

England

YO43 3PE

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

53.87811°N
0.70431°W

Nearest transport

Coach
16 km Fridaythorpe A166
16 km Fridaythorpe A166
18.3 km Beverley Bus Station
Rail
14.6 km Gilberdyke Rail Station
14.7 km Eastrington Rail Station
15.5 km Broomfleet Rail Station
Ferry
32 km Hull Ferry Terminal
Airport
40.4 km Humberside Airport
48.1 km Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield 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

Local attractions and activities include: - Burnby Hall Gardens (water lily collection): 10 minutes’ drive - Yorkshire Air Museum and Allied Air Forces Memorial: 25 minutes - Hull: half an hour - York: 35 minutes - Hornsea Beach: 40 minutes - Bridlington: 45 minutes - Castle Howard: 45 minutes - Flamingo Land Resort: 55 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Skipsea 34.9 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Hornsea 35.9 km Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Fraisthorpe 37.3 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Wilsthorpe 38.6 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Bridlington South Beach 39.8 km Sea N/AN/AN/AGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Air Museum 17.8 km

Far Ings National Nature Reserve 25.6 km

National Centre for Early Music 25.8 km

York Castle Museum 26 km

Clifford's Tower 26.1 km

National Trust

Treasurer's House 26.4 km

Goddards Garden 27.1 km

Maister House 28.7 km

Beningbrough Hall and Gardens 36.7 km

Nunnington Hall 40.5 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Market Weighton - Londesborough Park - Goodmanham 2.7 km

LONDESBOROUGH PARK 3.2 km

Yorkshire Wolds Way Stage 3 - Goodmanham to Fridaythorpe 3.7 km

HOUGHTON HALL 5.3 km

Wandering in the Wolds: Millington to Huggate Wold 9 km

Local events

  • Leeds Festival (Thursday, August 27, 2026 – Thursday, August 27, 2026)

    Wetherby, England 44.4 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 House Martins Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is House Martins Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near House Martins Camping? Local attractions and activities include: - Burnby Hall Gardens (water lily collection): 10 minutes’ drive - Yorkshire Air Museum and Allied Air Forces Memorial: 25 minutes - Hull: half an hour - … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of House Martins Camping?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at House Martins Camping? From $47.16 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.