Venus Campsite

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  • Spacious and peaceful adults-only site with scenic countryside views
  • A 10-minute drive from Ripon and 40 minutes from York
  • Lightwater Valley Family Adventure Park 20 minutes' drive
Travelling up hills, down dales and across moors? Settle in for holidays and pitstops at Venus Campsite, an adults-only site less than five minutes’ drive from the A1 and 10 minutes from the North Yorkshire city of Ripon. Whether sticking around for lengthy stays or taking an overnight pause on travels north or south, this is a top spot to pitch up at. Handily placed between the Yorkshire Dales (35 minutes' drive) and North York Moors (20 minutes) national parks, the site’s a good pick for ramblers, bikers, hikers and riders, and urbanites will be well-placed too with Ripon and York (40 minutes) within easy reach. The site’s eco credentials should appeal to environmental warriors and worriers too: it’s a recognised eco-friendly site, with plenty of green space to roam about in for guests, recycling facilities for sorting the detritus of getaways, and energy coming from renewables. Feeling hungry or thirsty? A handful of country pubs serve food within about 10 minutes' drive, lots more options can be tried in Thirsk (15 minutes away) and Ripon, and glasses can be raised at the Black Sheep Brewery within 20 minutes. For self-catered stays, there’s a small grocery store five minutes away, and bigger supermarkets in Thirsk. Please note that this is a back to basics campsite with simple facilities of flushing toilets and hot showers – if you're in the market for luxuries like underfloor heating you'll probably need to look elsewhere.

Site type

RV sites 6
Tent sites 12
Travel trailer sites 10
Open now
Opens April 2
Please note

Sites

  • A cable measuring at least 10 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.

Vehicles

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

General

  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • Please note that the shower facilities are unisex.

Occupancy

  • Group bookings of 3 or more units travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Admission

  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.

Safety

  • No charcoal barbecues allowed.

Dogs

  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • Only green toilet fluids are permitted.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, Apr 2 to

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92% would recommend this site to a friend

90% would stay here again

What customers say

This adults-only campground has spacious, level sites and good amenities, praised for cleanliness and friendly owner Sarah. Most enjoy the peaceful vibe and good location; some note A1 traffic noise. Facilities are basic but clean, though a few suggest minor updates. Secure entry and communal fridge/freezer are bonuses.

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beautiful field with horses close to A1M clean…

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Primitive grass campsite

Liked beautiful field with horses
close to A1M
clean toilet and shower room
very quiet at night
drinking water
only one field so easy to navigate
electric hookup available if needed
park next to tent
lovely villages and quiet country roads
not far from Ripon and fountains abbey

Disliked distant traffic noise from A1M

Recommend to friends Visit again

Definitely added to the "go again list"

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Anonymous

Powered grass campsite

Liked Quaint, very peaceful, lovely host. In the middle of so many little towns like Ripon and Thirsk. Lots of local walks and site seeing.

Disliked Road noise was in evidence, not off putting though. Just felt too peaceful.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely little place when you want to do nothing and just get away

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Anonymous

Powered grass campsite

Liked Very quiet , pitches were spacious , facilities were lovely and clean. Sarah the owner was very chatty checked in on us when we arrived and again night before we checked out, padlock on the gate so not just anyone could go on . Highly recommend ,

Disliked Absolutely no dislikes at all, we will be coming back !!!

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Absolutely beautiful spot. Nice and quiet.…

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Chris W. 1 review

Powered grass campsite

Liked Absolutely beautiful spot. Nice and quiet. Lovely and clean.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very peaceful and quiet…

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Powered grass campsite

Liked Very peaceful and quiet

Disliked Better wash facilities

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Exactly as described. The facilities were…

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Powered grass campsite

Liked Exactly as described. The facilities were clean, the pitch was really spacious, and we had a lovely weekend. Would definitely recommend! :)

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site. Will defo come again. The most relaxing weekend.

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Tracy E. 1 review

Powered grass campsite

Liked -Excellent location
-Fabulous setting, so peaceful
-Easy check in and the layout of the site was well planned.
-Pitches were clearly defined with ample room
-Simple facilities but all you needed and kept very clean
-The owner, Sarah, was really friendly both on text and in person.

Disliked Having to leave

Recommend to friends Visit again

A very good site, we would stay again

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Primitive grass campsite

Liked The location, it was quiet and peaceful, good showers and toilets

Disliked Nothing

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Lovely small campsite, very handy to…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Lovely small campsite, very handy to stop at when driving up the M1. Pitches well marked with plenty of space and I didn't feel I was too close to other pitches. Owner very helpful when I texted. I arrived late evening and the campsite was totally quiet - no radios playing or children noise. Excellent, clean toilet facilities.

Disliked Fairly close to the motorway so could hear background traffic noise throughout the night, which was emphasised as the campsite itself was so incredibly quiet.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great Location Peaceful Quiet Site Level pitches Lovely Sunsets…

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Anonymous

Powered grass campsite

Liked Great Location
Peaceful Quiet Site
Level pitches
Lovely Sunsets

Recommend to friends Visit again


Features

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 Car parking by site/unit 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 Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

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

Type

Farm Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Golf nearby Leisure/theme park nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities Gray water hook-up for RVs/trailers Motorhome service point Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Venus Campsite

Baldersby

Ripon

North Yorkshire

England

YO7 4PS

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.1994°N
1.46036°W

Nearest transport

Coach
8 km Bus Station Stand 1
8.5 km Market Place
21.3 km Bus Stn Stand A
Rail
6.6 km Thirsk Rail Station
14.9 km Northallerton Rail Station
21.2 km Knaresborough Rail Station
Ferry
45.3 km Transporter Bridge South Side
45.5 km Transporter Bridge North Side
Airport
34.7 km Durham Tees Valley Airport
39 km Leeds Bradford International 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

History buffs will be well looked after hereabouts, with plenty to entertain, starting 25 minutes’ drive away at Mother Shipton’s Cave, England’s oldest tourist attraction. Plenty of stately manors are nearby too, with Newby Hall and Ripley Castle within 25 minutes, Beningbrough Hall and Garden 35 minutes from base, and the spectacular (and famed) Castle Howard within 50 minutes. If history is preferred with an urban slant, head first to Thirsk (15 minutes) to explore the James Herriot museum, then travel on to Ripon’s cathedral and museums (10 minutes), Knaresborough’s castle and scenic viaduct (20 minutes), York’s minster, Jorvik Viking Centre and Shambles (40 minutes), and Durham’s castle, cathedral and museums (55 minutes). Open-air time is highly recommended nearby too. Explores around the Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors national parks are, of course, a must, but not at the expense of visiting the Howardian Hills (25 minutes), the balancing Brimham Rocks (30 minutes), or the stunning gardens at Studley Royal (20 minutes) and Harlow Carr (35 minutes). Adrenaline seekers, meanwhile, should make immediate tracks to Lightwater Valley Family Adventure Park, 20 minutes away, where there are pedaloes, toboggans and traditional fairground rides. If that’s got juices pumping for more, it takes an hour to get to Flamingo Land to zip along rides in the theme park or meet animals at the zoo.

Food and drink

  • Jaipur Spice 3.9 km
  • The Watermill 4.1 km
  • Crab & Lobster 5.3 km
  • The Angel at Topcliffe, Bar and Grill 5.3 km
  • The Fox & Hounds 7.1 km
  • Drakes Fish & Chips 8 km
  • Storehouse Kitchen 8 km
  • Dragon Inn 8.2 km
  • Claro Lounge 8.2 km
  • Hot Lava 8.2 km

Groceries

  • Aldi Supermarket 7.4 km
  • M&S Simply Food Supermarket 7.6 km
  • Aldi Supermarket 7.8 km
  • Majestic Off-licence 7.8 km
  • Sainsbury's Supermarket 8.1 km
  • Tesco Supermarket 8.1 km
  • Tesco Supermarket 8.1 km
  • Lidl Supermarket 8.2 km
  • Drinks Well Off-licence 8.2 km
  • Co-op Food Supermarket 8.5 km

Parks and play

  • Topcliffe Play Park Playground 5.6 km
  • Carlton Miniott Play Park Playground 5.9 km
  • Maze park 6.1 km
  • Dishforth Play Park Playground 6.6 km
  • College Lawns park 7.9 km
  • Allhallowsgate Park Playground 8 km
  • Marton Le Moor Play Park Playground 8.1 km
  • Spa Park Playground 8.3 km
  • Millfield Play Area Playground 8.3 km
  • Sowerby playground 8.4 km

Family days out

  • Caterpillar 7.5 km
  • Ladybird 7.5 km
  • Ripon Heritage Centre 8.3 km

Public transport

  • Alanbrooke Barracks 3.5 km
  • Post Office 5.3 km
  • Asenby Road End 5.4 km
  • Back Lane 5.7 km
  • Manfield Terrace 6.2 km
  • Lane End 6.6 km
  • Thirsk Station 6.7 km
  • Cross Keys 6.8 km
  • Lightwater Valley 7.2 km
  • North Road 7.4 km

Beaches

  • Pebble Beach 6.4 km

What’s nearby

  • Brick Yard Fishery Fishing 3.9 km
  • Ripon City Golf Club Golf course 6.7 km
  • Ripon Waterside & Marina 8.7 km
  • Thirsk & Northallerton Golf Club Golf course 9.2 km
  • Ripon Motor Boat Club Marina 9.5 km

Local services

  • Gulf Fuel station 3.8 km
  • Autogas 2000 Fuel station 4.8 km
  • Topcliffe Surgery Doctors 5.4 km
  • BP Fuel station 6.3 km
  • Shell Fuel station 6.4 km
  • BP Fuel station 7.8 km
  • North House Surgery Doctors 7.9 km
  • Pod Point Charging station 8.1 km
  • Day Lewis Pharmacy 8.1 km
  • Boots Pharmacy 8.1 km

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Must see

Fountains Abbey 11.8 km

Jervaulx Abbey 19.5 km

Rievaulx Abbey 23.2 km

Rievaulx Terrace & Temples (NT) 23.6 km

RHS Garden Harlow Carr 25.2 km

National Trust

Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden 11.8 km

Brimham Rocks 19.8 km

Mount Grace Priory 22.1 km

Rievaulx Terrace 23.6 km

Braithwaite Hall 24 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

NORTON CONYERS 4 km

NEWBY HALL 10.8 km

STUDLEY ROYAL 11.3 km

THORP PERROW 11.4 km

Studley Royal Park and the ruins of Fountains Abbey 11.7 km

Local events

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

    Wetherby, England 37 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 Venus Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Venus Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Venus Campsite? History buffs will be well looked after hereabouts, with plenty to entertain, starting 25 minutes’ drive away at Mother Shipton’s Cave, England’s oldest tourist attraction. Plenty of stately manors are nearby too, … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Venus Campsite?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Venus Campsite? From $41.50 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.