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
Site type
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
Pitch types & availability
4

Primitive grass campsite
Adults only
3 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 6m width × 6m depth (36m²)
Arrival daysFrom £22 (£22)
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Powered grass campsite
Adults only
3 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 8m depth (64m²)
Arrival daysFrom £27 (£27)
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FHU cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite
Adults only
4 people maximum
Ground type: Cement/asphalt and grass
Pitch size: Min 10m width × 8m depth (80m²)
Arrival daysFrom £64 (£64)
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Reviews
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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Last updated 2026-08-25
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beautiful field with horses close to A1M clean…
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"
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
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.…
Powered grass campsite
Liked Absolutely beautiful spot. Nice and quiet. Lovely and clean.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Very peaceful and quiet…
Powered grass campsite
Liked Very peaceful and quiet
Disliked Better wash facilities
Recommend to friends Visit again
Exactly as described. The facilities were…
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.
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
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…
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.
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Great Location Peaceful Quiet Site Level pitches Lovely Sunsets…
Powered grass campsite
Liked Great Location
Peaceful Quiet Site
Level pitches
Lovely Sunsets
Recommend to friends Visit again
Features
Dogs allowed
Adults only
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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Adults only Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
PeacefulUtilities
Charging facilities Communal freezer Communal fridge Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Small (11-25 sites)Nearby leisure
Fishing nearby Golf nearby Leisure/theme park nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Caravan storage facilities Gray water hook-up for RVs/trailers Motorhome service point Water hook-up points for caravansLocation
Venus Campsite
Baldersby
Ripon
North Yorkshire
England
YO7 4PS
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.1994°N
1.46036°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
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
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?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - 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.


