How much does it cost to stay at Venus Campsite?

From $40.48 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Venus Campsite

View prices & book Last booked one day ago 9.2 117 reviews

Spacious and peaceful eco-friendly site with scenic countryside views
A 10-minute drive from Ripon and 40 minutes from York
A 20-minute drive to Lightwater Valley; Europe's longest rollercoaster

Travelling up hills, down dales and across moors? Settle in for hols and pitstops at Venus Campsite, a family-friendly 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 free hot showers – if you're in the market for luxuries like underfloor heating you'll probably need to look elsewhere.

Site type

Open now

Please note

Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
A cable measuring at least 10 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
No charcoal barbecues allowed.
Please note that the shower facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, Apr 4 to Sun, Nov 2 2025

Pitch types & availability

Primitive grass campsite

Adults only

3 people maximum

Ground type: Grass

Pitch size: Max 6m width × 6m depth

Calculated area: 36m²

3 people maximum

One Roof tent or Travel trailer or Class B motorhome or Tent or Trailer tent allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Max 6m width × 6m depth

Calculated area: 36m²

Ground type

Grass

Twin-axle vehicles accepted

Suitable for

Roof tent, Travel trailer, Class B motorhome, Tent, Trailer tent, (Motorhome not allowed)

Features

Car 1 included, 2 max.

Dog(s) allowed 1 included, 2 max.

Car parking by site/unit

Use of a motorhome service point

Extras

Additional dog (1 max)		£2 (£2) per night
Bring a gazebo (1 max)		£2 (£2) per night
Bring a pup tent (1 max)		£2 (£2) per night
Bring an awning (1 max)		£3 (£3) per night
Extra car (1 max)		£2 (£2) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £22 (£22) 1 night, 2 adults

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Powered grass campsite

Adults only

3 people maximum

Ground type: Grass

Pitch size: Max 8m width × 8m depth

Calculated area: 64m²

3 people maximum

One Travel trailer or Class B motorhome or Tent or Trailer tent allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Max 8m width × 8m depth

Calculated area: 64m²

Ground type

Grass

Twin-axle vehicles accepted

Suitable for

Travel trailer, Class B motorhome, Tent, Trailer tent, (Motorhome not allowed)

Features

Electric: 10 amp included

Car 1 included, 2 max.

Dog(s) allowed 1 included, 2 max.

Car parking by site/unit

Dump station

Extras

Additional dog (1 max)		£2 (£2) per night
Bring a gazebo (1 max)		£2 (£2) per night
Bring a pup tent (1 max)		£2 (£2) per night
Bring an awning (1 max)		£3 (£3) per night
Extra car (1 max)		£2 (£2) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £27 (£27) 1 night, 2 adults

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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

Calculated area: 80m²

4 people maximum

One Travel trailer or Class B motorhome or Motorhome allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Min 10m width × 8m depth

Calculated area: 80m²

Ground type

Cement/asphalt and grass

Twin-axle vehicles accepted

Suitable for

Travel trailer, Class B motorhome, Motorhome

Features

Electric: 10 amp included

Car 1 included, 2 max.

Dog(s) allowed 1 included, 2 max.

Car parking by site/unit

Dump station

Grey water hook-up

Water hook-up

Extras

Additional dog (1 max)		£2 (£2) per night
Bring a gazebo (1 max)		£2 (£2) per night
Bring a pup tent (1 max)		£2 (£2) per night
Bring an awning (1 max)		£3 (£3) per night
Extra car (1 max)		£2 (£2) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £64 (£64) 2 nights, 2 adults

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Reviews

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Location		9
Value for money		9
Accommodation		9
Facilities / Activities		9
Customer service		10
Child friendliness		5
Cleanliness		9
Wifi		7

88% would stay here again

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Arrival date (latest first)

Just perfection 👌

Overall 10/10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Accommodation		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		2
Child friendliness		1
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		10

Jul 2025 Lorinda h.

FHU cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked We were so impressed with this site. On arrival we were greeted with a very warm welcome. The site is absolutely immaculate , it is so well looked after. The facilities were the best we've ever seen. They were so clean. We loved our stay so much and there aren't many sites to match this one. Very sad to leave.

Disliked Nothing at all to dislike.

Lovely quiet and clean site…

Overall 1/10
Location		8
Value for money		8
Accommodation		8
Facilities / Activities		8
Customer service		1
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		8
Wifi	No rating

Jul 2025 Anonymous

FHU cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Lovely quiet and clean site

Disliked There was a problem with the padlock on the gate and we were locked in the site when we needed to be away at 7.30am to see friends competing at the GYS (the whole point of our stay). We tried to call the given number 7 times but never got an answer. My partner tried knocking on the farmhouse door but didn't get an answer there either. Eventually after half an hour a man in his dressing gown and slippers was seen in the yard and when approached he was quite unapologetic about the situation but did cut the padlock. Shame as we've stayed here before but won't be booking again. Perhaps consider providing an alternative number to call. Luckily this wasn't an emergency but could easily have been.

Convenient spot, well kept, spacious, clean and friendly site.

Overall 8/10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Accommodation		10
Facilities / Activities		8
Customer service		8
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		9
Wifi	No rating

Jul 2025 Andrew P.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Really good location, well kept and clean site. Good space around and good size pitches. Good facilities. Friendly. An enjoyable stay and accessible to Thirsk, Ripon, Fountains Abbey ….

Disliked Only a couple of small things. Only one pot wash place which wasn’t a problem during our stay but could have been if busier. My wife said she’d have liked a small sanitary bin in the ladies loo.

Brilliant location, midway between Ripon and Thirsk

Overall 10/10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Accommodation		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		10

Jul 2025 Jeremy F.

Powered grass campsite

Liked Extremely clean, well managed and secure. Sarah always available to consult with .

Excellent site, good location

Overall 10/10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Accommodation		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		10

Jul 2025 Stephen D.

FHU cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Great serviced pitch, good size, nice clean toilet and shower blocks.
Well maintained areas. Adults only, peaceful site. Approximately 10 mins from either Ripon or Thirsk.

Surprisingly quiet despite close proximity to the road

Overall 9/10
Location		8
Value for money		10
Accommodation		9
Facilities / Activities	No rating
Customer service	No rating
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		8
Wifi	No rating

Jul 2025 Anonymous

FHU cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Well maintained and tidy site

Disliked Having to fiddle with combinations padlock every time I in and out

Highly recommend

Overall 10/10
Location		7
Value for money		10
Accommodation		9
Facilities / Activities		9
Customer service		10
Child friendliness		6
Cleanliness		10
Wifi	No rating

Jul 2025 Lea S.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked I was sent a text message a reminder for the gate code, which was great as it saved me digging through my emails! The showers, toilets and grounds were spotless! The pitches were a clearly marked and had a good size, the land was even, making it nice and easy for our tent.

The woman who owns the site even came out in person to greet us and let us know where the amenities were and to make sure we were all set, I saw her do this for every person that arrived, which was a lovely personal touch we hadn't had from other sites on our trip.

Great s

Lovely stay at this little campsite, had everything needed and easily accessible.…

Overall 10/10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Accommodation		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness		1
Cleanliness		10
Wifi	No rating

Jul 2025 Richard B.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Lovely stay at this little campsite, had everything needed and easily accessible.

A lovely campsite in a peaceful location!

Overall 10/10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Accommodation		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness		1
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		1

Jul 2025 Anonymous

Powered grass campsite

Liked Spacious pitches, calm environment and good facilities

Lovely, clean and large pitched site. Owner always nipping round to see…

Overall 10/10
Location		8
Value for money		10
Accommodation		8
Facilities / Activities		7
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi	No rating

Jun 2025 kirstie h.

Powered grass campsite

Liked Lovely, clean and large pitched site. Owner always nipping round to see the new campers which was lovely. We had asked for a less busy pitch or one with less footfall as its the first time taking our reactive pooch camping - our request was taken into consideration and we had a big corner pitch with plenty of space! The 2 horses and chickens also a welcome surprise. Lots to do nearby - would recommend seven valley bridge walk.

Disliked Nothing!

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 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, 20 minutes away, where in addition to pedaloes, toboggans and traditional fairground rides, Europe’s longest rollercoaster – the Ultimate – awaits. 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.

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

Harrogate Autumn Flower Show (Friday, September 19, 2025 – Friday, September 19, 2025)
Ripon, England 25.4 km
Leeds Festival (Thursday, August 21, 2025 – Thursday, August 21, 2025)
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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Sites

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

Admission

All guests spending the night at the park must present their ID at the reception desk and sign registration forms.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.

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.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leashes and supervised at all times.

Occupancy

Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

Safety

Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.

Admission

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

General

In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.

Occupancy

No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Safety

No charcoal barbecues allowed.

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

Safety

Open fires are prohibited.

Sites

Please note, pup tents are to be used for storage purposes only. Guests may not use them for sleeping.

General

Please note that the shower facilities are unisex.
Public areas are non-smoking.
Quiet hours must be respected between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and trunks must be closed quietly.

Vehicles

The car is only included in the rate if you are traveling with a camper, trailer tent or tent. Cars are not permitted when traveling with a motorhome/RV.

General

The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behavior is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.

Occupancy

The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.

General

The park is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.

Sites

Units should not be left unoccupied unless previously agreed with the management. Please speak to reception when the need arises, a fee may be charged for unsupervised units.

Arrivals and departures

Units will be allocated on arrival.

Visitors

Visitors must leave the premises by 9 p.m..

Sites

You must follow management instructions when setting up your tent/rig and related equipment.

Additional terms

Dog walking/exercising is permitted on site, but only in the designated dog walk area.

Payment terms

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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. –	7 p.m.
Depart by:	11 a.m.
On-park accommodation
Arrive:	1 p.m. –	7 p.m.
Depart by:	11 a.m.

How much does it cost to stay at Venus Campsite? From $40.48 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

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Pitch types & availability

Just perfection 👌

Overall 10/10

Lovely quiet and clean site…

Overall 1/10

Convenient spot, well kept, spacious, clean and friendly site.

Overall 8/10

Brilliant location, midway between Ripon and Thirsk

Overall 10/10

Excellent site, good location

Overall 10/10

Surprisingly quiet despite close proximity to the road

Overall 9/10

Highly recommend

Overall 10/10

Lovely stay at this little campsite, had everything needed and easily accessible.…

Overall 10/10

A lovely campsite in a peaceful location!

Overall 10/10

Lovely, clean and large pitched site. Owner always nipping round to see…

Overall 10/10

Leisure on park

Amenities on park

Groups welcome

Rules

Themes

Utilities

Nearby amenities

Type

Nearby leisure

Touring and motorhomes

Timezone

GPS

Nearest transport

Must see

National Trust

Cycle routes

Other

Local events

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