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General
- 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 (and pooch), 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.
Open from 04/28/2021 to 09/30/2021
Park type
Languages spoken
✓ English
Please note
The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
Guests under the age of 16 are not allowed on site.
Group bookings of 3 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
Bookings must not consist of more than 1 different households.
At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
A cable measuring at least 10 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
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Max. persons: 3 x
One Tent or Trailer tent or Travel trailer or Class B motorhome allowed per campsite
Campsite size : Max 6.0m width x 6.0m depth (19.7ft width x 19.7ft depth) Calculated area: 36.0m² (387.5ft²)
Ground type: Grass
Car
Max. persons: 3 x
One Travel trailer or Class B motorhome or Motorhome allowed per campsite
Campsite size : Max 8.0m width x 8.0m depth (26.2ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 64.0m² (688.9ft²)
Ground type: Grass
Max. persons: 4 x
One Travel trailer or Class B motorhome or Motorhome allowed per campsite
Campsite size : Min 10.0m width x 8.0m depth (32.8ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 80.0m² (861.1ft²)
Ground type: Asphalt and grass
Reviews
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Features
Coronavirus
Disinfectant sprays and wipes provided
Hand sanitizing stations
More frequent emptying of bins
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
Portaloo
Pub toilets
Restrooms
Shower available
Washing-up area
Wheelchair access
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
Camping 2.0
Bell tents
Camping pods
Geodesic domes
Jumbo tent sites
Pre-erected tents
Tipis, yurts, or wigwams
Themes
Peaceful
Utilities
Charging facilities
Communal fridge
Dump station
Electric car charging point(s)
No drinkable water point
No hot water
No running water
Propane/gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Convenience store nearby
Dog walk nearby
Type
Farm
Pop-up campsite
Small (11-25 sites)
Nearby leisure
Fishing nearby
Leisure/theme park nearby
Touring and motorhomes
Gray water hook-up for RVs/trailers
Motorhome service point
Tourer storage facilities
Water hook-up points for tourers
Location
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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Bus Station Stand 1
— 8.0 kilometers
Market Place — 8.5 kilometers
Bus Stn Stand A — 21.3 kilometers
- Train stations
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Thirsk Rail Station
— 6.6 kilometers
Northallerton Rail Station — 14.9 kilometers
Knaresborough Rail Station — 21.2 kilometers
- Ferry ports
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Transporter Bridge South Side
— 45.3 kilometers
Transporter Bridge North Side — 45.5 kilometers
- Airports
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Durham Tees Valley Airport
— 34.7 kilometers
Leeds Bradford International Airport — 39.0 kilometers
Follow the A61 from the A1 to the village of Baldersby; the site is on the left near the 30mph signs.
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 kilometers)
- Jervaulx Abbey (19.5 kilometers)
- Rievaulx Abbey (23.2 kilometers)
National Trust
- Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden (11.8 kilometers)
- Brimham Rocks (19.8 kilometers)
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Policies
Permitted arrival/departure time
| RV, trailer and tent sites | ||
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| Arrive: | 1 p.m. – | 8 p.m. |
| Depart by: | 11 a.m. | |
| On-park accommodation | ||
| Arrive: | 1 p.m. – | 8 p.m. |
| Depart by: | 11 a.m. | |
Venus Campsite cancelation policy
Balance refunds: no penalties
The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
If you need to cancel or amend your booking, please give as much notice as possible so that someone else has the chance to book. You may wish to buy holiday insurance for cancelations and for your property/injury whilst away.
Please note that your deposit is paid to Pitchup.com and is non-refundable.
Payment
Deposit transferable during COVID-19.
The remainder is payable direct to Venus Campsite on arrival.
Payment methods accepted at the park
CashTerms and conditions
Park booking terms and conditions- How much is payable upfront? A 15% transferable deposit is payable when you book, with the balance payable on arrival. Read more
- 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, trailer and tent sites Arrive: 1 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-park accommodation Arrive: 1 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Venus Campsite? From $34.93 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party. Check prices and availability
Hi Patricia
No reception, Sarah greeted you at 830 pm in the rain to show you your pitch even though shut off time for arrival is 8pm.
The long meadow grass is kept like that so that when it’s wet vehicles can drive on the area to prevent making a muddy mess, but like you said long grass in places the rest is short grass so why walk on the long grass.
The farm shop in the village is 100m away which sells various basic grocery needs also fine foods, how much closer do you require a store !
First rule of camping, pack loo roll.