The Spinney Wild Camping
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- Simple woodland and meadow site near Pocklington, East Yorkshire
- Five minutes’ drive to Allerthorpe Lakeland Park; York half an hour
- Hot tub and firepits for hire, plus a garden room with games
Site type
10
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- Group bookings of 5 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Facilities/activities including hot tub are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
- The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 20 or over.
- This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 3 Apr to
Reviews
100% would recommend this site to a friend
100% would stay here again
What customers say
A grand, family-friendly spot with lovely owners Neil and Cherie. Folks love the simple charm, plenty of room, and clever eco-toilets. Choose woodland or meadow, with fire pits and hot tubs an option. Just a word on the one shower when it's busy, and some fancy a bit more woods.
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Last updated 21/7/2026
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Beautiful site, lovely people running it…
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Liked Beautiful site, lovely people running it to the highest standard. Number 1 site in the UK in 2025, and I would vote it still is
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From the manager: Sam thank you for your 10/10 review, we are so glad you enjoyed your stay and hopefully look forward to seeing you again.
Extremely friendly and helpful owners.
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Liked Everything
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From the manager: So glad that you enjoyed your time with us and we look forward to welcoming you, and your family, again.
Really spacious campsite, really friendly and…
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Liked Really spacious campsite, really friendly and helpful owners. Only stayed one night, but will definitely be back!
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From the manager: Hello Rebecca thank you for your wonderful review we really appreciate you taking the time to send this.
Nice spot, friendly owners, quiet, good…
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Liked Nice spot, friendly owners, quiet, good for kid, shower was great . all facilities good .
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From the manager: Thank you for the great review and so glad that you enjoyed the Joolca shower!
Quiet, peaceful, family-friendly, fabulous owners…and the…
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Liked Quiet, peaceful, family-friendly, fabulous owners…and the compost toilets were the best!
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From the manager: Thank you Andrea for your great review and how much you liked our imported from Finland toilets. Your daughter was a delight and so pleased she slept well. hope to see you again!
Brilliant camp site, lots of different…
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Liked Brilliant camp site, lots of different spots away from other people. They only allow 10 set ups at any time so it felt very quiet and personal. Hosts extremely welcoming and friendly.
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From the manager: Thank you Matt we are so pleased you enjoyed our site and hope you come back again.
Whenever I go camping, the first…
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Liked Whenever I go camping, the first place I check are the toilets! And so far, it’s been my favourite camping spot. The compost toilets are spotless . Neil and Cherie have been so welcoming and helpful.
Disliked We were hoping we could go swimming in the canal but it was a bit too dirty, some of us did but I personally couldn’t.
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From the manager: Thank you for the great review and I'm so glad that our toilets passed your high standard test! We are very proud of our Finnish compost toilets and appreciate your enjoyment of them :-)
As far as the canal goes, sadly that is beyond our jurisdiction but I will put a word in with the local Canal and River Trust branch ...;-) Look forward to welcoming you all back.
Beautiful, peaceful location. Very welcoming and easygoing hosts
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Liked Beautiful, peaceful location
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From the manager: Thank you Victoria for your lovely review. It was a pleasure to have you join us at The Spinney.
A small, family run wild campsite.
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Liked Lovely quiet, picturesque site. Perfect for a back to basics experience.
Great clean facilities I.e. composting toilets, sink, camp shower.
Disliked The toilets are a little tall and difficult to get on to (I’m 5’9!)
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From the manager: Thank you for yet another 10/10 review it is great to get some roof tents on site
Lovely place…
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Liked Lovely place
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From the manager: Thank you for your review and for your new booking with your family.
Features
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Pop-up campsite
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Hot tub Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Forest Peaceful Wild campingUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearbyType
Pop-up campsite Tiny (1-10 pitches)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
The Spinney Wild Camping
Mill House Farm Plantation
Thornton Melbourne
Pocklington
East Yorkshire
England
YO42 4RZ
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
53.8952°N
0.83803°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skipsea | 43.1 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Fraisthorpe | 44.2 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Hornsea | 44.4 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Good | Good |
| Wilsthorpe | 45.4 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Bridlington South Beach | 46.4 km | Sea | N/A | N/A | N/A | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Air Museum 8.9 km
National Centre for Early Music 16.9 km
York Castle Museum 17.2 km
Clifford's Tower 17.3 km
JORVIK Viking Centre 17.3 km
National Trust
Treasurer's House 17.6 km
Goddards Garden 18.1 km
Beningbrough Hall and Gardens 28.1 km
Nunnington Hall 35.6 km
Maister House 37.3 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Millington and Givendale 9.6 km
Wandering in the Wolds: Millington to Huggate Wold 9.6 km
Battle of Stamford Bridge, 1066 11 km
LONDESBOROUGH PARK 11 km
Market Weighton - Londesborough Park - Goodmanham 11.6 km
Local events
- Leeds Festival (Thursday 27 August 2026 – Thursday 27 August 2026)
Wetherby, England 35.7 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 The Spinney Wild Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is The Spinney Wild Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near The Spinney Wild Camping? Local attractions and activities include: - Allerthorpe Lakeland Park (water activities): five minutes’ drive - Golf course: five minutes - Allerthorpe Country Park: five minutes - Pocklington (market town): 10 minutes - … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of The Spinney Wild Camping?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 14:00 – 20:00 Depart by: 11:30 - How much does it cost to stay at The Spinney Wild Camping? From €29.27 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.