Black Swan Holiday Park

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The black swan
Inside the pub
Full breakfast every morning in the pub with takeaway options also available
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  • Pub site with 17th-century inn and moor/vale views
  • Easily reachable from the A1, two miles from Masham
  • Walks starting directly from the site: route copies available
Here’s a site you’ll be happy to swan around: Black Swan Holiday Park is in a hidden spot in the Yorkshire Dales and just next to a 17th-century inn dishing up home-cooked food among views of the moors and the Vale of York. Hurrah, hooray and pass the Black Sheep bitter. No eating like a bird either: the Black Swan food is properly portioned with plenty to pick from, and there are several veggie options as well as themed evenings such as steak nights (occasionally with non-local samplings like springbok or ostrich). The bar meals are served at lunchtime, with a bistro in the evenings and a roast lunch on Sundays with locally sourced meat and homemade desserts, alongside local and guest ales. (As you can probably imagine, all this is rather popular, so you'd do well to book yourselves a table ahead of your trip as space can't be guaranteed otherwise.) Getting swanwards is simple: the pub is easily reached from the A1 and is in the old village of Fearby, two miles from Masham. Once there, two walks start directly from the site; ask staff for copies of the routes. Black Swan guests have access to a shower and toilet block.

Site type

Motorhome pitches 33
Touring caravan pitches 33
Tent pitches 10
Open now
Opens 1 March

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The restaurant is open between 01/03 and 31/10.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sat, 1 Mar to

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

Tent pitchesTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome pitchesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

8.5

Overall rating from 281 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

82% would recommend this site to a friend

80% would stay here again

What customers say

A grand spot, right peaceful with lovely views. The pub's a big draw, with grand grub and sound staff. Showers and loos are clean, mostly. Folks like picking their own spot, and the walks nearby. Some pitches slope a bit, and electrics can trip for a few. A few found the loos a bit old or heard noise, but most found it grand and quiet.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

Lovely campsite - nice pub on sote

Overall

10 out of 10
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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gina j.

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Lovely quite site . Beautiful location . Pub food looked amazing , walks directly from the campsite so no need to move the campervan.

Disliked Had an afternoon nap and when we went to the pub for some food they were fully booked so we missed out. Would highly recommend booking as the dog friendly section of the pib isn’t that big.

Recommend to friends Visit again

I’m a happy camper stay at the Black Swan pub campsite

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9 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked What can I say, I very nice tidy campsite tucked away in the countryside.
Met by the owner on arrival, very polite and informed me of everything.
The pub is an excellent addition to the campsite. Friendly staff and a good selection of drink and food.
Toilets in good order, showers really good.
Definitely will go back for another visit.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Unorganised site and sited caravans don’t keep their areas clean

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2 out of 10
Location
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Facilities / Activities
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Lesley M.

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked The pub food

Disliked Badly organised and unkept. We were told any pitch so got all set up then went to book a table for our evening meal and was told we couldn’t stay on the pitch we had set up on so had to move everything to another pitch. The weather was so hot at the time also. We then got set up on another pitch and the caravan next to us was sited and had the a frame facing into the bush and not out onto the front and the mess and rubbish under the caravan was disgusting. Then the shower blocks well what can I say. They were very dirty and had a dirty shower curtain in the shower itself. Will definitely not be returning

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent stay. Good pub and restaurant serving gorgeous food and breakfast…

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8 out of 10
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Excellent stay. Good pub and restaurant serving gorgeous food and breakfast

Recommend to friends Visit again

Clean showers and toilets…

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10 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Wifi
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Tony C.

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Clean showers and toilets

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good staff, nice views, great food,clean toilets…

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10 out of 10
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Good staff, nice views, great food,clean toilets

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great place to stay for food . Nice pitches

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10 out of 10
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Gillian D.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Spacious pitches.
Good facilities and great pub

Recommend to friends Visit again

Love this place

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10 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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John D.

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Gravel pitches with soft grass to pitch the awning
Pub onsite
Good quality bathroom

Disliked Check in was slow but one of the staff is dyslexic and seemed to struggle. A challenging role for her

Recommend to friends Visit again

Views and tranquility…

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6 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Views and tranquility

Disliked Pub atmosphere
Sloping pitches
Grumpy welcome

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site, would visit again

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10 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Wifi
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Irana S.

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Great little site, situated close to lots of local attractions. Nice pub food, lovely staff.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Gastronomic delight Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches) Pub campsite

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for tourers Seasonal pitches Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Black Swan Holiday Park

Fearby

Masham

North Yorkshire

England

HG4 4NF

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.22323°N
1.70804°W

Nearest transport

Coach
15.5 km Bus Station Stand 1
17.8 km The Angel
17.9 km High Green
Rail
21.2 km Northallerton Rail Station
21.9 km Thirsk Rail Station
27.9 km Harrogate Rail Station
Airport
36.7 km Durham Tees Valley Airport
39.6 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

Those Black Swan walks first: the pub team has put together details of two local walks direct from your pitch, including a five-mile trek to 19th-century folly The Druid’s Temple, built by a local squire as a mini Stonehenge. There are walks for all levels in this part of the Yorkshire Dales: if you’re feeling fit, you can stride off into the moorland; if not, ask about the easy riverside strolls nearby. Most Ordnance Survey paths around here are accessible but some aren't well used, so hone your navigational skills before setting off. Masham is easily reached by foot and has Georgian architecture, two breweries and one of the biggest markets in the area (on Wednesdays and Saturdays); bike hire is available here too. The Black Swan can be used as a base for beetling around the Yorkshire moors whatever your activity level after a few Yorkshire ales the night before: high ropes adventure courses are at nearby Aerial Extreme, clay pigeon shooting within a mile and off-road 4X4 driving/quad biking nearby for the energetic. The 18-mile route of the North Yorkshire Moors Railway or exploring the many nearby market towns are topping options for the more moderately minded. You may of course have no say in deciding your activity levels/options if the kids are with you; if so, you’ll probably end up at Lightwater Valley eight miles away, home of the country’s first Angry Birds activity park and with a farm park and falconry. And even culture-resistant kids should like the Beamish living museum in Co Durham with its regular events and costumed guides…

Must see

Jervaulx Abbey 5.2 km

Fountains Abbey 14.3 km

Richmond Castle 19.9 km

Easby Abbey (EH) 20.7 km

RHS Garden Harlow Carr 28.2 km

National Trust

Braithwaite Hall 8.3 km

Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden 14.3 km

Brimham Rocks 15.9 km

Moulton Hall 22.7 km

Mount Grace Priory 30.8 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

SWINTON CASTLE 2 km

Masham, the River Ure and the River Burn 3.5 km

HACKFALL 5.8 km

Cover Bridge - Thornton Steward - Jervaulx - Cover Bridge 7.8 km

THORP PERROW 8.2 km

Local events

  • Harrogate Autumn Flower Show (Friday 19 September 2025 – Friday 19 September 2025)

    Ripon, England 31.1 km

  • Leeds Festival (Thursday 21 August 2025 – Thursday 21 August 2025)

    Wetherby, England 44.7 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.

Nearest sites

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Black Swan Holiday Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Black Swan Holiday Park dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Black Swan Holiday Park? Those Black Swan walks first: the pub team has put together details of two local walks direct from your pitch, including a five-mile trek to 19th-century folly The Druid’s Temple, built by … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Black Swan Holiday Park?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  noon –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Black Swan Holiday Park? From €28.59 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.