Swallowtails
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- Small, friendly site 15 minutes' walk from the centre of Pickering
- Flamingo Land Resort and Go Ape Dalby within 15 minutes' drive
- Play area and playroom on site; communal campfire and pizza nights
Site type
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9
5
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Single-sex bookings of 6 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Entertainment and activities are available between 23/07 and 21/08.
- Units longer than 7 metres are not allowed.
- There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
5 
Non-electric grass and gravel tent or motorhome pitch (small)
2 people maximum Ground type: Grass and gravel
Pitch size: Max 7m width × 7m depth (49m²)
Arrival daysFrom £29 (£29)
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- 5
Electric grass and gravel tent or motorhome pitch (medium)
5 people maximum Ground type: Grass and gravel
Pitch size: Max 7.5m width × 7.5m depth (56.2m²)
Arrival daysFrom £31 (£31)
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Electric grass and gravel tent or motorhome pitch (large)
5 people maximum Ground type: Grass and gravel
Pitch size: Min 7.5m width × 7.5m depth (56.2m²)
Arrival daysFrom £34 (£34)
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Reviews
92% would recommend this site to a friend
92% would stay here again
What customers say
Lovely, peaceful spot. Owners are brilliant and helpful. Great facilities, including hot showers & games room. Handy for Pickering town but still rural. Kids well catered for. A few minor electric/toilet hiccups sorted fast. Most people want to come back!
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Last updated 7/7/2026
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Lovely site, nice and peaceful…
Electric grass and gravel tent or motorhome pitch (large)
Liked Lovely site, nice and peaceful
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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to review Swallowtails. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future.😊
Showers were awesome. Mark was lovely…
Non-electric grass and gravel tent or motorhome pitch (small)
Liked Showers were awesome. Mark was lovely
Disliked Very scruffy. Nothing a strimmer and hedge trimmer can't sort. Foul smell of sewage near the toilets. Needs some love.
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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to review Swallowtails. Sorry to hear that you were not totally happy with your stay. However, we would disagree that the campsite is generally scruffy and in need of 'love', and expensive (we are actually one of the cheaper campsites in the area as we charge for the pitch and not per person. We also do not charge for dogs and don't charge for electricity).
We regularly cut the grass and strim. The long grass that you pointed out to one of our staff around the edge of our luxury yurts is deliberately left long to stop wind going under the yurts and blowing through the floorboards. The rest of the site is well strimmed and taken care of. We would definitely not describe our campsite as 'scruffy'.
The odour you mentioned has now gone. We just needed to change the filter on the tank which is well away from any pitches. If you had mentioned this whilst you were here, we would have happily changed the filter for you. We think you are being a little harsh on us and the vast majority of our reviews reflect that our guests enjoy their stay with us.
Lovely friendly quiet site. Facilities excellent…
Electric grass and gravel tent or motorhome pitch (large)
Liked Lovely friendly quiet site. Facilities excellent and very clean. Locality very good. Rural yet close to Pickering town. Lots of walking.
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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to review Swallowtails. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future.😊
Warm welcome when arriving at site,…
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Liked Warm welcome when arriving at site, explained all site rules and where facilities were located.
Clean facilities and well maintained.
Communal fire pit.
Location ideal for day trip to the seaside.
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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to review Swallowtails. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future.😊
Great quiet site - fantastic facilities…
Electric grass and gravel tent or motorhome pitch (medium)
Liked Great quiet site - fantastic facilities for kids will definitely be back
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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to review Swallowtails. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future.😊
Liked everything…
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Liked Liked everything
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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to review Swallowtails. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future.😊
Campsite is lovely and clean great…
Electric grass and gravel tent or motorhome pitch (medium)
Liked Campsite is lovely and clean great for kids
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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to review Swallowtails. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future.😊
Lovely site, great position- really relaxing…
Non-electric grass and gravel tent or motorhome pitch (small)
Liked Lovely site, great position- really relaxing good facilities
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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to review Swallowtails. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future.😊
A good site for location to…
Electric grass and gravel tent or motorhome pitch (large)
Liked A good site for location to Pickering. Our stay was for 2 nights and was very enjoyable although there was only 3 pitches in use which made for a quiet stay.
Disliked The toilets are unisex and only 3 of them so could be a problem if site was busy also only 2 showers.
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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to review Swallowtails. We are pleased that your stay was enjoyable.
Just to put your mind at rest in case you return, our 3 toilets for 9 pitches virtually never have anyone queuing outside of them and the ratio of toilets to pitches is more than is recommended by the Caravan and Camping Club.
We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future. 😊
Will return to the little gem of a campsite
Electric grass and gravel tent or motorhome pitch (medium)
Liked Nice quiet site, pitch was a good size the amenities were very good showers were hot and a nice walk into pickering.
Disliked Nothing
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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to review Swallowtails. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future.😊
Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires 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 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
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Leave the car at home Luxury Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Communal fridge Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Small (11-25 pitches)Accessibility
Accessible parking at pitchNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Swallowtails
Wayside
Goslipgate
Pickering
North Yorkshire
England
YO18 8EQ
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.23749°N
0.7837°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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scarborough North Bay | 25.2 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Good | Good |
| Scarborough South Bay | 25.7 km | Sea | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor |
| Robin Hoods Bay | 26.9 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Good | Good |
| Cayton Bay | 27.4 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Whitby | 30.1 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
North Yorkshire Moors Railway 1 km
Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo 3.9 km
Dalby Forest Visitor Centre 7.5 km
Kew at Castle Howard 15.2 km
Castle Howard 15.2 km
National Trust
Bridestones, Crosscliff and Blakey Topping 11.6 km
Nunnington Hall 13 km
Rievaulx Terrace 21.4 km
Yorkshire Coast 26.1 km
Treasurer's House 36.2 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Pickering to Levisham Station by Train - Return on Foot 1.1 km
Lockton - Stain Dale - Bride Stones - Lockton 8.6 km
Lockton and Levisham 8.7 km
EBBERSTON HALL 10.2 km
SCAMPSTON HALL 10.9 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 Swallowtails have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Swallowtails dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Swallowtails? There are of course lots of walks to try in the North York Moors National Park – a couple of favourite spots include the trails around the Hole of Horcum (15 minutes’ … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Swallowtails?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 14:00 – 21:00 Depart by: 12:00 - How much does it cost to stay at Swallowtails? From €34.04 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.