Abbey Farm Showfield

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Sunset from out tent this week.
Sunset from out tent this week.
Beautiful location
Around the site
Abbey views from pitches
Bitter winter's day
Replica of captain cook's hms endeavour, 10 minutes' walk
Traction rally nearby
Sunset from the water by whitby
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Beautiful location
Around the site
Abbey views from pitches

  • Basic site on a working farm overlooking Whitby and the North Sea
  • A five-minute drive from centre of Whitby, 35 minutes from Scarborough
  • Less than five minutes’ walk from brewery, beach and Whitby Abbey
When stays full of gothic drama push all the right buttons, head along to Abbey Farm Showfield, a family-friendly site five minutes’ drive from the centre of Whitby on the Yorkshire coast. This is a top spot for back-to-basics stays, as the site is set up with just Elsan and waste water points and a small toilet block. There are no showers, so it's best to come along prepared to embrace the simple life. The site’s well placed enough to more than make up for the simple facilities though – it’s less than five minutes’ walk to Whitby Brewery, Whitby Abbey and the top of the famed 199 Steps, and just a little over five minutes’ walk to the nearest beach. Those keen on stretching legs might like to set out on the Cleveland Way long-distance path (a 109-mile route joining Helmsley and Filey), which slinks past about 300 feet from the site. If something less lengthy appeals more, opt instead for a stroll into Whitby itself (a 10-minute walk or five-minute drive) for more beaches, an RNLI museum, the Captain Cook Memorial Museum (and HMS Endeavour replica) and whale-spotting boat trips. Be sure, while out and about, to pop into a fish and chip shop too – stomachs will be grateful.

Site type

Tent pitches 420
Touring caravan pitches 420
Motorhome pitches 420
Open now
Opens 22 August
Please note
  • This site has no on-site shower facilities.
  • 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).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
  • This site is at the top of a cliff so it can get very windy at times. Please be careful when erecting tents, awnings and gazebos.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 22 Aug to

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Reviews

8.5

Overall rating from 545 Pitchup.com customers

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Spectacular scenery

87% would recommend this site to a friend

87% would stay here again

What customers say

A no-frills campsite with a cracking location, perfect for a short break. Fantastic sea and Abbey views, a stone's throw from town and the brewery. Staff are a friendly bunch. Facilities are basic, but okay for a few nights. Watch out for the wind up on the cliffs!

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Arrival date (latest first)

Great spot, will definitely stay again.

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Perfect location by the sea. Firm ground with lots of space for the kids to run around and close to the steps to get into town. The toilets were fine plus the added bonus of a washing up sink. Also appreciated being able to park up in the adjacent small field for £5 the following afternoon. Staff super friendly and helpful.

Disliked Nothing to complain about. It’s a pity the council don’t allow them to open more often.

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Great clifftop views, pitch where you…

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Charlotte G.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Great clifftop views, pitch where you like and never ran out of loo roll.
The bins were never full and the wardens were very friendly and helpful.

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Spectacular view, loved that we could…

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Millie B.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Spectacular view, loved that we could choose where to camp in the field

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Great location close to the fab…

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Hannah S.

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Great location close to the fab brewery tap room, the Abbey and the top of the famous steps.

Huge area so plenty of space to park or pitch.

Basic site, but as long as you know what you’re booking I don’t think you can complain.

Disliked Open space so on a windy night you would be open to the elements

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Staff were very welcoming and friendly on arrival would stay again

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Great little campsite with amazing views of the sea and abbey. Everything was a short walk away and easy enough to access. Very happy overall

Disliked Toilets could do with a bit of updating they weren’t very clean

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We absolutely loved every second. The…

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Beth B.

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Liked We absolutely loved every second. The staff are fantastic, so friendly and the site is super clean.
The view is absolutely breathtaking!
The costal walk is literally on the door step and the view of the Abbey is unreal. A firm favorite now for us and we can't wait to return. Huge thanks for the beautiful memories ❤️

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We loved this campsite and will hopefully visit again.

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Victoria J.

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Liked The views from this campsite were truly incredible. I woke up to views of the breathtaking Whitby abbey and the coastline of Whitby. The location is perfect for anyone who wants to spend time in Whitby. We had great views of the sunset and enjoyed a firework display over the harbour on our last night. Staff were incredibly friendly and did regularly patrols around the campsite. The toilets were clean, there was water on sight. You could have bbqs raised off the ground. My whole family loved it.

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Fantastic views, very nice staff, and…

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Peter S.

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Fantastic views, very nice staff, and a Brewery next door that do fantastic pizzas the Meat Feast was great

Disliked People not leaving the toilets as they would like to find them

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Lovely basic site

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Freedom to choose your pitch.
Sea and abbey views
Spacious
Most pitches level

Disliked Middle toilet block could do with more regular cleaning

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Astonishing Wild Camping by Whitby Abbey.

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Paradise! Large open field, plenty of space to where you want. Sea and Abbey views.

Pizza and tap room down the road.

Disliked Nothing - basic facilities - you get what it says on the can. Simple.

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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

Spectacular scenery

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Very large (over 200 pitches)

Location

Abbey Farm Showfield

East Cliff

Whitby

North Yorkshire

England

YO22 4JR

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.48746°N
0.60454°W

Nearest transport

Coach
0.8 km Bus Station
19.7 km Sunday School
19.7 km Playing Fields
Rail
0.8 km Whitby Rail Station
2.4 km Ruswarp Rail Station
4.8 km Sleights Rail Station
Ferry
41.7 km Transporter Bridge North Side
41.8 km Transporter Bridge South Side

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

Not quite done with seaside days just yet? Make the 35-minute drive to Scarborough, farther south on the Yorkshire coast, where – as well as more sandy stretches – guests can explore the Scarborough Fair Collection, get adrenaline pumping at Luna Park, wander about the Italian gardens, and spy out the marine species at Sea Life Sanctuary. Turn away from the sea, then, for inland explores starting in the sprawling North York Moors National Park (10 minutes), which is home to Go Ape Dalby treetop courses (35 minutes) and the rides and animal shows at Flamingo Land (40 minutes). There’s a healthy dose of history to be had hereabouts too, with Ormesby Hall (40 minutes), Nunnington Hall (55 minutes), Rievaulx Terrace (one hour) and the spectacular Castle Howard (55 minutes) – famed double for Brideshead in both productions of Brideshead Revisited – within relatively easy reach.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Whitby 1.4 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Sandsend 4.3 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Robin Hoods Bay 7.9 km Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Runswick Bay 10.5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Scarborough North Bay 25.1 km Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Whitby Abbey 0.4 km

The Moors National Park Centre 19.1 km

Dalby Forest Visitor Centre 24.2 km

North Yorkshire Moors Railway 29.1 km

Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo 34 km

National Trust

Yorkshire Coast 12 km

Bridestones, Crosscliff and Blakey Topping 20.8 km

Ormesby Hall 37.8 km

Nunnington Hall 39.6 km

Rievaulx Terrace 41.5 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

WHITBY ABBEY HOUSE 0.1 km

Whitby - Saltwick Bay - Whitby 0.6 km

MULGRAVE CASTLE 6 km

Robin Hood's Bay - Ravenscar - Robin Hood's Bay 7.5 km

Cleveland Way, Stage 4 - Robin Hood's Bay to Whitby 7.6 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 Abbey Farm Showfield have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Abbey Farm Showfield dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Abbey Farm Showfield? Not quite done with seaside days just yet? Make the 35-minute drive to Scarborough, farther south on the Yorkshire coast, where – as well as more sandy stretches – guests can explore … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Abbey Farm Showfield?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  noon –  8:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Abbey Farm Showfield? From €28.91 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.