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General
- Peaceful campsite on a North Yorkshire farm-turned nature reserve
- A 15-minute drive to central York, and 30 minutes to Castle Howard
- Secluded pitches near lakes for fishing and wild swimming
Pool Bridge Farm offers two peaceful grass campsites on a 12-acre field lined with ancient oak trees, and it’s a super base for exploring the North Yorkshire’s moors as well as its city attractions. Even though you’re in the middle of the countryside here, it’s only a 15-minute drive to historic York and all its museums, restaurants and riverside walks.
The farm itself is run as a mini nature reserve dedicated to preserving local wildlife, and guests have the chance to spot barn owls hunting and kestrels feeding – and if you’re very quiet, deer, foxes, and badgers might just show their faces. It’s also an exceptional fishing spot for anglers, who can net carp, tench and perch in two large lakes.
Thanks to the lack of light pollution, the site is in a dark-skies area. You can be pottering around Rievaulx Abbey or living it up among the bright lights of York, but on a sunny evening, do try to get back to base at nightfall to indulge in a spot of stargazing while cosied up around your firepit.
Modern amenities include a well-maintained toilet and shower block close to the Woodside Campsite and a few minutes’ walk from the Meadow Campsite, with a path leading along the side of one of the fishing lakes, so you can take in the scenery as you stroll to the facilities (best bring a torch too).
Open from 03/16/2023 to 10/31/2023
Site type
Languages spoken
✓ English

Please note
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Bookings must not be for more than 28 consecutive nights.
Facilities/activities including fishing are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
The outdoor swimming pool is open between 01/01 and 31/12 (subject to weather conditions).
No electric barbecues allowed.
Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
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) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
Pool: access to the swimming pool is not included in the rate and is charged £5.00 (€5.66) per adult and £5.00 (€5.66) per child per Day.
Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
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Max. persons: 6 x
One Campervan or Trailer tent or Tent allowed per pitch
Pitch size : unlimited
Ground type: Grass

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Features
Coronavirus
Check-in: self check-in (unattended)
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
Disabled facilities
Dog park
Drying room
Food shop
Free wifi
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Launderette
Parent & baby washroom
Pick-up from public transport
Portaloo
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
Forest
Peaceful
Wild camping
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
Type
Farm
Small (11-25 pitches)
Nearby leisure
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Horse riding nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Outdoor pool nearby
Restaurant nearby
Location
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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Rail Station Stop J
— 6.9 kilometres
Rail Station Stop C — 6.9 kilometres
Stamford Bridge The Square — 11.6 kilometres
- Train stations
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York Rail Station
— 7.0 kilometres
Poppleton Rail Station — 10.9 kilometres
Ulleskelf Rail Station — 13.9 kilometres
- Ferry ports
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Hull Ferry Terminal
— 52.8 kilometres
- Airports
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Leeds Bradford International Airport
— 42.0 kilometres
Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield Airport — 47.2 kilometres
Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield Airport — 47.8 kilometres
Please use the site name for navigation, as the postcode usually directs guests to a point around 150 metres from the gates.
Local attractions
You can cycle into York (30 minutes by bike) along a bridleway accessed from the farm – there’s also a regular bus service passing the farm entrance. Stroll around Roman walls, tour the Gothic Minster and check out the locomotives in National Railway Museum York. Have a flutter at York Racecourse (both 15 minutes’ drive) and spend all your winnings in the designer boutiques at Designer Outlet York (10 minutes).
Alternatively, head off into the North York Moors National Park (50 minutes) for biking and walking over glorious moorland – to add an architectural element to your rambles, wander around the ruins of Rievaulx Abbey (50 minutes) or explore follies and temples in the landscaped grounds at Castle Howard (30 minutes).
If you’ve got kids on board, Jorvik Viking Centre is a top spot for its immersive tour around a replica Viking village (complete with smells), or you can book tasting sessions at York’s Chocolate Story (both 15 minutes). Older kids might love ghost tours of night-time streets, but younger children should probably stick to the cute goats and mini-train rides at Piglets Adventure Farm (20 minutes).
Must see
- Air Museum (4.2 kilometres)
- York Racecourse (5.5 kilometres)
- National Centre for Early Music (6.1 kilometres)
National Trust
- Goddards Garden (6.2 kilometres)
- Treasurer's House (6.9 kilometres)
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Policies
Permitted arrival/departure time
Camping and touring | ||
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Arrive: | 1 p.m. – | 8 p.m. |
Depart by: | 11 a.m. |
Pool Bridge Farm cancellation policy
No refunds within 5 days of arrival date.
Modifications are subject to a £5.00 (€5.66) fee.
Bookings cannot be amended within 2 day(s) of arrival.
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 cancellations and for your property/injury whilst away.
Please note that your deposit is paid to Pitchup.com and is non-refundable.
Payment
A 15% non-refundable deposit is payable now. Pool Bridge Farm will debit the balance from your card 1 week before arrival, or if the arrival date is sooner than 1 week then the balance will be taken immediately.
Refunds within the indicated cancellation period are only possible if the site is able to relet your unit/pitch.
You can also opt to pay the full amount at the time of your booking, or at any point before the due date.
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Terms and conditions
Site booking terms and conditions- Does Pool Bridge Farm have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
- Is Pool Bridge Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Pool Bridge Farm? You can cycle into York (30 minutes by bike) along a bridleway accessed from the farm – there’s also a regular bus service passing the farm entrance. Stroll around Roman walls, tour … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Pool Bridge Farm?
Camping and touring Arrive: 1 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Pool Bridge Farm? From €28.42 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party. Check prices and availability