Kiddal Quarry Farm

8.9 11 reviews

Rural Yorkshire camping by a stream in a scenic location near Leeds
On the Leeds Country Way; city centre 20 minutes' drive
Set on a working livestock farm with sheep, cows, chickens and ducks

Kiddal Quarry Farm is a small family-run business conveniently located between Leeds and York, just off the A64 and 10 minutes' drive from the A1. Set in the green belt between the two cities, the site has views over peaceful farmland, woodlands and hedgerows. The camping area is set back from the road and is shielded by trees, so the place feels very rural and relaxed. The farm has livestock, including sheep, cows, chickens, ducks and guinea fowl, so there are always fresh eggs for sale. It also grows its own fruit, veg and flowers, with produce sold in season (usually during the summer). Campfires are allowed, but please keep them in the designated and follow any instructions from the site (they may not be allowed in dry, windy or hot weather). Kiddal Quarry Farm is close to multiple public footpaths, including the Leeds Country Way, and is a short walk to the nearest villages of Barwick in Elmet and Thorner (20 minutes and 30 minutes respectively), as well as a selection of pubs. The facilities here are very basic, with a compost toilet and makeshift washing up station. Please only bring non-toxic and biodegradable cleaning products for you and your dishes and take your rubbish home with you. Please note that there is a 200-metre walk from the parking area to the camping area across a sloped field. Wheelbarrows are provided, and there's a quad bike and trailer too if you need a little extra help getting around because of mobility issues (please let the site team know about this in advance).

Site type

Languages spoken

English

Nearby sites that are bookable on Pitchup.com

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Features

Pop-up campsite

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 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 Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. 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

Budget/backpacker Forest Leave the car at home Peaceful Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Pop-up campsite Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Location

Kiddal Quarry Farm

York Road

Leeds

West Yorkshire

England

LS14 3AE

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

53.84759°N
-1.40112°W

Route directions

Once you have arrived, press the green button to open the gate. If driving, please note that the site entrance is on the A64, not Kiddal Lane. Drive slowly as the drive is easy to miss. From the A1/York, the drive is the first left after Kiddal Lane. If you reach the Red Bus café you have gone too far. From Leeds, the drive is the first right after the Red Bus café, just after the bend. If you reach Kiddal Lane you have gone too far. If taking the bus, get off at Kiddal Lane End/Fox and Grapes pub and walk toward Leeds until you see the drive. Still can't find the site? The what3words address is this.completed.found

Nearest transport

Coach

8.7 km Harrogate Road Belvedere Rd

8.8 km Harrogate Road St Johns Church

8.9 km Bus Station

Rail

5.8 km Cross Gates Rail Station

5.8 km Garforth Rail Station

6.5 km East Garforth Rail Station

Ferry

Airport

17.2 km Leeds Bradford International Airport

47.9 km Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield 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

Local attractions and activities include: - Tropical World: 15 minutes' drive - Leeds city centre: 20 minutes - Harewood House: 25 minutes - York: 25 minutes - Kirkstall Abbey: 25 minutes - Meanwood Valley Urban Farm: 25 minutes - Harrogate: 30 minutes - Fountains Abbey: 40 minutes.

Must see

Lotherton Hall & Gardens 6.3 km

Harewood House 9.7 km

Royal Armouries Museum 10.6 km

The Henry Moore Institute 11 km

Leeds Industrial Museum at Armley Mills 13 km

National Trust

Nostell Priory and Parkland 21.8 km

Goddards Garden 22 km

Beningbrough Hall and Gardens 22.9 km

Treasurer's House 24.6 km

East Riddlesden Hall 31.6 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

BRAMHAM PARK 2.8 km

East Keswick, Harewood House and the River Wharfe 6.1 km

ROUNDHAY PARK 6.2 km

LOTHERTON HALL 6.5 km

Roundhay Park 6.9 km

Local events

Harrogate Autumn Flower Show (Friday 13 September 2024 – Friday 13 September 2024)
Ripon, England 15.2 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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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Fabulous get-away site where simple pleasures can be enjoyed.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Ian S. Aug 2022

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: The beauty and peace of the farm
The simple, natural tent pitches, no manicured grass!
The sheep and cows in the next field
The lovely un-pressured feel of the place
Having a campsite that wasn't dominated by huge tents and motor-homes
All of the simple, eco-focussed ethos of the campsite
Friendly family running the place.

Disliked: Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quiet location & friendly staff

Overall	6/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	6
Child friendliness	6
Cleanliness	6
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Aug 2022

Bell tent

Liked: The scenery & chilled out atmosphere

Disliked: The bell tent had not been checked or cleaned after the last guests. The lady gave it a quick sweep while we waited but this should have been done BEFORE our arrival.

The long uphill walk back to the car with a wheelbarrow carrying all our camping equipment.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great back to basics camping.

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Aug 2022

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: It was like going back to real camping. No frills. Lovely and quiet. Loads of space.

Disliked: We had a hand from the owner getting our stuff down to the campsite which was great but had to barrow everything back up and its quite a way up a hill. Being able to park a bit closer would have been great

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site open for August. Friendly and helpful staff.

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

John G. Aug 2022

Bell tent

Liked: Really friendly people, gave us a lift with the things to the campsite. Nice field and eco friendly toilet. Lovely working farm with cows and sheep in the next field and really focused on being good to the environment and eco friendly. Facilities we’re good but no activities. Natural camping.

Disliked: Was unable to have a camp fire even though the reason we booked was on pitchup it said we were able.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great stay for the price. The family running the farm are lovely!…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	6
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	No rating

Jake W. Aug 2022

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Great stay for the price. The family running the farm are lovely!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Cheap, peaceful, basic campsite. Not too far from the outskirts of Leeds…

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Aug 2022

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Cheap, peaceful, basic campsite. Not too far from the outskirts of Leeds (Tesco Extra 8 mins drive away if you forget anything). Pub a 5 min walk down the road.

Disliked: Bit of a walk down the field.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great little eco camp site

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Aug 2022

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Friendly owners, v helpful. Steep slope to campsite field but were given ATV rides with our gear/tent on arrival and after packing up. Children liked watching the ducks and chickens. We had fresh duck eggs from farm shop for breakfast.
We liked the eco ethos of the compost toilet and washing up station. We weren't brave enough to to use there outside bath 🛁
Great site for star gazing, we saw a super moon but don't forget your torch!

Recommend to friends Visit again

We had a lovely first ever camping trip. Hosts were lovely, weather…

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	4
Facilities / Activities	4
Customer service	6
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Sharron J. Aug 2022

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: We had a lovely first ever camping trip. Hosts were lovely, weather was great and the kids had an amazing time.

Disliked: Just wish the grass had been cut on the pitch site itself as it was quite long and itchy. You also for the future should think about a concrete floor level bbq area.

Recommend to friends Visit again

No frills no nonsense basic campsite,perfect.owners friendly and helpf

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	4
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	4
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Anonymous Aug 2022

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Peace and tranquillity

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

The location is beautiful on a working farm. Communication with Sammie was…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Anonymous Aug 2022

Bell tent

Liked: The location is beautiful on a working farm. Communication with Sammie was excellent. We stayed in the tipee which was perfect for myself and my daughter. Sammie had a selection of freshly grown and picked flowers and vegetables that we brought from the farm shop. Everything is as described in te site details and really enjoyed our stay.

Disliked: Nothing

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Frequently asked questions

Does Kiddal Quarry Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Kiddal Quarry Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Kiddal Quarry Farm? Local attractions and activities include: - Tropical World: 15 minutes' drive - Leeds city centre: 20 minutes - Harewood House: 25 minutes - York: 25 minutes - Kirkstall Abbey: 25 minutes - … Read more