House Martins Camping

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Level grass pitches
Camping field
Campsite sheltered by trees
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Level grass pitches
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Campsite sheltered by trees

  • Quiet back-to-basics site at Shiptonthorpe edging the Yorkshire Wolds
  • Hull half an hour’s drive; York 35 minutes; Hornsea Beach 40 minutes
  • Walking and cycling from the grass pitches; takeaway 10 minutes’ walk
Wake up to the peace and quiet of East Yorkshire countryside at House Martins Camping, a back-to-basics campsite with a limited number of pitches on an expanse of level meadow. In Shiptonthorpe village, right on the edge of the Yorkshire Wolds National Landscape, there is plenty of wildlife to see on site, from owls, bats and pheasants to the deer and hares that inhabit the surrounding countryside. There’s no need to leave any dogs at home; well-behaved canines are welcome on site too – and there are plenty of dog-walking opportunities direct from the pitches at this family-run and family-friendly site. Barbecues (raised off the ground, please) are allowed. No need to bring food for your whole stay, as you can restock at supermarkets and butchers in Market Weighton (five minutes’ drive) or Pocklington (10 minutes). Both towns have cafés, bakeries, pubs and takeaways. There is also a milk vending machine in Shiptonthorpe, 10 minutes' walk from the site. If you’d prefer to abandon the car when you set out exploring, there is a bus stop five minutes’ walk away, which takes you to historic York (35 minutes by bus) one way, or Hull (half an hour) in the other direction. The facilities on site include toilet and shower blocks, along with a washing-up area with hot and cold water and a tap for drinking water. There is no electric hook-up on site, but there are charging facilities for mobile phones and power packs. The site encourages recycling; bins are provided. You're also welcome to bring your own firepit, and if you don't have one, the site has firepits for hire and wood available to purchase.

Site type

Tent sites 10
Rent a tent 5
Open now
Opens 26 June
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Please note that the shower facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 26 Jun to

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Reviews

9.7

Overall rating from 36 Pitchup.com customers

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100% would stay here again

What customers say

A lovely, tidy spot with great amenities & super-friendly owners. Spacious pitches, ideal for a peaceful break near York. Limited village shops though.

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James M. 1 review

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Great facilities
Friendly owners
Peaceful and quiet environment

Disliked Nothing

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Lovely small site with great facilities.…

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Kirsten D. 1 review

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Lovely small site with great facilities. Kitchen area with fridge freezer, kettle, microwave. Lots of hot water and lovely shower. Friendly owners. Would recommend.

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Proper Camping site.

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Graham E. 1 review

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Brilliant site, run by people who camp themselves for campers, so they know what campers need to have a pleasant stay. Great facilities, very clean, light and airy. Super showers (more of a wet room style), outdoor sink for washing up, excellent additional provision of microwave, kettle, and big fridge freezer. Bus stop close by. Beautifully Presented site, very well maintained. Big spacious pitches.

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Good welcome, relaxed atmosphere on the site, and spacious pitches with no cramming together. Facilities well maintained and clean.

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Great find

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David M. 3 reviews

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Liked Pitch and site extremely well kept, great little site, very modern and clean facilities. Owners very friendly!

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A gem of a campsite.

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Jennifer B. 1 review

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked A great campsite, small with lots of space for each pitch. Clean toilets and showers with plentiful hot water. Big fridge for communial use plus a kettle and microwave and secure charging points for phones etc.

Very friendly owners who take real care in.providing a wonderful place to camp.

Disliked Nothing!

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Great little site

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vidsruleok 1 review

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Great little campsite. Only a few pitches so nice and quiet great big field for kids to play. Kettle, microwave and fridge freezer. The showers were lovely and hot.

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A lovely quiet campsite (with a…

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked A lovely quiet campsite (with a big fridge freezer essential for our hot summers!) with very friendly and amenable hosts. Would definitely recommend.

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Alex C. 1 review

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Great space and facilities + a friendly welcome, thank you!

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Very friendly and helpful, quiet, level grass pitches, ideal for tents

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Quiet, spacious, clean. No frills, charging facilities, designed with tents in mind.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Pop-up campground

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 Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry 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

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent sites

Themes

Peaceful

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer Communal fridge Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Location

House Martins Camping

Cathmona

Town Street

Shiptonthorpe

East Yorkshire

England

YO43 3PE

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

53.87811°N
0.70431°W

Nearest transport

Coach
16 km Fridaythorpe A166
16 km Fridaythorpe A166
18.3 km Beverley Bus Station
Rail
14.6 km Gilberdyke Rail Station
14.7 km Eastrington Rail Station
15.5 km Broomfleet Rail Station
Ferry
32 km Hull Ferry Terminal
Airport
40.4 km Humberside Airport
48.1 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: - Burnby Hall Gardens (water lily collection): 10 minutes’ drive - Yorkshire Air Museum and Allied Air Forces Memorial: 25 minutes - Hull: half an hour - York: 35 minutes - Hornsea Beach: 40 minutes - Bridlington: 45 minutes - Castle Howard: 45 minutes - Flamingo Land Resort: 55 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Skipsea 34.9 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Hornsea 35.9 km Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Fraisthorpe 37.3 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Wilsthorpe 38.6 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Bridlington South Beach 39.8 km Sea N/AN/AN/AGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Air Museum 17.8 km

Far Ings National Nature Reserve 25.6 km

National Centre for Early Music 25.8 km

York Castle Museum 26 km

Clifford's Tower 26.1 km

National Trust

Treasurer's House 26.4 km

Goddards Garden 27.1 km

Maister House 28.7 km

Beningbrough Hall and Gardens 36.7 km

Nunnington Hall 40.5 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Market Weighton - Londesborough Park - Goodmanham 2.7 km

LONDESBOROUGH PARK 3.2 km

Yorkshire Wolds Way Stage 3 - Goodmanham to Fridaythorpe 3.7 km

HOUGHTON HALL 5.3 km

Wandering in the Wolds: Millington to Huggate Wold 9 km

Local events

  • Leeds Festival (Thursday, 27 August 2026 – Thursday, 27 August 2026)

    Wetherby, England 44.4 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 House Martins Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is House Martins Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near House Martins Camping? Local attractions and activities include: - Burnby Hall Gardens (water lily collection): 10 minutes’ drive - Yorkshire Air Museum and Allied Air Forces Memorial: 25 minutes - Hull: half an hour - … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of House Martins Camping?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at House Martins Camping? From $57.30 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.