Lakeside

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North end of the site
Our motorhome barney
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  • Small North Yorkshire touring site on the edge of Pickering
  • Just outside the North York Moors; half an hour's drive from the coast
  • A 10-minute walk from town centre; bus stop nearby
Whether you're planning on hiking or having a light potter around North Yorkshire, it's a breeze from Lakeside, less than a mile from the centre of Pickering. Indeed, you’re likely to become very well-acquainted with the North York Moors National Park and Dalby Forest, both of which are just a few minutes’ drive away. Just off the A170, this small site is in a very handy location and such a setting also means it’s easy to head to the coast for a bit of splashing in the sea at Scarborough (half an hour away). Leaving the car on site for a bit? No problem. It’s possible to walk into town in 10 minutes or so to hit the shops, pubs, takeaways, restaurants and the like. When you're rather craving an outing further afield, just hail the bus from the stop a couple of minutes’ walk away. The friendly staff say they’re always happy to answer questions, dish out local advice or lend a hand to help guests with whatever they need. When it comes to facilities, you’ll be sorted out with waste disposal and recycling, a chemical waste facility and a caravan washing area (but please note that there are no toilets or showers here). Dogs are also welcome, and they’re not the only things given the green light; you're also welcome to bring along a barbecue or firepit for a warm and relaxing evening.

Site type

Caravan sites 4
Motorhome sites 3
Open now
Opens 16 April
Please note
  • This campground/park has no on-site toilet and shower facilities.
  • 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 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Guests under the age of 21 are not allowed on site.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • The campground/park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • Continental touring caravans (caravans built with the passenger door on the right-hand side) are not permitted.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • Tents are not accepted at this park.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed, 16 Apr to

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

Tent sitesCaravan sitesMotorhome sitesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.4

Overall rating from 71 Pitchup.com customers

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PeacefulWalkers' paradise

96% would recommend this site to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

A small, tidy adults-only park with welcoming owners. Pitches feel like private gardens. Handy for Pickering town centre & attractions. Some road noise but worth it for the location. Basic facilities. Many want to return.

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Great site and location.

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martin b.

Powered gravel caravan site

Liked This site is great, small and very relaxing.
10 mins walk to Pickering, where pubs and places to eat.

We took our bikes and plenty of places to visit on the bikes on the back roads if you’re not into main roads.

The site is relaxing and Dave and Elaine are amazing hosts, made us feel very welcome, they told us places to visit etc.

The grass pitches are level and the grass was in great condition.

We will be returning in the near future.
Martin & Donna

Disliked Well I am sat here thinking, still thinking.
Nothing to dislike, great site.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks for your great review.Glad you enjoyed our site and your stay. Look forward to seeing you again and will think of some more cycle routes. Thanks again Dave and Elaine.

Very friendly and welcoming owners Dave & Elaine Site great well…

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Ivan Alec B.

Powered grass caravan site

Liked Very friendly and welcoming owners Dave & Elaine Site great well kept , not far to walk in to Pickering , nice pubs and restaurants certainly will go back

Disliked Nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your kind review, and glad you enjoyed your stay. Look forward to seeing you again in the future.Dave and Elaine.

We've enjoyed our stay, will book again.

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Annemarie S.

Powered grass caravan site

Liked Lovely little caravansite. Easily accessable. Dog friendly. Very well maintained, lovely flowers. The owners were very welcoming and helpful. Easy access to beautiful villages either direction with a short drive or even a walk.

Disliked The site is near the road which can be a bit noisy at times. This is understandabe, not the site owners fault at all.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Glad you enjoyed your stay.Look forward to seeing you all again. Thanks for your review. Dave and Elaine.

Good level grass pitch with pleasant surroundings. Owners were very friendly providing local…

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Anonymous

Powered grass caravan site

Liked Good level grass pitch with pleasant surroundings.
Owners were very friendly providing local information and advise.
Peaceful being adults only

Disliked Nothing to dislike
Basic facilities

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your review,glad we were of help to you and your stay was peaceful. Dave and Elaine.

Perfect little site with amazing hosts

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Jill H.

Powered grass caravan site

Liked Everything !!

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your review and glad you and your friends enjoyed your stay. Look forward to seeing you again. Dave and Elaine.

Great little site So well looked after. Lovely welcoming…

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Jill H.

Powered grass caravan site

Liked Great little site So well looked after. Lovely welcoming owners. Easy walk into Pickering.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your kind review,and glad you enjoyed your stay. Look forward to seeing you again. Dave and Elaine.

Very helpful owners, small well kept site, great location - close to…

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Tim B.

Powered gravel caravan site

Liked Very helpful owners, small well kept site, great location - close to Pickering, lots to do nearby.

Disliked Some traffic noise - only really noticeable in the morning for some reason.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Glad we were of help, and you enjoyed your stay. Would be good to see you again.Many Thanks Dave and Elaine.

One of the best sites we have stayed on. Clean and tidy.…

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Anonymous

Powered gravel caravan site

Liked One of the best sites we have stayed on. Clean and tidy. Dave and Elaine are so kind and helpful. Sort walk into Pickering. Good Spar shop just up the road.
Really enjoyed our stay there. Thank you

Disliked Nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly owners meeting new friends. Goid company.…

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Anonymous

Powered grass caravan site

Liked Friendly owners meeting new friends. Goid company.

Disliked Road noise.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Very nice to meet you, and look forward to seeing you in the future. Unfortunately with been convenient for town we can experience some road noise, especially if farmers are busy harvesting etc,which happened at the weekend.Dave and Elaine.

Excellent

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Gillian G.

Powered gravel caravan site

Liked Our stay was absolutely fantastic the owners were so friendly making sure we knew everything about the site, buses, shops etc. Easy walk into Pickering will definitely be vack

Disliked Nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: We are pleased you enjoyed your stay on our small site, and glad we were of help to you with information we supplied.Hope to see you again in the future. Dave and Elaine.

Features

Dogs allowed

Adults only

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 site/unit 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

Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities 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

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Lakeside

Keld Head

Pickering

North Yorkshire

England

YO18 8LL

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.25056°N
0.79381°W

Nearest transport

Coach
1.5 km The Royal Oak
24.3 km Sunday School
24.3 km Playing Fields
Rail
13.2 km Malton Rail Station
20.9 km Egton Rail Station
21 km Glaisdale Rail Station
Ferry
46.6 km Transporter Bridge South Side
46.7 km Transporter Bridge North 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

Those of you who are new to this part of land might want to get to know a bit of the local history. If so, there are a few places to start, including the 20th-century history museum at Eden Camp (15 minutes’ drive), in the grounds of what was once a war prisoner camp. The North Yorkshire Moors Railway (25 minutes) is all about experiencing heritage steam train journeys, while Castle Howard (half an hour) keeps alive the life and history of a huge stately home. After a light-hearted day at the seaside? Scarborough (half an hour) and Whitby (35 minutes) are some prime patches for that. And for places that celebrate nature at its finest instead, Dalby Forest Visitors Centre (20 minutes) will get you on track for the right forest trails, while The Yorkshire Arboretum (half an hour) has handsome meadows, glades and lakes. For those of you with the family all along for the holiday including kids, Flamingo Land Resort theme park (15 minutes) is one of those places that are likely to entertain – yes, there are real flamingos, as well as rides.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Scarborough North Bay 25.6 km Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Scarborough South Bay 26.1 km Sea PoorPoorPoorPoor
Robin Hoods Bay 26.2 km Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Cayton Bay 28 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Whitby 29 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

North Yorkshire Moors Railway 1.1 km

Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo 5.1 km

Dalby Forest Visitor Centre 7.5 km

Kew at Castle Howard 16.1 km

Castle Howard 16.2 km

National Trust

Bridestones, Crosscliff and Blakey Topping 11.3 km

Nunnington Hall 12.9 km

Rievaulx Terrace 20.6 km

Yorkshire Coast 25.6 km

Mount Grace Priory 36.7 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 km

Lockton and Levisham 8.1 km

EBBERSTON HALL 10.9 km

Hole of Horcum - Levisham Moor - Levisham 11.2 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.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Lakeside have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Lakeside dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Lakeside? Those of you who are new to this part of land might want to get to know a bit of the local history. If so, there are a few places to start, … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Lakeside?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  noon –  5 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Lakeside? From $68 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.