Ivy Bank Campsite
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- Family- and dog-friendly site in Kirkby Malzeard, six miles from Ripon
- Harrogate and Yorkshire Dales National Park within a half-hour drive
- Mobile hot tub (for an additional fee) and guest kitchen; café on site
Site type
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
Unpowered grass site
5 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £28 (£28) 1 night, 2 adults
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5 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £35 (£35) 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookTiny house microlodge
4 people maximum
Dimensions: 13.1ft width × 6.6ft length
Arrival daysFrom £70 (£70) 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookHorse Lorry 1 bedroom static caravan
6 people maximum 1 bedroom
Arrival daysFrom £140 (£140) 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookBus 3 bedroom static caravan (no pets)
6 people maximum
No dogs allowed 3 bedrooms
Dimensions: 26.2ft width × 16.4ft length
Arrival daysFrom £169 (£169) 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
99% would recommend this site to a friend
99% would stay here again




















Lovely site with level pitches…spot on
Unpowered grass site
Liked Flat ground, arrival help, onsite cafe and warm kitchen area. Close proximity to small village with amazing chippy & shop. We didn’t stay whole night as had to return for family issues at home. We will be back.
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Literally everything was amazing. The site itself was awesome, the onsite cafe…
Unpowered grass site
Liked Literally everything was amazing. The site itself was awesome, the onsite cafe was fabulous. Loads of stuff for the kids to do. And the toilets/showers were absolutely perfect. Totally clean and well stocked
Disliked Nothing, it was brilliant
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would recommend, friendly staff and good location
Unpowered grass site
Liked nice area with plenty space to pitch up, staff were very friendly and helpful. facilities were clean and well maintained. good location after a day spent in ripon.
Disliked some noise from glamping pods further along, but was a saturday night and wasn’t too late.
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Great site
Powered grass site
Liked Great campsite. Clean and tidy. Good location with great views. Friendly helpful staff to greet you on arrival.
Disliked Nothing
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Great location with far reaching views. Lovely friendly campsite with very nice…
Powered grass site
Liked Great location with far reaching views. Lovely friendly campsite with very nice and quirky toilet/shower block. Will definitely be back.
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A potentially nice site, but needs a member of staff to be on hand.
Powered grass site
Liked The welcome, public facilities quirky but good. Kitchen area useful.
Disliked Quite noisy at night, although rules stated quiet after 10pm. On our first night(of 4), there was a lot of loud talking until after 11.30.
On the second night there was a private function in a nearby village- not the campsite’s fault- which didn’t finish until 1.45am.
On the third night there seemed to be two very late arrivals- one after 10.45 and another well after 11. There was then quite a lot of banging of car doors and someone speaking on a phone after midnight.
On the fourth night it was more peaceful, except that it was extremely windy, again beyond the control of the campsite managers!
We left rather tired….
There seemed to be no one in the morning, or at anytime, after 2pm on Sunday, to speak to at reception. We arrived on a Friday afternoon and left on Tuesday.
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From the manager: We don’t allow music after 10 and ask that people be respectful of others guests whilst chatting - sadly we can’t walk around banging a cup and saying lights out…..
But we allways say if anyone is being a little to chatty and keeping others awake, please speak to them and if the issue continues contact the owners and we will happily pop over.
But please keep in mind we are usually up and about ourselves preparing for the day, in the cafe and usually up at 6 am so the last thing we want it to have to patrol the site at 11pm.
The noise levels from the other event in the next village was an absolute nightmare, as you kindly said out of our control.
Yes the cafe is closed on a Monday and Tuesday as staff need time off, only my self the owner is on site because I like here. Also this is also as much as possible my day off ! But I’m all ways a phone call or a ring door bell away if guests need anything.
There’s still toilets to clean, grass to cut and bins to empty on a Monday and Tuesday.
Thanks for your feedback but 7/10 to us is a little bit of an insult, given over the weekend especially dealing with the noise issue off site on Sat ( and other issues ) I didn’t get to sleep till 4 am doing my darn best to make sure guests were happy, and then up again at 6 to start in the reception / cafe
Lovely, peaceful campsite with great facilities and a warm welcome.
Unpowered grass site
Liked We were greeted on arrival by a really lovely lady who was incredibly friendly and welcoming—such a great first impression! The camping field was nicely spaced out, mostly flat, and had a relaxed feel to it. The toilets were quite unique in style, spotlessly clean, and I really liked them. I didn’t eat at the café, but I did pop in for some ice cream and noticed it was busy with people—always a good sign! Overall, a really lovely campsite. We had a great weekend and thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Disliked Honestly, there wasn’t really anything I disliked. The only slight thing was some music we heard quite late on Saturday night, which seemed to be coming from somewhere offsite. It was a bit strange, as we were in the middle of nowhere, so I’m not sure where it was coming from! That said, the campsite had even put up posters in the toilet block to let people know it wasn’t coming from their site, which I appreciated. I’m not sure if it’s a regular occurrence, but to be fair, I went straight to sleep and wasn’t disturbed—so it clearly wasn’t that loud!
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The campsite is spacious with plenty of pitches to choose from, views…
Unpowered grass site
Liked The campsite is spacious with plenty of pitches to choose from, views from the site great.. Hot showers and a lovely little cafe on site. Will definitely be back
Disliked Not a dislike of the campsite itself, but loud music being played until the early hours somewhere nearby. The owners acknowledged the issue and apologised, not alot else they could do.
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Friendly greeting on arrival, lovely staff in cafe, which served delicious…
Unpowered grass site
Liked Friendly greeting on arrival, lovely staff in cafe, which served delicious cakes among other things. We had a great pitch with a nice view. Campsite was spacious and had little path where we walked our dog to the village with pub and chippy.
The facilities were clean and well maintained, shower very powerful and hot. We had a great time and will definitely return.
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Really friendly welcome and information about the site and village. No roped off…
Unpowered grass site
Liked Really friendly welcome and information about the site and village.
No roped off pitches it was choose your spot and pitch up. Lovely location and great facilities on site.
Shower and toilets were very clean.
We would 100% stay here again.
Disliked Nothing to dislike.
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Features
Dogs allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Hot tub Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearCamping 2.0
Jumbo tent sitesThemes
Budget/backpacker Leave the car at home Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Communal freezer Communal fridge Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearbyType
Farm Medium (26-50 sites)Accessibility
Accessible parking at site Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 85 cm) Dedicated quiet space Level campground, no steep slopes Site close to accessible bathrooms Step-free or level access Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud Well-lit pathNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Drainage hook-up points for caravans Seasonal sitesLocation
Ivy Bank Campsite
Ivy Bank
Galphay Road
Ripon
North Yorkshire
England
HG4 3SS
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.16205°N
1.64272°W
Nearest transport
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
Must see
Fountains Abbey 6.3 km
Jervaulx Abbey 13.2 km
RHS Garden Harlow Carr 20.5 km
Richmond Castle 27.3 km
Easby Abbey (EH) 28 km
National Trust
Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden 6.3 km
Brimham Rocks 9.5 km
Braithwaite Hall 16 km
Moulton Hall 29.1 km
Mount Grace Priory 32.2 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
HACKFALL 3.1 km
SWINTON CASTLE 6.2 km
Masham, the River Ure and the River Burn 6.7 km
Studley Royal Park and the ruins of Fountains Abbey 6.8 km
STUDLEY ROYAL 6.8 km
Local events
- Great Yorkshire Show (Tuesday, 8 July 2025 – Tuesday, 8 July 2025)
Harrogate, England 22 km
- Harrogate Autumn Flower Show (Friday, 19 September 2025 – Friday, 19 September 2025)
Ripon, England 23.1 km
- Leeds Festival (Thursday, 21 August 2025 – Thursday, 21 August 2025)
Wetherby, England 36.7 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.
Offers
Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Ivy Bank Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Ivy Bank Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
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- When can I check in and check out of Ivy Bank Campsite?
Camping and caravan Arrive: 2 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 10:30 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Ivy Bank Campsite? From $63.05 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.