Ivy Bank Campsite

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Double decker bus and non electric field
Double decker bus and non electric field
Pitches
Top of the non electric field
Tiny house view
Pod and tiny house
Private garden which is dog proof around the horse box corner
Bus decking and hot tub
Decking and hot tub
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Pitches
Top of the non electric field
Tiny house view

  • 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
If your idea of a top-notch rural break is one that’s packed with scenic strolls and/or bike rides, you should be in good hands at Ivy Bank Campsite. This spacious, family- and dog-friendly site is on the edge of the village of Kirkby Malzeard and surrounded by the Nidderdale National Landscape, with the Yorkshire Dales National Park not far beyond. There are heaps of places to get out for a day of hiking or cycling: Brimham Rocks, Fountains Abbey and Newby Hall are all within a half-hour drive, and the site owners are happy to pass on tips for local jaunts too. Take urban wanders around Ripon (15 minutes’ drive away) and Harrogate (25 minutes), or trade all the rural peace for thrills at Lightwater Valley Theme Park, 15 minutes away, too. There’s plenty of space for post-activity chilling out on site, with the on-site café dishing out fresh coffee and croissants, hot and cold sandwiches and sweet treats like cakes, brownies and scones (you're also welcome to stay parked after your check-out to use the café). Unwind at the mobile hot tub (extra fee applies) too, or head to the play area that's a two-minute walk away from the site. If you'd like to cook for yourself, there's a small kitchen area housed in a converted horsebox with a sink, toaster, kettle and microwave, as well as a book exchange and plugs to charge devices. Other handy bits and bobs around the place include a shower block and recycling facilities. Firepits are available to rent for warming up of an evening; if you’d prefer to cosy up in the pub, it’s a mere five-minute amble to the local tavern for a pint or plate of grub. Also in the village are a chip shop and a butcher to supply the bits for your barbecue.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
Tent sites 32
Caravan sites 32
Motorhome sites 32
Caravans for hire 2
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Languages spoken

English

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Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.4

Overall rating from 184 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

97% would recommend this site to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

Great, friendly spot with big pitches & top-notch, clean facilities (heated showers!). Good on-site cafe, rural views, handy for local spots. A few noted occasional busy facilities & outside noise.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Excellent site with clean facilities, level pitches and good food.

Overall

6 out of 10
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Value for money
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Adam R.

Unpowered grass site

Liked The area we camped in was very quiet which made for a good stay. The toilet and shower facilities were clean and was close to where we camped. The breakfast from the cafe was sublime.

Disliked There was a few noisy animals which woke us up but we expected that being on a farm.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really liked that you could choose…

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5 out of 10
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Value for money
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Customer service
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Wifi
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Kathrine B.

Powered grass site

Liked Really liked that you could choose your own pitch and that they weren't crammed on top of each other. Also liked the cafe on site.

Disliked The warden - constantly shouting 'get your dog on a lead' even in the dark - must have had his night time vision goggles out ! Also this site has a rookery near to it which makes a very noisy early morning wake up call.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: I hate to point out the obvious but there’s birds in the countryside…….

And if you didn't constantly ignore our polite requests to keep dogs on a lead ( 4 times ) then you wouldn’t be asked would you …….

I hope people ready this revue as a bitter customer who liked the site, cafe but felt entitled enough to not follow the rules

Great stay in the double decker bus for my sisters 40th birthday.

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10 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Wifi
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Cassey P.

Bus 3 bedroom static caravan (no pets)

Liked The campsite

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Plenty of space and able to…

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9 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Hannah S.

Unpowered grass site

Liked Plenty of space and able to pitch where you liked. Location is great, lots to do if you like your walking and biking.
We didn't have a hot tub (maybe next time) but enjoyed the fire pit.
The staff in the cafe were lovely and welcoming and cooked breakfast on the last day of our stay was excellent.
There was an issue with noise on the first night due to a very large group, which the owner dealt with swiftly the next day.
Facilities were plentiful, always clean, and the toilets/shower blocks were always nice and warm.
We'll be back!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site, very polite and helpful…

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10 out of 10
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Jonathan w.

Unpowered grass site

Liked Lovely site, very polite and helpful owners, highly recommend, lovely pub just a couple of minutes walk way, will be staying again in the near future.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quirky, excellent staff, a thoroughly enjoyable experience

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10 out of 10
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John P.

Powered grass site

Liked Quirky, great staff, good amenities, lots of space, pub close by, excellent bacon rolls in the morning.

Disliked Not much though the area around the bins could do with clearing up.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Ik kan de campsite aanbevelen.

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8 out of 10
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Value for money
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Anonymous

Unpowered grass site

Liked Ik was er uiteindelijk twee nachten, heb met de eigenaar alleen via telefoon gesproken maar dat ging prima. Sanitair was voldoende schoon. De tweede nacht had ik het grasveld voor mij alleen! De eerste nacht waren de buren wat luidruchtig.
De ligging van de Campsite is prima om zuidoost Yorkshire Dales te verkennen.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A lovely place to stay

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9 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Mark C.

Unpowered grass site

Liked Lovely quiet site, dark skies so lots of stars, friendly staff, nice on site cafe, lots to explore nearby.

Disliked Play area is a little way from the site, so didn't feel comfortable letting the kids go alone. Was quite windy and staff suggested it was often like that due to location.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great campsite with very good facilities in an ideal location

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8 out of 10
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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ADAM P.

Unpowered grass site

Liked The layout, plenty of locations to pick from and all close enough to the facilities and the cafe.
The campsite is quite picturesque and although close to a road in some areas, it's not a busy road and won't keep you awake.
Great kitchen, washing up and shower/toilet facilities with a farmyard feel/aesthetic. Clean enough and the showers were nice and warm at any time.
We were greeted by a lovely guy who explained everything, including nearest pubs and some walks, nice and laid back but professional.

Disliked The corrugated metal in the toilets/showers is very loud when closing and we could hear it from the tent (maybe add some rubber to the doors to soften?) and the frames hold water in the bottom which looks to go rotten, not a big deal, just a bit of feedback!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site, would return

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10 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Graham R.

Powered grass site

Liked Washroom facilities, space, relaxed atmosphere

Disliked (Short) section of road back to village without pavement

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 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

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome 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

Budget/backpacker Leave the car at home Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

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 Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby

Type

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 path

Nearby 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 nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for caravans Seasonal sites

Location

Ivy Bank Campsite

Ivy Bank

Galphay Road

Ripon

North Yorkshire

England

HG4 3SS

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.16205°N
1.64272°W

Nearest transport

Coach
8.4 km Bus Station Stand 1
19.9 km Hgte Bus Stn Stand 8
20.7 km Bus Stn Stand A
Rail
19.1 km Thirsk Rail Station
20 km Harrogate Rail Station
20.4 km Starbeck Rail Station
Airport
32.7 km Leeds Bradford International Airport
41.1 km Durham Tees Valley 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

Popular picks for gentle ambles around here include the pretty Himalayan Garden & Sculpture Park (10 minutes’ drive), the ancient ruins of Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Water Gardens (15 minutes) and the elegant gardens of Newby Hall (25 minutes), which also has a miniature railway in case of tired legs. Sustenance for such outings and for evenings in can be acquired over at Masham’s Black Sheep Brewery (15 minutes), at Pateley Bridge’s Oldest Sweet Shop In The World (20 minutes) or with a stop for a top-notch tea at Betty’s in Harrogate (25 minutes). Continue the laidback theme of your break with a bimble around Brimham Rocks or a round at the local golf course (both 15 minutes). Alternatively, take the opposite approach to holiday antics and get the adrenaline properly pumping on the rides at Lightwater Valley Theme Park (15 minutes) – there are more low-key rides for kids here too, so it's likely to be a winner all round.

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

  • Harrogate Autumn Flower Show (Friday, 19 September 2025 – Friday, 19 September 2025)

    Ripon, England 23.1 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 Ivy Bank Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Ivy Bank Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Ivy Bank Campsite? Popular picks for gentle ambles around here include the pretty Himalayan Garden & Sculpture Park (10 minutes’ drive), the ancient ruins of Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Water Gardens (15 minutes) and … Read more
  • 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.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Ivy Bank Campsite? From $63.88 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.