Venus Campsite

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  • Spacious and peaceful adults-only site with scenic countryside views
  • A 10-minute drive from Ripon and 40 minutes from York
  • Lightwater Valley Family Adventure Park 20 minutes' drive
Travelling up hills, down dales and across moors? Settle in for holidays and pitstops at Venus Campsite, an adults-only site less than five minutes’ drive from the A1 and 10 minutes from the North Yorkshire city of Ripon. Whether sticking around for lengthy stays or taking an overnight pause on travels north or south, this is a top spot to pitch up at. Handily placed between the Yorkshire Dales (35 minutes' drive) and North York Moors (20 minutes) national parks, the site’s a good pick for ramblers, bikers, hikers and riders, and urbanites will be well-placed too with Ripon and York (40 minutes) within easy reach. The site’s eco credentials should appeal to environmental warriors and worriers too: it’s a recognised eco-friendly site, with plenty of green space to roam about in for guests, recycling facilities for sorting the detritus of getaways, and energy coming from renewables. Feeling hungry or thirsty? A handful of country pubs serve food within about 10 minutes' drive, lots more options can be tried in Thirsk (15 minutes away) and Ripon, and glasses can be raised at the Black Sheep Brewery within 20 minutes. For self-catered stays, there’s a small grocery store five minutes away, and bigger supermarkets in Thirsk. Please note that this is a back to basics campsite with simple facilities of flushing toilets and hot showers – if you're in the market for luxuries like underfloor heating you'll probably need to look elsewhere.

Site type

Motorhome sites 6
Tent sites 12
Caravan sites 10
Open now
Opens 2 April
Please note
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Guests under the age of 18 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.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • A cable measuring at least 10 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • No charcoal barbecues allowed.
  • Please note that the shower facilities are unisex.
  • Only green toilet fluids are permitted.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, 2 Apr to

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Reviews

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91% would recommend this site to a friend

90% would stay here again

What customers say

Spacious, level pitches, peaceful adults-only vibe. Clean, basic facilities may need an update. Secure, friendly owners are a plus. Handy for attractions, but expect a bit of motorway hum.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 16/06/2026

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Arrival date (latest first)

A very pleasant site. Clean and well maintained. Helpful owners.

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Anonymous

Powered grass site

Liked Spacious pitches well laid out site. Well kept facilities. Lovely surroundings. Dog friendly. Adults only. Ripon, Thirsk and Northallerton all within easy reach. Secure gated access. We like the site so much we extended out visit.

Disliked A little background rumble from the nearby A1 but nothing obtrusive. Quiet in the evening and through the night.

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Good clean site, big pitch…

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Fully-serviced concrete and grass caravan site

Liked Good clean site, big pitch

Disliked Showers could do with updating

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Very lovely site and great owners

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Liked Was a very lovely camp site with nice areas to walk near by. The facilities on site were looked after and very clean. The own of the camp site Sarah was a very nice and welcoming of guests at the site and helpful with letting me know of the local area and activities that are near by. Will definitely be visiting again.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site. Nice and simple with clean and maintained facilities.

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Powered grass site

Liked Nice basic site. Great clean and simple facilities. Pitch sizes were great and host was very accommodating in letting us have two pitches side by side. The site was well
Maintained. No issues.

Disliked Honestly nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic little campsite 🫶 good location…

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Anonymous

Powered grass site

Liked Fantastic little campsite 🫶 good location with lots of things to do nearby.Showers & toilets were immaculate ☺️ would 100% recommend & return !
Thank you for a really lovely stay ☺️

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Good price and pitches well sized…

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Sean C. 1 review

Powered grass site

Liked Good price and pitches well sized and marked out

Disliked None

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We had a lovely stay at…

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Powered grass site

Liked We had a lovely stay at Venus Campsite. The site is peaceful, well maintained, and in a great location for exploring North Yorkshire. The owners were friendly and welcoming, and the facilities were kept clean throughout our stay.

The pitches were spacious and level, and despite being close to the A1, the site stayed surprisingly quiet at night. It’s an ideal adults-only campsite if you’re looking for a relaxing break away from busy holiday parks.

A simple, eco-friendly site with a calm atmosphere — we’d definitely return.

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Lovely reception. Site is immaculate with…

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Unpowered grass site

Liked Lovely reception. Site is immaculate with clean welcoming facilities. The showers are very warm
Noise is minimal, and there's a great dog walking section.

Disliked Nothing to dislike

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Direct & easy access to surrounding…

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Anonymous

Powered grass site

Liked Direct & easy access to surrounding area

Secure site with locked gated control.

Great host, Sarah, who was on hand if needed.

Facilities are clean and well stocked.

Disliked Nothing

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Everything about it it’s absolutely perfect…

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Fully-serviced concrete and grass caravan site

Liked Everything about it it’s absolutely perfect

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again


Features

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

D. of E. 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

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

Type

Farm Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Golf nearby Leisure/theme park nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities Drainage hook-up points for caravans Motorhome service point Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Venus Campsite

Baldersby

Ripon

North Yorkshire

England

YO7 4PS

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.1994°N
1.46036°W

Nearest transport

Coach
8 km Bus Station Stand 1
8.5 km Market Place
21.3 km Bus Stn Stand A
Rail
6.6 km Thirsk Rail Station
14.9 km Northallerton Rail Station
21.2 km Knaresborough Rail Station
Ferry
45.3 km Transporter Bridge South Side
45.5 km Transporter Bridge North Side
Airport
34.7 km Durham Tees Valley Airport
39 km Leeds Bradford International 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

History buffs will be well looked after hereabouts, with plenty to entertain, starting 25 minutes’ drive away at Mother Shipton’s Cave, England’s oldest tourist attraction. Plenty of stately manors are nearby too, with Newby Hall and Ripley Castle within 25 minutes, Beningbrough Hall and Garden 35 minutes from base, and the spectacular (and famed) Castle Howard within 50 minutes. If history is preferred with an urban slant, head first to Thirsk (15 minutes) to explore the James Herriot museum, then travel on to Ripon’s cathedral and museums (10 minutes), Knaresborough’s castle and scenic viaduct (20 minutes), York’s minster, Jorvik Viking Centre and Shambles (40 minutes), and Durham’s castle, cathedral and museums (55 minutes). Open-air time is highly recommended nearby too. Explores around the Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors national parks are, of course, a must, but not at the expense of visiting the Howardian Hills (25 minutes), the balancing Brimham Rocks (30 minutes), or the stunning gardens at Studley Royal (20 minutes) and Harlow Carr (35 minutes). Adrenaline seekers, meanwhile, should make immediate tracks to Lightwater Valley Family Adventure Park, 20 minutes away, where there are pedaloes, toboggans and traditional fairground rides. If that’s got juices pumping for more, it takes an hour to get to Flamingo Land to zip along rides in the theme park or meet animals at the zoo.

Must see

Fountains Abbey 11.8 km

Jervaulx Abbey 19.5 km

Rievaulx Abbey 23.2 km

Rievaulx Terrace & Temples (NT) 23.6 km

RHS Garden Harlow Carr 25.2 km

National Trust

Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden 11.8 km

Brimham Rocks 19.8 km

Mount Grace Priory 22.1 km

Rievaulx Terrace 23.6 km

Braithwaite Hall 24 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

NORTON CONYERS 4 km

NEWBY HALL 10.8 km

STUDLEY ROYAL 11.3 km

THORP PERROW 11.4 km

Studley Royal Park and the ruins of Fountains Abbey 11.7 km

Local events

  • Great Yorkshire Show (Tuesday, 14 July 2026 – Tuesday, 14 July 2026)

    Harrogate, England 24.2 km

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

    Wetherby, England 37 km

  • Kettlewell Scarecrow Festival (Saturday, 8 August 2026 – Saturday, 8 August 2026)

    Skipton, England 38.8 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 Venus Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Venus Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Venus Campsite? History buffs will be well looked after hereabouts, with plenty to entertain, starting 25 minutes’ drive away at Mother Shipton’s Cave, England’s oldest tourist attraction. Plenty of stately manors are nearby too, … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Venus Campsite?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Venus Campsite? From $50.54 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.