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
Site type
- No charcoal barbecues allowed.
- A cable measuring at least 10 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
- 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.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not 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.
- Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
- Only green toilet fluids are permitted.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Thu, 2 Apr to
Pitch types & availability
4

Unpowered grass site
Adults only
3 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 6m width × 6m depth (36m²)
Arrival daysFrom £22 (£22)
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Powered grass site
Adults only
3 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 8m depth (64m²)
Arrival daysFrom £27 (£27)
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Fully-serviced concrete and grass caravan site
Adults only
4 people maximum
Ground type: Concrete and grass
Pitch size: Min 10m width × 8m depth (80m²)
Arrival daysFrom £64 (£64)
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Reviews
90% would recommend this site to a friend
89% would stay here again
What customers say
Awesome adult-only spot! Guests rave about the peaceful vibe, warm welcome, and roomy, flat sites (many with full services). Toilets and showers are super clean, though some say they're a bit basic and could do with a spruce-up. Handy location near the A1 and local sights is a big plus. Occasional road noise, but usually not an issue.
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Small, pretty site, with some traffic noise from main roads.
Fully-serviced concrete and grass caravan site
Liked Spacious, well kept pitches. Great communication from the owner Sarah. Showers and toliets are dated but useable. Great location for exploring Ripon and the surrounding area.
Disliked There was some traffic noise from the main road and the A1 but nothing that you can't get used to. No dog walk straight from the site due to it's position on the main road.
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From the manager: Hello
Our showers and toilets are basic as advertised
But they are clean and have plenty of free hot water
There is a circular dog walk out of the site
Turn left and right onto the lane
Follow the lane to the top go right onto public foot path
Follow signs through the fields to the village
Also a large dog walking/play area on site
Unfortunately we are near the A1 and A61
And you can hear road noise at times
But it makes for easy access to everywhere
Hopefully see you again
Sarah
Excellent site lovely facilities
Fully-serviced concrete and grass caravan site
Liked Lovely spacious pitches, levellest we've ever set up on. Very friendly owner Sarah came to see if everything was okay. Great facilities. Can't fault this site it's wonderful. We'll definitely be coming back
Disliked If anything it would be the fact there's no WiFi
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From the manager: Hello Joanne
Thank you for your fantastic review
Will be lovely to see you again
I know the WIFI is frustrating
But unfortunately we are still on copper
And there is no hope for 10 years they say
Sorry Sarah
Great pitches beautiful kept
Fully-serviced concrete and grass caravan site
Liked Nothing to dislike about this site we have been quite a few times before and always lovely clean and Sarah and Stan very helpful looking forward to our next visit
Recommend to friends Visit again
Excellent site
Fully-serviced concrete and grass caravan site
Liked Fantastic site, Sarah very pleasant and helpful, large pitch and clean facilities
Disliked Nothing
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From the manager: Hello
Thank you for your wonderful review
Hope to see you again
Sarah
Well laid out pitches we were…
Fully-serviced concrete and grass caravan site
Liked Well laid out pitches we were on a service pitch this was perfectly level with plenty of space
Disliked The shower and mens toilet rooms were cold not sure if heating is installed
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From the manager: Hello
Thank you for your lovely review
Sorry the toilets and showers were cold
We don’t have heating as we are a environment
Friendly site
So heating fresh air would be a waste of electricity
On the enviroment
Sarah
Pitch perfect even supplied waste pipe…
Fully-serviced concrete and grass caravan site
Liked Pitch perfect even supplied waste pipe never seen before and very peacefull. there is some traffic but didn't affect us and we will be back. Thank you Sarah.
Disliked In our case lovely what more do you need.
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From the manager: Hello Terry
Thank you for your great review
I will look forward to seeing you again
Sarah
Excellent, will stay again and recommend to family and friends
Fully-serviced concrete and grass caravan site
Liked Lovely, large flat pitches. Clean facilities. Quiet site.
Disliked Nothing
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Large pitches, very clean facilities, friendly…
Fully-serviced concrete and grass caravan site
Liked Large pitches, very clean facilities, friendly and helpful owner.
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Hello Claire
Thank you for your kind review
I noted your comment regarding the padlock
And I have amended my messages
To explain it is on the padlock
Sarah
Recommed site
Fully-serviced concrete and grass caravan site
Liked Spacious serviced pitches, showers/toilets clean,well kept grounds
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Hello Ann
Thank you for your excellent review
Sarah
Over all a nice chilled weekend maybe update the toilets and showers
Fully-serviced concrete and grass caravan site
Liked It was a small peaceful site.
Had what was needed for a night or 2 away
The internet signal there was good
Disliked I would suggest updating the toilets and showers. In winter it will be freezing.
Recommend to friends Visit again
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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
PeacefulUtilities
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 nearbyType
Farm Small (11-25 sites)Nearby leisure
Fishing nearby Golf nearby Leisure/theme park nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Caravan storage facilities Drainage hook-up points for caravans Motorhome service point Water hook-up points for caravansLocation
Venus Campsite
Baldersby
Ripon
North Yorkshire
England
YO7 4PS
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.1994°N
1.46036°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 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?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Venus Campsite? From $50.27 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.