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
- 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
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
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.
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A very pleasant site. Clean and well maintained. Helpful owners.
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…
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
Unpowered grass site
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.
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Great site. Nice and simple with clean and maintained facilities.
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.
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Fantastic little campsite 🫶 good location…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Fully-serviced concrete and grass caravan site
Liked Everything about it it’s absolutely perfect
Disliked Nothing
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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 $50.54 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.