Venus Campsite

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  • Spacious and peaceful eco-friendly site with scenic countryside views
  • A 10-minute drive from Ripon and 40 minutes from York
  • A 20-minute drive to Lightwater Valley; Europe's longest rollercoaster
Travelling up hills, down dales and across moors? Settle in for hols and pitstops at Venus Campsite, 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 free 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 4 April
Please note
  • 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.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 4 Apr to

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Reviews

9.2

Overall rating from 175 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

93% would recommend this site to a friend

90% would stay here again

What customers say

Top spot for adults! Peaceful, good-sized level pitches, spotless loos. Sarah’s a legend. Handy for A1 stopovers or exploring. A bit of road noise & showers could use a facelift.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Handy site for overnight stay on way to Scotland. Everything worked!

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Lynn B.

Powered grass site

Liked Handy site, good communication, easy setup. All straightforward and everything worked.

Disliked Shower curtain (really don’t like them touching me - sorry). Everything else was fine.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic stay…

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Christopher M.

Powered grass site

Liked Fantastic stay

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great little site,ideal for a short…

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Jonathan B.

Fully-serviced concrete and grass caravan site

Liked Great little site,ideal for a short break and central enough to have access to local attractions.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Ideally situation for a day trip into both Ripon and Thirsk

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SUE E.

Unpowered grass site

Liked Everything - although a larger site then we usually visit, this was quiet with all amenities you could need. Yes, the loos are small, but immaculate. Also have recycling facilities which a lot of smaller sites dont bother with. We did notice that the owners came out to meet each and every guest staying with them which is a fabulous touch. Will definitely be back

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely wide pitches. Faculties were perfect…

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Paul S.

Powered grass site

Liked Lovely wide pitches. Faculties were perfect for our needs and we had a lovely time.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent peaceful site, clean facilities and lovely owner

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Aimee M.

Powered grass site

Liked Absolutely amazing site. Peaceful, clean and friendly! Bathroom and showers were pristine, pitches were pristine and had absolutely no issues. Sarah was absolutely lovely, allowing us to add an awning after booking. The text the day before with information was really appreciated! Will be returning, the most amazing site!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very clean facilities, large shower room

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Lorraine M.

Powered grass site

Liked Loved how Sarah came over as soon as we arrived to make sure we knew where everything was, the site is small and friendly, we never had to wait for the showers, toilet ect…they were kept spotless, the pitches are flat and the biggest we have been on , loved our stay and would recommend to other’s for the peaceful atmosphere, loved the horses that came to say hello and the chicken’s , I didn’t realise how fast they could run, just loved everything about the site.

Disliked Nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

Enjoyed!

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Phillip J.

Powered grass site

Liked Lovely place! Quiet, secure and clean, what more can you ask for. Would definitely recommend!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site all facilities required

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass site

Liked Great site, very peaceful and all facilities needed

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very good 8/10…

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Anonymous

Powered grass site

Liked Very good 8/10

Disliked Show to small water not hot enough

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 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, 20 minutes away, where in addition to pedaloes, toboggans and traditional fairground rides, Europe’s longest rollercoaster – the Ultimate – awaits. 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

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

    Ripon, England 25.4 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. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Venus Campsite? From $50.41 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.