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Mr Malcolm's Marvellous Camping Field

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Scenic off-grid campsite in the North York Moors National Park
A 15-minute drive to Whitby and Mallyan Spout; 10 minutes to Goathland
Spacious grass pitches with a communal firepit and an essentials store

What a marvellous setting indeed… with fabulous views over the Esk Valley, Mr Malcolm’s Marvellous Camping Field is a small off-grid tents-only campsite set within the North York Moors National Park and 15 minutes’ drive from seaside Whitby. Whether you’re keen to explore the area or passing through on the Coast to Coast walk, this is a peaceful spot surrounded by nature. And it's not just the views that are marvellous – the camping field (named after the father of the present owner) earns that accolade too, with spacious grass pitches (some on sloping ground) that all have those stunning views. You have the choice of chatting with fellow campers at the picnic tables, sharing a drink and tales of your day’s adventures around the communal firepit, or sparking up a barbecue (bricks are provided to keep them off the grass) back at the privacy of your tent. Weather not great? Hunker down in the communal covered area with hammocks, seating and USB charging, or head to reception for a game of table football or darts. While you’re there, source local information and buy camping essentials like firewood, barbecues, snacks and drinks from the small store. Illuminated at night by solar lighting, composting toilets, hot showers and washing-up sinks stand at the edge of the camping field. Car parking is adjacent, with wheelbarrows on hand for lugging gear to your pitch, and if you’re keen to up the eco-credentials and travel by public transport, various bus services connect with Whitby.

Site type

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Group bookings of 5 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
Group bookings of 8 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
Single-sex bookings of 5 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Guests under the age of 12 are not allowed on site.
Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.
No electric barbecues allowed.
Please note that the shower facilities are unisex.
Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

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Unpowered grass tent site

5 people maximum

No dogs allowed

Ground type: Grass

Pitch size: Max 5.0m width x 5.0m depth (16.4ft width x 16.4ft depth) Calculated area: 25.0m² (269.1ft²)

5 people maximum

No dogs allowed

One Tent allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Max 5.0m width x 5.0m depth (16.4ft width x 16.4ft depth) Calculated area: 25.0m² (269.1ft²)

Ground type

Grass

Suitable for

Tent, (Camper trailer not allowed)

Features

Car 1 included, 1 max.

Picnic table

Other restrictions

No dogs allowed

Pup tents not allowed

Extras

Bring a gazebo (1 max)		£6 (£6) per night
Bring an awning (1 max)		£6 (£6) per night
Tent over 5m (max unlimited)		£4 (£4) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

No availability on our site

Reviews

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

A quiet spot with excellent facilities and wonderful things to see

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Rebecca D. Sept 2023

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: This campsite was perfect for us as a base to spend time on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway. It is an easy walk from Grosmont Station, along a quiet lane. The facilities are superb, with plenty of parking, wheelbarrows and easy access from the carpark to the camping area. The hot water worked throughout our stay and the covered seating area was so helpful for making tea and coffee on a windy morning. The tuck shop/reception offers a great range of things to buy and rent, and everywhere is spotlessly clean: I've used my fair share of compost toilets and these are a cut above! The camping field is open enough not to feel crowded by other campers and the views are gorgeous all around. At night the stars were so clear, we spent some time just staring up at them. We will definitely be coming back to stay and to explore some of the great walking routes we saw on this trip.

Disliked: There was nothing really to dislike. I had a query about the facilities and this was handled promptly, helpfully and very graciously by our hostess, and I had the impression that any other issues would be equally well addressed.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good communication & polite owners. Didn't actually make it due to a…

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Sam N. Sept 2023

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: Good communication & polite owners. Didn't actually make it due to a blow out on the way, but hopefully will make it again.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Outstanding site for backpackers, friendly and lovely location, C2C

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Anonymous Sept 2023

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: Super site with first-class facilities for backpackers whether on foot or cycle. It is also a very eco-friendly site with lots of nice touches to add to the experience. Host was very friendly and welcoming

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly staff on this off grid site.

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	4
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	4

Anonymous Sept 2023

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: Quiet spot and handy for Whitby and the North York Moors.

Disliked: Good shower albeit a push on demand type not a fan. Fits with the eco-friendly vibe though and composting toilets.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The owners were super lovely and friendly. Facilities were always clean. Others…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	2
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Poppy A. Sept 2023

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: The owners were super lovely and friendly. Facilities were always clean. Others guests were always quiet and respectful. Car park close to the pitch field. Lovely views. Close to places we wanted to visit (Robin hood’s bay, falling foss, Whitby). USB charging facilities. Condiments available for us to use were a god send when we ordered pizza.

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Stayed here for 2 night location good. Nice lovely quiet site. Showers…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Mark e. Sept 2023

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: Stayed here for 2 night location good. Nice lovely quiet site. Showers clean always hot water. Toilet blocks also clean spotless. Nice family run busy. I will be booking up again when I am working in the area again. Had a fantastic stay

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Amazing overall for everyone

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	6
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	6

Kimberley H. Sept 2023

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: Everything about our stay was amazing beautiful scenery amazing hosts lovely quiet area all amenities you need really can't recommend it enough we will 100% be back again and most likely regularly returning. Older child friendly bit didn't apply to us and WiFi we didn't use as had perfect phone signal

Disliked: Nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great facilities, perfect for those at retirement age

Overall	6/10
Location	8
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	6
Child friendliness	4
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	4

Mark O. Sept 2023

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: Great facilities, hot running water, nice dry space to sit in, communal camp fire

Disliked: Owners are very strict on the campsite being a quiet space, wouldn’t recommend for those who like to have a drink on an evening

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Many thanks for staying with us recently. We are indeed a quiet, off grid low impact site that is not suited to partying. This is though clearly stated on our listing and our terms and conditions. Whilst we will do our best to take a pragmatic approach to the rules on this occasion, you gave us no option but to intervene. You were playing loud music which despite a polite reminder you proceeded to play, were then shouting to each other across the site (leading to complaints from other guests) and whilst so inebriated that you could barely walk had to be asked by us to leave another camper’s tent that you had invited yourself into and when you did leave (in a most inebriated manner) you still proceeded to shout and make out that there would be a party held at your pitch at midnight… This was totally unacceptable behaviour (on most sites I would expect). So, yes, in such circumstances where behaviour is clearly totally unacceptable, breaches terms annd conditions and negatively affecting other guests stays, we will absolutely intervene in order that other guests are able to enjoy their stay.

Excellent site very peaceful and relaxing.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Mark B. Aug 2023

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: Owners Gavin and Caroline are great the site is peaceful and relaxing with amazing views over the valley. The facilities are well maintained and clean. The site is about 4 miles from the Whitby park and ride which is cheaper and easier than trying to park in Whitby. Plenty of country walks in the area.

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Very nice campsite, facilities were great and clean, staff very welcoming and…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Anonymous Aug 2023

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: Very nice campsite, facilities were great and clean, staff very welcoming and helpful. Ground was well kept

Disliked: My only down side was being kept awake all night by the loudest snorer that was pitched up close to us but that’s camping!! Lol

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Features

No 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

Disabled facilities

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

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

No dogs allowed

Themes

Budget/backpacker

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Dump point

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Convenience store nearby

Dog walk nearby

Public transport nearby

Type

Farm

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Location

Mr Malcolm's Marvellous Camping Field

Partridge Nest Farm

Eskdaleside

Whitby

North Yorkshire

England

YO22 5ES

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

54.44491°N
-0.68617°W

Nearest transport

Coach

6.4 km Bus Station

19.6 km Sunday School

19.6 km Playing Fields

Rail

2.4 km Sleights Rail Station

2.7 km Grosmont Rail Station

4.7 km Ruswarp Rail Station

Ferry

38.3 km Transporter Bridge North Side

38.4 km Transporter Bridge South Side

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

So much to do – so where to start? If you fancy a beach day, Whitby has a choice of sandy expanses for summer dips in the waves, while shingle Saltwick Bay (both 15 minutes’ drive) is the place for spotting black jet among the pebbles and poking around for fossils. Scarborough beach (35 minutes) is backed by a promenade lined with amusement arcades, while Runswick Bay (25 minutes) is popular with canoeists and surfers. Inland, you can spot locations from TV programmes and Harry Potter films at Goathland (10 minutes), or take a scenic steam-powered trip through the local landscapes onboard the North Yorkshire Moors Railway to Pickering (half an hour). If you’d rather explore on two legs or two wheels, there are mountain-bike and hiking trails from Dalby Forest Visitor Centre (half an hour), and dramatic waterfalls that warrant discovery too, including Falling Foss and Mallyan Spout (both 15 minutes). For even more energetic days out, try the treetop rope trails and zip wires at Go Ape Dalby (half an hour).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Sandsend	6.4 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Whitby	6.5 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Robin Hoods Bay	10.1 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Good	Good
Runswick Bay	10.5 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Saltburn	24.2 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Whitby Abbey 6.9 km

The Moors National Park Centre 13.8 km

Dalby Forest Visitor Centre 18.9 km

North Yorkshire Moors Railway 22.9 km

Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo 27.8 km

National Trust

Yorkshire Coast 13.4 km

Bridestones, Crosscliff and Blakey Topping 16.2 km

Nunnington Hall 32.6 km

Ormesby Hall 33.9 km

Rievaulx Terrace 34.5 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Grosmont - Goathland 2.6 km

Grosmont - Beck Hole Circular 2.7 km

Sleights Moor - Falling Foss Circular 3.4 km

Egton Bridge - Glaisdale Circular 4.9 km

Goathland - Moorgates - Darnholm - Goathland 5.3 km

Local events

Whitby Goth Weekend (Friday, 26 April 2024 – Friday, 26 April 2024)
Whitby, England 6.5 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.
All guests spending the night at the park must present their ID at the reception desk and sign registration forms.
At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 7 day(s) of arrival.

General

Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.

Safety

Firearms are not permitted.
Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Occupancy

Group bookings of 5 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
Group bookings of 8 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).

Safety

Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.

Admission

Guests under the age of 12 are not allowed on site.

General

In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.

Extras

Motorbike(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

Vehicles

No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.

Safety

No electric barbecues allowed.

Occupancy

No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

Vehicles

No vehicle movement between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m..

Safety

Open fires are prohibited.

General

Please note that the shower facilities are unisex.
Quiet hours must be respected between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.

Reception

Reception is open from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. and from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. between 31/03 and 30/09.

Occupancy

Single-sex bookings of 5 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

General

The campground/park is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.

Admission

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Visitors

Visitors are not permitted on site.

Payment terms

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What attractions are near Mr Malcolm's Marvellous Camping Field? So much to do – so where to start? If you fancy a beach day, Whitby has a choice of sandy expanses for summer dips in the waves, while shingle Saltwick Bay … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Mr Malcolm's Marvellous Camping Field?

Camping and caravan

Arrive: 3 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Depart by: 11 a.m.

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