Castle Howard Lakeside Holiday Park

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Grass pitches
Grass pitches
Hardstanding pitch with electric hook up
Summer camping at castle howard lakeside holiday park
Located near castle howard where you can visit the house and gardens
Hardstanding pitches with electric hook up
Take a walk by the beautiful great lake at sunset
Dog friendly
Onsite shop selling a selection of local produce, treats and alcohol
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Hardstanding pitch with electric hook up
Summer camping at castle howard lakeside holiday park
Located near castle howard where you can visit the house and gardens

  • Well-maintained site with views over Castle Howard's Great Lake
  • Half an hour's walk or a five-minute drive from Castle Howard
  • Fishing and dog-walking area on site; close to a café and farm shop
Pitching up by a lake's a plus in more ways than one – as well as being an instant de-stresser, waterside surrounds can be a prime spot for fishing and, in the summer, ever-so-soothing boat trips. If you like the sound of that, hotfoot it down to Castle Howard Lakeside Holiday Park for views over Yorkshire’s poshest country estates. Fancy a stroll close to the water's edge? Go and seek out sweet and savoury goodies at the nearby café and farm shop (a mile away from site) – the latter can rustle up a nifty breakfast or barbecue pack that you can pick up on your arrival. There is also a shop on site selling a few essentials and lots of treats. Pick up a pint of milk, a bottle of wine, meat from the Castle Howard butcher or a tasty cake on site. The site's non-watery parts are also pretty splendid – this family-friendly park has a dedicated dog-walking area where you can admire mature trees while the pups and/or youngsters let off a little steam. It's also got handy practical features like smart loos and showers and a laundry room. Though there's plenty of scope for sticking to the estate during your time here (especially if you're visiting during one of the high-season concert weekends), active off-site jaunts around the Howardian Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty come highly recommended, too – the surrounding area's full of cycle paths, bridleways and hiking trails.

Site type

Tent sites 100
Motorhome sites 45
Caravan sites 45
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
Caravans for hire 2
Open all year
Opens

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Single-sex bookings of 2 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.

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Reviews

8.7

Overall rating from 779 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

89% would recommend this site to a friend

84% would stay here again

What customers say

Great spot by the lake, close to Castle Howard. Friendly staff, clean facilities, and roomy pitches are a hit. Peaceful vibe, but busy times can mean crowds and some noise. Limited phone signal and no shop. Most would come back!

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Would highly recommend to anyone and everyone

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Tina M.

Unpowered grass site

Liked Everything - Good space - Pretty level grounding - Reception very welcoming and came to check on you each day to make sure everything was good - Very clean and well maintained premises - Definitely coming back again.

Disliked Our stay just went too quick - Need to book for longer next time x

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would return, but night time security would be helpful

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Vicky J.

Powered grass site

Liked The staff were so friendly and helpful. The surroundings are lovely, the site has everything you need.

It is clean and tidy, shop well stocked snd close to everything we needed.

Disliked Some of the other campers left a lit to be desired. Digs roaming loose and doing tgeur business (i understand this hapoens,but at least clean it up) and one very noisy group.

Dhame as this was not the camps fault.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site clean facilities, friendly and…

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Malcolm S.

Unpowered grass site

Liked Great site clean facilities, friendly and helpful staff.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great stay grounded pitch perfect and…

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Anthony S.

Unpowered grass site

Liked Great stay grounded pitch perfect and very tranquil area.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Très bonne adresse. Nous le recommandons.

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Alain T.

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked Accueil chaleureux avec de bons conseils de visites lors du séjour. Camping bien entretenu, calme.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fine for caravans or motorhomes, but not recommended for campervans.

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Jon B.

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked Closeness of wash block. Mature trees.

Disliked Characterless. Nowhere near any pubs, shops or services. No access to Castle Howard estate. Lakeside limited. Had corner pitch, so fine to sit out on evening, but some caravans playing music all day and generally an unhappy place. Not a pretty or family friendly site

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hello John, I have to admit to being confused by your first comment. Hardstanding pitches and the camping field are both suitable for campervans. We are a peaceful, rural site in natural countryside in the beautiful Howardian Hills next to a lovely lake. I appreciate that our site may not have been as you were expecting but there are pubs less than 3 miles away, (one is walkable off road) ; the market town of Malton with restaurants, bars and shops is only 5 miles. Your stay included a 2 for 1 entry offer into the grounds of Castle Howard which, with free parking and the Courtyard outlets, is only 1 mile away.The allocated pitch you were given is usually one that is requested by those wanting a quiet corner. Perhaps you would have been happier with the campers in the field who on the weekend of your stay, reading Heather G's and Agnieszka's reviews, found us a very friendly, family site. Individual opinions vary but we appreciate you taking the time to write your review.Thank you.

A very nice place, worth recommending…

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Agnieszka L.

Unpowered grass site

Liked A very nice place, worth recommending to any family with children. Toilets and showers are available, and hot running water is available at all times of the day. It's a great area for walks. And a highlight is Castle Howard, a 4-minute drive away. With its magnificent gardens and a fantastic playground for children, you can spend a wonderful day at a low price.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for all your positive comments about Lakeside and Castle Howard Agnieszka. We're glad you enjoyed your stay.

Excellent hard standing pitch clean toilet and shower lovely shop

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Anonymous

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked Fantastic place to stay loved the long walks

Disliked Unfortunately my pitch was under tree cover so in the shade all day

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks for your reveiw; we agree- the beautiful Howardian Hills are perfect for walks which are not too strenuous. If you do come to Lakeside again and would prefer a different pitch to the one you are allocated please ask in reception and, when possible, our team will do their best to arrange this for you.

Quiet spot. Clean toilets & showers.…

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Andrew T.

Unpowered grass site

Liked Quiet spot. Clean toilets & showers. Friendly & informative person in reception.

Disliked Nothing

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From the manager: We're glad you found everything to your liking Andrew and thanks for letting us know.

Bella sosta , castello stupendo…

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Anonymous

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked Bella sosta , castello stupendo

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: (Nice stop, stunning castle.) . Grazie per aver visitato Lakeside. Buon viaggio. (Thank you for visiting Lakeside. Happy travels.)

Features

Portable toilet

Dogs allowed

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 Local produce Off licence 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

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Lake and/or mountain Peaceful 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

Large (51-200 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Site close to accessible bathrooms Step-free or level access Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Castle Howard Lakeside Holiday Park

Coneysthorpe

North Yorkshire

England

YO60 7DD

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.1315°N
0.91356°W

Nearest transport

Coach
15.4 km The Royal Oak
15.6 km The Square
15.6 km Stamford Bridge The Square
Rail
7.6 km Malton Rail Station
22.6 km York Rail Station
23.2 km Poppleton Rail Station

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

Yorkshire folk are rightly proud of 'God's Own Country' – it's home to some of the finest historic houses, coast and countryside around. If you want to keep things local, head out to Kirkham Abbey (15 minutes' drive) to visit the ruins of the priory or for waterside strolls along the Derwent river. Like to be beside the seaside? Of course you do, and luckily this area has plenty of options to choose from. If you fancy venturing to Whitby's harbour and beaches, drive to Pickering (25 minutes) and hitch a ride on a steam train for a stonkingly scenic journey over the North York Moors. Bempton Cliffs Seabird Centre (an hour away) is a rather wilder beauty spot – this nature hub is home to about a quarter of a million nesting seabirds (so be sure to pack your binoculars). Art, architecture and landscaped grounds can all be rather moreish, so check out other historic houses in the area, like Nunnington Hall (20 minutes), Duncombe Park (25 minutes), Sledmere House (30 minutes) and Beningbrough Hall (40 minutes), if you fancy a change of scene on your blue-blooded escapades.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Scarborough North Bay 37.5 km Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Scarborough South Bay 37.6 km Sea PoorPoorPoorPoor
Cayton Bay 38 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Robin Hoods Bay 41.4 km Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Filey 41.8 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Kew at Castle Howard 1.2 km

The Arboretum - Kew at Castle Howard 1.3 km

Castle Howard 1.3 km

Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo 10.7 km

North Yorkshire Moors Railway 15.5 km

National Trust

Nunnington Hall 9.1 km

Rievaulx Terrace 19.1 km

Treasurer's House 21.7 km

Beningbrough Hall and Gardens 23 km

Goddards Garden 24.7 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

CASTLE HOWARD 1.3 km

The Lumps and Bumps of Castle Howard 1.7 km

Sheriff Hutton and the Howardian Hills 7.3 km

SHERIFF HUTTON PARK 7.5 km

HOWSHAM HALL 8.6 km

Local events

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

    Ripon, England 42 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 Castle Howard Lakeside Holiday Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Castle Howard Lakeside Holiday Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Castle Howard Lakeside Holiday Park? Yorkshire folk are rightly proud of 'God's Own Country' – it's home to some of the finest historic houses, coast and countryside around. If you want to keep things local, head out … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Castle Howard Lakeside Holiday Park?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  noon –  Anytime
    Depart by:  noon
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Castle Howard Lakeside Holiday Park? From $39.18 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.