The Spinney Wild Camping
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- Simple woodland and meadow site near Pocklington, East Yorkshire
- Five minutes’ drive to Allerthorpe Lakeland Park; York half an hour
- Hot tub and firepits for hire, plus a garden room with games
Campground type
10
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- At least one of the party members must be aged 20 or over.
- Facilities/activities including hot tub are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.
- Group bookings of 5 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
- No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, Apr 3 to
Reviews
100% would recommend this campground to a friend
100% would stay here again
What customers say
Highly recommended, peaceful, spacious campsite with friendly hosts. Guests love the beautiful setting, clean eco-friendly facilities (compost toilets, hot showers), and choice of pitches. Limited spots ensure a quiet stay. Fire pits and hot tub are popular extras. No major complaints.
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Last updated 7/28/2026
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Great site! Clean, tidy, relaxing.
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Everything!! Brilliant site, and the hosts were super friendly and helpful.
The fire pits to hire were super.
The whole site was really welcoming to the boys, they loved the hammocks to play on plenty of space to run around.
Nice to see the pigs and chickens, the boys loved seeing them share our watermelon. The toilets are so clean, don’t smell. Option to use a the shower between certain hours. Everything kept so clean and tidy. Nothing was too much, charged my phone to full twice for me which was really helpful.
Will be back.
Disliked Nothing. It was 10/10
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Wonderful site
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Again, everything.
Couldn’t fault anything.
Surprised by how the compost toilets literally didn’t smell at all, it was such a well kept and clean site.
Perfect with the amount of space so it didn’t feel at all crowded.
So welcoming and helpful.
Might try the hot tub too next time.
Did some geocaching in the local woods and walked the canals and visited a local pub in Melbourne. Plenty of space to keep the kids happy, they made friends with others camping, which is always a bonus of camping seeing them all play together .
Disliked Nothing , can’t think of anything I didn’t like. Only that we had to leave and come home.
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Beautiful campsite
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Everything!
Fabulous spacious site. Well cared for and very clean.
Despite being only 1 hour away from home I felt like I was in the wilds.
Neil and Sherie are such lovely people and couldn't be more helpful, they really have the camping sorted. I can't wait to come back.
Little Flora didn't want to leave, Nearly slipping her harness as I tried to get her in the car ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Disliked Nothing.
A perfect campsite
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We stayed for two nights and…
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked We stayed for two nights and had a wonderful time. After forgetting our mugs, the owners kindly lent us some, which was much appreciated. We also hired a fire pit for £10 per night, which included a bag of logs, kindling, firelighters, a lighter and a heatproof glove – everything you need for a cosy evening around the fire.
The owner also sent a friendly text after we booked, which was a lovely personal touch. Throughout our stay, both Neil and Cherie were welcoming and very kind to our children, who absolutely loved being there. The site is perfect for exploring wildlife and plenty of space for kids to play.
The setting is perfect if you’re looking to switch off, enjoy nature and spend time outdoors. We loved the peaceful atmosphere and the beautiful walks around the site. The Melbourne Arms offers the best fries and sausage rolls we’ve ever tasted.
Overall, we had a lovely stay and made some great memories. It’s a beautiful campsite with excellent facilities, and we’d happily recommend it to anyone looking for a peaceful escape in nature.
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Neil and Cherie do an amazing…
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Anonymous Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Neil and Cherie do an amazing job at this peaceful and picturesque site. So welcoming and helpful. The site is so well maintained with a choice of areas to pitch in and plenty room so you have lots of space. It's the most civilised wild camping I've ever experienced, and possibly the best site I've ever been to!
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Gorgeous wild camping, back to nature experience in beautiful woodland
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked We booked Spinney Wild Camping on a whim and really landed on our feet. Neil and Cherie were so welcoming and provided everything needed for a low-key wild camping experience. There is so much choice for tents and campers - no set pitches so you can tuck yourself away in the woods so it feels like you are alone. Yet there are the cleanest compost loos, a hot shower and washing up facilities right there. Spinney would suit you well if you want a quiet, back to nature experience. We stayed for 2 nights and saw/heard so many bird species, watched squirrels jump from tree to tree, hung out with the 3 piglets and the chickens, were visited by a deer and enjoyed really dark skies. It was heaven! Our hosts were amazing and clearly love and care for the land and the woods meticulously. We will be back soon!
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Very lovely area and very well…
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Very lovely area and very well maintained and cared for. Loved all the amenities, the quietness and the way large areas are kept wild for nature. A thoroughly good stay.
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We had a fabulous stay. Super…
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked We had a fabulous stay. Super welcoming and well equipped. It was a lovely setting as well and there were hens and some very friendly pigs!
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The way campsites should be
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Really lovely area, lots of room and pretty views to pitch up. Owners were so friendly and welcoming!
There were wheelbarrows to help bring your stuff, all the amenities for the fire pit (this is charged £10 extra but that’s perfectly clear when booking and totally worth it) and very clean toilets, washing facilities etc. all within a minute walk pretty much not matter where you are on the site.
What more can you want?
We will be back!
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From the manager: Thank you Joseph I hope the festival goes as well as your trip here, love to see you again.
Great campsite, will be back.
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Very welcoming, spacious pitches, good facilities.
Disliked Nothing
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From the manager: Hello Jack so glad you enjoyed it, I think the hot tub was a hit with your boys.
Features
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Pop-up campground
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Hot tub Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis WatersportsAmenities on park
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Forest Peaceful Wild campingUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) No hot water Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Pop-up campground Tiny (1-10 sites)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
The Spinney Wild Camping
Mill House Farm Plantation
Thornton Melbourne
Pocklington
East Yorkshire
England
YO42 4RZ
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
53.8952°N
0.83803°W
Nearest transport
Bus
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skipsea | 26.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Fraisthorpe | 27.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Hornsea | 27.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Good | Good |
| Wilsthorpe | 28.2 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Bridlington South Beach | 28.9 mi | Sea | N/A | N/A | N/A | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Air Museum 5.5 mi
National Centre for Early Music 10.5 mi
York Castle Museum 10.7 mi
Clifford's Tower 10.7 mi
JORVIK Viking Centre 10.8 mi
National Trust
Treasurer's House 10.9 mi
Goddards Garden 11.3 mi
Beningbrough Hall and Gardens 17.4 mi
Nunnington Hall 22.1 mi
Maister House 23.2 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Millington and Givendale 6 mi
Wandering in the Wolds: Millington to Huggate Wold 6 mi
Battle of Stamford Bridge, 1066 6.8 mi
LONDESBOROUGH PARK 6.8 mi
Market Weighton - Londesborough Park - Goodmanham 7.2 mi
Local events
- Leeds Festival (Thursday, August 27, 2026 – Thursday, August 27, 2026)
Wetherby, England 22.2 mi
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 The Spinney Wild Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is The Spinney Wild Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near The Spinney Wild Camping? Local attractions and activities include: - Allerthorpe Lakeland Park (water activities): five minutes’ drive - Golf course: five minutes - Allerthorpe Country Park: five minutes - Pocklington (market town): 10 minutes - … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of The Spinney Wild Camping?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11:30 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at The Spinney Wild Camping? From $33.68 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.