Old York Forest

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Yorkshire views
Yorkshire views
Pitches
Hardstanding electric pitch
Sunsets
Pitches 39-41
Grass touring pitch
Pitches 39-41
Grass pitches
1/52
Pitches
Hardstanding electric pitch
Sunsets

  • Well-kept park on the edge of Allerthorpe Common
  • A 10-minute drive from Pocklington; York 25 minutes
  • Two nature lakes and one fishing lake, plus dedicated dog-walking area
Old York Forest is a well-kept site on the edge of Yorkshire's Allerthorpe Common, a 22-acre stretch of woodland and all-round wildlife haven. As such, this spot is a prime pick for those looking to reconnect with nature and ramble through the lovely local countryside. There are also three lakes on site, one of which can be fished in if you fancy throwing some angling into the mix. Dogs are welcome here and have their own dedicated dog-walking area. Old York Forest is also bike-friendly; there's plenty of scope for cross-country and road cycling in the surrounding countryside, and there’s a bike washing area back on site where you can hose down any mud collected while pedalling. Children are welcome, but this is primarily a peaceful place to hiking and wildlife watching. Whether coming with or without pets and bikes, adventure seekers can make for Allerthorpe Lakeland Park (10 minutes' drive), a 53-acre watersports centre, while those curious about the ancient city of York need only travel 25 minutes down the road. Back on site, there's a recreation area with picnic spots for indulging in open-air meals. Self-catering here is simple, as there are two supermarkets in the nearby town of Pocklington (10 minutes); there are also pubs in town – and, for that matter, en route in Barmby Moor (five minutes) – if you fancy leaving the cooking to the pros. Please note that a small number of pitches are located at the back of the campsite, a short walk from the shower block.

Campground type

Camper sites 6
RV sites 5
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (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 2 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • No charcoal barbecues allowed.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

9.2

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Peaceful

93% would recommend this campground to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

A serene, well-kept campground with spacious, level spots featuring water/electric. Guests raved about clean facilities, friendly staff, and beautiful scenery with great dog walks. Minor notes: gray water disposal distance & occasional thistles.

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Peaceful, friendly site with wildlife – best if you have own transport

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Jill T.

Powered grass RV campsite

Liked •Easy self check-in with security gate code provided by email.
• Quiet, peaceful site with plenty of wildlife.
• Toilets and showers were clean.
• Local info, books, DVDs, and games available in the washing-up area.
• Friendly owner came round to check everything was okay.
• lovely Woodland walk nearby.
• Fishing pond still usable (owner has plans to improve).

Disliked More observations than dislikes

• If pitched at number 38, you’ll need a very long extension cable (over 35m) for the electric.
• Toilets/showers could be improved with clear occupied signs to avoid confusion.
• Ponds are quite overgrown at the moment, though still usable and the owner has plans to improve.

The location is quite remote, which wasn’t ideal for us without our own transport in a motorhome. Taxis were costly, Uber unreliable, and walking to nearby village/town sketchy on main unlit road.

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Beautiful setting.

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Katie P.

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite (XL, waterside)

Liked The most peaceful site. Lovely setting, surrounded by nature.
Very friendly welcoming owner.
Large pitch.
Great clean facilities.
Great location for York, Beverley.

Disliked That we had to leave, could have stayed another week.

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large pitch. Quiet site. Toilets and…

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Allan H.

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite (XL, waterside)

Liked large pitch. Quiet site. Toilets and showers clean. secure site

Disliked Toilet waste goes into a big tank that you unscrew a lid and see and smell everyone's waste. Everywhere else I have ever been has a hole in the floor or a toilet you put waste in. Bins are not clearly marked with general or recycling. Dog walking area full of thistles so my dog didn't walk there. No dog waste bins in dog walking area

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Lovely quiet site, love the self…

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Emma D.

Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Lovely quiet site, love the self service check in and friendlt staff. Really pleasant stay

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Peaceful and clean site.

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William F.

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite (XL, waterside)

Liked Lovely clean site
Peaceful site while we were there. 3 nights from Thursday 07/08/225.

Disliked We had a lakeside pitch but you couldn’t see the water for the overgrown growth around it.
No proper recycling.
No Wi-Fi.

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Nice, quiet site Lakes to walk around…

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Jennifer L.

Powered grass RV campsite

Liked Nice, quiet site
Lakes to walk around and possibly see wildlife
Lots of local info in the wash pot area

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Shelley J.

Powered grass RV campsite

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Lovly peaceful place…

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dawn p.

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite (XL, waterside)

Liked Lovly peaceful place

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Lovely peaceful stay

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Anonymous

Powered grass RV campsite

Liked Lovely quiet site
Easy access with secure gate
Not far from the lovely town of Pocklington which was nice for eating out.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic site in great location

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ANT L.

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite (XL, waterside)

Liked Level large pitches with plenty of space and water , electric
Great prices
Electric coded gates
Clean and great facilities
Lovely scenery and space for kids
Well laid out . lovely hosts, would definitely recommend and stay there again for sure.

Disliked Very minor , had a walk over to far end of site for grey waste disposal.

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Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit 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 Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed

Themes

Forest Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities Seasonal sites Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Old York Forest

Sutton Lane

Barmby Moor

East Yorkshire

England

YO42 4DD

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

53.91904°N
0.86642°W

Nearest transport

Bus
5.4 mi Stamford Bridge The Square
5.4 mi The Square
9.6 mi Rail Station Stop J
Rail
9.6 mi York Rail Station
10.4 mi Wressle Rail Station
10.7 mi Howden Rail Station
Ferry
27.1 mi Hull Ferry Terminal

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

Looking for a low-key way to keep the kids entertained? Let them pootle about the pool at the local leisure centre (10 minutes' drive). If you're here in the summer, you may also want to give York Maze (10 minutes) a spin – alongside the maze, there's thrice-daily pig racing to sweeten the deal. After rambunctious farmyard thrills a calmer green space might be in order. If that's the case, try Burnby Hall Gardens (10 minutes), a splendidly scenic expanse of landscaped grounds best known for its cracking collection of lilies (you can also buy fish food, throw a handful into the lake and marvel at the the bubbling and splashing that follows). Finally, no trip to Old York Forest would be complete without a trip to old York city (25 minutes) – check out the Jorvik Viking Centre's animatronic take on Viking Britain, stroll past the overhanging timber-clad houses of the Shambles or visit York's Chocolate Story, a museum that explores the city's long-standing connection to the sweet stuff.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Skipsea 27.7 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Fraisthorpe 28 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Wilsthorpe 28.6 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Hornsea 28.7 mi Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Bridlington South Beach 29.2 mi Sea N/AN/AN/AGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Air Museum 4 mi

National Centre for Early Music 8.9 mi

York Castle Museum 9 mi

Clifford's Tower 9.1 mi

JORVIK Viking Centre 9.1 mi

National Trust

Treasurer's House 9.2 mi

Goddards Garden 9.8 mi

Beningbrough Hall and Gardens 15.6 mi

Nunnington Hall 20.3 mi

Maister House 25 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Battle of Stamford Bridge, 1066 4.9 mi

Millington and Givendale 5.9 mi

Wandering in the Wolds: Millington to Huggate Wold 6 mi

ALDBY PARK 6.9 mi

LONDESBOROUGH PARK 8.1 mi

Local events

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

    Ripon, England 25.9 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 Old York Forest have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Old York Forest dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Old York Forest? Looking for a low-key way to keep the kids entertained? Let them pootle about the pool at the local leisure centre (10 minutes' drive). If you're here in the summer, you may … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Old York Forest?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Old York Forest? From $24.31 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.