The Old Forge

The Old Forge - Double Door Entrance and Hexagonal Tree Picnic Table. (added by manager 26 Feb 2024)

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  • The Old Blacksmith's Forge near Vibrant York!
A truly unique and breathtaking stay. The Old Blacksmith's Forge is hidden away in the picturesque Yorkshire countryside, with direct access to popular rural walks, a free on-site dog park, and direct views over the pond, forest, and countryside... you may never want to leave!

Campground type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Open all year

Languages spoken

English

Nearest campgrounds

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Features

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

Baby-changing facilities

Bath available

Car parking by site/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

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

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

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Forest

Hikers’ paradise

Lake and/or mountain

Luxury

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

Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby

Restaurant nearby

Location

The Old Forge

High Belthorpe

Belthorpe Lane

Bishop Wilton

Bishop Wilton

East Yorkshire

England

YO42 1SB

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

53.97715°N
-0.81194°W

Route directions

The best way to find The Old Forge, is by using our postcode on Google Maps, YO42 1SB.

Nearest transport

Bus
4.3 mi The Square
4.3 mi Stamford Bridge The Square
6.6 mi Fridaythorpe A166
Rail
10.7 mi Malton Rail Station
11.5 mi York Rail Station
13.7 mi Poppleton Rail Station
Ferry
27.3 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

The Old Forge is situated right on a public bridleway the the idyllic Yorkshire countryside, and right on the edge of the stunning Yorkshire Wolds. A dreamy escape with easy access to the vibrant city of York - voted Best UK City To Visit 2024 (14 miles), famous Scarborough (31 miles) and the stunning beach of Cayton Bay (30 miles).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Fraisthorpe 24.8 mi Sea N/A Good Good Good
Skipsea 25.3 mi Sea N/A Good Good Good
Wilsthorpe 25.3 mi Sea N/A Good Good Good
Bridlington South Beach 25.8 mi Sea N/A N/A N/A Good
Cayton Bay 25.9 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Air Museum 7.2 mi

The Arboretum - Kew at Castle Howard 10.6 mi

Castle Howard 10.6 mi

Kew at Castle Howard 10.7 mi

National Centre for Early Music 10.8 mi

National Trust

Treasurer's House 11 mi

Goddards Garden 12.2 mi

Beningbrough Hall and Gardens 16.5 mi

Nunnington Hall 17.1 mi

Rievaulx Terrace 22.9 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Millington and Givendale 3.4 mi

Wandering in the Wolds: Millington to Huggate Wold 3.5 mi

Battle of Stamford Bridge, 1066 3.7 mi

ALDBY PARK 4.1 mi

HOWSHAM HALL 6.1 mi

Local events

  • York Early Music Festival (Saturday, July 6, 2024 – Saturday, July 6, 2024)

    York, England 10.9 mi

  • Leeds Festival (Wednesday, August 21, 2024 – Wednesday, August 21, 2024)

    Wetherby, England 24.3 mi

  • Harrogate Autumn Flower Show (Friday, September 13, 2024 – Friday, September 13, 2024)

    Ripon, England 27.9 mi

  • Great Yorkshire Show (Tuesday, July 9, 2024 – Tuesday, July 9, 2024)

    Harrogate, England 27.9 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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  • Does The Old Forge have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Old Forge dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near The Old Forge? The Old Forge is situated right on a public bridleway the the idyllic Yorkshire countryside, and right on the edge of the stunning Yorkshire Wolds. A dreamy escape with easy access to … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Old Forge?
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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