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Primrose Hill Farm

2 reviews

Secluded adults-only pitches on the edge of the Yorkshire Wolds
A 20-minute drive to York's park and ride; 45 minutes to the coast
Part of a working farm with easy access to bridleways for walks

Secluded, sheltered and informal… that sums up Primrose Hill Farm, a working farm hidden away down a country lane on the edge of the Yorkshire Wolds, a mile from the little village of Bugthorpe. This quiet adults-only site has something of a wild camping feel about it, with just simple facilities including unisex portable toilets, a washing-up area, a freezer for ice packs and a fresh water supply (please note there are no showers or hot water). You’ll need a torch to find your way around after dark here as there’s no lighting – and that may well mean some spectacular starry skies overhead. Tents and small campervans are welcome on the pitches, which have splendid views out over the surrounding countryside. Want to see more of those rural views? Set off on walks straight from the campsite on the farm’s bridleways and see if you can spot deer, buzzards, hares or red kites (or even just the Highland cows that live on site). Dogs are welcome to join you for a break here, and will no doubt enjoy the local walks just as much. If you’re looking to stray a little further, a fine option is to plan an outing to York – it’s a 20-minute drive from the farm to a park and ride that makes a handy launchpad for a day strolling through the ancient streets. To feed yourselves ready for those outings, there are food pubs in the nearby villages of Leavening, Burythorpe and Bishop Wilton, and Bugthorpe has a well-stocked village shop for picnic supplies or bits for a barbecue back at the farm. The farm often has fresh eggs to buy for a great alfresco breakfast too.

Campground type

Languages spoken

English

Nearby parks that are bookable on Pitchup.com

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

Features

Portable toilet

Pop-up campground

Dogs allowed

Adults only

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

Adults only Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer Communal fridge Dump station Electric car charging point(s) No hot water Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campground

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Location

Primrose Hill Farm

Bugthorpe

East Yorkshire

England

YO41 1QU

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.01468°N
-0.80037°W

Nearest transport

Bus

4.9 mi The Square

4.9 mi Stamford Bridge The Square

5.5 mi Fridaythorpe A166

Rail

8.1 mi Malton Rail Station

12.6 mi York Rail Station

14.4 mi Poppleton Rail Station

Ferry

28.5 mi Hull Ferry Terminal

Airport

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

York should certainly be on the schedule for a stay here – easy access to the main road means that it’s only a 20-minute drive to York's Grimston Bar Park and Ride for a straightforward way to visit the city centre. Once you’re there, wander along the old walls, visit the minster, take a boat ride or see the trains at the National Railway Museum. Heading in the other direction, a 45-minute drive through the Wolds gets you to Yorkshire’s east coast for days on the beach in Bridlington, Filey or Scarborough, or a bit of birdwatching at RSPB Bempton Cliffs. Other outings nearby might take you along the David Hockney Trail from Warter (20 minutes’ drive), to the abandoned medieval village of Wharram Percy (25 minutes) or to visit grand buildings like Sledmere House (20 minutes), Castle Howard (25 minutes) or Burton Agnes Hall (35 minutes). A tour of Ryedale Vineyards (15 minutes) is likely to be a tasty option too…

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Cayton Bay	23.8 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Fraisthorpe	23.9 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Wilsthorpe	24.3 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Scarborough South Bay	24.7 mi	Sea	Poor	Poor	Poor	Poor
Reighton	24.7 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Good	Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Castle Howard 8.5 mi

The Arboretum - Kew at Castle Howard 8.5 mi

Kew at Castle Howard 8.5 mi

Air Museum 9.2 mi

National Centre for Early Music 11.9 mi

National Trust

Treasurer's House 12 mi

Goddards Garden 13.4 mi

Nunnington Hall 15 mi

Beningbrough Hall and Gardens 16.7 mi

Bridestones, Crosscliff and Blakey Topping 20.8 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

ALDBY PARK 3.5 mi

HOWSHAM HALL 4.3 mi

Battle of Stamford Bridge, 1066 4.5 mi

Millington and Givendale 4.7 mi

Wandering in the Wolds: Millington to Huggate Wold 4.8 mi

Local events

York Early Music Festival (Saturday, July 6, 2024 – Saturday, July 6, 2024)
York, England 11.9 mi
Leeds Festival (Wednesday, August 21, 2024 – Wednesday, August 21, 2024)
Wetherby, England 25.6 mi
Harrogate Autumn Flower Show (Friday, September 13, 2024 – Friday, September 13, 2024)
Ripon, England 28.5 mi
Great Yorkshire Show (Tuesday, July 9, 2024 – Tuesday, July 9, 2024)
Harrogate, England 28.5 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.

Reviews

would recommend this campground to a friend

would stay here again

Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Lovely peaceful quiet site. Stayed for one night was lovely.…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	6
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Steven B. Jul 2022

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked: Lovely peaceful quiet site. Stayed for one night was lovely.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you, we love sharing this place with people who appreciate its peace and quiet.

Beautiful site with welcoming and friendly owners.

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

Anonymous Jul 2022

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: The location, lovely views, wild life, great walking area and having the site to ourselves. It was like how camping used to be with minimal facilities which was great for us. The fact that this is an adult only site and doesn’t allow large groups is an added bonus and we’d definitely return again.

Disliked: There wasn’t anything that we disliked.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: We are so pleased you enjoyed your visit to Primrose Hill and that you were able to explore this hidden corner of Yorkshire. We look forward to seeing you again.

Frequently asked questions

Does Primrose Hill Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Primrose Hill Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Primrose Hill Farm? York should certainly be on the schedule for a stay here – easy access to the main road means that it’s only a 20-minute drive to York's Grimston Bar Park and Ride … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Primrose Hill Farm?

RV, travel trailer and tent sites

Arrive: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Depart by: 10:30 a.m.

Read more