House Martins Camping

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Camping field
Campsite sheltered by trees
View of the camping field
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Level grass pitches
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Campsite sheltered by trees

  • Quiet back-to-basics site at Shiptonthorpe edging the Yorkshire Wolds
  • Hull half an hour’s drive; York 35 minutes; Hornsea Beach 40 minutes
  • Walking and cycling from the grass pitches; takeaway 10 minutes’ walk
Wake up to the peace and quiet of East Yorkshire countryside at House Martins Camping, a back-to-basics campsite with a limited number of pitches on an expanse of level meadow. In Shiptonthorpe village, right on the edge of the Yorkshire Wolds National Landscape, there is plenty of wildlife to see on site, from owls, bats and pheasants to the deer and hares that inhabit the surrounding countryside. There’s no need to leave any dogs at home; well-behaved canines are welcome on site too – and there are plenty of dog-walking opportunities direct from the pitches at this family-run and family-friendly site. Barbecues (raised off the ground, please) are allowed. No need to bring food for your whole stay, as you can restock at supermarkets and butchers in Market Weighton (five minutes’ drive). There are also cafés, bakeries, pubs and takeaways all within 10 minutes’ walk, and a vending machine for fresh milk at a farm in Shiptonthorpe. If you’d prefer to abandon the car when you set out exploring, there is a bus stop five minutes’ walk away, which takes you to historic York (35 minutes by bus) one way, or Hull (half an hour) in the other direction. The facilities on site include toilet and shower blocks, along with a washing-up area with hot and cold water and a tap for drinking water. There is no electric hook-up on site, but there are charging facilities for mobile phones and power packs. The site encourages recycling; bins are provided. You're also welcome to bring your own firepit, and if you don't have one, the site has firepits for hire and wood available to purchase.

Campground type

Tent sites 10
Rent a tent 5
Open now
Opens June 26
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Please note that the shower facilities are unisex.
  • Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not 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.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, Jun 26 to

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Reviews

9.6

Overall rating from 31 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

100% would recommend this campground to a friend

100% would stay here again

What customers say

Highly recommended, quiet campsite with spacious, level sites. Immaculate, well-maintained facilities (hot showers, great toilets). Friendly, helpful hosts. Kids love the open field. Shared fridge, freezer, microwave, charging spots. Some note limited village amenities, but it's an ideal, peaceful escape.

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A gem of a campsite.

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Jennifer B. 1 review

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked A great campsite, small with lots of space for each pitch. Clean toilets and showers with plentiful hot water. Big fridge for communial use plus a kettle and microwave and secure charging points for phones etc.

Very friendly owners who take real care in.providing a wonderful place to camp.

Disliked Nothing!

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Great little site

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vidsruleok 1 review

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Great little campsite. Only a few pitches so nice and quiet great big field for kids to play. Kettle, microwave and fridge freezer. The showers were lovely and hot.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A lovely quiet campsite (with a…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked A lovely quiet campsite (with a big fridge freezer essential for our hot summers!) with very friendly and amenable hosts. Would definitely recommend.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great space and facilities + a…

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Alex C. 1 review

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Great space and facilities + a friendly welcome, thank you!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very friendly and helpful, quiet, level grass pitches, ideal for tents

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Quiet, spacious, clean. No frills, charging facilities, designed with tents in mind.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely open space Great facilities Owner was…

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Tim L. 2 reviews

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Lovely open space
Great facilities
Owner was very informative and helpful
Would Recommend!

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Very nice spot the staff were…

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 LUFCLOVER 8. 1 review

2 bedroom ready tent (no pets)

Liked Very nice spot the staff were great always willing to help. We really enjoyed our stay and will be back in the future.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful setting, lovely hosts and spotless facilities

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Ellie G. 1 review

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Beautiful setting with spacious pitches and a lovely place for kids to play. Extremely quiet and tranquil with very friendly, helpful hosts. Facilities were spotless every time we used them. We absolutely loved it

Disliked Nothing

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Excellent camp site that we will stay at again.

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Danny H. 3 reviews

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Possibly the best shower/toilet I have ever seen on a camp site.

Lovely people who own it.

Beautiful spacious plots.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site especially for young families

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Peter A. 6 reviews

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Lovely simple little site. Excellent toilets and showers owners really pleasant and helpful. Enclosed field so very safe environment for taking young children. Feels very rural and quiet ( apart from the combine harvester !!) Great little dairy farm shop a short walk away. Just the site for a young family. Regular bus from the village to York.

Disliked Not really a dislike but no local facilities in the village

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Features

Pop-up campground

Dogs allowed

Campfires 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 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 Dogs allowed all year

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent sites

Themes

Peaceful

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer Communal fridge 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

Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Location

House Martins Camping

Cathmona

Town Street

Shiptonthorpe

East Yorkshire

England

YO43 3PE

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

53.87811°N
0.70431°W

Nearest transport

Bus
9.9 mi Fridaythorpe A166
9.9 mi Fridaythorpe A166
11.4 mi Beverley Bus Station
Rail
9.1 mi Gilberdyke Rail Station
9.2 mi Eastrington Rail Station
9.6 mi Broomfleet Rail Station
Ferry
19.9 mi Hull Ferry Terminal
Airport
25.1 mi Humberside Airport
29.9 mi Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield 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

Local attractions and activities include: - Burnby Hall Gardens (water lily collection): 10 minutes’ drive - Yorkshire Air Museum and Allied Air Forces Memorial: 25 minutes - Hull: half an hour - York: 35 minutes - Hornsea Beach: 40 minutes - Bridlington: 45 minutes - Castle Howard: 45 minutes - Flamingo Land Resort: 55 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Skipsea 21.7 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Hornsea 22.3 mi Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Fraisthorpe 23.2 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Wilsthorpe 24 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Bridlington South Beach 24.7 mi Sea N/AN/AN/AGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Air Museum 11 mi

Far Ings National Nature Reserve 15.9 mi

National Centre for Early Music 16 mi

York Castle Museum 16.2 mi

Clifford's Tower 16.2 mi

National Trust

Treasurer's House 16.4 mi

Goddards Garden 16.8 mi

Maister House 17.8 mi

Beningbrough Hall and Gardens 22.8 mi

Nunnington Hall 25.1 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Market Weighton - Londesborough Park - Goodmanham 1.7 mi

LONDESBOROUGH PARK 2 mi

Yorkshire Wolds Way Stage 3 - Goodmanham to Fridaythorpe 2.3 mi

HOUGHTON HALL 3.3 mi

Wandering in the Wolds: Millington to Huggate Wold 5.6 mi

Local events

  • Leeds Festival (Thursday, August 27, 2026 – Thursday, August 27, 2026)

    Wetherby, England 27.6 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 House Martins Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is House Martins Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near House Martins Camping? Local attractions and activities include: - Burnby Hall Gardens (water lily collection): 10 minutes’ drive - Yorkshire Air Museum and Allied Air Forces Memorial: 25 minutes - Hull: half an hour - … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of House Martins Camping?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at House Martins Camping? From $33.50 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.