Bank Top Camping

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A birds'-eye view of the campsite
A birds'-eye view of the campsite
Main camping field and amenity block
Aerial view of bank top camping
Spacious pitches
The main camping field
Space to spread out
Plenty of space to play or relax
Sunset on pitch 27
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Main camping field and amenity block
Aerial view of bank top camping
Spacious pitches

  • Spacious pitches near Pickering in the North York Moors National Park
  • Whitby, Dalby Forest and Castle Howard within 35 minutes' drive
  • Small café and luxury bathrooms on site; dogs and kids welcome
On the southern edge of North York Moors National Park – and a geographically sensible choice for those intent on a hiking holiday – Bank Top Camping is a family-friendly site a 15-minute drive from Pickering. Woodland walks can be accessed directly from the site, but it’s not just the ramblers who find the location convenient: watersports enthusiasts can reach the North Sea coast in less than one hour, with places like Whitby (40 minutes’ drive) and Scarborough (50 minutes) among the top local choices. Spacious pitches sit on the edge of a large field fringed by tall, leafy trees, and they come with electric hook-ups and views over the Vale of Pickering, plus oodles of room for children to run around and play games. The kids might also enjoy making friends with the resident animals; speaking of which, while dogs are welcome guests at Bank Top Camping, they should be kept on a lead while on site. A small café sells hot drinks, locally made ice cream and a selection of home-baked goods (mmm… muffins), as well as honey produced on site by hard-working bees that you can watch at the fascinating Observation Hive. If you’re into making your own food, there’s a communal fridge freezer to store any essentials, and a sheltered washing-up area with plenty of hot water. Other facilities include a toilet block with luxury touches such as underfloor heating (blissful, on a parky Yorkshire morning), hot-water showers and hairdryers. There is also a laundry room with a washing machine and tumble dryer.

Campground type

Rent a tent 1
RV sites 10
Tent sites 10
Camper sites 10
Open now
Opens March 17
Please note

Admission

  • At least one of the party members must be aged 16 or over.

Dogs

  • 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.

General

  • This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.

Occupancy

  • Group bookings of 3 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.

Sites

  • A cable measuring at least 10 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.

Vehicles

  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • If selecting optional electric hook-up: 6 kWh per night is included in the price. Further usage is metered onsite at £0.40 per kWh and is payable on check-out.

Languages spoken

English

French

Open from Tue, Mar 17 to

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Reviews

9.6

Overall rating from 193 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

98% would recommend this campground to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

Quiet, tidy campsite with friendly staff. Toilets/showers praised for cleanliness & modern amenities. Guests liked spacious sites, woodland trails, and the shop. Great base for exploring. Some noted narrow country road access for large RVs & occasional shower temp issues.

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Karen was absolutely fantastic friendly and…

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Wayne W. 2 reviews

Power optional grass campsite

Liked Karen was absolutely fantastic friendly and very helpfull from the moment we arrived till the moment we left
Lovely peaceful and exceptionally clean site would recommend for anyone who wants to get away from the hustle and bustle of daily life

Recommend to friends Visit again

A gem of a site, not to be missed

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 Robert B. 15 reviews

Power optional grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Location, size of site nice and small Owner very friendly and helpful Facilities were spotless and laundry room was a big bonus Will return if in the area again and would highly recommend you give this site a try it’s a little gem

Disliked Nothing

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Pleasant peaceful site.

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 Michelle S. 2 reviews

Power optional grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Friendly staff, well maintained site, clean facilities. Peaceful site surrounded by gorgeous countryside.

Lovely little shop selling delicious icecream amongst other things like honey, venison burgers, eggs etc

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

A beautiful, quiet site that is well-run and cared for.

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Charlotte M. 1 review

Power optional grass campsite (large)

Liked Friendly service, availability of staff, beautiful location, spotlessly clean toilets and shower, good water pressure and heat in the showers.

Disliked Our pitch wasn’t quite level, but not really a huge issue.

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Superb site. The quietest campsite we…

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Judith P. 5 reviews

Power optional grass campsite (large)

Liked Superb site. The quietest campsite we have ever stayed on :-)
Lots of space for tent and car and room in the middle to play games.
Lovely clean facilities with undercover area for washing up
Facilities room with access to a freezer and fridge - fantastic for ice pack freezing which seems to be becoming more rare (also had a washing machine and tumble drier)
Rural location
The owner was around (and very friendly) in case of any problems

Disliked Nothing!

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This was our first camping trip…

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Anonymous

Power optional grass campsite (large)

Liked This was our first camping trip as a family and from the moment we arrived, we loved everything about it. The toilets and showers were spotless and rarely busy. The addition of the family shower room was perfect with our five year old. The site was perfectly maintained and felt safe and secure, with pitches set far enough apart for the space to feel like your own, along with a wooded area to the back of the site to exercise our dog.
We also loved being able to purchase hot drinks, milkshakes and ice cream on site, along with the best venison burgers I’ve ever had. All campers respected each other’s privacy and were lovely neighbours for the week. The owners were very friendly and should be extremely proud of the fabulous site they have created. We already can’t wait to visit again, hopefully bringing along more of the family.

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A beatifully spaced out campsite with…

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Tim C. 1 review

Power optional grass travel trailer campsite

Liked A beatifully spaced out campsite with a relax quite atmosphere. Backs into a small wood which is perfect for kids and dogs to explore. You’re close to delightful Pickering, the heritage train line to Whitby… what a commute! Also close to well preserved Roman fort, so if they travelled thousands of miles 2,000 years ago to stay there, it must have something special! A very pleasant place to stay.

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Très bien pour passer une nuit…

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Regis C. 4 reviews

Power optional grass tent or RV campsite (two person)

Liked Très bien pour passer une nuit

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely camp site. Very clean. Friendly…

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Bethany S. 1 review

Power optional grass campsite

Liked Lovely camp site. Very clean. Friendly and welcoming staff. Will definitely return.

Disliked Could have done with more facilities as it was very busy.

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Great facilities, quiet, peaceful location. Nice…

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 Chloe T. 2 reviews

Power optional grass campsite (large)

Liked Great facilities, quiet, peaceful location. Nice flat pitches with space for kids to play in the middle of the field. They made lots of friends. We had a lovely time here.

Disliked Our neighbours not respecting the campsite rules of quiet between 8 and 10!

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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

Baby-changing facilities 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Scouts welcome 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

Budget/backpacker Forest Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

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 Dog walk nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Site close to accessible bathrooms

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Horseback riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby

Location

Bank Top Camping

Rawcliffe Bank Top Farm

Newton on Rawcliffe

Pickering

North Yorkshire

England

YO18 8QF

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.30905°N
0.77528°W

Route directions

What3words location: snows.cackling.enabling. Look out for the green sign at the turning into the campsite. From Pickering, take the road up through Newton-on-Rawcliffe. At the postcode, continue up the hill for half a mile and then turn left towards Cropton. The site is the first set of buildings on the right-hand side. From Cropton, the site is three miles away (in the direction of Stape). It is on the left-hand side, one kilometre short of the postcode.

Nearest transport

Bus
4.5 mi The Royal Oak
13.3 mi Sunday School
13.3 mi Playing Fields
Rail
8.9 mi Egton Rail Station
9 mi Grosmont Rail Station
9 mi Glaisdale Rail Station
Ferry
26.4 mi Transporter Bridge South Side
26.4 mi Transporter Bridge North Side
Airport
30 mi Durham Tees Valley 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

Reward the kids for not complaining (much) during your hikes through the moors by taking them to Flamingo Land Resort (20 minutes’ drive), with thrill rides and family-friendly attractions, plus a zoo with big cats, primates and farmyard animals. Or head to Dalby Forest (25 minutes), where a Go Ape park has treetop adventure courses for all ages. A spectacular country mansion in the equally spectacular setting of the Howardian Hills National Landscape, Castle Howard (35 minutes) might look familiar from TV dramas such as ‘Bridgerton’ and ‘Victoria’. Elegant interiors include the Chapel, with its opulent pre-Raphaelite decoration by the likes of William Morris. Stroll around the harbour at Whitby (40 minutes), grabbing fish and chips or embarking on a coastal cruise to see seals and (if you’re lucky) dolphins. Back on dry land, climb the 199 Steps leading to the atmospheric ruins of Whitby Abbey, which are said to have inspired Bram Stoker to write ‘Dracula’.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Robin Hoods Bay 12.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Sandsend 14 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Whitby 14 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Scarborough North Bay 14.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Runswick Bay 15.4 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Dalby Forest Visitor Centre 4.3 mi

North Yorkshire Moors Railway 4.3 mi

Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo 7.3 mi

The Moors National Park Centre 11.8 mi

Duncombe Park 13.1 mi

National Trust

Bridestones, Crosscliff and Blakey Topping 5.4 mi

Nunnington Hall 10.8 mi

Yorkshire Coast 13 mi

Rievaulx Terrace 14 mi

Mount Grace Priory 22.3 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Lockton - Stain Dale - Bride Stones - Lockton 3.1 mi

Lockton and Levisham 3.2 mi

Newtondale Halt - Killing Nab Scar 3.3 mi

Hole of Horcum - Levisham Moor - Levisham 3.7 mi

Hole of Horcum - Levisham - Lockton 3.7 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 Bank Top Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Bank Top Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Bank Top Camping? Reward the kids for not complaining (much) during your hikes through the moors by taking them to Flamingo Land Resort (20 minutes’ drive), with thrill rides and family-friendly attractions, plus a zoo … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Bank Top Camping?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Bank Top Camping? From $33.74 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.