When can I check in and check out of Swallowtails?

RV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: noon – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. Read more

How much does it cost to stay at Swallowtails?

From $33.69 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Swallowtails

View prices & book Last booked 3 hours ago 1 review

Small, friendly site 15 minutes' walk from the centre of Pickering
Flamingo Land Resort and Go Ape Dalby within 15 minutes' drive
Play area and playroom on site; communal campfire and pizza nights

What sort of location do you want for your North Yorkshire break – somewhere rural and peaceful or a handy town location so you can get to shops, pubs and places to eat without having to get in the car? Mix both of these together and you'll have the excellent setting of Swallowtails, a small site on the edge of Pickering. This place ticks a whole lot of boxes on the location front – it’s on the edge of the North York Moors National Park for your rural rambles, it’s about 40 minutes' drive from the coast for your beach days, and within easy walking distance (about 15 minutes or so) of Pickering’s shops, cafés and places to eat (and its heritage railway station too). Options for days out nearby are plentiful, as you’ll also be within easy reach of the thrills of both Flamingo Land and the Go Ape course and mountain bike trails in Dalby Forest. Swallowtails is a fairly small-scale campsite but it's got a big heart – and a good list of facilities too, with an outdoor play area and an indoor playroom, a shared kitchen and a bathroom block with showers and toilets. Pitches all have electric and water hook-ups to keep life nice and easy, and there’s a sociable communal campfire area where you can gather for chatty evenings by the fire (although you're also welcome to bring your own raised firepit if you wish). Being on the edge of Pickering means it’s easy to get into town for an evening out if you like, but do make sure you’re back on site if it's pizza night, when guests gather once a week for tasty treats from the two outdoor pizza ovens.

Campground type

Open all year

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).
Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
Single-sex bookings of 6 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Entertainment and activities are available between 07/23 and 08/21.
Units longer than 7 metres are not allowed.

Languages spoken

English

Campsite types & availability

Reviews

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

100% would stay here again

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Arrival date (latest first)

Would recommend and would book again.

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

Aug 2025 Anonymous

Powered grass and gravel tent or RV campsite (medium)

Liked Nice small site
Park and sand area for the kids and little games room
Nice Showers too

Mark was friendly and welcoming

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

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 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

Hikers’ paradise Leave the car at home Luxury Peaceful 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 Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearby

Type

Small (11-25 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Swallowtails

Wayside

Goslipgate

Pickering

North Yorkshire

England

YO18 8EQ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.23749°N
0.7837°W

Nearest transport

Bus

0.6 mi The Royal Oak

15.1 mi Sunday School

15.1 mi Playing Fields

Rail

7.3 mi Malton Rail Station

13.9 mi Egton Rail Station

13.9 mi Grosmont Rail Station

Ferry

29.9 mi Transporter Bridge South Side

30 mi Transporter Bridge North Side

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

Attractions and activities nearby include: - North Yorkshire Moors Railway: 20 minutes' walk/five minutes' drive - Flamingo Land Resort: 10 minutes' drive - Go Ape Dalby: 15 minutes - Ryedale Folk Museum: 15 minutes - Eden Camp Modern History Museum: 15 minutes - Hole of Horcum: 15 minutes - Scampston Hall & Walled Garden: 20 minutes - Mallyan Spout Waterfall: 25 minutes - Scarborough (for the beach, castle and open-air theatre): 40 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Scarborough North Bay	15.7 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Good	Good
Scarborough South Bay	16 mi	Sea	Poor	Poor	Poor	Poor
Robin Hoods Bay	16.7 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Good	Good
Cayton Bay	17 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Whitby	18.7 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

North Yorkshire Moors Railway 0.7 mi

Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo 2.4 mi

Dalby Forest Visitor Centre 4.7 mi

Kew at Castle Howard 9.4 mi

Castle Howard 9.5 mi

National Trust

Bridestones, Crosscliff and Blakey Topping 7.2 mi

Nunnington Hall 8.1 mi

Rievaulx Terrace 13.3 mi

Yorkshire Coast 16.2 mi

Treasurer's House 22.5 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Pickering to Levisham Station by Train - Return on Foot 0.7 mi

Lockton - Stain Dale - Bride Stones - Lockton 5.3 mi

Lockton and Levisham 5.4 mi

EBBERSTON HALL 6.3 mi

SCAMPSTON HALL 6.8 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
Units will be allocated on arrival.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leashes and supervised at all times.
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).

General

Bookings are nominative and non-transferable.
Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
Entertainment and activities are available between 07/23 and 08/21.
Quiet hours must be respected between 11 a.m. and 7 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and trunks must be closed quietly.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behavior is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.

Occupancy

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.
Single-sex bookings of 6 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

Reception

If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Reception is open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. between 07/23 and 08/21.

Safety

Firearms are not permitted.

Sites

You must follow management instructions when setting up your tent/rig and related equipment.

Vehicles

No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
Units longer than 7 metres are not allowed.

Visitors

Visitors are not permitted on site.

Payment terms

Frequently asked questions

Does Swallowtails have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Swallowtails dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Swallowtails? Attractions and activities nearby include: - North Yorkshire Moors Railway: 20 minutes' walk/five minutes' drive - Flamingo Land Resort: 10 minutes' drive - Go Ape Dalby: 15 minutes - Ryedale Folk Museum: … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Swallowtails?

RV, travel trailer and tent sites

Arrive: noon – 9 p.m.

Depart by: 11 a.m.

Read more
How much does it cost to stay at Swallowtails? From $33.69 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

RV, travel trailer and tent sites
Arrive:	noon –	9 p.m.
Depart by:	11 a.m.

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