Venus Campsite
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- Spacious and peaceful eco-friendly site with scenic countryside views
- A 10-minute drive from Ripon and 40 minutes from York
- A 20-minute drive to Lightwater Valley; Europe's longest rollercoaster
Campground type
- 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.
- Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- A cable measuring at least 10 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
- No charcoal barbecues allowed.
- Please note that the shower facilities are unisex.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, Apr 4 to
Campsite types & availability
Primitive grass campsite
Adults only
3 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 6m width × 6m depth
Calculated area: 36m²
Arrival daysFrom £22 (£22)
View prices & bookPowered grass campsite
Adults only
3 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 8m depth
Calculated area: 64m²
Arrival daysFrom £27 (£27)
View prices & bookFHU cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite
Adults only
4 people maximum
Ground type: Cement/asphalt and grass
Pitch size: Min 10m width × 8m depth
Calculated area: 80m²
Arrival daysFrom £64 (£64)
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Reviews
91% would recommend this campground to a friend
89% would stay here again
What customers say
This adult-only site gets high marks for its quiet vibe, spacious, level sites, and spotless amenities. Guests often rave about owner Sarah's friendly, helpful service. Its prime location near Thirsk/Ripon, with easy A1M access, is a big plus. Minor gripes: some road noise (though most find it minor) and basic, though clean, facilities needing an update. A great spot for a relaxing getaway.
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Excellent site
FHU cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite
Liked Everything, clean facilities, peaceful campsite, friendly people.
Disliked Nothing
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Really nice site
FHU cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite
Liked Clean and peaceful site.
Disliked 2 large dogs roaming with no leads.
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Very clean, good facilities. Loved the size of the pitches.…
Powered grass campsite
Liked Very clean, good facilities. Loved the size of the pitches.
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Good site, would stay again.
FHU cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite
Liked Clean toilets
Quiet site
Padlocked gate felt very safe
Disliked Showers were clean but tired. Rust on shower basket etc and just could do with a refresh!
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Lovely site close to some great places to walk and visit
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Lovely and peaceful, adult only site.
Facilities were spotlessly clean.
Disliked Although it was a really lovely site, there were no views which we missed.
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site well laid out with large pitches - can have tent next…
Powered grass campsite
Liked site well laid out with large pitches - can have tent next to motorhome (saw this as next door did this with a friend). Showers and toilets immaculately clean. Site secure as code lock on gate and CCTV being watched. Sarah (manager) visited us to check we were set up okay. Very peaceful. Close to A1(M) and easy to locate. Close to Ripon/Harrogate.
Disliked Adult only so can't take grandchildren, but that is okay. No onsite Wi-Fi but good phone signal so wasn't an issue.
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Good
Powered grass campsite
Liked Nice basic site.toilets and shower facilities clean.close to Thirsk and Ripon.
Disliked Gate pad locked all the time.
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Just perfection 👌
FHU cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite
Liked We were so impressed with this site. On arrival we were greeted with a very warm welcome. The site is absolutely immaculate , it is so well looked after. The facilities were the best we've ever seen. They were so clean. We loved our stay so much and there aren't many sites to match this one. Very sad to leave.
Disliked Nothing at all to dislike.
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Peaceful, simple campsite with plenty of space. No hills here, everything on…
FHU cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite
Liked Peaceful, simple campsite with plenty of space. No hills here, everything on the level. Good showers, everything nice and clean. Handy position for visiting Thirsk, Ripon, Fountains Abbey or a stopover just off the A1M.
Disliked Nothing
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Lovely quiet and clean site…
FHU cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite
Liked Lovely quiet and clean site
Disliked There was a problem with the padlock on the gate and we were locked in the site when we needed to be away at 7.30am to see friends competing at the GYS (the whole point of our stay). We tried to call the given number 7 times but never got an answer. My partner tried knocking on the farmhouse door but didn't get an answer there either. Eventually after half an hour a man in his dressing gown and slippers was seen in the yard and when approached he was quite unapologetic about the situation but did cut the padlock. Shame as we've stayed here before but won't be booking again. Perhaps consider providing an alternative number to call. Luckily this wasn't an emergency but could easily have been.
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Features
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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Adults only Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
PeacefulUtilities
Charging facilities Communal freezer Communal fridge Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Small (11-25 sites)Nearby leisure
Fishing nearby Golf nearby Leisure/theme park nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Caravan storage facilities Gray water hook-up for caravans Motorhome service point Water hook-up points for caravansLocation
Venus Campsite
Baldersby
Ripon
North Yorkshire
England
YO7 4PS
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.1994°N
1.46036°W
Nearest transport
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
Must see
Fountains Abbey 7.4 mi
Jervaulx Abbey 12.1 mi
Rievaulx Abbey 14.4 mi
Rievaulx Terrace & Temples (NT) 14.7 mi
RHS Garden Harlow Carr 15.7 mi
National Trust
Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden 7.4 mi
Brimham Rocks 12.3 mi
Mount Grace Priory 13.7 mi
Rievaulx Terrace 14.7 mi
Braithwaite Hall 14.9 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
NORTON CONYERS 2.5 mi
NEWBY HALL 6.7 mi
STUDLEY ROYAL 7 mi
THORP PERROW 7.1 mi
Studley Royal Park and the ruins of Fountains Abbey 7.2 mi
Local events
- Harrogate Autumn Flower Show (Friday, September 19, 2025 – Friday, September 19, 2025)
Ripon, England 15.8 mi
- Leeds Festival (Thursday, August 21, 2025 – Thursday, August 21, 2025)
Wetherby, England 23 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.
Nearest campgrounds
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Venus Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Venus Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Venus Campsite? History buffs will be well looked after hereabouts, with plenty to entertain, starting 25 minutes’ drive away at Mother Shipton’s Cave, England’s oldest tourist attraction. Plenty of stately manors are nearby too, … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Venus Campsite?
RV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 1 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-park accommodation Arrive: 1 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Venus Campsite? From $29.19 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.