Venus Campsite
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- Spacious and peaceful adults-only site with scenic countryside views
- A 10-minute drive from Ripon and 40 minutes from York
- Lightwater Valley Family Adventure Park 20 minutes' drive
Campground type
Admission
- Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
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.
- Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
General
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- Please note that the shower facilities are unisex.
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.
Safety
- No charcoal barbecues allowed.
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.
- Only green toilet fluids are permitted.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Thu, Apr 2 to
Campsite types & availability
4

Primitive grass campsite
Adults only
3 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 6m width × 6m depth (36m²)
Arrival daysFrom £22 (£22)
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Powered grass campsite
Adults only
3 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 8m depth (64m²)
Arrival daysFrom £27 (£27)
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FHU 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 (80m²)
Arrival daysFrom £64 (£64)
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Reviews
92% would recommend this campground to a friend
90% would stay here again
What customers say
Spacious, level pitches with full hookups at this adults-only site. Sarah, the owner, is praised for her welcoming nature and the facilities are kept very clean. Good for exploring, but expect some A1 road noise. Simple, clean restrooms. Gated entry needs a padlock.
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Last updated 8/11/2026
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Basic campsite with all you actually…
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Basic campsite with all you actually need.
Everything was very clean and well set out.
Pitches were large and well spaced out.
The owner Sarah is very helpful, sorry I didn't ready my texts!! We are looking to book again soon.
Disliked There is noise from the A1, but I don't think they will move it for the campers!!
And it soon becomes background noise.
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Well kept site
Powered grass campsite
Liked Good communication from owner who did come round and she is very friendly.
Pitch size fine.
Facilities very clean and fresh.
Plenty of hot water.
Freezer and fridge available.
Site well managed.
Adult only.
Gate has a lock .
Present site and would return
Disliked There is a hum from the road traffic
Recommend to friends Visit again
Lovely quiet site with very good facilities and big electric pitches
Powered grass campsite
Liked Very generous Pitch size
Extremely clean and well maintained facilities with very good showers
Quiet and relaxing site
Friendly owner
Disliked Noise from the road was louder than expected but after the first night you are used to it
Recommend to friends Visit again
Quite, clean, large electric pitches…
Powered grass campsite
Liked Quite, clean, large electric pitches
Disliked None
Recommend to friends Visit again
Came for thirsks races, ideal for our 3 day visit
FHU cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite
Liked Quitet ness
Disliked Porta cabins
Recommend to friends Visit again
Great location, very nice facilities
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Great location for a stopover on the A1. Also 10 minutes from Ripon and close to Fountains Abbey. Lovely clean facilities and more than one shower etc. Lots of space. Very efficient check-in process.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Great location. Peaceful and everything that…
Powered grass campsite
Liked Great location. Peaceful and everything that was required.
Disliked Nothing
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Great short term site for touring.…
Powered grass campsite
Liked Great short term site for touring. Entrance was narrow and manual gate with chain but it’s a first world problem, really liked our stay.
Disliked Gate entrance
Recommend to friends Visit again
Good location! Quiet site & facilities.…
Powered grass campsite
Liked Good location! Quiet site & facilities.
Lovely sunset view
Recommend to friends Visit again
Great little site 👍
Powered grass campsite
Liked Great location, easy access to the A1(M) and the rest of North Yorkshire. Clean and well kept. We really like the little bit of 'wilding' in the middle of the field, great for bees and other insects and kept the camping field open, giving a feeling of space. The showers and toilets are in little portacabins but perfectly fine and clean. I would imagine they could be a little cold if the weather isn't good. We had a peaceful stay, no complaints at all.
Disliked Nothing to dislike from us 😊
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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
- Leeds Festival (Thursday, August 27, 2026 – Thursday, August 27, 2026)
Wetherby, England 23 mi
- Kettlewell Scarecrow Festival (Saturday, August 8, 2026 – Saturday, August 8, 2026)
Skipton, England 24.1 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 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?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Venus Campsite? From $29.72 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.
