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
Travelling up hills, down dales and across moors? Settle in for holidays and pitstops at Venus Campsite, an adults-only site less than five minutes’ drive from the A1 and 10 minutes from the North Yorkshire city of Ripon. Whether sticking around for lengthy stays or taking an overnight pause on travels north or south, this is a top spot to pitch up at. Handily placed between the Yorkshire Dales (35 minutes' drive) and North York Moors (20 minutes) national parks, the site’s a good pick for ramblers, bikers, hikers and riders, and urbanites will be well-placed too with Ripon and York (40 minutes) within easy reach. The site’s eco credentials should appeal to environmental warriors and worriers too: it’s a recognised eco-friendly site, with plenty of green space to roam about in for guests, recycling facilities for sorting the detritus of getaways, and energy coming from renewables. Feeling hungry or thirsty? A handful of country pubs serve food within about 10 minutes' drive, lots more options can be tried in Thirsk (15 minutes away) and Ripon, and glasses can be raised at the Black Sheep Brewery within 20 minutes. For self-catered stays, there’s a small grocery store five minutes away, and bigger supermarkets in Thirsk. Please note that this is a back to basics campsite with simple facilities of flushing toilets and hot showers – if you're in the market for luxuries like underfloor heating you'll probably need to look elsewhere.

Campground type

RV sites 6
Tent sites 12
Camper sites 10
Open now
Opens April 2
Please note

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

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9
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9
Facilities / Activities
8
Customer service
9
Child friendliness
4
Cleanliness
9
Wifi
6

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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Basic campsite with all you actually…

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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

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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

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Lovely quiet site with very good facilities and big electric pitches

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Anonymous

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

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Quite, clean, large electric pitches…

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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

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FHU cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Quitet ness

Disliked Porta cabins

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location, very nice facilities

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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.

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Great location. Peaceful and everything that…

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Powered grass campsite

Liked Great location. Peaceful and everything that was required.

Disliked Nothing

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Great short term site for touring.…

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Dean P. 2 reviews

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

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Good location! Quiet site & facilities.…

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Powered grass campsite

Liked Good location! Quiet site & facilities.
Lovely sunset view

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great little site 👍

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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

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 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Adults only Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

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

Type

Farm Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Golf nearby Leisure/theme park nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities Gray water hook-up for caravans Motorhome service point Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Venus Campsite

Baldersby

Ripon

North Yorkshire

England

YO7 4PS

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.1994°N
1.46036°W

Nearest transport

Bus
5 mi Bus Station Stand 1
5.3 mi Market Place
13.2 mi Bus Stn Stand A
Rail
4.1 mi Thirsk Rail Station
9.3 mi Northallerton Rail Station
13.2 mi Knaresborough Rail Station
Ferry
28.2 mi Transporter Bridge South Side
28.3 mi Transporter Bridge North Side
Airport
21.6 mi Durham Tees Valley Airport
24.3 mi Leeds Bradford International 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

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, with Newby Hall and Ripley Castle within 25 minutes, Beningbrough Hall and Garden 35 minutes from base, and the spectacular (and famed) Castle Howard within 50 minutes. If history is preferred with an urban slant, head first to Thirsk (15 minutes) to explore the James Herriot museum, then travel on to Ripon’s cathedral and museums (10 minutes), Knaresborough’s castle and scenic viaduct (20 minutes), York’s minster, Jorvik Viking Centre and Shambles (40 minutes), and Durham’s castle, cathedral and museums (55 minutes). Open-air time is highly recommended nearby too. Explores around the Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors national parks are, of course, a must, but not at the expense of visiting the Howardian Hills (25 minutes), the balancing Brimham Rocks (30 minutes), or the stunning gardens at Studley Royal (20 minutes) and Harlow Carr (35 minutes). Adrenaline seekers, meanwhile, should make immediate tracks to Lightwater Valley Family Adventure Park, 20 minutes away, where there are pedaloes, toboggans and traditional fairground rides. If that’s got juices pumping for more, it takes an hour to get to Flamingo Land to zip along rides in the theme park or meet animals at the zoo.

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?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • 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.