York House Caravan Park

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Hardstanding touring pitches with sea views
Hardstanding touring pitches with sea views
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Hardstanding pitches with a play area in the middle
Hardstanding touring pitches
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  • Well-kept, peaceful Yorkshire park five minutes’ drive from Whitby
  • Robin Hood’s Bay five minutes’ drive and Scarborough half an hour
  • Restaurant and bar on site, plus a play area and dedicated dog park
Set in 10 acres of stunning North Yorkshire moors and countryside, York House Caravan Park is just five minutes’ drive away from Whitby – not that you’ll need much reminding, as the Gothic abbey is visible from parts of the site. This spacious site in the small village of Hawsker appeals to both couples and families – and it must be doing something right, as guests often come back year after year. There are two play areas for kids, and also plenty of opportunities for gentle strolls and relaxing in the peaceful surroundings. It’s a canine-friendly place too, with a dedicated dog-walking field. From the site, there’s easy access to the Cinder Track, a 21-mile path along the disused railway from Whitby to Scarborough. Leaving the car behind on your adventures? There's a good bus service from Hawsker to Scarborough in one direction and Middlesbrough in the other. On-site facilities include a well-maintained shower block, a washing-up and laundry room, and – saving the best news for last – a café, bar and restaurant (opening days and times vary depending upon the season; there are reduced hours in low season) for those days when you just don’t feel like catering for yourselves. There’s also a local pub five minutes’ walk away, which serves tasty home-cooked food and a good selection of drinks.

Campground type

Camper sites 20
Tent sites 25
RV sites 45
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 8
Open now
Opens February 4
Please note

Admission

  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.

Dogs

  • 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

  • The bar is open between 02/04 and 01/04.
  • The grocery shop is open between 02/04 and 01/04.
  • The restaurant is open between 02/04 and 01/04.

Hired accommodation

  • Guests must bring their own duvets, pillows, sheets and towels when staying in rental accommodation. You will not be allowed to stay if you do not bring these items.

Occupancy

  • Group bookings of 2 or more units travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Single-sex bookings of 2 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.

Reception

  • Reception is unmanned after 5 p.m.. Please inform the park while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.
  • Electric is metered on site at £0.44 per kWh and is purchased on arrival by way of cards of £1, £5, or £10 denominations. The bar and restaurant are only open at weekends in low season; from mid-May through the summer they are open seven days a week.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed, Feb 4 2026 to

Open from Fri, Feb 5 2027 to

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Reviews

8.7

Overall rating from 1,002 Pitchup.com customers

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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

88% would recommend this campground to a friend

86% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a well-maintained, clean site with friendly, helpful staff, praised for its excellent location between Whitby and Robin Hood's Bay, with good bus links. Facilities, including showers and toilets, are generally reported as clean and well-equipped. The on-site cafe/bar and dog walking field are popular. Some guests found pitches small and close together, and noted that electricity is an additional charge.

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We have loved our stay lovely…

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 Maxine S. 1 review

Power optional gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked We have loved our stay lovely clean site well equipped and beautiful views. It’s within easy reach of Whitby robin Hood’s bay and Scarborough. We would recommend .

Disliked The only downside is the showers I had to keep my hand firmly on the button to get washed I’m just pleased my hair didn’t Need doing .

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Anonymous

Power optional gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Friendly staff member and everything explained to you about the site

Disliked Nothing

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Lovely site, good sized pitches, excellent…

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Kayleigh L. 2 reviews

Power optional gravel and cement/asphalt RV campsite

Liked Lovely site, good sized pitches, excellent facilities. Would definitely stay here again

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Nice enough site and location…

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 Shane G. 1 review

York house family camping pod

Liked Nice enough site and location

Disliked Had to give the pod a good wipe around the edges inside, was some grime and cobwebs.

Toilet / shower block a bit far from the pods. Also the showers aren’t great because you push the button and it stays on for only a few seconds so have to keep pressing it loads of times.

Also WiFi at the pods was kinda useless inside the pod.

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sean b. 2 reviews

Power optional gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked This site was the best I've been to with my roof tent.

Quiet, clean, great services and an excellent dog field.

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Great site with excellent facilities. We…

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 Samantha G. 3 reviews

Power optional gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Great site with excellent facilities. We needed to change our booking due to a bereavement and this was done without any extra charge. This was much appreciated and we brought extra people along with us for a great weekend away.

Disliked Nothing

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Anonymous

Power optional gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Clean, quiet and very well maintained. Great location.

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Excellent location well kept grounds…

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Anonymous

Power optional gravel and cement/asphalt RV campsite

Liked Excellent location well kept grounds

Disliked Facilities could do with updating

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Great campsite whitby just down the…

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 Deborah M. 2 reviews

Power optional gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Great campsite whitby just down the road £11 pound in taxi. Facilities spotless and a great bar that also does meals. Would definately come again

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Great site, close to Whitby and…

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 Leanne C. 2 reviews

Power optional gravel and cement/asphalt RV campsite

Liked Great site, close to Whitby and Robin Hoods Bay. Very reasonably priced. Motorhome pitches were well kept. Nice Cafe/Bar onsite. Will be back again in the future.

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Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Covered terrace area Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site cafe On-site restaurant 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 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

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

Themes

Budget/backpacker Hikers’ paradise Leave the car at home Peaceful Spectacular scenery

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point

Location

York House Caravan Park

Back Lane

High Hawsker

Whitby

North Yorkshire

England

YO22 4LW

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.45285°N
0.57165°W

Route directions

If you are using a Satnav device, please avoid using the postcode because it covers a larger area and may take you on smaller roads which are not ideal for touring caravans and large motorhomes. Use the park name and address instead.

Nearest transport

Bus
2.8 mi Bus Station
9.5 mi Sunday School
9.5 mi Playing Fields
Rail
2.6 mi Ruswarp Rail Station
2.8 mi Whitby Rail Station
3.7 mi Sleights Rail Station
Ferry
27.9 mi Transporter Bridge North Side
27.9 mi Transporter Bridge South Side

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

York House Caravan Park is nicely located on the eastern edge of the North York Moors National Park. It's a short drive from here to Robin Hood’s Bay (five minutes’ drive), where ghost walks tell the story of times gone by. For a small taste of the village's smugglers' history, head to the museum. For hikers, there are fine choices around such as the 109-mile Cleveland Way (five minutes) through the North York Moors, and the Coast to Coast Path (five minutes) ending at Robin Hood’s Bay. Those who prefer to travel at higher speeds can take the North Yorkshire Moors Railway from the station in Whitby (10 minutes) – after spending some time exploring the famed abbey, of course. Goathland (20 minutes) is a popular destination – it's the home of the TV series 'Heartbeat' and starred in the Harry Potter films too. There are so, so, so many pretty spots along the coast that you might find it hard to choose where to spend your time. However, Ravenscar (20 minutes), a pretty coastal village with splendid cliffs, and the more ‘happening’ Scarborough (half an hour) are some very nice picks.
(within 6.2 mi)
Castle, Aquarium, Theme park, Zoo, & Cashpoint (within 10 mi)

Food and drink

  • Hare And Hounds Pub 0.1 mi
  • Coast Cafe Bar Restaurant 0.8 mi
  • The WIndmill Inn Pub 1.2 mi
  • Fylingdales Inn Pub 1.8 mi
  • The Penny Hedge Restaurant 1.9 mi
  • The Grosvenor Pub 1.9 mi
  • Wilson Arms Pub 1.9 mi
  • The Laurel Inn Pub 2.1 mi
  • The Dolphin Pub 2.2 mi
  • Smugglers Restaurant 2.2 mi

Groceries

  • The Food Warehouse Supermarket 1.6 mi
  • Aldi Supermarket 1.6 mi
  • Sainsbury's Supermarket 1.7 mi
  • Co-op Food Supermarket 2.8 mi
  • Bargain Booze Off-licence 2.8 mi
  • Heron Foods Supermarket 2.9 mi
  • The Little Bottle Shop Off-licence 2.9 mi
  • Whitby Wholefoods Supermarket 2.9 mi
  • Clarkes of Whitby Off-licence 3 mi
  • Lidl Supermarket 3.4 mi

Parks and play

  • Airy Hill Play Park 2.7 mi
  • Haydocks Place park 2.9 mi
  • South Seas Garden park 3 mi
  • Alice in Wonderland Garden park 3 mi
  • Pannett Park 3 mi
  • Pannett Park Play Area Playground 3 mi
  • Sunken Gardens park 3.2 mi
  • Crescent Gardens park 3.2 mi

Family days out

  • The Endeavour Experience Visitor attraction 2.8 mi
  • Whitby Abbey Visitor attraction 2.8 mi
  • 199 Steps Visitor attraction 3 mi
  • Dracula Experience Visitor attraction 3 mi
  • Tate Hill Pier Visitor attraction 3 mi
  • Tate Hill Beach Visitor attraction 3 mi
  • Marine Discovery Centre Aquarium 3 mi
  • Funcity Amusement arcade 3.1 mi
  • Funland Amusement arcade 3.1 mi
  • Pleasureland Amusement arcade 3.1 mi
  • Whale Bone Arch Visitor attraction 3.2 mi
  • Arnold Palmer Putting Course Visitor attraction 3.3 mi
  • Falling Foss Waterfall Visitor attraction 3.4 mi
  • Sneaton Castle Centre 3.5 mi
  • Foss Castle 6.5 mi

Public transport

  • Swan Farm 0.2 mi
  • Hawsker Bottoms 0.3 mi
  • Mill House 1.1 mi
  • Hooks House 1.5 mi
  • Stainsacre Fairfield Way 1.6 mi
  • Sainsburys 1.8 mi
  • Robin Hood's Bay Thorpe Lane 1.9 mi
  • Thorpe Lane 1.9 mi
  • Eskdale Road 1.9 mi
  • Whitby (Cemetery, Opposite) 2.1 mi

Beaches

  • West Cliff Beach 4.2 mi

Other nearby

  • Whitby Marina 2.7 mi
  • Crafty Cove Nightclub 2.9 mi
  • Whitby Golf Club Golf course 3.9 mi
  • Raven Hall Golf Course 4.6 mi

Local services

  • Cash Zone Cashpoint 2.8 mi
  • NatWest Cashpoint 2.9 mi
  • Ladbrokes Cashpoint 2.9 mi
  • Sainsbury's Fuel station 1.8 mi
  • Doctors Surgery, Whitby Group Practice, Robin Hood's Bay 1.8 mi
  • Day Lewis Pharmacy 1.9 mi
  • Ruswarp Service Station Fuel station 2.6 mi
  • Whitby Hospital 2.8 mi
  • Boots Pharmacy 2.9 mi
  • Rowlands Pharmacy 3.1 mi
  • Springvale Medical Centre Doctors 3.1 mi
  • Esso Fuel station 3.1 mi
  • Shell Fuel station 3.2 mi

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Must see

Whitby Abbey 2.9 mi

The Moors National Park Centre 13.1 mi

Dalby Forest Visitor Centre 13.1 mi

North Yorkshire Moors Railway 16.5 mi

Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo 19.6 mi

National Trust

Yorkshire Coast 4.8 mi

Bridestones, Crosscliff and Blakey Topping 10.8 mi

Nunnington Hall 23.6 mi

Ormesby Hall 25.3 mi

Rievaulx Terrace 25.5 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Robin Hood's Bay - Ravenscar - Robin Hood's Bay 2 mi

Cleveland Way, Stage 4 - Robin Hood's Bay to Whitby 2 mi

Circular Walk from Fylingthorpe 2.3 mi

WHITBY ABBEY HOUSE 2.8 mi

Whitby - Saltwick Bay - Whitby 2.9 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 York House Caravan Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is York House Caravan Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near York House Caravan Park? York House Caravan Park is nicely located on the eastern edge of the North York Moors National Park. It's a short drive from here to Robin Hood’s Bay (five minutes’ drive), where … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of York House Caravan Park?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at York House Caravan Park? From $39.65 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.