Tents on The Went

9.8 26 reviews
Tents on the Went campsite

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  • Nearly-wild site on a smallholding next to the Trans Pennine Trail
  • A 20-minute drive to Hatfield Water Park; pub within walking distance
  • Animals to feed and firepit on site; fishing in the pond or river
The owners of Tent on The Went are keen wild campers, but they’re very aware that the remotest of reaches aren’t for everybody. That’s exactly why, after much consideration, they crafted a quiet tent camping stay at their quiet South Yorkshire smallholding for a small, like-minded crowd. There sure is a huge amount of space to unwind in at Tents on The Went, with a riverbank running alongside the site, a large firepit and a pond. In the morning, the kids are very welcome to help with feeding the site’s flock of Silkie and Frizzle chickens, petting the goats or offering a carrot for horses like Peanut the pony to nibble on. Fish may nibble upon your line here too, as guests with a rod licence can fish along the riverbank or the large pond (day licences can be booked online). Pike, chub, dace and the occasional barbel are the main occupants. Kids who aren’t too fussed about angling can also dip in the pond under adult supervision. The remote, basic and stunning spot is set between two nature reserves, so wildlife and birds often make an appearance. Keep a lookout for resident kingfishers, deer (if you’re an early riser), the owl which hoots throughout the day or perhaps Bob the badger on the lane to the village pub, which is only 15 minutes’ walk away. Kristoff the cat sometimes chooses to make an appearance too. The Trans Pennine Trail snaking its way past the site’s front door is just about the cherry on top. With traffic-free sections, it makes a lovely walk for pint-sized family members too. Petrol stations and shops are 15 minutes’ drive away.

Campground type

Tent sites 5
Rent a tent 1
Opens

Languages spoken

English

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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

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

Themes

Budget/backpacker Luxury Peaceful Remote location Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Pop-up campground Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Tents on The Went

Topham Ferry Lane

Sykehouse

South Yorkshire

England

DN14 9BQ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

53.64964°N
1.0598°W

Nearest transport

Bus
8.2 mi Goole Airmyn Road
9.3 mi Doncaster Interchange
17.6 mi Bus Station
Rail
3.3 mi Snaith Rail Station
4.1 mi Hensall Rail Station
4.3 mi Thorne North Rail Station
Airport
11.5 mi Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield Airport
11.8 mi Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield Airport
22 mi Sheffield City 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

While the kids may have already gone pond dipping on the site, there’s plenty of extra space for rental watercrafts like kayaks, canoes or paddleboards at Hatfield Water Park (20 minutes’ drive) – or you may feel like a dip in the pool on the edge of the lake or a round of the aqua park’s inflatable course. And you may have also spotted a fair bit of wildlife in and around the site already… but probably nothing quite as large as the animals of Yorkshire Wildlife Park (35 minutes), which include sea lions, tamarin monkeys and hyenas. Life in the Victorian era is a far cry from the modern day, but one great way to get as close of a taste as possible is a visit to the Brodsworth Hall and Gardens (25 minutes). Kept in good order and hardly altered since the 1860s, the country house still looks rather like the original.

Must see

Brodsworth Hall and Gardens 9.7 mi

Xscape Castleford 12.1 mi

Lotherton Hall & Gardens 15.8 mi

Air Museum 19.3 mi

York Racecourse 20.2 mi

National Trust

Nostell Priory and Parkland 13.5 mi

Goddards Garden 20.2 mi

Treasurer's House 21.6 mi

Mr Straw's House 23.3 mi

Beningbrough Hall and Gardens 26.3 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

The Humberhead Peatlands from Crowle 8.7 mi

BRODSWORTH HALL 9.6 mi

CUSWORTH HALL 9.8 mi

THE DELL, DONCASTER 10.3 mi

FRIARWOOD VALLEY GARDENS 10.6 mi

Local events

  • Leeds Festival (Thursday, August 21, 2025 – Thursday, August 21, 2025)

    Wetherby, England 20.1 mi

  • Harrogate Autumn Flower Show (Friday, September 19, 2025 – Friday, September 19, 2025)

    Ripon, England 28.6 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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96% would recommend this campground to a friend

92% would stay here again

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Quiet and peaceful.…

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Christopher B.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite (two person)

Liked Quiet and peaceful.

Disliked Absolutely nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

Eco pitch

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite (two person)

Liked The animals ,the remoteness, walks, eco friendly loos and showers

Disliked There was no interaction with the host was different to other places but wouldn’t say it was a bad thing all information was sent before arrive by txt

Recommend to friends Visit again

The quiet environment The View was lovely The river near the campsite. Toilets/ shower were…

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Chris R.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite (two person)

Liked The quiet environment
The View was lovely
The river near the campsite.
Toilets/ shower were nice and clean.
Good communication from owners

Disliked Possibly offer WiFi? not great phone reception there. (not really a big issue at all)

Recommend to friends Visit again

This was our second time there & I’m sure we will be back :)

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite (five person)

Liked Lovely spot, with really cute farm animals around. They have very clever facilities, even the compostable toilets are nice and clean.
Claire and Craig got the level of hosting perfect: they let you check-in yourself but if you need anything you can text them.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent camp site.

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Chris B.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite (two person)

Liked Absolute peace and quiet.

Disliked Nothing to dislike.

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Quiet, large site, good facilities, friendly staff, clean…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite (five person)

Liked Quiet, large site, good facilities, friendly staff, clean

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent spot, friendly hosts, loved the animals.

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Dave J.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite (five person)

Liked Our 9 year old loved the animals. Very welcoming hosts, and clean, well kept facilities. We had a lovely two nights here in this surprisingly beautiful part of the country. Loved our 9 mile walk round the reservoirs. Thank you Tents on the Went for a great holiday

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great little site

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Robert F.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite (five person)

Liked Great little site. Very quite.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quiet site with clean facilities. Owners were helpful will return

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite (two person)

Liked We received a welcome text from the owners on the day which had important information on such as how to get there which made the day go smoothly. The campsite was very quiet with the choice of where to pitch up and again the text had advice on where the best places were so we didn't get bogged in. They had all the amenities we could've needed including a washing up area with bins, the most beautiful shower room ever and compostable toilets which were less daunting to use than expected. We will definitely be bringing more people next time. Great site

Recommend to friends Visit again

Everything, it's exactly what it says on the tin. Open space quiet…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite (five person)

Liked Everything, it's exactly what it says on the tin. Open space quiet and peaceful yet still got creature comforts like toilets and a shower and washing up area. Spot on

Recommend to friends Visit again


Frequently asked questions

  • Does Tents on The Went have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Tents on The Went dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Tents on The Went? While the kids may have already gone pond dipping on the site, there’s plenty of extra space for rental watercrafts like kayaks, canoes or paddleboards at Hatfield Water Park (20 minutes’ drive) … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Tents on The Went?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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