Thorpe Hall Caravan and Camping Site

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Grass pitches on site
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View of site and facilities block at thorpe hall caravan, glamping & camping site near bridlington
Glamping at thorpe hall near bridlington

  • Yorkshire Wolds site in the old walled gardens of Thorpe Hall
  • A 15-minute drive from Bridlington and 35 minutes from Scarborough
  • Coarse fishing lake and five-acre playing field
Set within the old kitchen garden walls of a country estate, Thorpe Hall Caravan and Camping Site is a quiet, peaceful and sheltered location to relax and unwind. The family-friendly (and dog-friendly) site is less than a mile from the small Yorkshire village of Rudston. Bring kit for a day at the coarse fishing lake or gather chums for games on the five-acre playing field (ideally cricket, in keeping with your traditional English surrounds, but anything goes really…). If you're after things to do locally, then a quick explore of Rudston (including a stop at the Rudston Monolith, the tallest standing stone in the United Kingdom) should top the list, before driving off to the coast at Bridlington,15 minutes away, for sandy beaches and sea-view strolls. And so to your digs… in the estate’s pretty walled garden, with plenty of space and shelter and access to a smart heated bathroom block that’s got disabled access and hot water available all day and all night. The small shop sells essentials such as milk and bread (and is a handy fount of local information too), and supermarkets in Bridlington are handily close by for all your barbecue bits.

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 78
Motorhome pitches 78
Rent a tent 3
Open now
Opens 1 March

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Facilities/activities including Fishing are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
  • The grocery shop is open between 01/03 et 31/10.
  • Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Continental touring caravans (caravans built with the passenger door on the right-hand side) are not permitted.
  • Reception is unmanned after 6 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
  • A cable measuring at least 25 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • Minimum spacing of 6 metres between pitches.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
  • The charging of electric vehicles is not permitted on site.
  • The washing of vehicles or units is not permitted. Please note: the wifi can be intermittent.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sat, 01 Mar to

AA 4 pennants

Pitch types & availability

Other pitch types

Reviews

92%

would recommend this site to a friend

92%

would stay here again

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Very clean, nice and helpful staff,

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 4
Katrina C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked: Lovely and peaceful even when there are children on the site, very clean site and the staff are very helpful, only 5 minutes drive to Bridlington, the showers are very powerful and hot, Lovely walks to go on would recommend....

Disliked: There's nothing that we didn't like about tje site

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From the manager: Thank you so much for your review and rating Katrina. So happy to read that you enjoyed your stay with us and we hope to welcome you back again in the future. Until then...Happy Touring :0)

Big plots,toilets and showers immaculate,plenty of hot water,overall a lovely site…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities No rating
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Linda A. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked: Big plots,toilets and showers immaculate,plenty of hot water,overall a lovely site

Disliked: Nothing

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From the manager: Thank you so much for your review and rating Linda. We're delighted to know that you enjoyed your stay with us and we hope to welcome you back again in the future. Until then...Happy Touring :0)

This site is so pretty - set within a walled garden. …

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 6
Paula H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked: This site is so pretty - set within a walled garden. Staff are very friendly and informative. Facilities were very clean. There is a small play area and a secure field. Lovely site would definitely return.

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From the manager: Thank you so much for your review and rating Paula. We're so pleased you enjoyed your stay with us and we hope to welcome you back again in the future. Until then...Happy Touring :0)

Beautiful site, fantastic pitches, great facilities, friendly staff,

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
BELINDA O. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked: Everything :)
Beautiful site, great pitches, great facilities, very well organised in terms of arrival.
Possibly one of the best sites we have stayed at, would highly recommend

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From the manager: Thank you so much for your review and rating Belinda. Thank you also for your kind words and recommendation ...one of the best sites is a huge compliment :-) We hope to welcome you back again in the future but until then...Happy Touring!

Beautifully kept, well maintained peaceful site

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 8
Sam E. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked: Peaceful rural location
Well cared for grounds
Friendly, helpful lady on reception
Check in easy
Well maintained, big pitches
Spotless, plentiful toilets and showers
15 minute drive to Bridlington

Disliked: Couldn't fault it

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From the manager: Thank you for your review and rating Sam. We're delighted you enjoyed your stay with us and we hope to welcome you back again in the future. Until then, Happy Touring :0)

Excellent site, lovely grounds and very clean shower blocks.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 4
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked: The site was so well kept and the people working there were very friendly. The toilet blocks were very clean. The big field/ dog walking area is perfect too. We had a great long weekend stay.

Disliked: I know this is noted on the website (and it is free), but the WiFi is very intermittent - thought I'd make a note incase someone was to rely on it.

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From the manager: Thank you so much for your review and rating and we're really pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us. We hope to welcome you back again in the future but until then...happy touring :0)

Lovely peaceful site, well maintained. Highly recommended.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 6
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked: Family bathroom. Playground. Designated space for dog walking. Quiet. Friendly and approachable staff.

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From the manager: Thank you for your review and rating and we're glad you enjoyed your stay with us. We hope to be able to welcome you back again in the future :0)

Pitch was near the facilities…

Overall 4/10
Location 6
Value for money 6
Accommodation 6
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 4
Child friendliness 6
Cleanliness 4
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Pitch was near the facilities

Disliked: Right by a busy road, staff unwilling to charge mobile phones for us
Bathrooms could have been cleaner

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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to review and rate your stay. Needless to say we are very disappointed to read your feedback but will try to address the points raised for the benefit of readers.
* Your point about the pitch being 'right by' a busy road
We'd just like to clarify that whilst there is a road that runs from the village into Bridlington, the site is actually situated within the old walled gardens of the estate (walls are over 10ft high) so there is no danger to guests
* Staff unwilling to charge your mobile phones
We do not encourage staff to take sole responsibility for guests' personal and often very expensive equipment. In addition, guests that plan a 4 night visit with children and require electricity would generally book an electric pitch. However, as you chose to book a cheaper non-electric pitch we'd highly recommend the purchase of a mobile power bank which is very useful when away from home.
* Bathrooms could have been cleaner
One thing that features a lot in the majority of our reviews is how clean our facilities are. We're disappointed to hear here that your experience was different. We encourage guests to flag any particular concerns to us whilst on site so that we can try to rectify whatever the problem is.

Well set out site good communication from the outset. Very clean and…

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 8
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 6
Stephen H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked: Well set out site good communication from the outset. Very clean and well maintained in all areas

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From the manager: Thank you for your review and rating Stephen and glad that you enjoyed your stay with us. We hope to welcome you back again in the future :0)

Nice to be within what was a walled garden

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 6
Richard K. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked: Nice location - the site and local area, nice to see the monolith in the churchyard, clean plentiful facilities

Disliked: very regimented but I suppose a necessity

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From the manager: Thank you for your review and rating Richard and glad you enjoyed your stay with us. We hope to welcome you back again in the future :0)


Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Peaceful Remote location Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby

Location

Thorpe Hall Caravan and Camping Site

Rudston

Driffield

East Yorkshire

England

YO25 4JE

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.09341°N
-0.30989°W

Nearest transport

Coach
7.9 km Bridlington Bus Station
13 km Bus Station
13.1 km Driffield Middle Street South
Rail
7.3 km Bridlington Rail Station
9 km Hunmanby Rail Station
9.3 km Bempton Rail Station
Ferry
39 km Hull Ferry Terminal

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

Can’t get enough of these grand stately homes? There are plenty more options nearby to swan around in… Burton Agnes Hall is a 10-minute drive from base, Sewerby Hall and Sledmere Estate are within 20 minutes, and Burton Constable Hall (and its Capability Brown-designed grounds) is 45 minutes away. Perhaps the most famed, though, is the exquisite Castle Howard (45 minutes) – it’s starred on TV several times, playing the role of Brideshead (in Brideshead Revisited, twice) and Kensington Palace (in Victoria). Steer away from the country piles with a trip to York, a little over an hour away, to meet vikings at the Jorvik Viking Centre, cruise along the river or take a sweet trip into the past at York’s Chocolate Story. Or perhaps head to Hull (50 minutes) for more museum action and sealife encounters with more than 3,500 fish that live at The Deep aquarium. Swap both city and country for coast with a trip to Scarborough (35 minutes) for days on one (or two, or three…) of the beaches, a splash at the waterpark or peaceful ambles in the gardens. Filey (20 minutes) has another fine beach, and a clifftop golf course with cracking coastal views.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Wilsthorpe 7.3 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Bridlington South Beach 7.5 km Sea N/AN/AN/AGood
Fraisthorpe 8 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Bridlington North Beach 8.3 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Reighton 9.3 km Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Burton Agnes Hall 4.4 km

Dalby Forest Visitor Centre 31.8 km

Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo 34.8 km

North Yorkshire Moors Railway 34.9 km

Kew at Castle Howard 39 km

National Trust

Bridestones, Crosscliff and Blakey Topping 31.7 km

Yorkshire Coast 36.2 km

Maister House 39 km

Nunnington Hall 45.1 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Bridlington - South Landing - Flamborough - Bridlington 7.3 km

BEMPTON CLIFFS (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 29/08/1990) 11.4 km

Flamborough Head 12.1 km

Bonhomme Richard 12.3 km

Cleveland Way, Stage 1 - Filey to Scarborough 13.1 km

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.

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Thorpe Hall Caravan and Camping Site have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Thorpe Hall Caravan and Camping Site dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Thorpe Hall Caravan and Camping Site? Can’t get enough of these grand stately homes? There are plenty more options nearby to swan around in… Burton Agnes Hall is a 10-minute drive from base, Sewerby Hall and Sledmere Estate … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Thorpe Hall Caravan and Camping Site?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.

    Customer name and pitch number will be displayed on the white board on the front door of the shop.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at Thorpe Hall Caravan and Camping Site? From R460,05 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.