Westgate Carr Farm

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  • Peaceful adults-only site 30 minutes' walk from Pickering
  • On the edge of the North York Moors and 30 minutes' drive to the coast
  • On-site service and repair centre; 80-acre farm with riverside walks
Holiday parks don't get much calmer than Westgate Carr Farm, an adults-only site a mile and a half outside the North Yorkshire town of Pickering. This spacious farm in the scenic Vale of Pickering is spread over well-kept land that's bordered by trees, a stream and fields (where the beady-eyed may spot both wild and domestic animals). Set halfway along a country lane, this award-winning 81-acre site is a few minutes by car from the edge of the North York Moors National Park, arguably one of the finest rambling spots in England (and it's within walking distance of the town centre too, if you've got any energy left…). The north-east coast at Filey or Scarborough can also be reached with roughly a half-hour drive. Not to be outdone by the scenic local surroundings, Westgate Carr Farm has a fair bit to keep you pottering around base for some of your stay, including a pond and a riverside trail where you're welcome to walk your dog. All kinds of fish and fowl can be spotted in this wildlife haven, so tread softly if you want to be in with a chance of spotting yellowhammers, swifts, kingfishers or trout along the way. It's worth planning to stay up late too, as the dark skies here are prime stargazing territory. The facilities at Westgate Carr Farm are also handy to have as well: there's an outdoor washing-up area, an immaculate luxury bathroom block (with toilets, showers, washing-up area and dishwasher), drinking taps, waste disposal points (including a drive-over grey waste drain) and a recycling area. A service and repair centre for caravans and motorhomes is also on site.

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 20
Motorhome pitches 6
Tent pitches 2
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Open all year
Opens

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (excluding couples) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • A charge of £1.00 (R23.03) applies for the use of the shower.
  • No charcoal barbecues allowed.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
  • 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) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • A cable measuring at least 15 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
  • Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • A number plate recognition security barrier system is in operation. Entry to/exit from the campsite will not be possible unless the vehicle registration number(s) have been provided when booking. The site prohibits all pink and blue toxic and formaldehyde-based chemicals on site. Only properly converted vehicles, according to DVLA log book, are accepted on the touring park. Please select the extra if electricity is required. If selected, the below amounts are included per night. Further usage is metered on site at £0.265 and must be paid via a top-up card. January, February, November, December 2025 = 20.75 kWh March, April, May, October 2025 = 15.09 kWh June, July, August, September 2025 = 9.43 kWh

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Reviews

9.8

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Peaceful

100% would recommend this site to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

Adults-only spot offers a peaceful getaway. Expect spotless, roomy facilities, friendly owners, and lovely country views. Great base for exploring Pickering. Shower fees & narrow road noted, but overall a top stay. Many want to come back.

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Anonymous

Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch (premium)

Liked Immaculately maintained. Toilet block cleanest I have ever visited. Owner friendly and helpful.

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During the summer period I think this site would be perfect.

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Caroline I.

Electric optional hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch (no awning)

Liked Lovely open air, quiet spot, very clean and tidy. Dog walks well laid out with plenty of dog poo bins. Nice sitting areas to watch the wildlife.

Disliked The site is down a long stretch of unlit road - not really suitable for walking at night in the dark

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Great site with spacious hardstanding pitch, highly recommend.

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Carol H.

Electric optional hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch (no awning)

Liked The drive down the long road to the camp wasn't a problem, there was passing places if need be, however we didn't pass anyone.
We were warmly welcomed by the proprietors & shown to plot 18 (a fully serviced & spacious pitch.)
We had a lovely view view of the countryside & it was a nice quiet campsite.
We awoke to the birds singing which is the best thing to hear after a long winter & had a visit from 2 friendly chickens.
The shower/ toilet block was very clean with music playing which is a nice touch as doing make up takes time these days!
The shower cost £1 for 7 minutes which we knew beforehand & came prepared for that. it wasn't a problem at all & very hot water & you didn't have to keep pressing the button unlike some.
I would recommend this site. They are working hard to build another shower/ toilet block which will be needed when busier..
On site there was a short walk to the river & saw Llamas on site from a distance which was cute.
A great visit, thank you Dave & Karen !

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Phil F.

Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch (premium)

Liked A spacious and well managed site. Visitors to the site are carefully spaced out. It was calm, quiet and most importantly relaxing. Did lots of walking and enjoyed the local amenities. Slept really well on the site.

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Jason T.

Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch (premium)

Liked Liked everything, lovely warm welcome to a fantastic site. Huge pitches with large space between them, every pitch has its own water tap.
Immaculate, beautiful new facilities kept spotlessly clean and shower drains that drained rather than standing in a puddle.
Definitely going back again.

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Just a lovely little site

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Alan C.

Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch (premium)

Liked Fantastic little site , very welcoming and informative owners , lovely walk into Pickering, and the fresh eggs from the site hens are to die for !! Fantastic fully flat and serviced pitch , would highly recommend.

Disliked Nothing!! And that's unlike me lol

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Craig W.

Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch (premium)

Liked Great site, well maintained

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5 star campsite amazing shower and…

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Liz P.

Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch (premium)

Liked 5 star campsite amazing shower and toilet block very well maintained and so peaceful

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From the manager: Good evening
Thank you very much for the wonderful, positive review
We look forward to seeing you again in the very near future
Best regards

Dave & Karen

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ian r.

Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch (premium)

Liked Friendly owners , good welcome pack with lots of info, spacious pitches , clean and tidy good dog walk field

Disliked Nothing

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From the manager: Morning Ian
Many thanks for your great review; we are delighted you enjoyed your short break with us despite the rather inclement weather!

Dave & Karen

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Jenna C.

Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch (premium)

Liked We had such a lovely stay here in our motorhome. The views from the site are absolutely stunning, and there’s a beautiful little loop walk right from the site that takes you past alpacas and along a stream, such a peaceful way to start or end the day.

The facilities were a real highlight for me, super clean and actually smelled fresh and clean, which I always really appreciate. The recycling setup was also great, which was good to see.

The location is fantastic. We walked into Pickering and loved exploring the local shops, market and the pub with the log fire was just perfect after a day out.

The only slightly nerve-wracking part was the single track road leading to the site, it felt a bit airy-scary on arrival as we weren’t sure where the passing places were. However, I understand this is likely why arrivals are limited to certain times to help manage the flow of traffic, which makes sense.

The owners were friendly and helpful throughout our stay, and we wouldn’t hesitate to stay again. Highly recommend!

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Features

Dogs allowed

Adults only

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 Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

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

Themes

Luxury Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 pitches)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 30 inches/75cm) Level site, no steep slopes Smooth, hard roads e.g. tarmac Step-free or level access Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for tourers Motorhome service point Seasonal pitches Tourer storage facilities Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Westgate Carr Farm

Westgate Carr Road

Pickering

North Yorkshire

England

YO18 8LX

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

54,23796°N
0,81153°W

Nearest transport

Coach
2,5 km The Royal Oak
25,9 km Sunday School
25,9 km Playing Fields
Rail
11,8 km Malton Rail Station
22,4 km Egton Rail Station
22,4 km Glaisdale Rail Station
Ferry
47 km Transporter Bridge South Side
47,1 km Transporter Bridge North 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

Whether you've come here craving the classic seaside buzz of Scarborough (30 minutes' drive) or prefer more low-key jaunts treading the footpaths and beaches around Filey (40 minutes), you'd do well to squeeze in a trip to the coast or two during your stay here. Looking inland, the main highlight of the local area has to be the North York Moors National Park (a few minutes' drive), where you can pedal through the trees of Dalby Forest (20 minutes), conquer the canopy at the nearest Go Ape (20 minutes) or head to Grosmont (30 minutes) for steam train rides and cosy village cafés. Make a point of seeing the Howardian Hills too – especially Castle Howard (30 minutes), its undisputed highlight. For informative days out with just a hint of history, you've got Ryedale Folk Museum (15 minutes), an open-air heritage centre where you can wander around historic buildings and learn about rural life in Yorkshire from the Iron Age to the 50s. Proper medieval buffs, meanwhile, will be pleased to note that this site is within striking distance of York Minster, Clifford’s Tower and St Mary's Abbey (all 50 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Scarborough North Bay 27 km Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Scarborough South Bay 27,5 km Sea PoorPoorPoorPoor
Robin Hoods Bay 28 km Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Cayton Bay 29,2 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Whitby 30,7 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

North Yorkshire Moors Railway 2,3 km

Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo 3,6 km

Dalby Forest Visitor Centre 9,1 km

Kew at Castle Howard 14,3 km

Castle Howard 14,4 km

National Trust

Nunnington Hall 11,3 km

Bridestones, Crosscliff and Blakey Topping 13 km

Rievaulx Terrace 19,6 km

Yorkshire Coast 27,4 km

Treasurer's House 35,3 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Pickering to Levisham Station by Train - Return on Foot 2,4 km

Lockton - Stain Dale - Bride Stones - Lockton 9,8 km

Lockton and Levisham 9,9 km

NUNNINGTON HALL 11 km

EBBERSTON HALL 12 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Westgate Carr Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Westgate Carr Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Westgate Carr Farm? Whether you've come here craving the classic seaside buzz of Scarborough (30 minutes' drive) or prefer more low-key jaunts treading the footpaths and beaches around Filey (40 minutes), you'd do well to … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Westgate Carr Farm?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  6:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  6:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon

    No arrivals allowed before 2pm due to the one-way road system that is in place.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at Westgate Carr Farm? From R514,74 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.