When can I check in and check out of Venus Campsite?

Camping and touring Arrive: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. Read more

How much does it cost to stay at Venus Campsite?

From R525,74 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Venus Campsite

From £22 For 1 night, 2 adults Last booked one day ago 9.3 111 reviews

Peace and quiet in the sunshine (added by manager 01 Sep 2022)

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Sunset at venus campsite (added by manager 01 sep 2022)

Lots of green space (added by manager 19 jul 2018)

Facilities (added by manager 10 may 2020)

Spacious and peaceful eco-friendly site with scenic countryside views
A 10-minute drive from Ripon and 40 minutes from York
A 20-minute drive to Lightwater Valley; Europe's longest rollercoaster

Travelling up hills, down dales and across moors? Settle in for hols and pitstops at Venus Campsite, a family-friendly 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 free hot showers – if you're in the market for luxuries like underfloor heating you'll probably need to look elsewhere.

Site type

Open now

Please note

Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
A cable measuring at least 10 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
No charcoal barbecues allowed.
Please note that the shower facilities are unisex.

Dog walking/exercising is not permitted on site, please use nearby dog walking trails.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, 28 Mar to Thu, 31 Oct 2024

Pitch types & availability

Our little set up. (added by visitor 24 Aug 2020)

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

3 people maximum

Ground type: Grass

Pitch size: Max 6.0m width x 6.0m depth (19.7ft width x 19.7ft depth) Calculated area: 36.0m² (387.5ft²)

3 people maximum

One Tent or Trailer tent allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Max 6.0m width x 6.0m depth (19.7ft width x 19.7ft depth) Calculated area: 36.0m² (387.5ft²)

Ground type

Grass

Twin-axle vehicles accepted

Suitable for

Tent, Trailer tent

Features

Car 1 included, 2 max.

Dog(s) allowed 1 included, 2 max.

Car parking by pitch/unit

Picnic table

Extras

Additional dog (1 max)		£2 (£2) per night
Bring a gazebo (1 max)		£2 (£2) per night
Bring a pup tent (1 max)		£2 (£2) per night
Bring an awning (1 max)		£3 (£3) per night
Extra car (1 max)		£2 (£2) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £22 (£22) 1 night, 2 adults

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Electric grass pitch

3 people maximum

Ground type: Grass

Pitch size: Max 8.0m width x 8.0m depth (26.2ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 64.0m² (688.9ft²)

3 people maximum

One Trailer tent or Tent or Campervan or Motorhome or Touring caravan allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Max 8.0m width x 8.0m depth (26.2ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 64.0m² (688.9ft²)

Ground type

Grass

Twin-axle vehicles accepted

Suitable for

Trailer tent, Tent, Campervan, Motorhome, Touring caravan

Features

Electric: 10 amp included

Car 1 included, 2 max.

Dog(s) allowed 1 included, 2 max.

Car parking by pitch/unit

Chemical disposal point

Picnic table

Extras

Additional dog (1 max)		£2 (£2) per night
Bring a gazebo (1 max)		£2 (£2) per night
Bring a pup tent (1 max)		£2 (£2) per night
Bring an awning (1 max)		£3 (£3) per night
Extra car (1 max)		£2 (£2) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £27 (£27) 1 night, 2 adults

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View from above (added by visitor 19 Apr 2022)

Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch

4 people maximum

Ground type: Hardstanding and grass

Pitch size: Min 10.0m width x 8.0m depth (32.8ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 80.0m² (861.1ft²)

4 people maximum

One Campervan or Motorhome or Touring caravan allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Min 10.0m width x 8.0m depth (32.8ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 80.0m² (861.1ft²)

Ground type

Hardstanding and grass

Twin-axle vehicles accepted

Suitable for

Campervan, Motorhome, Touring caravan

Features

Electric: 10 amp included

Car 1 included, 2 max.

Dog(s) allowed 1 included, 2 max.

Car parking by pitch/unit

Chemical disposal point

Drainage hook-up

Picnic table

Water hook-up

Extras

Additional dog (1 max)		£2 (£2) per night
Bring a gazebo (1 max)		£2 (£2) per night
Bring a pup tent (1 max)		£2 (£2) per night
Bring an awning (1 max)		£3 (£3) per night
Extra car (1 max)		£2 (£2) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £32 (£32) 1 night, 2 adults

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Nice location and Owner

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Anonymous Apr 2024

Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked: Location and friendly owner

Disliked: Mens toilets could do with an upgrade could also do with a electric barrier instead of a gate with a padlock and also some lighting around the park and better water drainage system thought it was alittle overpriced

Recommend to friends Visit again

Stayed in plot 4 lovely big hard standing pitches nice quiet site…

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Kevin R. Apr 2024

Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked: Stayed in plot 4 lovely big hard standing pitches nice quiet site Wc were spotless as were the showers great relaxing weekend

Recommend to friends Visit again

We booked a fully serviced hardstanding grass pitch which was huge. A…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Gary E. Oct 2023

Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked: We booked a fully serviced hardstanding grass pitch which was huge. A drainpipe was in situ to connect our caravan directly into the drain. A hose pipe is also included on all pitches. The toilet/shower facilities are spotlessly clean and the whole site is well maintained. Sarah is very welcoming and helpful. Venus is a very nice and peaceful site and highly recommended.We will definitely be returning.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice spacious pitches. Quiet site. Well maintained. Have stayed before and will…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
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Anonymous Oct 2023

Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked: Nice spacious pitches. Quiet site. Well maintained. Have stayed before and will stay again.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Small site, large fully serviced pitch. Hard standing and grass…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Elizabeth M. Oct 2023

Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked: Small site, large fully serviced pitch. Hard standing and grass

Recommend to friends Visit again

Brilliant site well worth trying

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
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Colin W. Sept 2023

Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked: This is a lovely site and I have no idea why it was not full. The fully serviced pitch was a good size and well maintained. A hose and waste pipe were also supplied. The toilets were clean and tide. The site is a good location with good access to the whole area. We really liked this site and definitely will be back. Ignore the comments about road noise from the A1 as it was hardly noticeable.

Disliked: Not really a dislike but the odd aircraft did make up jump a bit.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice hot showers Clean and tidy site Friendly helpful site owners…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Lea H. Aug 2023

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Nice hot showers Clean and tidy site Friendly helpful site owners

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site every thing you needed loved having the use of the…

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Anonymous Aug 2023

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Great site every thing you needed loved having the use of the fridge freezer handy for the cool packs.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Clean facilities, toilets and hot showers. Big pitches with plenty of space…

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	8
Accommodation	10
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Customer service	10
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Pablo O. Aug 2023

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Clean facilities, toilets and hot showers. Big pitches with plenty of space and privacy. Friendly staff.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quiet and friendly campsite, toilets and shower facilities were very clean! Campsite…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Dan R. Aug 2023

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Quiet and friendly campsite, toilets and shower facilities were very clean! Campsite was very tidy and well kept, Overall amazing!! Loads of activitis local even activities to do in the rain! Defiantly will be coming back soon!

Disliked: Nothing!!

Recommend to friends Visit again

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

Disabled facilities

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

D. of E. 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

Peaceful

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Communal freezer

Communal fridge

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Farm

Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby

Leisure/theme park nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for tourers

Motorhome service point

Tourer storage facilities

Water hook-up points for tourers

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

Coach

8 km Bus Station Stand 1

8.5 km Market Place

21.3 km Bus Stn Stand A

Rail

6.6 km Thirsk Rail Station

14.9 km Northallerton Rail Station

21.2 km Knaresborough Rail Station

Ferry

45.3 km Transporter Bridge South Side

45.5 km Transporter Bridge North Side

Airport

34.7 km Durham Tees Valley Airport

39 km 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, 20 minutes away, where in addition to pedaloes, toboggans and traditional fairground rides, Europe’s longest rollercoaster – the Ultimate – awaits. 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 11.8 km

Jervaulx Abbey 19.5 km

Rievaulx Abbey 23.2 km

Rievaulx Terrace & Temples (NT) 23.6 km

RHS Garden Harlow Carr 25.2 km

National Trust

Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden 11.8 km

Brimham Rocks 19.8 km

Mount Grace Priory 22.1 km

Rievaulx Terrace 23.6 km

Braithwaite Hall 24 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

NORTON CONYERS 4 km

NEWBY HALL 10.8 km

STUDLEY ROYAL 11.3 km

THORP PERROW 11.4 km

Studley Royal Park and the ruins of Fountains Abbey 11.7 km

Local events

Great Yorkshire Show (Tuesday, 9 July 2024 – Tuesday, 9 July 2024)
Harrogate, England 24.2 km
Harrogate Spring Flower Show (Thursday, 25 April 2024 – Thursday, 25 April 2024)
Harrogate, England 24.2 km
Harrogate Autumn Flower Show (Friday, 13 September 2024 – Friday, 13 September 2024)
Ripon, England 25.4 km
York Early Music Festival (Saturday, 6 July 2024 – Saturday, 6 July 2024)
York, England 36.2 km
Leeds Festival (Wednesday, 21 August 2024 – Wednesday, 21 August 2024)
Wetherby, England 37 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Pitches

A cable measuring at least 10 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.

Admission

All guests spending the night at the park must present their ID at the reception desk and sign registration forms.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.

Vehicles

Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

General

Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.

Occupancy

Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

Safety

Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.

Admission

Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.

General

In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.

Occupancy

No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Safety

No charcoal barbecues allowed.

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

Safety

Open fires are prohibited.

Pitches

Please note, pup tents are to be used for storage purposes only. Guests may not use them for sleeping.

General

Please note that the shower facilities are unisex.
Public areas are non-smoking.
Quiet hours must be respected between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and trunks must be closed quietly.

Vehicles

The car is only included in the rate if you are traveling with a camper, trailer tent or tent. Cars are not permitted when traveling with a motorhome/RV.

General

The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behavior is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.

Occupancy

The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.

General

The park is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.

Pitches

Units should not be left unoccupied unless previously agreed with the management. Please speak to reception when the need arises, a fee may be charged for unsupervised units.

Arrivals and departures

Units will be allocated on arrival.

Visitors

Visitors must leave the premises by 9 p.m..

Pitches

You must follow management instructions when setting up your tent/rig and related equipment.

Additional terms

Dog walking/exercising is not permitted on site, please use nearby dog walking trails.

Payment terms

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?

Camping and touring

Arrive: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Depart by: 11 a.m.

Read more
How much does it cost to stay at Venus Campsite? From R525,74 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.