High Paradise Farm

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Aerial view of the farm
Aerial view of the farm
Stretch tent with oak structure for firepit area
Camping field
Safari tent
Each pitch gets a picnic bench and firepit
View of stretch tent through the trees
Campers only
Tearoom, shop and self catered available all onsite
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Stretch tent with oak structure for firepit area
Camping field
Safari tent

  • Farm site near Boltby Forest, in the North York Moors National Park
  • Rievaulx Abbey 20 minutes’ drive; York an hour
  • Firepits and picnic benches; courtyard space with seats and hammock
High Paradise Farm is very much a wildlife haven. Sitting alongside Boltby Forest, in the North York Moors National Park, this site attracts hares, foxes and other beasties, but it’s also a nice place for guests (and their dogs) to find a base for their adventures, build stick houses in the forest or simply revel in the outdoor spaces. High Paradise is on the eight-mile band between Thirsk (10 minutes’ drive) and Helmsley (25 minutes), but don’t be fooled: the site is still rural. The roads leading to either of the nearby towns are narrow, twisty and a little bumpy, but it is well worth the journey, whether to visit The World Of James Herriot (Thirsk) or the National Centre for Birds of Prey (Helmsley). The skies are pretty special at night time, and it’s quiet here too, aside from the sound of birdsong. The facilities around the site include an amenities block with toilets, a shower and a dishwashing area that may come in handy after a firepit (each pitch has its own picnic bench and firepit). There’s also a chilled-out communal courtyard space with seats and a hammock. In Boltby (10 minutes), you’ll be able to pick your adventure – perhaps horse trekking with the local stables or picking up the long-distance Cleveland Way, which runs around the national park. For a pub trip, Hawnby (15 minutes) has just the place. There are a few other pubs within around 15 minutes’ drive of the site, and Helmsey’s eateries are a little further away.

Site type

Rent a tent 1
Tent pitches 12
Open now
Opens 11 April
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (excluding couples) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • The site 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.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • Please note that the shower facilities are unisex.
  • The toilet/shower and washing up block is 50m from the campsite.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 11 Apr to

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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Reviews

9

Overall rating from 81 Pitchup.com customers

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Walkers' paradiseRemote locationPeaceful

91% would recommend this site to a friend

89% would stay here again

What customers say

This small, peaceful campsite offers a rural escape on the edge of the North York Moors. Pitches are well-spaced, often with trees, and come equipped with fire pits and picnic benches. Guests praise the friendly staff, the onsite tea room, and the location's suitability for walking and cycling. Facilities are generally clean, though some visitors note they are basic and a walk from pitches. Potential drawbacks include limited shower facilities and occasional issues with site access.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

A peaceful back to basics site with amazing views!

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Richard S.

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked Absolutely LOVED this site! Amazing scenery, so peaceful and felt so relaxing! Took my 15 year old daughter and 6 year old son (was his FIRST camping experience, apart from the back garden). Both really enjoyed it!

GREAT place to take dogs as they are welcome. My dog instantly became part of the pack of farm dogs! Lol

Camping where you like, fire pit to cook all your food, can be a real "rough and ready back to basics" experience, but has great shower / toilet block / washing up station as well...

There was probably a LOT of places we could've explored if we had longer, so will be going back!

Disliked We were there for 2 nights, honestly wish we had longer there!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Of all the places we have stayed, this is our favourite .

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Mark F.

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked Amazing pitches with trees, fire pits and plenty of space.
Farm shop and the world’s best tea rooms.
The site was reasonably full but still quiet and not crowded.
Location is brilliant on the edge of Boltby Forest and the North Yorkshire Moors so plenty to do.
Great host and staff, very relaxed and helpful approach.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Small, quiet campsite for quiet people who enjoy nature.

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Susie F.

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked Peace, nobody played music - could hear the wind in the trees and the birds sing, eco toilet and shower facilities, rural and off the beaten track. Wild flowers.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Clean friendly and cost effective.

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Shaun C.

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked The friendly staff the great facilities which were clean.

Picnic bench and fire pit in each pitch.

Tea rooms were quirky and the cake and ice cream were incredible.

Disliked If I had to list one thing it was that I only booked 1 night.

Recommend to friends Visit again

I love this place.... Heaven on earth.... Peaceful and beautiful. Nearly wild…

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Kate S.

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked I love this place.... Heaven on earth.... Peaceful and beautiful. Nearly wild camping at its best. Lovely pitches. Great walking area. Tea room is excellent.... Great food and staff. We will be back xx

Recommend to friends Visit again

It really was a High Paradise Lovely camping field with complimentary fire pit…

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Kayleigh B.

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked It really was a High Paradise
Lovely camping field with complimentary fire pit and a picnic bench.
Lovely tea room/court yard
Gorgeous setting and views

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful spacious pitches with a choice of being under young Scott’s pine…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked Beautiful spacious pitches with a choice of being under young Scott’s pine or more open area. A relaxing welcoming off grid camping experience.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent campsite on the Cleveland way.

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8 out of 10
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Tom V.

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked Rural setting.
Well designed layout with central car park
Quiet, not too many people. Spacious.
Great base to ride or walk local paths and Sutton Bank trail centre a 4mile ride away.
Fire pits and picnic tables provided.

Disliked 15 minute drive to pub
On site cafe only open 11-4

Recommend to friends Visit again

A really wonderful stay on a farm in the North York Moors NP

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Clare G.

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked Stunning location; great facilities (the horse box shower!!); great on-site cafe; wildlife on your doorstep; great welcome & staff/owners; dog-friendly (& the on-site doggos were fab!)

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great and unique place to stay

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David Y.

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked Location and facilities

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

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 Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette 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 Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Forest Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping 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

Type

Farm Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

High Paradise Farm

Boltby

Thirsk

North Yorkshire

England

YO7 2HT

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.29204°N
1.22846°W

Nearest transport

Coach
9.9 km Market Place
25.8 km Bus Station Stand 1
27.8 km The Angel
Rail
11.8 km Thirsk Rail Station
14.6 km Northallerton Rail Station
20.4 km Battersby Rail Station
Ferry
32.5 km Transporter Bridge South Side
32.6 km Transporter Bridge North Side
Airport
27.8 km Durham Tees Valley 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

The atmospheric ruins of Rievaulx Abbey (20 minutes’ drive) sit on the right bank of the River Rye. Established in the 12th century, this Cistercian abbey fell victim to Henry VIII’s dissolution of the monasteries in the 1530s. You can learn more about the building’s history in the museum, which exhibits masonry fragments and stone carvings. Are you in Yorkshire or Provence? You might find it difficult to tell the difference at Yorkshire Lavender (40 minutes), a 60-acre lavender farm in the Howardian Hills National Landscape. Themed areas include a lavender maze, a wildflower meadow and a Mediterranean garden, plus a sculptural recreation of a cricket match… Whether you’re into Vikings, railways or chocolate, York (an hour) has a museum for you. It’s also worth taking a stroll along the city walls and, of course, visiting the spectacular York Minster. Feeling fit? Climb the 275 steps to the top of the Central Tower for far-reaching views of the city.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Saltburn 36.8 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Marske Sands 36.9 km Sea N/AGoodExcellentExcellent
Redcar Stray 37.1 km Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Redcar Coatham 37.9 km Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Redcar Granville 37.9 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Rievaulx Abbey 8.1 km

Rievaulx Terrace & Temples (NT) 8.5 km

Duncombe Park 11.7 km

Kew at Castle Howard 28.3 km

The Arboretum - Kew at Castle Howard 28.3 km

National Trust

Rievaulx Terrace 8.5 km

Mount Grace Priory 11.2 km

Nunnington Hall 19 km

Ormesby Hall 28.1 km

Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden 29.9 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Moor Gate - Easterside Hill - Hawnby - Hawnby Hill 4.7 km

Sutton Bank - Hambleton - Cold Kirby - Helmsley 5.9 km

The Villages of the Hambleton Hills 7 km

RIEVAULX TERRACE 8.6 km

Osmotherley Circular Walk 9.7 km

Local events

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

    Ripon, England 39.6 km

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

    Wetherby, England 48 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.

Nearest sites

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does High Paradise Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is High Paradise Farm dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near High Paradise Farm? The atmospheric ruins of Rievaulx Abbey (20 minutes’ drive) sit on the right bank of the River Rye. Established in the 12th century, this Cistercian abbey fell victim to Henry VIII’s dissolution … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of High Paradise Farm?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at High Paradise Farm? From R716,06 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.