Abbey Farm Showfield

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Sunset from out tent this week.
Sunset from out tent this week.
Beautiful location
Around the site
Abbey views from pitches
Bitter winter's day
Replica of captain cook's hms endeavour, 10 minutes' walk
Traction rally nearby
Sunset from the water by whitby
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Beautiful location
Around the site
Abbey views from pitches

  • Basic site on a working farm overlooking Whitby and the North Sea
  • A five-minute drive from centre of Whitby, 35 minutes from Scarborough
  • Less than five minutes’ walk from brewery, beach and Whitby Abbey
When stays full of gothic drama push all the right buttons, head along to Abbey Farm Showfield, a family-friendly site five minutes’ drive from the centre of Whitby on the Yorkshire coast. This is a top spot for back-to-basics stays, as the site is set up with just Elsan and waste water points and a small toilet block. There are no showers, so it's best to come along prepared to embrace the simple life. The site’s well placed enough to more than make up for the simple facilities though – it’s less than five minutes’ walk to Whitby Brewery, Whitby Abbey and the top of the famed 199 Steps, and just a little over five minutes’ walk to the nearest beach. Those keen on stretching legs might like to set out on the Cleveland Way long-distance path (a 109-mile route joining Helmsley and Filey), which slinks past about 300 feet from the site. If something less lengthy appeals more, opt instead for a stroll into Whitby itself (a 10-minute walk or five-minute drive) for more beaches, an RNLI museum, the Captain Cook Memorial Museum (and HMS Endeavour replica) and whale-spotting boat trips. Be sure, while out and about, to pop into a fish and chip shop too – stomachs will be grateful.

Site type

Tent pitches 420
Touring caravan pitches 420
Motorhome pitches 420
Opens 8 August
Please note
  • This site has no on-site shower facilities.
  • 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).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
  • This site is at the top of a cliff so it can get very windy at times. Please be careful when erecting tents, awnings and gazebos.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 08 Aug to

Open from Fri, 22 Aug to

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

8.5

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Spectacular scenery

87% would recommend this site to a friend

86% would stay here again

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Arrival date (latest first)

Basic but well maintained site with very friendly and helpful staff

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Quite, well maintained grass, lots of choice of where to pitch/ view points, plenty of bins, toilets basic but well maintained, very easy to get into Whitby.

Disliked Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great views, staff were lovely and we had the best night, we…

Overall 10/10

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Roseanne R. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Great views, staff were lovely and we had the best night, we will be back x

Recommend to friends Visit again

Absolutely brilliant for the money…

Overall 10/10

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Zoe B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Absolutely brilliant for the money

Disliked No shower blocks

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful site with stunning views . Great location .…

Overall 10/10

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Jill S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Beautiful site with stunning views . Great location .

Disliked Showers would have been lovely as added bonus .

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing views cheep and the staff are lovely and friendly…

Overall 10/10

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Christopher S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Amazing views cheep and the staff are lovely and friendly

Disliked The toilet could do with an update but they are ok if people only clean up after them selves and don’t act like animals.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Last minute choice to get away. Easy to find, loads of room, chilled

Overall 8/10

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Craig M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Lots of space, surrounded by great views of the sea, the abbey, brewery very close and town centre very close and cheap for the night

Disliked Nothing. It’s basic but ideal for a short stay

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great views , friendly staff clean toilets…

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Carly K. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Great views , friendly staff clean toilets

Recommend to friends Visit again

All good a field near town take everything 👌

Overall 7/10

Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Wifi
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Keith B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Close to town and brewery

Disliked Wind

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice place,will camp here again, probably closer to summer time

Overall 7/10

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Spacious, friendly staff and other campers, close to town

Disliked Of course the company can’t help how windy it gets but it was really strong at night and so loud, we ended up having to sleep in the car as the wind kept us awake.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great start to the season

Overall 4/10

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Ann Marie G. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Friendly and close to the Abbey. I liked the fact that security patrolled the site

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 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

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

Themes

Spectacular scenery

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 Very large (over 200 pitches)

Location

Abbey Farm Showfield

East Cliff

Whitby

North Yorkshire

England

YO22 4JR

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.48746°N
0.60454°W

Nearest transport

Coach
0.8 km Bus Station
19.7 km Sunday School
19.7 km Playing Fields
Rail
0.8 km Whitby Rail Station
2.4 km Ruswarp Rail Station
4.8 km Sleights Rail Station
Ferry
41.7 km Transporter Bridge North Side
41.8 km Transporter Bridge South 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

Not quite done with seaside days just yet? Make the 35-minute drive to Scarborough, farther south on the Yorkshire coast, where – as well as more sandy stretches – guests can explore the Scarborough Fair Collection, get adrenaline pumping at Luna Park, wander about the Italian gardens, and spy out the marine species at Sea Life Sanctuary. Turn away from the sea, then, for inland explores starting in the sprawling North York Moors National Park (10 minutes), which is home to Go Ape Dalby treetop courses (35 minutes) and the rides and animal shows at Flamingo Land (40 minutes). There’s a healthy dose of history to be had hereabouts too, with Ormesby Hall (40 minutes), Nunnington Hall (55 minutes), Rievaulx Terrace (one hour) and the spectacular Castle Howard (55 minutes) – famed double for Brideshead in both productions of Brideshead Revisited – within relatively easy reach.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Whitby 1.4 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Sandsend 4.3 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Robin Hoods Bay 7.9 km Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Runswick Bay 10.5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Scarborough North Bay 25.1 km Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Whitby Abbey 0.4 km

The Moors National Park Centre 19.1 km

Dalby Forest Visitor Centre 24.2 km

North Yorkshire Moors Railway 29.1 km

Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo 34 km

National Trust

Yorkshire Coast 12 km

Bridestones, Crosscliff and Blakey Topping 20.8 km

Ormesby Hall 37.8 km

Nunnington Hall 39.6 km

Rievaulx Terrace 41.5 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

WHITBY ABBEY HOUSE 0.1 km

Whitby - Saltwick Bay - Whitby 0.6 km

MULGRAVE CASTLE 6 km

Robin Hood's Bay - Ravenscar - Robin Hood's Bay 7.5 km

Cleveland Way, Stage 4 - Robin Hood's Bay to Whitby 7.6 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

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Abbey Farm Showfield have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Abbey Farm Showfield dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Abbey Farm Showfield? Not quite done with seaside days just yet? Make the 35-minute drive to Scarborough, farther south on the Yorkshire coast, where – as well as more sandy stretches – guests can explore … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Abbey Farm Showfield?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  noon –  8:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Abbey Farm Showfield? From R608,01 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.