Aldwark Bridge Glamping

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Family and dog-friendly site
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Stunning and fully equipped outdoor kitchen
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Willow tree garden
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Bbq outside of your tent
Family and dog-friendly site
Gorgeous aurora tent sleeps 6

  • Small, friendly pop-up glamping site on the banks of the River Ure
  • Half an hour's drive from both York and Harrogate
  • Cosy communal firepit area; river access for canoes and paddleboards
Fresh air and fabulous views meet a sense of cosy hygge at Aldwark Bridge Glamping, a friendly little pop-up site in the gorgeous North Yorkshire countryside between York and Harrogate (and about half an hour's drive from both). The bridge that features in the site's name is the Aldwark toll bridge, which crosses the River Ure. It’s an intriguing feature (thought to be the only toll bridge left in Yorkshire), and also gives you a good clue that the river is very close by. In fact, the site has a free landing area with access to the water, making this an excellent spot for launching your canoes, kayaks or paddleboards (although you're also very welcome just to sit down and enjoy the pretty views if you prefer…) Cyclists are well served here too, as the Coast to Coast bike path passes just past the site – and if that all sounds a little active, there’s always the option of a lovely riverside walk to the local pub instead. Everything here has been designed to create a cosy and comfortable experience for guests. Shared facilities include a luxury wet room with a walk-in (or wheel-in, as it’s accessible for wheelchairs) waterfall shower, and a well-equipped outdoor kitchen with a gas hob, a fridge and chunky shelves piled with pots, pans, plates and the like. The real highlight for many guests, though, is the communal firepit, where guests gather at the sociable seating (constructed from old bridge timbers) to chat, relax, have a drink and look up at the splendid starry skies – a wonderful way to spend an evening, for sure.

Site type

Rent a tent 3
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General

  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Reception

  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Dogs

  • 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).

Languages spoken

English

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75% would recommend this site to a friend

75% would stay here again

What customers say

Well-equipped glamping tents with top outdoor kitchens/showers. Guests rave about comfy bell tents, river for kayaking & friendly hosts. Firepit a winner! Remote & peaceful, but no electricity/WiFi. Cosy vibe suits groups who know each other.

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Incredible tent, value for money (you…

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Fat S. 2 reviews

Solar ready tent (solo)

Liked Incredible tent, value for money (you just need to turn up! Everything is provided 🙌) and the location is stunning. Couldn't recommend this place highly enough for solo travelling especially with a dog 🐶 ⛺

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From the manager: Thank you so much for your kind review! We hope you come and visit us again 😃

Quirky place to stay. Super friendly hosts

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 Samantha K. 6 reviews

Lunar bell tent (four person)

Liked Loved the area, brilliant access to the river.
Firepit is amazing. We really enjoyed toasting marshmallows. Good bathroom and kitchen facilities. Bell tent was super comfy with lots of cute and homely touches. The garden is wonderful. Hosts are really friendly and welcoming. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

Disliked Not sure how practical the kitchen would be in rainy weather.
It is a very cosy site so if you are sharing with strangers it could be a bit awkward. However we are quite sociable so not a big issue. Better to hire the whole site with people you know.

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Lovely place to stay remote peaceful…

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 lewi c. 6 reviews

Lunar bell tent (four person)

Liked Lovely place to stay remote peaceful river ideal for kayaking

Disliked No electric no WiFi

Recommend to friends Visit again

A lovely little pop up glamping site. Right next to the river.

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Brian J. 7 reviews

Solar ready tent (solo)

Liked Very comfortable and well appointed glamping set up. An excellent l outdoor kitchen with a n adjacent high quality shower room.
Loved the fresh eggs each morning from the owners hens.
Very friendly and helpful owners.

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Features

Pop-up campground

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club Massages 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

Luxury Peaceful Remote location

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearby

Type

Pop-up campground Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Accessibility

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) Pitch close to accessible bathrooms

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby

Location

Aldwark Bridge Glamping

Aldwark Bridge House

Boat Lane

Great Ouseburn

York

North Yorkshire

England

YO26 9SJ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54,05315°N
1,2896°W

Route directions

From the direction of the A1/A59/Great Ouseburn/Little Ouseburn, travel up Boat Lane and stop before Toll Bridge Cottage. Aldwark Bridge Glamping shares a driveway with Central Yorkshire Scouts Activity Centre (the last turning on the right before the Toll Bridge). Luggage can be dropped off in the driveway in front of the garage. Parking is available on the free landing (the last left turning before the Toll Bridge).

Nearest transport

Coach
12,6 km Bus Stn Stand A
15,4 km Bus Station
16,7 km Rail Station Stop C
Rail
6,3 km Hammerton Rail Station
6,5 km Cattal Rail Station
12,6 km Poppleton Rail Station
Airport
31,8 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

Attractions and activities nearby include: - National Trust - Beningbrough Hall, Gallery and Gardens: 15 minutes’ drive - Yorkshire Heart Vineyard, Brewery and Wine House Café: 15 minutes - Mother Shipton's Cave: 20 minutes - Wetherby Racecourse: 20 minutes - Stockeld Park (amusement park): 25 minutes - Harrogate (for the Royal Pump Museum, Valley Gardens and Betty’s tea room): half an hour - York (for the city walls, minster, Chocolate Story and National Railway Museum): half an hour - RHS Garden Harlow Carr: 35 minutes - Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Gardens: 35 minutes - National Trust - Brimham Rocks: 40 minutes.

Food and drink

  • The Lime Tree Inn 2,3 km
  • College Arms 3,1 km
  • The Bluebell 4,5 km
  • The New Inn 4,8 km
  • The Punch Bowl Inn 4,9 km
  • Anchor Inn 4,9 km
  • The Dawnay Arms 4,9 km
  • Blacksmiths Arms 5,1 km
  • Black Horse 5,2 km
  • The Bay Horse Inn 5,4 km

Groceries

  • Morrisons Supermarket 7,9 km
  • Winerray Off-licence 8,3 km
  • Co-op Food Supermarket 9,7 km
  • Green Ginger Supermarket 9,8 km

Parks and play

  • Tree Line Park 1,9 km
  • Secret Garden park 2,9 km
  • Chapter House Playground 2,9 km
  • Beningbrough Hall Grounds park 6 km
  • Wilderness Playground 6 km
  • The Green park 9,8 km
  • Tockwith's Small Park 9,8 km
  • Bomber Crash Park 9,8 km

Family days out

  • Beningbrough Hall & Gardens 6,2 km
  • Aldborough Roman Site 7,4 km
  • Easingwold Maize Maze 9,6 km
  • Edinburgh 200 Miles sign 9,9 km
  • Edinburgh 200 Miles sign 9,9 km

Public transport

  • Green Hill 2 km
  • Village Green 2,7 km
  • RAF Linton 3,3 km
  • Village Hall 4,9 km
  • The Village Hall 5,1 km
  • Bernard Lane 5,4 km
  • The Bay Horse Inn 5,4 km
  • Forest Lane 5,5 km
  • Springbank Surgery 5,6 km
  • Alne Brickyard 7,2 km

What’s nearby

  • Boroughbridge Marina 8,8 km

Local services

  • Medical Centre Clinic 2,7 km
  • Tollerton Surgery Doctors 4,8 km
  • Springbank Surgery Doctors 5,6 km
  • Texaco Fuel station 6,2 km
  • Morrisons Fuel station 8 km
  • Church Lane Surgery Doctors 8,2 km
  • Helperby Surgery Doctors 8,2 km
  • D H & G Treharne Pharmacy 8,3 km
  • North Road Garage Shipton Fuel station 8,5 km
  • Springbank Surgery Tockwith Branch Doctors 9,8 km

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Must see

Beningbrough Hall 6,3 km

National Railway Museum 16,2 km

YorkBoat Guided River Trips 16,8 km

York Minster 17 km

York Dungeon 17,3 km

National Trust

Beningbrough Hall and Gardens 6,3 km

Treasurer's House 17 km

Goddards Garden 17,5 km

Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden 20,3 km

Rievaulx Terrace 25,6 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

BENINGBOROUGH HALL 6,2 km

Battle of Myton, 1319 6,2 km

ALLERTON PARK 6,5 km

Battle of Boroughbridge, 1322 8,2 km

Boroughbridge - River Ure - Myton-on-Swale - Milby 8,3 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 Aldwark Bridge Glamping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Aldwark Bridge Glamping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Aldwark Bridge Glamping? Attractions and activities nearby include: - National Trust - Beningbrough Hall, Gallery and Gardens: 15 minutes’ drive - Yorkshire Heart Vineyard, Brewery and Wine House Café: 15 minutes - Mother Shipton's Cave: … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Aldwark Bridge Glamping?
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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