Motorcycle friendly campgrounds in North East England

Fenham-le-Moor Campsite

• Seaside pitches on a farm opposite the holy island of Lindisfarne
• A 20-minute drive from Bamburgh and Seahouses
• In an excellent location for birdwatching and spotting seals

The Little Hide

• Intimate adults-only site a 15-minute drive from York city centre
• Beningbrough Hall 15 minutes’ drive; Dalby Forest 50 minutes
• Dogs welcome; café; communal fridge; launderette with tumble dryer

Chequers Inn

Camping at Castle Howard Traction Engine Rally

• Spacious pop-up site at the Castle Howard Traction Engine Rally
• In the grounds of Castle Howard, 35 minutes’ drive from York
• Vintage autos, crafts stalls, fairground, food trucks and licensed bar

Swallow Barn Farm

• Wild camping site in West Yorkshire two miles from the Peak District
• A 10-minute drive from Holmfirth Vineyard; 20 minutes from Black Hill
• Pub within walking distance; firepits provided per pitch

Grinton Lodge Youth Hostel

• In the grounds of a former shooting lodge in the Yorkshire Dales
• Garden, adventure playground, TV room, games room and log fire
• Fully licensed with breakfast and evening meals served daily

The Private Hill

• Hillside glamping in geodesic domes at the edge of the Yorkshire Wolds
• A 20-minute drive from Pocklington and 35 minutes from York
• Café on site with cream teas and licensed bar; free farm tours

Catfoss Park

• Adults-only hardstanding pitches five miles from the coast
• A 10-minute drive from Hornsea and 20 minutes from Beverley
• 10 acres of land for dog walking; walk to a pub and a garden centre

Camp and Chill

• Beautiful luxury Glamping site

North Star Sanctum

• Luxury East Yorkshire self-catering park 25 minutes’ drive from Hull
• Bridlington 40 minutes’ drive, and RSPB Bempton Cliffs 55 minutes
• Dog-friendly lodges with high-end interiors and private hot tubs

Nun Cote Nook Farm

Swithens Farm

• Family-friendly site next to a 150-acre farm park
• A 20-minute drive from central Leeds; 45 minutes from York
• Café, food shop, kids' farm, play area and wifi

Flask Holiday Park

• Family-run for over 30 years
• Among pretty views in the North York Moors National Park
• Bistro, café, large play area and plenty of room for ball games

Forrest Valley View

• Well-kept adults-only site with far-reaching valley views
• A 15-minute drive from the North Pennines or Durham city centre
• Direct access to the Lanchester Valley Railway Path; a mile from a pub

Brickyard Lakes Country Park

• Peaceful rural site in Ryedale, three miles from Malton
• Within a 45-minute drive of York, the North York Moors and the coast
• Large lake on site for fishing and wildlife spotting

Langley West House Farm

• Bell tent on a rural 220-acre farm with views over Malton Valley
• A 10-minute drive from Durham and a farm park; footpaths nearby
• Firepit, barbecue and woodland paths on site; book a beekeeping lesson

Entick Campsite

• Spacious site 10 minutes’ drive from the Yorkshire Wolds
• A 10-minute drive from Hull and 15 minutes from Beverley
• Secure bike storage, firepit rental, honesty shop and dog shower area

Thornley Hall

• Dog-friendly rural pop-up site between Durham and the coast
• A 15-minute drive from Durham; 20 minutes from Hartlepool and Seaham
• Shops, takeaways, café and pub within walking distance; walks nearby