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Vale Of Pickering Caravan Park
Carr House Farm
Allerston
Pickering
North Yorkshire (Browse area)
YO18 7PQ
Tel: 01723 859 280
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Pitches: 120
Open: 02/03/2026 to 02/01/2027
02/03/2027 to 02/01/2028
Rating: 
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 Tent Pitches |
 Caravan Pitches |
 Motorhome Pitches |
 Small Campervans |
 Glamping Units |
 No Statics for Hire |
 No Statics for Sale |
 Seasonal Pitches |
 Electric Hookups |
 Hardstanding Pitches |
 No Fully Serviced Pitches |
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| Who's it for |
 Families Welcome |
 Not Members Only |
 Rallies Welcome |
 Not Naturist Site |
 Dogs Welcome |
 No Dogs Allowed |
 Groups Welcome |
 Motorbikers Welcome |
| Facilities |
 Toilet Facilities |
 Hot Showers |
 Washing Up |
 Bathroom |
 Baby Changing Facilities |
 Laundry On Site |
 Drinking Water |
 Disabled Friendly |
 Chemical Disposal |
 No Battery Charging |
 Gas Exchange |
 Recycling Facilities |
 No Kitchen Facilities |
 Freezer / Fridge |
 Motorhome Point |
 Wifi Access |
 Shop On Site |
 Bar <5 miles |
 Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway On Site |
| Activities |
 Kids Playground |
 No TV Room |
 No Games Room |
 No Evening Ents |
 Fishing <5 miles |
 No Wild Swimming |
 No Indoor Pool |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 Horse Riding <5 miles |
 Cycle Hire <5 miles |
 Golf <5 miles |
 No Tennis |
 Beach <10 miles |
 Watersports <10 miles |
 No Boat Launch |
| Other Features |
 No Sea Views |
 Working Farm |
 No Campfires Allowed |
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 No Waterside Pitches |
 Public Transport <5 miles |
 Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access |
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| Date of Visit: April 2006 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Dezz |
2 reviews from this member |
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 Weather let us down a little but on returning here for the third time we new exactly where the pubs were and made plenty of provisions for the rain. Great site, one of the friendliest. Well set out and cater well for families. The shower block gets a big thumbs up from me and my girls.
No great walks or anything to do on sight but the kids love the play area and make lots of friends. A good base for a relaxing long weekend every time. 
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| Date of Visit: April 2006 |
Unit: Trailer Tent |
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| Reviewer: Philven |
11 reviews from this member |
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Great site well laid out, pitches were well spaced out. We asked for an electric hook up and got a waterpoint too - hows that for luxury ! My boy loved the play area and my wife the fact that there was a bath to clean the kids. Make sure you take plenty of 20p's for the showers. The shop carried a lot of local produce which all looked good. The people who ran the site were friendly and even drove a new gas bottle to our pitch for us.
The weather wasn't so good so we went on the Pickering Steam train for some sheltered fun ! Very handy for Scarborough but I personally much prefer Whitby.
Only thing I could possibly fault would be the electrics on the site which didn't seem to be able to cope when people had to put electric heaters on for the cold nights the whole site fused but they soon got it back up and running - all in all worth a visit would go there again
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| Date of Visit: March 2006 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Benoandflower |
2 reviews from this member |
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We have just got back from 4 days here and it was very enjoyable. Very quiet site even though it was out of season there was still a fair few people there. Wardens were friendly and polite. Shower blocks were clean but cold. Lighting around the site was poor. Good children's play area. But overall the site was clean quiet and of a good standard would certainly visit again.
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| Date of Visit: December 2005 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Reedrider |
5 reviews from this member |
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We went to this site for The New Year Party and it was great. The site facilities are second to none with ehu and taps at the rear of every pitch all Caravan/motorhome pitches are hardstandings which will take your van plus a 2.5m awning the site is level all round. The toliet block are maitained to a high standard at all times as is the pot wash and laundry area the showers cost 20p each as does the bath (in both ladies & gents)ideal if you have kids or for that long soak
Walking round the site there are plenty of dustbins and some recycling bins (glass) which are emptied daily. To the rear of the site is a large Rally field which we may use later in the year. There is a large field oppersite the reception which is for playing of games and flying of kites etc. The wardens are very friendly and approachable and will help you as much as possible. There is a large play park for the children to play on next to the reception and toilet block
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| Date of Visit: December 2005 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Angieg |
7 reviews from this member |
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We have just returned having spent the New Year period at this beautiful site. The site is well laid out with plenty of large hard standings spced around large grassed areas which were covered in snow during our stay. Water and electic points are all close by, as well as the elsan points so you dont need to carry a full cassette long distances. Electricity is limited to 10 amps and considering -9 degrees at times didnt trip!
The managers of the site are very amienable, letting the ukcs crew store their caravans for the 3 weeks before the meet on the empty pitches for a nominal charge, and also loaning us the marqey for our New Year Dinner. The site caters well for New Year with an organised get together in heated marqueys and a good firework display at midnight. Children would normally be shoo'd off the play area at 10.30 to give the surrounding caravans some peace but on new years eve the kids played until after midnight. The wardens keep a strict eye and ear on the playing children and are swift to reprimand bad language, fighting and dangerous play with punishments of parental report, time out for 1 hr and then a ban, over strict for some but I think its a good idea(personal thought).
Would like to spend some time here when the sun is shining and the grass is green not white/brown and intend to do so once the summer gets here.
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Philpin Farm Campsite - Yorkshire Dales
Beautiful tent only site set on a family run hill farm in the Yorkshire Dales, nestled between Ingleborough and Whernside. The Three Peaks footpath runs right through the farm adjacent to the campsite with lots of walks direct from the site from easy strolls to climbing the Three Peaks, and five minutes to the pub!
Tent pitches only, no electric hookups. Toilet and shower block and washing up facilities. Sit, eat and socialise in the old barn, with free wifi, charging lockers, freezer. At weekends the Philpin Snack bar is open for cooked breakfasts, hot and cold snacks and drinks, ice creams, chocolates etc, on other days there are vending machines in the barn. Find out more here
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| Date of Visit: May 2005 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Blue_bumble25 |
3 reviews from this member |
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Loved this site! This was my first ever camping experience and whilst the weather was freezing (think we had all types of weather, snow, hail, thunder, lightening, rain, sun he he he) it converted me into a camper. I have since been to other campsites but still compare it to this one.
The amenities block is excellent, very clean and hot water, the block had both baths and showers. My niece and nephews thoroughly enjoyed the play area and the staff in the shop were fantastically helpful. The shop although small sold everything that you would need at reasonable prices and the site isnt too far from Scarborough if driving.
I Would definitely recommend this site but I advise to book as it is a popular site as previously said. We all thoroughly enjoyed our trip and will definitely be returning as its an excellent base for a weekend visit.
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| Date of Visit: June 2005 |
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| Reviewer: M.starsmore |
5 reviews from this member |
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Been coming to this campsite for 3 yrs now, always clean and friendly, easy to get to, good size playing field for football. Kids play area smashing, shop has everthing you need, papers delivered on a Sunday morning. Only down side to the campsite is if you don't book early you will not get a pitch as it is a very popular campsite, always a first choice site for a weekend away.
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| Date of Visit: August 2005 |
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| Reviewer: CHRIS WINN |
1 review from this member |
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Just returned from this site (2 adults and 2 children) one aged 6 and the other 12. We found the washrooms/shower cubicles very clean at all times. Lovely hot showers everytime, several times I saw the warden inspecting the toilets to make sure they were kept clean. The site layout is excellent and is kept very clean and tidy with a superb childrens play area.
The shop was very well stocked for all your needs. The wardens and staff were very helpful and friendly and couldn't do enough for you. We had a thoroughly enjoyable and pleasant stay and will be returning in the near future
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| Reviewer: Bettyakimbo |
1 review from this member |
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August 2005
We (2 adults and 13yr old) chose to stop at this site because of its "luxury washroom" (quote from different website). I have to say what luxury - yes it was adequate but I don't call masses of cobwebs and really slippy floors luxury! The shower cubicles are tiny to say the least - about as big as a toilet cubicle!! under the toilet seats in the gents was filthy! it had possibly had a paint job but thats about it.
The site itself was very clean and tidy and well laid out, with lots of shrubbery.
Had the loudest children in the place near our pitch who woke up at 7am and bellowed at high pitch from then till bedtime!
Overall had a nice time but the "luxury washroom" let the site down.
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| Reviewer: Bobman |
10 reviews from this member |
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August 2005
We found this site by chance and for us it was ideal.
The shop was well stocked, reasonably priced and open for ages, 9am til 7.30pm, with friendly, helpful staff.
The facilities were excellent, and the 20p for the shower was good value for money.
The playground was great for the younger kids, and we thought that the opening times for it were sensible, much as we like kids you don't want to be disturbed by them after 10.30pm!! The football pitch seemed to be popular with kids of all ages, but as others have mentioned teenagers might get a little bored.
There is also a small information "shed", with brochures and info on local tourist attractions.
We have already recommended this site to friends and will be going back ourselves next year.
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Catgill Farm - Bolton Abbey
Set in the midst of the beautiful Yorkshire Dales, a family run farm with a stream meandering through the site and breathtaking views, with plenty to do nearby. Tent and campervan pitches with or without electric. Five star shower block with showers, washbasins, toilets, disabled and family room. Sinks for pot washing, a kettle and microwave, charge points, communal fridge freezers. Fire pits are available to hire. Wifi
A small shop sells essentials and an on-site cafe serves delicious food and drinks! Freshly brewed coffee, sausage sandwiches, or warm pastries, in the evening, enjoy stone-baked pizzas. Luxury timber pods and two magical bell tents with private hot tubs are also available to hire. Don't forget to meet their friendly family of alpacas! And all within five minutes of Bolton Abbey and Hesketh Farm Park Find out more here
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| Reviewer: Liggy |
3 reviews from this member |
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August 2005
Just returned from a two night break here - our first ever camping trip, so we were not sure what to expect (so bear in mind we have nothing else to compare our break to).
However, we were really pleased with the campsite. It was situated amongst lovely countryside and was very quiet. We were in the rally field and had plenty of space. A chap on a trailer led us to our pitch, and wasn't too exact where we needed to be, so we were free to pitch as near or as far (within reason) to the next tent.
There's a couple of pubs within a five minute drive by car (1.8 miles - we measured it. It's walkable but as we have a pram and it's down a narrow country lane with no path we felt we'd better drive). The Providence at Yedingham is a lovely village pub with great facilities for kids and the best steak pie I've had for a while.
The campsite is well maintained with plenty of bins and water taps dotted around. Toilets and showers etc. nice and clean. Had to queue at 8.30 though, so would suggest an early shower.
Lovely play area, and prices in the shop very reasonable.
Overall, I'd highly recommend it. Can't say the rules that a previous post mentioned were a hindrance to us.
We'll definitely visit again!
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| Reviewer: Jaktent |
4 reviews from this member |
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July 2005
My family and I spent 5 nights at this camp site in the middle of July.
The site was neat and tidy and well kept and the toilet / shower block was modern and clean - as someone else has mentioned it is closed for an hour or so over lunch time for cleaning. One thing to mention though is that the showers are 20p and we found that you needed generally 20p or 40p for them - worth bearing in mind for larger families as it puts the hightly rate up considerably.
The childrens play area was very good and seemed well maintained - more suitable for younger children. There wasn't really anything for older children on the site.
All that said, I now come to what we found to be the main problem with this site. There are very strict rules and regulations - it seemed that everywhere you looked there was a sign saying "No..." or "Don't ...." or "PARENTS...". Some of which include no children in the play area before 8am or after 9pm, all children back to tent / caravan by 10.30. In addition, the gates were locked at 11pm Sunday to Thursday and 11.30pm on Friday, Saturday and Bank Holidays and not opened until 7.30 or 8am the following morning. To be fair, there were no particular rules which seemed unreasonable (although locking the gates at this time seemed rather extreme - maybe they have had problems in the past but can't see it, this site is really in the middle of nowhere) and none of them affected us at all but it was rather the feeling of regime and being under curfew (not just for the children but the adults too!)that struck us as strange. And although we were never affected by any of them, it just never made for a really relaxing atmosphere.
Whilst it is a well maintained site etc, I can't see we would return as it just wasn't quite right for us.
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| Reviewer: Trailertrash |
2 reviews from this member |
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June 2005
Just spent 2 nights at the Vale of Pickering (Saturday and Sunday). This site is ideal as a quiet getaway. Myself , my wife,my sons aged 10 and 13 and my boxer dog all enjoyed it.Allthough we havn`t been camping/caravaning very long we`ve seen enough to know that the standards are very high. It is beautifully maintained with lovely blooming flower beds and hanging baskets everywhere.
The toilet/shower ect facilities were the cleanest we`ve ever seen. We never witnessed any noise from other people staying , most of whom seem to have their caravans permanently on the site.The plots are nearly all hardstanding and the electric hook up posts all have water taps on them , saving a walk to a central tap like a lot of sites have.
The site shop is small , but has most things you would need and isn`t extortionately priced . There isn`t a site club/pub but this isn`t a problem if you like a tipple as there are 2 good pubs only one mile walk from the site , and a very nice walk it is , through the village of Allerston. We have no gripes with our stay at all , the site staff were very freindly and helpful and we will be going back some time.
PS the caravan route avoiding Sutton Bank is not the most pleasant to drive when towing a 16 foot caravan
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| Reviewer: Cosycoysh |
3 reviews from this member |
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June 2005
Very similar views to everyone else. We had four nights here and the kids loved it - so much we hardly saw them as they were off playing all the time! I felt safe that were within easy recall and the location of the site meant there were no casual passers by.
Nice large, level pitches with gravel. We had a central pitch which backed onto large grassy areas. These are also used by tents wanting electric hookup so are quite spacious to allow the tents the softer grass option.
I like the option of a bath especially for getting the kids clean. We had mixed weather (including a thunderstorm!) but throughout the wet weather the toilet block remained remarkably clean.
Well worth a visit.
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| Reviewer: Mapman |
2 reviews from this member |
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June 2005
Just got back from a week's stay - with six other families!
Stayed on the rally field, which was great for larger parties. Site very clean and tidy with excellent showers and toliet block. Wardens couldn't have been more friendly or helpful. Play area great for younger children; small shop on site well-stocked. Only criticism would be that shower facilites are a little overwhelmed during a bank holiday weekend - fine for the rest of the time though.
Excellent base for Scarborough, Whitby, North Yorks Moors Railway, etc. Disappointed with (pre-arranged) meal at Cayley Arms in Allerston, which we felt could have tried harder; next time will try The Providence at Yedingham.
Will be coming back to Vale of Pickering though!
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