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Golden Square Caravan And Camping Park
Oswaldkirk
Helmsley
North Yorkshire (Browse area)
YO62 5YQ
Tel: 01439 788269
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Pitches: 129
Open: 01/03/2026 to 31/10/2026
01/03/2027 to 31/10/2027
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 Tent Pitches |
 Caravan Pitches |
 Motorhome Pitches |
 Small Campervans |
 No Glamping Units |
 No Statics for Hire |
 Holiday Homes for Sale |
 Seasonal Pitches |
 Electric Hookups |
 Hardstanding Pitches |
 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 |
 Battery Charging |
 Gas Exchange |
 Recycling Facilities |
 No Kitchen Facilities |
 Freezer / Fridge |
 Motorhome Point |
 Wifi Access |
 Shop On Site |
 Bar <1 mile |
 Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <1 mile |
| Activities |
 Kids Playground |
 No TV Room |
 Games Room |
 No Evening Ents |
 Fishing <10 miles |
 No Wild Swimming |
 Indoor Pool <1 mile |
 Outdoor Pool <5 miles |
 Horse Riding <5 miles |
 Cycle Hire On Site |
 Golf <5 miles |
 Tennis <1 mile |
 No Beach |
 No Watersports |
 No Boat Launch |
| Other Features |
 No Sea Views |
 Not Working Farm |
 No Campfires Allowed |
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 No Waterside Pitches |
 Public Transport <5 miles |
 Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access |
 Electric Car Charging Point |
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| Reviewer: Lilacliz |
1 review from this member |
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 September 2005
Only my second time under canvas, but what a lovely site. Very clean and so picturesque. The showers were brilliant and our pitch, although away from the main hubbub suited us perfectly, no one too close; peaceful and the views from the top field were lovely. I would recommend this site our boys (13 and 14) loved it. We will return again. One word of warning - pack your bedsocks! After a fantastically sunny couple of days the nights were rather chilly! Never found the games room though!! 
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| Reviewer: Claire Smith |
1 review from this member |
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December 2005
I visited this site with my 6 year old daughter, the pitch I was given was to accomodate her as the park was directly opposite, the staff very friendly and location stunning. A great family site, definitely recommend a visit.
Toilet Blocks kept clean at all times. Both childrens play areas safe and plenty to keep them occupied. Good shop facilities, easy to find location and very handy for towns such as Thirsk, Pickering or even a trip to Scarborough.
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| Reviewer: Castleton |
12 reviews from this member |
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August 2005
Stayed on one of their fully serviced pitches which were ok although it looked as though most of them where occupied by permanent season vans, the site itself was generally clean and tidy with a shop for the basics, I would recommend this site for touring caravans but it did have 2 of my pet hates however! firstly token operated showers which are not on when you are paying £24 a night also the dog exercise area had no dog bins at all which does not encourage owners to pick up after their pets. The site was noisy with youngsters but that has to be expected in the summer holidays.
All in all a nice enough site.
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| Reviewer: Karatejan |
17 reviews from this member |
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July 2005
We decided to go for one night as my husband was working the saturday, its a lovely clean site ,the childrens play areas are great, you are away from any noise by passing cars so its nice and quite. will definitely go back. Ther are plenty of toilet blocks and a well stocked shop on site. But we never found the games room.
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| Reviewer: Dsjcook |
1 review from this member |
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August 2005
This site was recommended to us by a friend and we were glad they did. We went in our caravan and some friends joined us in their tent we were in the rally field. What we liked was the fact that you didn't feel hemmed in and that the site was on different levels, although I did feel that only 2 shower blocks for the whole site did mean you had a bit of a wait first thing on a morning.
The site did say they had a games room but as previous reviews have already stated we did feel this could have been improved slightly especially as the day we wanted to use it was dark and raining, we couldn't find the light switch so we asked at the shop and were told it was on a timer so we found it difficult to see well.
It was nice to see the park owner driving around early evening to check all was well, this was particularly welcome as our neighbours decided to get into a volume war with another tent to see who could get their music heard most and were asked to turn it down which they did.
I would recommend this site to others. We only stayed 2 nights but certainly enjoyed them and felt relaxed. Finally, just want to mention the shop, at first glance it didn't seem very big but on closer inspection was surprised to see what an extensive range they had especially the cream cakes, a MUST TRY experience, thank you to all at Golden Square for making our stay good.
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| Reviewer: LORRAINETAYL |
4 reviews from this member |
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August 2005
Just got back after 3 nights at this site, the kids enjoyed it, but not one of my favourites.
We were put in the Rally Field, which seemed out on its own, but there seemed to be plenty of empty pitches on the main site. Looking at the way the pitches were set out on this field if it had been busy we would have all been like sardines in a can they looked so close, (this is one the Rally field). The shop opening times left a lot to be desired, and for a family of 5 I was only allowed 5 tokens for the showers in one go, seemed a bit strange.
This would be a place that the kids would like to return to, but im not so sure.
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| Reviewer: Vangovista |
1 review from this member |
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July 2005
Just visited this site for 8 days,
Found the site clean and well laid out although a little bias toward caravans.
I booked via internet and not all of my information seemed to have gotten through,Beware if you have special requirement hook ups etc. The ground is very hard lots of stone under the surface bent a lot of pegs !!!!
The washing facilities were basic but clean although not used to being timed when showering a 20p token will get you 5 Mins.
We were pitched below the larger of the two play areas and although the rules of the site stated a 9pm curfew for the area this was not inforced and 10pm was the norm, Very noisy as all the children seemed to migrate to this play area between 8pm and 10pm, We took a young child and early to bed was not possible. A friendly word to the shop staff about the noise of the play area was not actioned during our stay.
Our pitch was well drained (Not surprisingly I'm sure we were on solid rock)and withstood the worst of a 15 hour downpour.
Not a site I will be returning to.
I still prefer the peace and quiet of the outdoors.
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| Reviewer: Zelda |
1 review from this member |
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July 2005
Just spent a week at this camp site. 4 adults and four kids aged 5, 8, 11, 12.
Generally it was an ok site but be warned if you have a six man tent or bigger they charge an extra £2 per night per pitch but you don't get any more space than all the other tents! Also 20p for 1 token for shower / hairdryers and it lasts about 3 minutes. Also 25p per block to freeze ice packs.
Shop fairly well stocked but hasnt got set opening / closing times so it's pot luck as to whether its open when you go. Also the indoor games room/ play area is a bit of a joke, I wouldnt want my kids in there! Ground is VERY stoney under grass so definitely take rock pegs-we just about bent every metal peg we had.
No probs with the staff, although some were reluctant to give you more than 5 tokens for the shower at any one time.
The kids did enjoy themselves on play areas, good idea to take roller blades or skateboards if older kids like ours though.
In all not a bad weeks holiday but don't think I'd be inclined to go back there.
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| Reviewer: Tent dood |
3 reviews from this member |
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July 2005
Just enjoyed a good weekend at this site, the facilities are good and the pitches were well set out.
The kids enjoyed the play stuff, and there was plenty of room to spread out on the pitch.
We went Ampleforth College pool on a wet Saturday afternoon which was surprisingly good and we had it almost to ourselves
I would recommend it to anyone with a tent or van, both were welcome.
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| Reviewer: GGoshorn |
9 reviews from this member |
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June 2005
This site seemed biased towards caravans. Although I'd booked for a tent pitch 10 days in advance I was sent to the overflow field - a wet sloping field which meant a long walk to the loos/shop across the unlit grass and muddy track, while there appeared to be empty pitches overnight that would have been nearer and flatter.
Apparently only two toilet blocks for the whole big site. Two rather officious staff in the shop / reception didn't volunteer any information but you had to buy tokens for the shower, hire the kids' games equipment, and pay a £10 deposit for a key to drive back in through the gate after 7pm when the shop shut - what if you found you needed those things after 7pm? All a bit much when I'd been charged £15.50 for one adult and two kids in a tent. Will look around for somewhere else next time as there are other sites in the area.
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| Reviewer: Hairywol |
29 reviews from this member |
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September 2004
Lovely campsite with great views of Vale of York. Ex quarry, so sturdy pegs needed (though the stony ground means excellent drainage.
We discovered the site when our kids were much younger, and have returned regularly since. Very friendly for small/medium kids with two excellent playgrounds which are closed at reasonable times for peace & quiet.
Pitches clearly marked and very spacious, allocated on arrival. Some tent pitches sheltered, but top field can be blowy.
Shop/reception well-stocked, and offers facilities to freeze blocks for coolboxes.
very well-maintained and clean toilet blocks - something the owners are fastidious about.
No pub within easy walking, but nearby Amplethorpe has two excellent hostelries; our favourite is the White Horse which is OK with kids who are eating.
One of our favourite sites. Look forward to next visit.
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| Reviewer: Clarky213 |
11 reviews from this member |
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May 2005
Just Spent 8 days at this site, Originally visited it in 2001, and noticed how much bigger it is now. Still a great site, very quiet after 10.30pm.
Only complaint is the number of Showers are still the same now as in 2001, could do with another Shower / Toilet block maybe up the far end. I was lucky both times to be within 50 yds , but those at the far end would have a long walk.
Great site to use as a base for surrounding area, York, Scarborough etc.
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| Reviewer: Gypsycat |
1 review from this member |
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June 2005
Just returned from Golden Square this Monday. Spent 3 nights there, over the Bank Holiday weekend with a group of 6 families. Had a great time. The showers were clean and plenty of hot water, the staff were very friendly.
The children enjoyed the parks and we all enjoyed getting lost in the woods on one of their circular walks. However, I think they could improve the games room and crazy golf.
We were in an overflow field as we hadn't booked earlier enough, so when the wind started on Saturday the gazebo went with it, however that's my only gripe. I would certainly go back again, probably with hook up, and ask to be put in the rally field or a field near the parks (where the wind doesn't blow).
It's situated in a beautiful part of the countryside. The views from the top of the field were beautiful and there are some lovely places to visit. Helmsley is very quaint and York's not very far away so we spent a day there.
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| Reviewer: Ship |
2 reviews from this member |
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August 2004
Arrived here and was made very welcome the kids loved it and I have recommended this site to many of my friends. My only complaint being that when my 3 year old daughter fell into very wet sand I was unable to clean her up or shower her as BOTH shower blocks were being cleaned simultaneously. Even though she was covered in mud it was in her eyes, nose mouth etc. I was refused entry to the shower blocks and the bathroom was occupied. I had to wait 20 minutes before I was able to clean her. This was 11.00 a.m,and I think it is just bad organisation, this is a trivial complaint but one that could so easily be rectified.
We will however return but it is worth bearing this in mind.
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| Reviewer: Mrs sutton |
7 reviews from this member |
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August 2004
This was our first experience of camping in our tent. The site was excellent, good facilities and well stocked shop, staff very friendly too. We were given a pitch in a quiet area (mainly caravans) which was to the left hand side of the shower block, near the shop. Our opinion was that this was a good place to be as it was out of the way and in a dead end so nobody came passed at all.
Would definitely visit again, downside is that you had to go in your car to nearest village, nothing in close proximity for walking.
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