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We stayed here a few nights for the first time. We have had this delightful site on our doorstep and didn't even realise. We will be returning in the near future with our friends and show them too what they have been missing out on. Nice friendly site with a segregated adults area for us oldies.
Good walks around the local villages and only 5 mins away from mcarthur glen designer outlet. The site is very easy to find only 5 mins off the a64. The site is clean and well kept and a little shop with all the usual nik naks etc. Only met the lady owner but had a nice natter (lovely lady). Cant wait to return :-)
Well where to start, we've been all over touring and apart from scotland (loch leven) this is the friendliest, most well kept, well stocked shop, cleanest, dog friendly site we have had the pleasure to visit! upon arrival I went into the fab shop to check in, I was then asked if we wanted family or adult only, we went adult only. You then follow a chap on a bike to your pitch, and he will stay with you until your happily in place. I started to set up and my EHU cable was too short, went to the shop to ask where nearest place to buy one was, lady said no bother here's one bring it back when you leave! The weekend was roasting so the wife went to the shop on the off chance of sun cream, she came back with sun block, aftersun and swingball! like I said fantastic shop. I got a gas refill there too cant remember price but was cheap. Our Labrador is very well behaved and we played fetch a few times round our pitch, loadsa room and no one complained infact another couples dog joined in. All dogs are to be walked (pooped) off site, there is a lovely long walk down by the river passed the lock. Brill site, cant fault one bit, where back in September for the balloon festival. Get booking and enjoy!
Just returned from our second visit to this site, the first was in August 2011. And we were not disappointed, the site is perfectly placed for York and surrounding area. Well kept toilet and shower facilities with plenty of hot water. Loads of information on site with bags of space to pitch up. The reception / shop sells the usual essentials. Brother in law and his family visited us for the day and were that impressed with the site their off to G. O to get a tent and pay a visit
Walked to York again on the old railway line and returned on the river boat which stops at Naburn Lock and Acaster Malbis £26 family return or £20 family single, only runs once a day to and from KIngs Staith (near Kings Arms). Did the original Ghost Walk from Kings Arms, an intresting and funny way to spend the evening through the narrow back streets and alleyways of the old town
Last day woken by a strange noise and when emerging from our tent found a hot air balloon taking off from our field.
A beautiful site in great location. Could not fault it !
We arrived on site, along with my sister and brother in law and our two touring caravans, to an extremely friendly welcome from the warden. She booked us in and gave us the relevant information about the site and the local area. We also received bus timetables and taxi contact details.
Our pitch was hard standing and extremely spacious. The site was well looked after, and the spring bulbs were flowering. The Reception building was welcoming and well laid out, and also accommodated a very well stocked shop. Newspapers were available without having to pre-order.
Toilet and shower blocks were warm and immaculately clean, and I particularly liked the piped music, which I believe was a local radio station.
There were no children on site during our visit but there was evidence the site was child friendly.
We had an excellent meal in the local pub at Naburn, 10 minutes walk from the site. The lock and river were close by, providing a lovely area to walk in. York is fairly close by, with some wonderful shops, restaurants, and sites of interest.
We had an excellent 4 night stay, but wish it could have been longer. Excellent site run by the extremely friendly and helpful wardens. Will definitely be back.
We have had our Duetto since last November but not had chance to use it over night until last weekend. Looking for a site fairly close to home and with plenty of things to do nearby, wet or dry we decided on Naburn Lock.
Yes it was wet but we were not to be put off. We received a warm welcome on arrival and the necessary things were explained to us. We also were given site information and local information, bus timings things to see and do.
The roads on the site were a bit muddy but it was March during a rough winter. We were told to pick a pitch but keep off the grass. All the hard standings appeared to be level and gravel covered.
The nearest hook up box was in a bit of a muddy patch but we managed. Some one tried to turn round on the grass and left some nice trenches behind.
We used the toilets just to see what they were like. Clean tidy and well maintained. The showers were hot and plenty of water. The notice on the back of the shower door made us chuckle. It mentioned things not to leave behind amongst other things it said wooden legs. The local radio was nice to listen to whilst using the facilities.
The shop was a bit low on stock but it was only there second weekend and they were stocking up for the Easter weekend.
The local lanes have no street lights or pavement so we decided to give the local pub a miss until we go back later in the year.
The service point for waste water ect was easy to get at and was clean and tidy. I couldn't find the grey water drain until I realised I was parked over it. A manhole cover with two metal handles. The rubbish point is well marked so you get the right things in the right boxes.
For an all weather site within easy reach of York this is a good site. Yes York and its surroundings have had flooding problems but so has a lot of other places and this did not put us off using the site. For our first weekend in the van it was just what we needed Yes we will go back, were to next.
Our first visit to this beautifully clean and well run site that we found on UK camp site. We only stayed for one night but the facilities were second to none, the shop is very well stocked with all you need and the showers/toilet block are spotless. We only wished we had found this wonderful site sooner. They provide so much information for you, local buses etc. So quiet and a lovely walk along the canal and a short 10 minute walk to the local pub, which were also very welcoming and great food too. We will definitely be back! Recommend it to everyone.
We arrived on the site on a very rainy bank holiday Monday, we had picked Naburn due to the location so we weren't expecting much, but we were delighted by our choice and it was probably one of the best sites we've stayed at.
We had booked a hard standing pitch and it was huge, the van and awning fitted on with the car at the front, we still had grassy areas either side and loads of space behind the van for our daughter to play in.
The toilets were spotless and we enjoyed the music being played in!
The owners couldn't do enough for us and were really helpful, the shop was well stocked and the grounds well maintained.
The bus into York stops right outside the site and the owners gave us details of the times. We paid £9 for a family return ticket and even though the park and ride is cheaper, this was far better. The queue for the park and ride buses on the way home was huge and I don't think everyone got on, whereas our bus was busy, but we were home within 15 minutes.
The site is also close to the designer outlet and you can get the bus from the site to there as well.
The walk into the village is lovely and the local pub does lovely
Meals. £6.95 for a huge beef barm with chips.
The lock is a 5 minute walk away and was nice to have a walk down to, there is a riverboat into York that leaves from near the lock, but it doesn't go every day, the site had all the times and days.
We have been using this site for years now. It is a gem.
Welcoming owners, a little shop on site. The toilets and showers are always clean. Even though the site is always busy we have never had to queue for showers. There is an adult only part which we use.
My husband thinks this is the best site we have been too and I must say it is nice! It is a pleasant, quiet site, with the river running nearby.
It is about 4 miles from York, accessible by bus or car, or river taxi.
The available pitches are a mix of hardstanding and grass, we were on a grass pitch and it was pretty level and well tended, with plenty of space around your caravan at the front.
My only bug bare is where you are asked to park your car is at the side of your van, which does bring you very close to your neighbours.
The showers and toilet facilities are excellent, clean, well set out, with pugs and mirrors you can actually see in and with the radio playing!
There's no clubhouse etc or facilities for younger children, but the river is nearby and there is space enough for them to play and enjoy themselves. There's an 'adult-only' field too, for extra peace and quiet(next time!)
There is a very well stocked shop on site and the staff members are friendly and helpful
All of this of course you pay for. So be prepared!There is also a £2:50 charge for visitors which I believe to be unnecessary!
Naburn is a 15 minute walk away along the main road and has an nice, dog-friendly pub, with a pretty interior and nice garden.
To get into York there's a local bus service that operates directly outside the park, however it is £9:00 for a family of 4 return, so it is cheaper to drive in and pay for parking! The bus was late on the way there and extremely crowded on the way back!
A river-bus service to and from York operates from just outside the site, but it only operates on Saturdays and Sundays, leaving at 9:30 ish in the morning, with an added service on Thursday's in the school holidays.
Excellent site, very large pitches plenty of space, excellent [and I mean excellent) toilet, shower facilities, the owners could not do enough to keep it clean. Very well equipped shop. The picturesque naburn lock is very close by where you can take a boat trip into the centre of York. The owners were always very helpful and ready to offer advice on where to go. This campsite exceeded our expectations.
Well, we finally managed to get into Naburn Lock following recommendation from friends, and we weren't disappointed.
A lovely quiet site, slightly off the beaten track while still only about 4 mile from York and an ideal base for the area.
Generous sized pitches, offering a mix of hardstandings and full grass pitches, plus several additional separate fields for camping or for the caravanner who wants even a bit more quiet (although further from facilities).
No clubhouse (our preference anyway), but a reasonably stocked shop on site, plus the cleanest toilet and showering facilities I think I've encountered.
There's no park for the kids, however the sites enough of a gem that the youngster's on site seemed to keep themselves entertained, all in relative safety.
There's an 'adult-only' field too, for those who prefer this option.
Naburn itself is about 12-15 mins walk and has an excellent, dog-friendly pub serving good food throughout the day. For those who crave 'retail therapy', an 'outlet' retail park is only several mins drive away. The local Park-n-Ride is based at the outlet centre too, although there's a good local bus service that operates directly outside the park.
A river-bus service to and from York operates locally too, running on certain days only and accessed easily by a five minute walk to the waterfront.
Just for further info and not site specific:
For those who'd prefer to drive, York is a fairly expensive place to park however the York Commuters Car Park located behind the main railway station (and opposite the National Railway Museum entrance) is arguably the cheapest central carpark in York. Street parking is generally free on the outskirts after 18:00, so viable for a drive and walk in for evening entertainment.
Overall, Naburn Lock is certainly on our top 5 list of sites and will definitely see repeat business from us.
My wife and I have just spent a week at this lovely site. It was the first time we have used this site and have already changed our plans for next year so we can have 2 weeks here as we had such a great time.
To address some of the negatives that we have seen from other reviews, there are a few rules but they are intended to make everyones stay as pleasant and enjoyable as possible (no noise between 11pm and 7am (respecting fellow campers) recycling waste (part of everyday life) dogs on leads (my pitch your pitch).
Now to nicer things, the facilities on site were nice and clean (free hot showers) very welcoming and pleasant owners, well stocked shop (we even bought a souvenir on our first day). Open countryside around and within walking distance, also for camper van owners or those who don't want to drive a bus stop just outside the site to York or you can also take the river bus on Saturdays and Sundays (Thursdays during school holidays) at a reasonable price.
Altogether a very relaxing and enjoyable holiday and we are already looking forward to our next stay there.
We stayed here for two weeks in the great British weather ! and had a great time. We were on a hardstanding pitch and had no problem with the heavy rain.
The toilets were nice and clean with plenty warm water and had music playing all the time. The shop had a varied selection of items for sale and Catherine always had time to have a natter.
Peter and Catherine were always very cheery and helpful. On arrival Catherine advised us of numerous places to visit, where to get the bus to York and back.
The Blacksmiths Arms ten minutes walk along the road does lovely meals at reasonable prices. We also tried the Windmill about 15 minutes drive away, which was recommended by Catherine, and was excellent with puddings to die for.
Would not hesitate to book into Naburn next time we are in this area.
Visited this site for 10 days end of June when it was rather wet, to say the least. It's a lovely site, very well looked after, and the grass had been cut recently. We were given a choice of two hard-standings due to the weather, having booked to go on grass. We arrived on a Thursday and had a storm after we pitched, and it continued to rain on the Friday. By Sunday the tent field between us and the river had totally flooded and there were concerns about our pitch, so Catherine arranged for us to move to a higher pitch.
We were given one in the adult only section which is a lovely area - 4 pitches to a hedged-in area, a bit like sites in France. Peter & Catherine helped us pack up and move, which was really nice of them. The weather cheered up a bit then and the water levels dropped quickly and the site was back to normal within three days.
The shop is well stocked and the loos and showers spotless. Yes, there are a few signs up but as some people can be very thoughtless, it reminds people to behave and look after the site that has had a lot of work put into it. We visited York three times, twice by bus, Beverly races, Harrogate and Bridlington, as well as spending time with friends who live in the area.
The pub in Naburn (Blacksmiths Arms) does nice food and caters for walkers, bikers, and dogs, and even has it's own 'Dog Bar' outside with water bowls and a large biscuit tin (donations to Dogs Trust), but about 15 mins drive away in Biggin is another Blacksmiths Arms which does absolutely fab food - a bit of a gastro place - where we went for our anniversary.
There is also a fantastic Thai a few miles away. A bit of a bonus is that there is a dog kennels about a mile away from the site (Snowlandia) that does a doggy day creche (£18 from 07. 30 to 18. 30) which allowed us to go racing one day and visit the Jorvik Centre (great place)and the Sweet Story (overpriced) another day.
We wouldn't hesitate to use this site again if in the area.
Tagged two nights onto the end of a 5 night stay elsewhere - only stayed for one in the end but that wasn't any detriment to the camp site at all it was the weather in the end that made us decide to leave early.
We had a lovely friendly welcome after booking at the last minute the day before and were shown to a choice of pitches in the ' adult only ' area of the site. The area was enclosed by mature trees and in total six caravans / motorhomes could have pitched in the enclosure, although there were only five during our stay the allocated space was roomy and open and more peaceful than some others we have stayed at. There was some road noise from the road running through the village but it was minimal compared to sites that are beside the A64.
The site is well placed for transport into York by bus or the Park & Ride at The Designer Outlet Centre. Naburn Lock looked lovely and you can pick up a water taxi into York from there at the weekend, I should imagine its a nice thing to do (if you get the weather!)
The toilet facilities were perfectly adequate, nothing special just a toilet block with showers, kept nice and clean with piped music!
A good little site shop and fish and chip van which visited on Friday night, very popular (big queue) we bought calor gas there too, all in all a great site reasonably priced would definitely return
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Tent Pitches 
Caravan Pitches 
Motorhome Pitches 
Small Campervans 
No Glamping Units 
No Statics for Hire 
No Statics for Sale 
Seasonal Pitches 
Electric Hookups 
Hardstanding Pitches 
Fully Serviced Pitches 
Adults Only 
Not Members Only 
No Rallies 
Not Naturist Site 
Dogs Welcome 
No Dogs Allowed 
Groups Welcome 
Toilet Facilities 
Hot Showers 
Washing Up 
No Bathroom 
No Baby Changing 
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 <1 mile 
Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <1 mile 
No Playground 
No TV Room 
No Games Room 
No Evening Ents 
Fishing On Site 
Wild Swimming <1 mile 
Indoor Pool <5 miles 
Outdoor Pool <5 miles 
Horse Riding <1 mile 
Cycle Hire <5 miles 
Golf <5 miles 
Tennis <5 miles 
No Beach 
Watersports <1 mile 
Boat Launch / Mooring <1 mile 
No Sea Views 
Not Working Farm 
Campfires Allowed 
No Waterside Pitches 
Public Transport On Site
Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access 
We stayed here a few nights for the first time. We have had this delightful site on our doorstep and didn't even realise. We will be returning in the near future with our friends and show them too what they have been missing out on. Nice friendly site with a segregated adults area for us oldies. 
