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Reviews of Ladycross Plantation Caravan Park

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Ladycross Plantation Caravan Park
Egton
Whitby
North Yorkshire   (Browse area)
YO21 1UA
Tel: 01947 895502
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Pitches: 130
Open: 21/03/2026 to 25/10/2026
           21/03/2027 to 24/10/2027

Rating: Average Review Score: 9/10 from 87 Reviews
                9/10 from 87 Reviews

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Who's it for
 Families Welcome   Not Members Only   No Rallies   Not Naturist Site 
 Dogs Welcome   No Dogs Allowed   Groups Welcome   Motorbikers Welcome 
Facilities
 Toilet Facilities   Hot Showers   Washing Up   No Bathroom 
 Baby Changing Facilities   Laundry On Site   Drinking Water   Disabled Friendly 
 Chemical Disposal   No Battery Charging   Gas Exchange   Recycling Facilities 
 No Kitchen Facilities   No Freezer / Fridge    Motorhome Point   Wifi Access 
 Shop On Site   Bar <1 mile   Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <1 mile 
Activities
 No Playground   No TV Room   No Games Room   No Evening Ents 
 Fishing <10 miles   No Wild Swimming   Indoor Pool <5 miles   No Outdoor Pool 
 Horse Riding <5 miles   No Cycle Hire   Golf <5 miles   No Tennis 
 Beach <5 miles   Watersports <10 miles   No Boat Launch 
Other Features
 No Sea Views   Not Working Farm   No Campfires Allowed 
 No Waterside Pitches   Public Transport <1 mile  Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access 

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Date of Visit: July 2008 Unit:  Touring Caravan
Reviewer: Lynne2734 3 reviews from this member

 Visited here end of July and the weather was great - bit of sea fog in Whitby but this didn't detract from overall enjoyment of the holiday.

We went here with another member of the family and got pitches 11 and 12, near to the new toilet block. Set in a pine forest, very relaxing and quiet.

Facilities are excellent although we tended to use the older showers as the new ones have push buttons so the water keeps turning off!The older showers have constant running water. Adequate washing up and laundry facilities and plenty of fresh and waste water points but only 1 elsan point (be careful a when emptying, if you drop your lid you'll never see it again!)

Small shop onsite selling basics, loads of local info and newspapers can be ordered. The wardens were friendly and helpful all through our stay and had good knowledge of the local area.

Have to recommend the fish and chips from the mobile van - calls every Friday evening, delicious, cooked to order and good value for money.

Although there is no play area, with a little bit of imagination kids can have a wonderful time exploring the site and the woods. We didn't see the local Deer but did hear the stags calling every evening - sounded very close!

All in all, a lovely site, value for money and cant wait to go back again, hopefully sometime soon. 


Date of Visit: August 2008 Unit:  Touring Caravan
Reviewer: Christopherjackie 7 reviews from this member

 We booked this site at the last minute as it was the Whitby Regatta and the town was very busy.

Upon arrival we were met by a lovely man who once we had sorted out the booking showed us to our pitch and even assisted us with unhooking our caravan from the car and positioning the caravan.

We were in amongst the seasonal pitches but it was very pleasant and quiet.

The facilities were clean and within easy reach and a little shop was a hit with our 4 year old son who liked the Ice Creams.

The site is located within easy reach of Whitby about 5 miles away. It is easily reached via the main road and sign posted.

The biggest disappointment was the number of what can only be described as petty rules. One example was when our family came to drop us off after a day out nearby. I am a disabled person and we also had someone who had had surgery a week earlier amongst our party. When we pulled up outside our caravan a man instructed us to move immediately as visitors cars were not allowed to park next to the caravans and must go into the allocated visitors parking. Whilst I accept and totally understand the necessity for such rules it was a very unpleasant feeling to be pounced upon by this man and told in no uncertain terms to move. After I had explained I was disabled and that they were just dropping me off he still insisted that the car was moved immediately. He left and then came back a minute later and said in a very off hand manner 'and have you informed reception that you have visitors'. When I explained I had and asked him if he worked here he said he owned the place.

A lovely place but not sure if we will go back as a result. Finally, there was a lovely touch of a local fish and chip van turning up on the Friday night which was wonderful. 


Date of Visit: August 2008 Unit:  Touring Caravan
Reviewer: Sami2885 5 reviews from this member

 We visited this site many times over the years.

The site is only 4-5 miles out of whitby. It's a great location for exploring Heartbeat country. The toilets could do with updating, and are cleaned to a high standard, although a combination of high season and not well-draining ground can mean that it does get muddy in between cleans.

The dog walks are excellent, although on our more recent visits, dogs must be kept on leads on the walk, which in my opinion, kind of defeats the object of the walks being 'off site'.

We have not visited since the new toilet block was installed. The reason we stopped visiting was because the site was gearing more and more towards the season pitches, and we felt that 'real' tourers were a bit of a nuisance for the new wardens. By the way, the hook up is only 10amp so do be aware that you may not be able to have all your creature comforts switched on at the same time!

All in all this site is fab. 


Date of Visit: August 2008 Unit:  Touring Caravan
Reviewer: Kathseddon 1 review from this member

 We have just returned from a long weekend at Ladycross - our first ever trip in a touring caravan.

The site was very busy and our pitch was somewhat small - although it was the only site in the area that had space at short notice for the weekend we needed.

We were very happy with the site - the two toilet blocks were clean and well maintained. One block is much newer than the other and I was pleased this was the closest to our caravan.

Despite the lack of a playground, the children had a great time on site. There are plenty of natural playgrounds to keep them busy - building camps in the trees and generally enjoying the freedom.

The site is very handy for Whitby (too busy in the school holidays to enjoy properly), but definitely try the other beach areas around. Also very close to the North York Moors Railway and lovely villages like Ruswarp where the children enjoyed rowing on the river as well as the crazy golf and lovely cafe.

I think we would definitely go back to Ladycross again, but book a little further in advance to get more space on the pitch. 


Date of Visit: July 2008 Unit:  Touring Caravan
Reviewer: DIG2754 5 reviews from this member

 Just got back from a very wet weeks break. Site ok but didn't cope with the amount of rain we had and soon become very boggy. When arrived on site we were shown to our pitch, wardens seemed fine. Toilets and showers ok nice and clean, with plenty of free hot water. The site does have quite a few rules which they will soon tell you if you break them. The dog walk was ok but very muddy and wet, dogs to stay on the lead at all times. Seems to have a lot of seasonal pitches. Nice layout, could do with more hardstanding car parking as we were not allow to park on the grass as so wet. Egton village is nice with a good pub which allows dogs in the bar and great meals (homecooked). Would say a little too far for walking as no footpath and quite a fast road. 

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Date of Visit: June 2008 Unit:  Motorhome
Reviewer: Fiona W 260 reviews from this member

 Beware that this site works to office hours and has a security bar at the gate - management is not keen on new arrivals after 5.30pm. They are keen on unnecessary 'don't' notices everywhere too. Despite that, they were friendly and showed us to our pitch. Big site but it doesn't feel like it, because it's made up of many glades in a pine / birch / oak forest up on the moor.
Good dog walks in the woods and out onto the heather moor where there are super views. Showers are free; soap is provided; hot air drier ineffective and no paper towels; though the toilet blocks are clean, the original block is a tad tired.
A short drive from Whitby and the pretty villages along the coast. Nearby village has a charming pub that was popular for meals. Also near to stations for the steam railway from Pickering. A good bet compared to the residential caravan holiday villages crowded around Whitby, good value for money too. 


Date of Visit: June 2006 Unit:  Tent
Reviewer: Brassir 6 reviews from this member

 Stayed at this site as we were keen to explore the area. We really enjoyed the area, and had a great short stay (4 days).

It does feel very small, sheltered and secluded - and it was extremely quiet when we were there. There were primarily caravans there, and many appeared to be seasonnaires, with pot plants around the vans making it quite homely. It did at times lack a little atmosphere, and we felt conscious of our toddler making any noise with it being quiet.

Toilet / showers were ok, but a bit dated. Great, friendly staff, helped us with our pitch etc. 


Date of Visit: August 2007 Unit:  Touring Caravan
Reviewer: Limecc 17 reviews from this member

 We often visit Whitby and discovered this site the year before, purely by chance. It has an absolutely fabulous location and the owners / warden were really friendly when they let us have a look around, so we were eager to book as soon as we could. Although we were only there for the second of two weeks (mum & dad used our van for first week), we got a 15% discount for booking two weeks.

I must say that this is one of the best sites we have ever stayed on, but for us it was not without problem. A neighbour was hyper sensitive to dog barks and the warden was eager to be seen to be doing something so he had a kind word with us, but afterward we felt very on edge and couldn't relax in case our dog was to make a noise. We feel the warden should have had a thicker skin perhaps - although in a difficult position when dealing with dog and child hating caravanners. We are not and have never been a noisy family.

The second problem was the requirement to lift your breathable groundsheet every day. For us this was impossible as it meant moving everything out of the awning (bikes, throw-up tent for kids, bbq etc), and we received a post-it note on our awning. Although it was well meaning, we were once again left feeling put out.

Looking on the more positive things though, the new shower block is absolutely first class. I like the swipe card entry/exit system to gain access to the site. The dog walks are brilliant, and Grosmont railway station is very close by. You can hear the steam trains and get a day rover ticket between Whitby and Pickering.

The pitches could be improved by being able to park next to your awning. Instead, you get your neighbour's car there and also less privacy when it isn't. This is the first site we've seen like this.

Don't let any of the bad points I've mentioned put you off though. We would definitely stay again if wanting a site near Whitby. We've visited most of the others and they don't compare location-wise. It's just like being at Center Parcs with caravans instead of villas. Paradisaic setting. 


Date of Visit: September 2007 Unit:  Touring Caravan
Reviewer: Shayes 3 reviews from this member

 Ladycross, the best kept secret in the moors.I have lived 16 miles away for 10 years in Saltburn by theSeaand my partner all her life and neither of us knew it was here. We stayed last weekend and had a wonderful time.

The mature trees all around make you feel that you are in the heart of a forest.

The staff are friendly and very patient (they would have to be as my reversing is not always consistent) They showed us to our slot and helped us pitch.

It was good to see the reception well stocked with essential groceries and loads of information about the surrounding area for people new to our part of North Yorkshire. The fish and chip van was extremely welcome sight on Friday night 7.30 we didn't have to cook after pitching - Fantastic!

The new shower block looks nearly there not that I had any problems with the original block; clean tidy and with plenty of hot water.

The security gate was not difficult to use- no numbers to remember just a proximity card (it does require a £10 deposit) and the dog walks were well furnished with dog bins.

It was a really lovely weekend and we shall be going back, as it is a great way to end the season with the shorter nights and not having to travel too far. Well done to all of you there. 


Date of Visit: March 2007 Unit:  Touring Caravan
Reviewer: Alison Fryer 19 reviews from this member

 We visited the site as it opened. The site was very boggy as there had been a lot of rain a few days earlier. When we arrived we paid and were asked to wait to be shown to our pitch. We waited for some time and no one came. We thought we had perhaps misheard and so decided to drive around. The owner (man) came chasing after us and said 'I told you to wait' very rude. He then directed us to a pitch, with 2 other site workers and he did nothing but moan at them as they tried to help us pitch. Because the site was so boggy we were not blown away with it. The toilets were OK-5 out of 10. The site is about 2 miles from Whitby and we experienced heavy fog as we were driving to and from the site which was quite scary. Whitby is a lovely place. The kippers are fab and so are the fish and chips.  


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