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Sleningford Watermill Caravan And Camping Park
Sleningford Watermill
North Stainley
Ripon
North Yorkshire (Browse area)
HG4 3HQ
Tel: 01765 635201
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Pitches: 100
Open: 01/04/2026 to 30/10/2026
01/04/2027 to 30/10/2027
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 No Glamping Units |
 No Statics for Hire |
 No Statics for Sale |
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 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 |
 No Bathroom |
 Baby Changing Facilities |
 Laundry On Site |
 Drinking Water |
 Disabled Friendly |
 Chemical Disposal |
 No Battery Charging |
 Gas Exchange |
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 No Kitchen Facilities |
 Freezer / Fridge |
 No Motorhome Point |
 No 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 |
 No Fishing |
 Wild Swimming On Site |
 Indoor Pool <5 miles |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 No Horse Riding |
 Cycle Hire <5 miles |
 Golf <5 miles |
 Tennis <1 mile |
 No Beach |
 Watersports On Site |
 No Boat Launch |
| Other Features |
 No Sea Views |
 Not Working Farm |
 No Campfires Allowed |
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 Public Transport <1 mile |
 Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access |
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| Date of Visit: May 2009 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Mark76 |
3 reviews from this member |
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 Anyone who has found this site will appreciate that it is a gem, there is a peaceful friendly atmosphere which helps you watch the world go by, accompanied by the sound of the river running by.
The facilities and site were always neat, tidy and clean even though it was a bank holiday and the site was full.
The river when low is great for children to play in and with a little more water is fun for those wanting to Canoe and Kayak. (It is worth noting that the river can rise rapidly after rain so always keep an eye out.)
The new managers have continued the friendly service and customer commitment and the shop on site carries a good range. For those into watersports then GO2H2O carries a good range and can provide activities and equipment for those wanting to try something new. 
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| Date of Visit: May 2009 |
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| Reviewer: DFL CAMPERS |
3 reviews from this member |
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We have just returned from a 5 night stay over the May Spring Bank Holiday and had an electric pitch on the Island. First class site, the new owners who could not do enough to help. The friendly staff really make a difference and we have been camping for over 20 years and this is one of the best sites we have come across to date. We have already booked to go again later in the year.
Site has spacious pitches, tents and caravans are not crammed in, lots of open space left for playing. Well kept toilets and showers, always kept clean. Although the site was full it did not feel busy. Well laid out and organised site. Liked the idea of the natural surroundings encouraging wildlife and giving the site a less structured layout and it is not commercialised.
Shop stays open long hours during the day and is well stocked, providing a take away sandwich service and also sells buns and pastries.
Recommend taking a kayak or dinghy as the river is excellent, this kept our children (aged 8 - 15) entertained and the little beach is an extra nice touch. There is a kayak hire place on site where wet suits can be hired and kayak lessons can be booked. We hired wet suits and again found the people at GO2H2O very helpful. The sound of the river gives another nice touch to the site.
There are lovely walks from the site and there are 3 pubs nearby - all within about a mile. The Bull Inn in West Tanfield is excellent, we ate there twice and found both the food and service very good. Lots to do in the area but as the weather was good and the river was nearby we did not venture very far. Definitely recommend this site.
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| Date of Visit: September 2008 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Coachman52 |
2 reviews from this member |
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As regular tourers around the north of England we have visited many sites and this is one of the best. On a sunny day there is nowhere better to be, with the beautiful River Ure right next to you and some fantastic countryside within minutes, not to mention Ripon and Masham.
The local villages are just that, charming and unspoilt - so visitors should not expect wall to wall team rooms and gift shops and all day pubs.
The on - site facilities have improved over the years and if you're keen on canoeing few sites can rival this.
We intend to return
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| Date of Visit: August 2008 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Bobneen |
1 review from this member |
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I came here the day after the bank holiday 26th, booking in was easy and quick and we were drawn a map to find our pitch. We stayed on the island and first impressions of the pitch were slightly disappointing, it had obviously had a hard season as it was mainly mud with a hint of yellowed grass with two rather deep 12'x12' square holes in ( from caravan blocks maybe) so we had to arrange the tent to make sure the bedrooms missed them. Right behind the pitch is an area of bush plant life with a lot of nettles which meant a few stings for my 4year old through the week.
The toilets were nearby with only two working showers in the mens area but generally clean outside washing up facilities were handy and the water taps where plenty. The playground is situated near the camp shop / reception area but anyone over the age of 3 would quickly bore at the lack of playthings.
Due to the recent rain the local pub was shut the first day so we ventured further thanks to the abundance of helpful leaflets in the information room ( moor park farm & Elvington aircraft museum are a definite visit if you are around this area).
It can be quite a loud nigh time with the sound of the river not far away so take this into account if you are a light sleeper.
Overall I would give this campsite 7/10 as I personally think it needs a bit of an update to the toilet blocks and playground and other facilities and in the closed season they could do with some work on the pitches to bring them up to the standard you would expect for the price they charge.
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| Date of Visit: August 2008 |
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| Reviewer: Poppy11 |
5 reviews from this member |
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This is a nice site, with plenty of good pitches and nice green grass. The river is close by, so is there is some nice walks along the banks - but do take care with small children - it is fast flowing!
The toilets and showers are good - plenty of hot water and they are free. Seem to get cleaned regularly as well. There is a small shop on site, which is also reception, and the welcoming to the site was fine. All in all we enjoyed this site and if it hadn't been for the rain - would have had a much better time! We give it 8/10.
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| Date of Visit: July 2008 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Chunkybuns |
2 reviews from this member |
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Had a lovely time at this site. Cannot recommend the GO2H2O guys highly enough. Kids really enjoyed their day of Archery, raft building and kayaking. Peaceful site with good facilities.
Only criticism would be the washing machine, it didn't wash the clothes. Other than that the place was nice and we will definitely consider another visit next year.
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| Date of Visit: July 2008 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Fewster Family |
4 reviews from this member |
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Visited this site for 2 days to try out our new 6 man tent (the 4 man one didn't have enough room) Kids really enjoyed the river and the small amount of sand play areas with these. 6 year old made a good friend and they went night fishing with dad and caught over 60 minnows. Not to busy when we went but tried to book in a week later and they were fully booked over the school holidays.
Only one toilet block which was a long way from our tent, this was clean and not to busy. Could do with a bigger children's play area(only one slide and small sand pit) although the kids had a lot of fun on their bikes.
Didn't see any places to hire dingys on site which would be a good idea for the people who haven't got their own canoes or dingys. Went on a walk to North Stainley which was really disappointing as the pub(where we were intending to have tea) was shut(at 5 o'clock on a thursday) and there was nothing else to do. Ended up relighting the barbie. Would visit again and explore the area more.
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| Date of Visit: April 2008 |
Unit: Campervan |
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| Reviewer: Davidmann |
12 reviews from this member |
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This is a very good campsite on the banks of the River Ure. There is plenty to do and even more now that www.Go2h2o.Co.Uk are based there where they offer climbing, kayaking / canoeing and archery.
Toilets and Showers are reasonable and they do their job. It does seem quite strict with regards to arrival and departure times. But nevertheless a gem of a site.
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| Date of Visit: April 2008 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Hippo65 |
2 reviews from this member |
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What a fab site (really shouldn't say that - you will all want to go now!). Very peaceful by the River Ure - we had a Premium Pitch on the Millhouse section with electric hook up. Plenty of space between caravans, good shop on site for essentials, clean toilets/showers (a must!). Not too expensive we had a three night break and enjoyed the surrounding countryside.
Fairly close to Harrogate/Ripon. Fab market on a Sunday at Catterick Race Course (free entry & parking!). We are NT members & managed to get to see Fountain Abbey and there were plenty of other places of interest for all the family.
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| Date of Visit: August 2007 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Chtd |
12 reviews from this member |
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Very spacious site with good location by river. The site was full when we stayed, but if you were prepared to go down the far end of the field then you could get loads of space for your tent. There are hedges separating the different areas of the site which creates some privacy. It was therefore very peaceful at night, although if you had been nearer the facilities, then there were quite a lot of large groups. The main toilet/shower block was not really adequate for the numbers staying and there were problems with the boiler when we were there so there was no hot water for a while. However, there is a smaller toilet block near reception which was always quiet and clean with a good hot water supply if you were prepared for quite a walk from your pitch.
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| Date of Visit: July 2007 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Tcat |
4 reviews from this member |
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This is just an excellent site. It is set in a beautiful location next to a river that suits for paddling, swimming, boating, canoeing etc., and will keep the family entertained all day in good weather.
The site itself is beautiful, with lovely fields interspersed with trees stretching down the river, as a great access road winds through the middle. There's just loads of space to pitch your tent, including some serviced tent pitches if available.
The toilet and shower facilities are good, although if you pitch right down the bottom you've got a bit of a distance to get to them.
There's a small playground, but really it is not necessary: our kids enjoy the river and exploring the wooded areas far too much to be interested in anything else, and there's space to get your cricket or rounders set out for some family games.
The site has a good little shop with very friendly and helpful managers.
And you're a stone's throw away from Lightwater Valley, the car boot fair at North Stainley on the cricket pitch, Ripon and Masham around the corner, a short 1 mile walk along the river to West Tanfield and there's a superb pub by the river with a wonderful beer garden and great food.
We live only 25 minutes away, and come here time and again for weekend breaks, because although it is a little pricey, it is worth every penny and we have found nowhere that compares to give us an excellent family time.
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| Date of Visit: August 2007 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Lover of life |
4 reviews from this member |
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What a good site ! Very friendly staff and helpful. Well drained camping area, bearing in mind the wet weather we had before we went. Showers and washing area were fine, quite busy when went.no waiting .Fridge in the info shed which is very welcome when under canvas, telephone , shop with basics , check out the local Masham sausages( I don't do sausages,but have to say they were good.) Great for messing in the river, my daughter loved the site and we will be back again, with a dingy. Very quite on a night after dark. Great for touring the local area. Play park is a sand pit and small slide for toddlers.
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| Date of Visit: July 2007 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Bantam Paul |
1 review from this member |
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Last minute booking for 2 families with largish tents. They managed to fit us in. Although the site was then full we had loads of space on a perfectly flat site. Kids really enjoyed it (Age 4 - 10) played on bikes , cricket and were able to muck around on a small beach next to the river. Toilet block was excellent and although the site was full plenty of free hot water and no queue for showers. Great weekend.
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| Date of Visit: July 2007 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Pbillingham |
1 review from this member |
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Perfect site for visiting surrounding area, not much for children, playpark rubbish. Shower block not big enough when site busy had to queue for a shower!. Staff friendly and helpful. Visit the Staveley Arms in North Stainley for a great meal and a warm welcome, great chipshop in nearby Masham. Visit Lightwater Valley and the Forbidden Corner - great for kids and adults.
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| Date of Visit: June 2007 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: De88ie |
2 reviews from this member |
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This is the first time me and my family have been camping and I can say we all thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The camp site was spot on, toilets and shower block were spotless at all times of the day. I liked the fact we could pick our own pitch, every one was very friendly and helpful, will definitely visit again!
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