Old York Forest
From £18 For 1 night, 4 adults- Well-kept park on the edge of Allerthorpe Common
- A 10-minute drive from Pocklington; York 25 minutes
- Two nature lakes and one fishing lake, plus dedicated dog-walking area
Site type
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
- Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- No charcoal barbecues allowed.
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
Primitive grass RV campsite
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 6.0m width x 9.0m depth (19.7ft width x 29.5ft depth) Calculated area: 54.0m² (581.3ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £18 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookPowered grass RV campsite
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 6.0m width x 9.0m depth (19.7ft width x 29.5ft depth) Calculated area: 54.0m² (581.3ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £22 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 90% of visitors View breakdown
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Lovely stay, easy to find, great location, great pitch
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Powered grass RV campsite
Liked: Location, pitch size
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Powered cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite (XL, waterside)
Liked: Everything!! Was a beautiful beautiful place to stay !! Lovely dog walks and close to pubs and restaurants
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Nice site, quiet location
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Powered cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite (XL, waterside)
Liked: Quiet, friendly, clean site. Neatly laid out.Close to York and Pocklington
Disliked: Not much to dislike. A short drive to nearest pub. Walking distance would have been better
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Very quiet site. Clean facilities. Quite a few seasonal pitches but everyone…
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Primitive grass RV campsite
Liked: Very quiet site. Clean facilities. Quite a few seasonal pitches but everyone was friendly. Level pitch.
Disliked: No hot water in pot wash.
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Nice and peaceful. Clean and tidy. Level pitches The owners came to our pitch…
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Primitive grass RV campsite
Liked: Nice and peaceful. Clean and tidy. Level pitches The owners came to our pitch to ensure we had settled in ok which was nice
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excellent site to relax very clean facilities friendly owner
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Liked: the peace and quiet getting back to nature a very good site
Disliked: nothing
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Awesome site very relaxing
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Powered cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite (XL, waterside)
Liked: Everything. Showers were excellent. Dog walk awesome. Pitches very large with your own water tap.
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Nice field. We had two nice walks through the woods to the…
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Primitive grass RV campsite
Liked: Nice field. We had two nice walks through the woods to the local pubs.
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Lovely clean facilities, great scenery and dog walk. Lovely owner
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Liked: Everything
Disliked: Nothing
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Lovely peaceful site set in a nice area with a dog walking…
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Powered cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite (waterside)
Liked: Lovely peaceful site set in a nice area with a dog walking area. Clean and hot showers and toilets. We were welcomed on the site by Kerry who was very friendly
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Features
Dogs allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house
Cycle hire
Evening entertainment
Fishing
Fitness centre
Indoor swimming pool
Kids' club
On-site restaurant/cafe
Outdoor swimming pool
Playground
Recreation room/arcade
TV room
Takeout
Tennis
Watersports
Amenities on park
Bath available
Car parking by site/unit
Composting toilet
Disabled facilities
Dog park
Drying room
Free wifi
Grocery store
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Laundromat
Parent & baby washroom
Payphone
Pick-up from public transport
Portable toilet
Pub toilets
Restrooms
Shower available
Washing-up area
Wifi
Groups welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Rules
Barbecue grills allowed
Barbecue provided
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
Themes
Forest
Hikers’ paradise
Lake and/or mountain
Peaceful
Remote location
Spectacular scenery
Wildlife haven
Utilities
Charging facilities
Dump station
Electric car charging point(s)
Propane/gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Convenience store nearby
Dog walk nearby
Public transportation nearby
Type
Medium (26-50 sites)
Nearby leisure
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Restaurant nearby
Tennis nearby
Watersports nearby
Touring and motorhomes
Caravan storage facilities
Seasonal sites
Water hook-up points for caravans
Location
Old York Forest
Sutton Lane
Barmby Moor
East Yorkshire
England
YO42 4DD
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
53.91904°N
-0.86642°W
Nearest transport
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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Skipsea | 44.5 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Fraisthorpe | 45 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Wilsthorpe | 46.1 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Hornsea | 46.2 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Good | Good |
Bridlington South Beach | 47.1 km | Sea | N/A | N/A | N/A | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Air Museum 6.4 km
National Centre for Early Music 14.3 km
York Castle Museum 14.5 km
Clifford's Tower 14.6 km
JORVIK Viking Centre 14.7 km
National Trust
Treasurer's House 14.8 km
Goddards Garden 15.7 km
Beningbrough Hall and Gardens 25.2 km
Nunnington Hall 32.6 km
Maister House 40.2 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Battle of Stamford Bridge, 1066 7.9 km
Millington and Givendale 9.6 km
Wandering in the Wolds: Millington to Huggate Wold 9.6 km
ALDBY PARK 11.1 km
LONDESBOROUGH PARK 13.1 km
Local events
- York Early Music Festival (Saturday, July 6, 2024 – Saturday, July 6, 2024)
York, England 14.8 km
- Leeds Festival (Wednesday, August 21, 2024 – Wednesday, August 21, 2024)
Wetherby, England 34.2 km
- Harrogate Autumn Flower Show (Friday, September 13, 2024 – Friday, September 13, 2024)
Ripon, England 41.7 km
- Great Yorkshire Show (Tuesday, July 9, 2024 – Tuesday, July 9, 2024)
Harrogate, England 42 km
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Nearest sites
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.
Want to know more about camping in East Yorkshire?
- Does Old York Forest have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Old York Forest dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Old York Forest? Looking for a low-key way to keep the kids entertained? Let them pootle about the pool at the local leisure centre (10 minutes' drive). If you're here in the summer, you may … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Old York Forest?
RV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: noon – 8 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Old York Forest? From $30.91 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.