Primrose Hill Farm

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Quiet site with wonderful views (added by manager 19 Apr 2022)

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Quiet site with wonderful views (added by manager 19 apr 2022)
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  • Secluded adults-only pitches on the edge of the Yorkshire Wolds
  • A 20-minute drive to York's park and ride; 45 minutes to the coast
  • Part of a working farm with easy access to bridleways for walks
Secluded, sheltered and informal… that sums up Primrose Hill Farm, a working farm hidden away down a country lane on the edge of the Yorkshire Wolds, a mile from the little village of Bugthorpe. This quiet adults-only site has something of a wild camping feel about it, with just simple facilities including unisex portable toilets, a washing-up area, a freezer for ice packs and a fresh water supply (please note there are no showers or hot water). You’ll need a torch to find your way around after dark here as there’s no lighting – and that may well mean some spectacular starry skies overhead. Tents and small campervans are welcome on the pitches, which have splendid views out over the surrounding countryside. Want to see more of those rural views? Set off on walks straight from the campsite on the farm’s bridleways and see if you can spot deer, buzzards, hares or red kites (or even just the Highland cows that live on site). Dogs are welcome to join you for a break here, and will no doubt enjoy the local walks just as much. If you’re looking to stray a little further, a fine option is to plan an outing to York – it’s a 20-minute drive from the farm to a park and ride that makes a handy launchpad for a day strolling through the ancient streets. To feed yourselves ready for those outings, there are food pubs in the nearby villages of Leavening, Burythorpe and Bishop Wilton, and Bugthorpe has a well-stocked village shop for picnic supplies or bits for a barbecue back at the farm. The farm often has fresh eggs to buy for a great alfresco breakfast too.

Site type

Tent sites 27
RV sites 3

Languages spoken

English

Nearest sites

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Features

Portable toilet

Pop-up campsite

Dogs allowed

Adults only

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

Adults only

Barbecue grills allowed

Barbecue provided

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Hikers’ paradise

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Wild camping

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Communal freezer

Communal fridge

Dump station

Electric car charging point(s)

No hot water

Propane/gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm

Medium (26-50 sites)

Pop-up campsite

Location

Primrose Hill Farm

Bugthorpe

East Yorkshire

England

YO41 1QU

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.01468°N
-0.80037°W

Nearest transport

Coach
7.9 km The Square
7.9 km Stamford Bridge The Square
8.8 km Fridaythorpe A166
Rail
13.1 km Malton Rail Station
20.2 km York Rail Station
23.2 km Poppleton Rail Station
Ferry
45.9 km Hull Ferry Terminal

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

York should certainly be on the schedule for a stay here – easy access to the main road means that it’s only a 20-minute drive to York's Grimston Bar Park and Ride for a straightforward way to visit the city centre. Once you’re there, wander along the old walls, visit the minster, take a boat ride or see the trains at the National Railway Museum. Heading in the other direction, a 45-minute drive through the Wolds gets you to Yorkshire’s east coast for days on the beach in Bridlington, Filey or Scarborough, or a bit of birdwatching at RSPB Bempton Cliffs. Other outings nearby might take you along the David Hockney Trail from Warter (20 minutes’ drive), to the abandoned medieval village of Wharram Percy (25 minutes) or to visit grand buildings like Sledmere House (20 minutes), Castle Howard (25 minutes) or Burton Agnes Hall (35 minutes). A tour of Ryedale Vineyards (15 minutes) is likely to be a tasty option too…

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Cayton Bay 38.3 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Fraisthorpe 38.5 km Sea N/A Good Good Good
Wilsthorpe 39.1 km Sea N/A Good Good Good
Scarborough South Bay 39.7 km Sea Poor Poor Poor Poor
Reighton 39.8 km Sea N/A Excellent Good Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Castle Howard 13.7 km

The Arboretum - Kew at Castle Howard 13.7 km

Kew at Castle Howard 13.7 km

Air Museum 14.8 km

National Centre for Early Music 19.1 km

National Trust

Treasurer's House 19.2 km

Goddards Garden 21.5 km

Nunnington Hall 24.1 km

Beningbrough Hall and Gardens 26.8 km

Bridestones, Crosscliff and Blakey Topping 33.5 km

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

ALDBY PARK 5.6 km

HOWSHAM HALL 6.9 km

Battle of Stamford Bridge, 1066 7.3 km

Millington and Givendale 7.6 km

Wandering in the Wolds: Millington to Huggate Wold 7.8 km

Local events

  • York Early Music Festival (Saturday, July 6, 2024 – Saturday, July 6, 2024)

    York, England 19.2 km

  • Leeds Festival (Wednesday, August 21, 2024 – Wednesday, August 21, 2024)

    Wetherby, England 41.3 km

  • Harrogate Autumn Flower Show (Friday, September 13, 2024 – Friday, September 13, 2024)

    Ripon, England 45.8 km

  • Great Yorkshire Show (Tuesday, July 9, 2024 – Tuesday, July 9, 2024)

    Harrogate, England 45.8 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.

Reviews

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Lovely peaceful quiet site. Stayed for one night was lovely.…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 6
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Steven B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked: Lovely peaceful quiet site. Stayed for one night was lovely.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you, we love sharing this place with people who appreciate its peace and quiet.

Beautiful site with welcoming and friendly owners.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: The location, lovely views, wild life, great walking area and having the site to ourselves. It was like how camping used to be with minimal facilities which was great for us. The fact that this is an adult only site and doesn’t allow large groups is an added bonus and we’d definitely return again.

Disliked: There wasn’t anything that we disliked.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: We are so pleased you enjoyed your visit to Primrose Hill and that you were able to explore this hidden corner of Yorkshire. We look forward to seeing you again.

  • Does Primrose Hill Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Primrose Hill Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Primrose Hill Farm? York should certainly be on the schedule for a stay here – easy access to the main road means that it’s only a 20-minute drive to York's Grimston Bar Park and Ride … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Primrose Hill Farm?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  11 a.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
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