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Campsites near Whitby, North Yorkshire

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Best camping, glamping, and outdoor stays in Whitby

It may be small, but Whitby is perfectly formed — the jewel of Yorkshire’s coastal towns, with a history and heritage that sets it apart from neighbouring seaside resorts. The long sandy beach and thriving harbourside are invitation enough, but Whitby also boasts a huddled Georgian old town and a famous abbey on the cliffs above, not to mention a slew of good campsites in the local surroundings. Whitby is a perfect base for both the coast and the North York Moors, with lots of appealing places to pitch. As always, only the best make our Hipcamp shortlist.

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Roedeermeadow@Carrhousefarm
7 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents200 acres · ENGA working beef and arable farm with an enclosed walled meadow with apple and plum trees and wooded copse at the east end with roe deer and a carpet of snowdrops overlooking open fields with views to the Yorkshire wolds. The farm is over 200 acres and the area which is for camping is around an acre with nothing but stone walls hedges and trees around and beautiful views of the yorkshire wolds. Cayton Bay beach is 2 miles away great for surfing and beach days
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£29
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Humble Bee Farm
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Humble Bee Farm
23 units · Glamping1 acre · North Yorkshire Yo11 3 Uj, North YorkshireCamping or ‘wigwaming’ on a pretty and very child-friendly farm among the Yorkshire Wolds
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£80
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Bickley Rigg Farm Glamping Wagons
4 units · Glamping200 acres · Scarborough, ENGWith a private valley, formed in the last ice age, acres of land and woodland to explore, our farm has a very special feeling which has been mentioned by every visitor. Occupied by some beautiful wildlife, including buzzards and owls, deer, badgers and foxes. The Wagons have a grass roof, firepits, sleep 4 (in double bunk format), they are hand-made from reclaimed materials salvaged from the local town and other areas, double skinned and insulated with sheeps wool. They have a 2-ring gas-burner in the cute kitchen area, dining table and seating, and are the perfect home away from home. All the decor is vintage, including cuttlery, crockery and even the childrens teddy's. Being on the doorstep of Dalby Forest, there are hours of entertainment to be had. You can follow the stream at the bottom of the valley to the River Derwent or venture into the surounding woods. We can provide a guest pass (free access) for Dalby Forest. The Wagons are not powered by electricity and are romantically lit by candles and oil lamps. Heated by cast iron gas heaters.
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£78
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Wold Meadow
6 units · Glamping2 acres · Driffield, East Riding Of YorkshireRelaxing adult-only, dog-friendly glamping stays with private bathrooms and a view of the Yorkshire Wolds.
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£115
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Dale Farm Holidays
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Dale Farm Holidays
6 units · Glamping1 acre · Nr Filey, North YorkshireGorgeous treehouse and glamping cabins near the North Yorkshire coast in the grounds of a 200-year-old farmhouse
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£85
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The Hideaway at Baxby Manor
8 units · Glamping5 acres · Husthwaite, North YorkshireChurch spires, campfires and local food suppliers – proper camping
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£50
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Kingfisher Lakes Glamping & Lodges
10 units · Glamping5 acres · East Riding Of YorkshireWildlife abounds at this family-run site in East Yorkshire with lakeside safari lodges, yurts and log cabins
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£140
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The Travellers Rest - Bowtop - sleeps 2/3
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Butt Farm, Beverley
30 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents3 acres · East Yorkshire ​Hu17 8 Pj, East Riding Of YorkshireA family-friendly campsite on a working East Yorkshire Farm just outside the market town of Beverley
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£13
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Killerby Old Hall
9 units · Glamping14 acres · ENG6 Luxury Lakeside Glamping Lodges In A Country Setting Just 2 Miles From Britain's Heritage Coast. Each Lakeside Glamping Lodges sleeping up to four people with private hot tubs. Dogs are welcome in two of our lodges. Communal swimming pool onsite. Our 6 lodges are situated around a small lake in an exclusive area for lakeside lodge guests only. All of our glamping lodges are fully heated and insulated, perfect for a year-round staycation. As you enter through the french doors in to the main living area you will find a double bed, and bespoke bunk beds, kitchenette area this is equipped with a sink, fridge, microwave, two ring electric hob, kettle, toaster, cutlery, crockery, and cooking utensils. The lounge features a sofa and 43" SMART TV, as well as a folding dining table and four chairs. Each lodge has its own en-suit including a toilet, sink, and shower. Plug sockets and USB ports dotted around the pod as well as WiFi.
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£150
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Little Otchan Glamping
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Little Otchan Glamping
5 units · Glamping1 acre · Halsham, East Riding Of YorkshireQuaint glamping in bell tents and a private pond-side shepherd's hut with a hot tub in the East Yorkshire countryside.
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£100
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Hob Hey Hideaways
8 units · Glamping, Tents1 acre · Halifax, West YorkshireA relaxing West Yorkshire getaway with bell tents on sprawling moorland
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£25
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Howgill Lodge Caravan & Camping Park
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Howgill Lodge Caravan & Camping Park
55 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents1 acre · North Yorkshire, North YorkshireA well-laid out campsite in the Yorkshire Dales with views across the Wharfe Valley
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£24
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Camping and glamping in Whitby

Situated on the Yorkshire coast and surrounded by the North York Moors National Park, Whitby offers a great base for discovering the treasures of this vast region. And it’s no exaggeration to suggest that Whitby itself is chief among them. The town seems to tumble down the hillside from the 13th-century abbey above it. Fishing boats cluster in the harbour at the mouth of the River Esk and you can choose between the donkey rides and deckchairs of West Cliff beach and a sheltered cove to the south. There’s plenty to do and plenty of places to stay in this area including camping and glamping sites that have caught the attention of our camping experts. We look for smaller, independently run sites and we’ve found some gems in North Yorkshire. There are classic campsites where you can pitch your tent or park up in a camper and glamping sites with shepherd’s huts, yurts, bell tents, cabins and more. With sea views in one direction, moorland in the other, we reckon camping and glamping are the best ways to stay in Whitby and the surrounding areas.

Things to do in Whitby

If you’ve chosen a camping and Glamping Holiday in Whitby, you’re unlikely to run out of things to do on days out. There’s all the fun of a classic British seaside holiday on its West Cliff beach. You can hire deckchairs and take donkey rides, go swimming in the sea and build sandcastles on the shore. Ice creams, fish and chips, amusement arcades and crazy golf are all part of the fun. And how about beachcombing? The area is famed for Whitby jet. Popularised by the Victorians, it’s a black gemstone that’s made from fossilised wood. If you haven’t got the patience to find your own, you can always pick up a souvenir from one of the jewellery shops in town. Find out more about Whitby’s history in its museum and one of its most-famous former residents at the Cook Museum. It was here that a young James Cook was apprenticed and there’s even a replica of his ship, HM Bark Endeavour, in Whitby Harbour. Walk up through the town to the 13th-century Gothic Whitby Abbey for more history and to find out about Bram Stoker’s connection to it.

You can get out of town by hopping aboard one of the heritage trains on the North York Moors Railway which runs 24 miles through the North York Moors National Park to Pickering. The nearby coastal towns of Robin Hood Bay and Staithes, with their cobbled streets, and fishing heritage are well worth a visit too. Walkers are spoiled for choice with the Cleveland Way National Trail passing through the town, providing for well sign-posted coastal walks but if it’s countryside you prefer – just head for the moors where you’ll find an abundance of walking routes. From Robin Hood’s Bay you can follow the signposts from one end of Wainwright’s Coast-to-Coast route out in to the moorland of the national park. It’s also a great place for trail runners, cyclists and horseriders.

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The jewel of North Yorkshire’s coastal towns, Whitby boasts a long sandy beach, a thriving harbourside, a huddled Georgian old town and a famous abbey on the cliffs above, plus easy access to the North York Moors. Find the best places to pitch nearby, with this collection of hand-picked campsites.

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