
The charming village of Kirby Misperton in Northern Yorkshire has been around since the Saxon times, but today it’s more famous for Flamingo Land, a theme park. The origins of the theme park, resort, and zoo go as far back as 1959, and the theme park was named so because a colony of flamingos was the first occupant. During the 1970s, the amusement park rides were the main fixture, and Flamingo Land became Europe’s first theme park-cum-zoo. Today, the place is well-known for a plethora of thrilling rides but is also home to a gym, a golf course, a spa and leisure centre, and a huge collection of static caravans and log cabins. If your family loves all sorts of camping–car or RV–there are amazing campgrounds where you can stay while exploring the area. Check out the top campgrounds near Flamingo Land, UK.
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Tent-only campgrounds
1. Seaways Glamping and Camping
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Looking to find yourself abit of space? - Fresh air - Stunning scenery - Pet freindly - Warm and cosy - Open all year www.seawayscafe.co.uk or call 01377 288203
Posted by Seaways Glamping and Camping on Thursday, March 19, 2020
Located 30 minutes south of Flamingo Land and great for families or groups of friends, Seaways Glamping and Camping offers gorgeous glamping accommodations throughout the year, complete with an ensuite pod, a cafe, and a canteen. This pet-friendly site features spacious places for pitching tents, as well as unique glamping pods. Not only are the places entirely insulated, but they also have heating, electricity, and comfortable beds. They even offer stunning east-facing views right up to the coast. There’s even the added bonus of ensuite facilities with a bathroom and a full kitchen inside. In fact, the cafe at the site is an institution here, and it has been since its origins in 1974.
Moreover, the property is close to walking paths and is surrounded by amazing views of the lovely Dalby Forest, Scarborough Coast, and Wolds Way.
Seaways Glamping and Camping
Website: Seaways Glamping and Camping
Address: Fimber Road, Fridaythorpe, Driffield YO25 9RX, United Kingdom [map]
2. YHA Helmsley Campsite
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Hardly 20 minutes from Flamingo Land lies YHA Helmsley Campsite, which is the only campsite in Helmsley, one of North Yorkshire’s prettiest market towns. In fact, Helmsley is famed as the gateway to the North York Moors, which you can also explore during your visit.
The purpose-built yet cosy “hostel” sits on the edge of the town, with a pretty lawn side area for camping. If you want to move indoors, you will have options of four- and six-bed dorms as well, making it perfect for families and solo travellers. What’s more, the place even has a pretty patio, a dining room, a kitchen, a drying room, and a bar. The best part is that it even has space for up to 30 bikes, in case you’re a cycling enthusiast.
The site is open to solo travellers on holidays and weekends from March to October, and groups are welcome, apart from these dates.
YHA Helmsley Campsite
Website: YHA Helmsley Campsite
Address: Carlton Ln, Helmsley, York YO62 5HB, United Kingdom [map]
RV campgrounds & RV sites
3. Flaxton Meadows Campsite
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We are really excited to announce that we will be OPEN SOON! With 60 caravan pitches, tent pitches & bespoke luxury log...
Posted by Flaxton Meadows on Monday, September 28, 2020
20 minutes south of Flamingo Land, as well as York’s historic centre, the charming and brand-new Flaxton Meadows Campsite is open between March and October every year. The tranquil and environmentally friendly camping park is set amidst rolling greens with hedgehogs, hens, and ducks in a pond to keep you company.
Campers will love the roomy grass pitches with electricity, and there are even a few hardstanding electric touring pitches for those who are adventurous. Tourists, on the other hand, will find luxurious and fully serviced pitches with waste, water, and electric connections too, which is perfect for families with children. Oh, and the site even welcomes well-behaved and leashed furry companions.
Flaxton Meadows Campsite
Website: Flaxton Meadows Campsite
Address: York Ln, Flaxton, York YO60 7QZ, United Kingdom [map]
4. Jasmine Caravan Park
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Posted by Jasmine Caravan Park on Saturday, October 20, 2018
If luxury is what you’re looking for, then look no further than Jasmine Caravan Park, which lies 25 minutes from Flamingo Land. Open between March and the beginning of November, the family-friendly campsite has a host of tow-on, tow-off options and seasonal pitches. Besides a play area for children, you’ll find a spacious wet room, Wi-Fi, a shower/toilet block, and a licensed shop.
Campers and tourists will find both grass and hardstanding pitches, all with electric hook-ups. There are even fully serviced super pitches with electricity, grey water drainage, and water hook-up points. The best part is that the grass pitches aren’t marked, so you can choose where you’d like to stay.
With North York Moors National Park right at your doorstep, you can go on bike rides and long walks.
Jasmine Caravan Park
Website: Jasmine Caravan Park
Address: Cross Lane, Snainton, Scarborough YO13 9BE, United Kingdom [map]
5. High Grundon Farm Cottages Campsite
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One of the campsites that are nearest to Flamingo Land is High Grundon Farm Cottages Campsite, which is barely a 10-minute drive and is usually open from mid-April to mid-October. The family-friendly campsite lies amidst acres of lush grass on the edge of the North York Moors, which has a lot of walking, hiking, and biking trails. It features nicely levelled pitches with all the space you could possibly want to park your caravan or RV, whether it’s just the two of you or your entire family in tow.
Plus, a major part of the field is hedged, which lends a layer of privacy. What’s more, you’ll have options for hardstanding pitches with electric hook-ups.
High Grundon Farm Cottages Campsite
Website: High Grundon Farm Cottages Campsite
Address: High Grundon Farm, Pickering YO18 7RB, United Kingdom [map]
6. Hutton Le Hole Caravan Park

Tucked in the village of Hutton-Le-Hole, Hutton Le Hole Caravan Park lies on a lush field, and it is open between March and October. The hillside setting makes for a romantic Yorkshire holiday for you and your partner, combined with comfortable living amenities. The levelled site has a lot of drinking water points, along with a luxury heated block with showers and rooms, a full kitchen, and a utility room. There are both grass and hardstanding electric pitches.
Catering to couples and families only, the place is just 20 minutes north of Flamingo Land, and it offers a host of other things to do, such as exploring Yorkshire’s grand attractions, checking out vintage railways, and strolling through moors.
Hutton Le Hole Caravan Park
Website: Hutton Le Hole Caravan Park
Address: Yan Brow Westfield Lodge, York YO62 6UG, United Kingdom [map]
7. Jacobs Mount Caravan and Camping Park
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Posted by Jacobs Mount Caravan Park on Tuesday, February 4, 2014
Tucked between the North York Moors and coastal Scarborough is Jacobs Mount Caravan and Camping Park, a place where stunning views are a given. The family-friendly campsite is open between April and October, and it is an excellent base for exploring the North York Moors and Flamingo Land.
You can choose from a host of all-weather and fully serviced pitches that come with their own electrical hook-up, drain, and water, along with a small lawn. Bordered by woodland, the site is the place to stay for exploring Northern Yorkshire.
Jacobs Mount Caravan and Camping Park
Website: Jacobs Mount Caravan and Camping Park
Address: Stepney Road, Scarborough YO12 5NL, United Kingdom [map]
8. The Hideaway at Baxby Manor

Catering to travellers of all kinds is The Hideaway at Baxby Manor, which lies on the grounds of the 14th-century Baxby Manor in the quaint village of Husthwaite. The huge grassy meadow features 40 grassy pitches that are levelled and sheltered, complete with a lawn and a fire pit to the side. Right in the campsite’s centre lie all the facilities of the site, along with a gorgeous and thriving orchard.
What makes the place special is that it’s the perfect base to explore nearby attractions with family or friends, such as North York Moors National Park, Rievaulx Abbey, and Duncombe Park. The property is also a mere 40-minute drive to Flamingo Land.
The Hideaway at Baxby Manor
Website: The Hideaway at Baxby Manor
Address: Amplecarr, Husthwaite, York YO61 4PW, United Kingdom [map]
9. Old York Forest Campsite
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
Posted by Old York Forest on Friday, September 25, 2020
Open all year, the family-friendly Old York Forest Campsite sits on the edge of the Allenthorpe Common woodland and is just 40 minutes from Flamingo Land. Families driving motorhomes and caravans will love this place, as it features a throng of hardstanding, as well as level grass pitches. Not only will you be provided with optional electric hook-ups, but you will also have easy access to the facilities on site, such as laundry, kitchen, and even fishing. If you’re travelling with your furry friend, there’s a dog-walking area, as well as a lot of space for outdoor games.
Furthermore, the site is a great base for exploring the charming town of Pocklington and the historic city of York, as well as enjoying fishing at the creek nearby.
Old York Forest Campsite
Website: Old York Forest Campsite
Address: Sutton Ln, Barmby Moor, York YO42 4DD, United Kingdom [map]
10. Wombleton Caravan Park
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Posted by Wombleton Caravan Park on Friday, February 19, 2021
Who wouldn’t want to live at a quiet caravan park with five-star facilities? Wombleton Caravan Park is just that kind of place. It is 20 minutes from Flamingo Land and open between mid-April and mid-October. It is also a dog-friendly park that features hardstanding, grass, and gravel pitches tourers and caravaners, as well as grass pitches for camping. What’s more, all caravan pitches feature electric hook-ups and a lot of space, ensuring that you have a great time.
The park is more for enjoying the serenity and solitude of the North York Moors with loved ones, which is what makes it so special and different from other caravan campsites around.
Wombleton Caravan Park
Website: Wombleton Caravan Park
Address: Moorfields Ln, Wombleton YO62 7RY, United Kingdom [map]
Camping in Northern Yorkshire
Flamingo Land is conveniently located in the heart of Northern Yorkshire, making it the perfect hideaway for enthusiastic and intrepid families. The region features a gamut of tenting, glamping, and RV campsites, allowing families with different holiday ideas to pitch in and enjoy the great moors and outdoors of York, so select one of the top campgrounds near Flamingo Land for your next great outdoor adventure in the English countryside.
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