The Boatyard York
Bishopthorpe, York, Yorkshire
The Boatyard York is a charming campsite set by the River Ouse in Bishopthorpe, York, that offers 27 hardstanding pitches for motorhomes, campervans and caravans. Spend your stay watching the boats moor, sampling excellent food from the restaurant overlooking the river, or trying your hand at boating, canoeing, paddleboarding and kayaking. York is only 15 minutes away, perfect for day trips, and the Howardian Hills are half an hour away.
About The Boatyard York
Set on working boat yard along the River Ouse, this site is a friendly and lively base from which to explore York. The site offers 27 hardstanding pitches for touring vehicles. Guests have access to all the site facilities, such as the restaurant and café, as well as a grassy glade next to the campsite area for picnicking. This is an excellent spot for watersport lovers, with kayaking, canoeing and more available onsite. You can also hire a boat for the day and explore the River Ouse, heading downstream to Naburn lock or upstream to the historic city centre of York. The site often hosts festivals and live music events over the summer, so why not try to coincide your stay with some festivities? The Howardian Hills AONB and Leeds can be reached in 40 minutes. Well behaved dogs are welcome but no campfires, sorry!
Open all year
Onside facilities include toilets, showers, a café, shop, restaurant, pop up bar and pizza oven.
For more pubs, shops and local attractions, visit York (just 15 minutes away).
Adult only
Allow commercial vans
Allow pets
Bike hire
Café / restaurant
Communal BBQ
Disabled facilities
Drinking water
Electric hookups
Entertainment
Family friendly
Fires allowed
Fishing
Games room
Glamping
Golf
Horse riding
Hot tub
Internet access
Kids club
Kids playground
Laundry
Near beach
Near pub
Open year round
Peaceful
RV pitches
Shop
Showers
Swimming pool
Toilets
TV room
Vineyard
Water hookups
Watersports
W.C. disposal
There are 15 accommodation options on-site
15 x Hardstanding Pitches
Hardstanding pitches for caravans, motorhomes and campervans.
Site tariff
Interested in staying at The Boatyard York?
Call 07936 369472 to book.
Unfortunately The Boatyard York doesn't share their availability calendar with us yet. Availability changes quickly, especially in summer, so we recommend enquiring by phone to avoid missing out.
Things to do on site and in the York area
There's plenty to do onsite, such as kayaking, paddleboarding, canoeing or even hiring a boat for the day. Volleyball is also available onsite.
Other activities nearby:
- York (10 minutes)
- Jorvik Viking Centre (15 minutes)
- Castle Howard (30 minutes)
- Howardian Hills AONB (35 minutes)
- Leeds (40 minutes)
Interested in staying at The Boatyard York?
Call 07936 369472 to book.
Unfortunately The Boatyard York doesn't share their availability calendar with us yet. Availability changes quickly, especially in summer, so we recommend enquiring by phone to avoid missing out.
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