I have recently retired from the world of aviation and after 30 years of flying am now enjoying 'retirement' on the ground walking the dogs, gardening, and enjoying the spectacular scenery offered from our doorstep. Iain and I live on site so are on hand to answer any queries from our guests if needed.

Bank Top Camping is a long established, green-field camping and caravan-park with immaculate facilities, offering peaceful surroundings and a plethora of flora and local wildlife. Prices quoted are for a non-electric pitch for caravan, small camper <6m or a medium (4 man) tent for 2 adults and one pet. EHUs are available and larger units can be booked at extra cost. Children under age 4 and your first pet camps for free! We have 30 grass pitches with EHUs with lovely views over the Vale of Pickering. We also offer self-catering accommodation in our newly renovated Bank Top Barn. We welcome families, groups of friends, bikers, walkers, DoE and rally groups who seek a relaxing break in tranquil surroundings. We have a selection of our own animals and welcome your pets. A luxury amenities block with under-floor heating, free showers and separate family and disabled facilities serves our immaculate park. There is a laundry room with a washer, tumble dryer, fridge and freezer; a covered washing up area with plenty of hot water and washing up essentials and chemical disposal facility. With pitches around the periphery of the large camping field there is plenty of space for children’s games. There is an additional smaller paddock that is well suited for larger groups; all pitches have electric hook up. We welcome dogs but request that they are kept on a lead whilst on site; there is easy access from the park directly onto local woodland walks. There are several wooden picnic tables/benches available for your use.

Bank Top Camping is situated on the southern edge of the North York Moors National Park in beautiful countryside with stunning views over the Vale of Pickering. The campsite sits in a peaceful dark skies area. The market town of Pickering is 5 miles south, coastal towns of Whitby/Scarborough are a 45-minute drive and the historic city of York around an hour’s drive. There are miles of excellent walks and bike trails on the doorstep, the North Yorkshire Steam Railway passes close by, Dalby Forest is within a 25-minute drive as well as the lovely local market towns of Malton, Helmsley, Kirkbymoorside, Thirsk and Thornton Le Dale. The historic estates of Castle Howard, Scampston Hall, Duncombe Park are all great day’s out along with Flamingo Land and the Yorkshire Water Park at Scarborough. We are blessed with a range of excellent pubs and restaurants in the local area. The Moors support a wide variety of wildlife including red and roe deer, badgers and birds. Local attractions will suit a wide variety of interests and keep all age groups busy for days; all lie within a comfortable 30-minute drive: Cropton Forest Dalby Forest Castle Howard The North York Moors Heritage Steam Railway Pickering Swimming pool & Leisure Centre Eden Camp Flamingo Land Helmsley Walled Garden & Castle Helmsley Open Air Pool (Jul/Aug) Rievaulx Abbey Nunnington Hall The Lavender Farm Terrington Cropton "Great Yorkshire" Brewery National Centre for Birds of Prey Scampston Hall Local country shows (Jul/Aug) Pickering War Weekend (Oct) Dark Sky Discovery Sites ​Dracula Experience ​​.... to name but a few!