Camping at Whitby

Subject: Camping at Whitby
From: GUEST,Raggytash
Date: 11 Apr 05 - 08:22 AM

Stoupes Cross campsite used by many attending folk festivals in Whitby has closed it's site to tents and touring caravans. How long this situation will continue I do not know but it may be prudent to call beforehand, rather than assume you will be able to use the site. Furthermore the next site down (used to be Haven)also had a sign saying site closed to tents.

Subject: RE: Camping at Whitby
From: GUEST,Whiterainbow
Date: 11 Apr 05 - 11:44 AM

Other than half way up green lane nick, where else is there to camp?

WR

Subject: RE: Camping at Whitby
From: Raggytash
Date: 11 Apr 05 - 12:37 PM

There are further smaller sites down the lane past Stoupes Cross and "Haven" and it might only be a temporary closure, it would be advisable to check beforehand. At both festivals there are the official sites for ticket holders. the other sites however have I believe limited facilities

Subject: RE: Camping at Whitby
From: Michael
Date: 12 Apr 05 - 05:25 AM

There was one a bit further along in Hawsker called Manor (House?) Farm, that we used to use, don't know if it's still there.
Mike

Subject: RE: Camping at Whitby
From: GUEST,Raggytash
Date: 12 Apr 05 - 05:31 AM

Mike

There are numerous small sites along the road on which Stoupes Cross stands and others as you suggest out at Hawsker and Stainsacre. I do not know how big they are or what facilities they have

Cheers

Raggy

Subject: RE: Camping at Whitby
From: Gedpipes
Date: 12 Apr 05 - 08:05 AM

Did you heqr that El Ted? Camping in Whitby.

Subject: RE: Camping at Whitby
From: Mrs_Annie
Date: 12 Apr 05 - 09:13 AM

I spent 2 weeks trying to find a site in Whitby that accepted tents. Even the Tourist Information couldn't help. The 2 sites that are listed both told me they were not taking tents this year. In the end have given up and booked a hotel.

Subject: RE: Camping at Whitby
From: Snuffy
Date: 12 Apr 05 - 09:20 AM

It's forty long summers since she was a Guide
But still you might see her, and others beside
With their tents of white canvas and guyropes of green
But no more she'll go camping at Whitby

Subject: RE: Camping at Whitby
From: Les from Hull
Date: 12 Apr 05 - 09:35 AM

Campsites near Whitby

Subject: RE: Camping at Whitby
From: Terry K
Date: 12 Apr 05 - 12:27 PM

The trouble is getting back late at night without having to drive. I did notice there seemed to be lots of cabs last year, but I'd really rather be within staggering distance.

Subject: RE: Camping at Whitby
From: GUEST,padgett (at home)
Date: 12 Apr 05 - 12:34 PM

Liked the verse Snuffy, very ingenious always was a nice tune !!

Subject: RE: Camping at Whitby
From: Les in Chorlton
Date: 12 Apr 05 - 01:53 PM

Sandfield Park Camp Site

We stayed at Sandfield Park last year it was mostly dry and quiet.

A bit of a walk but long enough to sober up a bit and empty bladder.

Strongly recomended

Subject: RE: Camping at Whitby
From: oombanjo
Date: 12 Apr 05 - 03:36 PM

Raggy It was the same last year, I normally pay for the following year as I leave, so they let me put the van on hard standing,but even at the August fest it was still a problem.

Subject: RE: Camping at Whitby
From: Terry K
Date: 12 Apr 05 - 05:41 PM

I think the problem last year was caused by the weather - almost everywhere was closed because you couldn't get through the mud to get on to a hardstanding. So the problem snowballed, especially as the official sites were closed too. I reckon I'll try for Sandfield Park this year, I had worked out that it may be just about walkable unless it rains.

Subject: RE: Camping at Whitby
From: Nick
Date: 13 Apr 05 - 09:08 AM

Perhaps there'll be lots of floor space at the Plough and in the yard?

Subject: RE: Camping at Whitby
From: Mrs_Annie
Date: 13 Apr 05 - 09:26 AM

Well yes, life is simpler if you have a caravan. Everywhere says 'NO TENTS' !!

Subject: RE: Camping at Whitby
From: GUEST,Raggytash
Date: 13 Apr 05 - 10:43 AM

Not at Stoupes Cross, they are not accepting tourers at the moment, however I think this may be due to illness