Flaxton Meadows

Flaxton Meadows - Dog Friendly Camping and Touring Park in Flaxton, Yorkshire

Flaxton Meadows is nestled in the heart of North Yorkshire’s rolling farmland and heathland, offering a peaceful retreat just eight miles from York city centre. Surrounded by wildlife-rich countryside and within easy reach of Castle Howard, the North York Moors, Helmsley, Scarborough and the east coast, this eco-conscious site is perfect for those seeking tranquillity without sacrificing convenience.

Touring pitches, tents and log cabins
Guests can choose from handcrafted luxury hot tub log cabins, crafted using sustainable timber by experienced joiners and furnished by local suppliers to create a serene eco-retreat. For those travelling independently, the site offers spacious touring and motorhome pitches with hardstanding bases, natural evergreen screening and home-generated electric hook-ups, as well as tent pitches with EHU. Caravans, campervans, motorhomes and tents are reserved for adults only.

Facilities
Visitors enjoy a state-of-the-art washroom facility featuring hot water and underfloor heating powered by onsite renewable resources, alongside a low energy and water consumption laundrette. The onsite 'Champers for Campers' bar provides a relaxing spot to socialise and watch wildlife. A mapped nature trail winds around the site with informative boards, and a notice board in the bar area displays directions to a local dog park just 0.4 miles away.

G Papa J's Pizza is a pizza van serving freshly made pizzas and chips daily from 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM, set in the beautiful Yorkshire countryside. The menu features classic favourites including Margherita with fresh mozzarella, tomato sauce and basil, a loaded Pepperoni, and a Hawaiian with ham and pineapple. A selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks is also available. Orders are placed and paid for at the bar.

Explore the area
This location serves as an ideal base for exploring the historic City of York, just nine miles away, or visiting the magnificent stately home of Castle Howard, seven miles from the park. Outdoor enthusiasts can venture into the North York Moors, wander the gardens of Helmsley, enjoy coastal days in Scarborough or sample the many cycle routes and walking trails that thread through the Yorkshire countryside.

Wildlife & nature
Flaxton Meadows is dedicated to conservation and wildlife encounters. Guests are greeted by friendly hens , ducks and moorhens on the onsite pond. Rehabilitated hedgehogs may visit, and in partnership with Natural England, the site provides nest boxes for owls, bats and various bird species. Webcams installed in several boxes can be accessed via the campsite App for live wildlife monitoring.

Dog policy
Small, well-behaved dogs are warmly welcomed, provided they respect the natural surroundings and other guests. To protect wildlife and ensure safety, dogs must be kept on leads at all times when outdoors, allowing all visitors to enjoy the tranquil environment.

At the end of their stay, guests leave feeling relaxed and rejuvenated, having experienced a low carbon-footprint getaway with a firm commitment to sustainability and nature conservation in the Yorkshire countryside.