Sleningford Watermill Caravan and Camping Park
Sleningford Watermill Caravan and Camping Park
4.87 /5
Sleningford Watermill Caravan and Camping Park is an award-winning, 20 acre park on the banks of the River Ure, near the Nidderdale Area of Oustanding Natural Beauty. The site welcomes tents, tourers and RVs across spacious grass pitches with the option of electric. Providing a peaceful haven for guests and a refuge for wildlife, the site has been awarded the David Bellamy Conservation Gold Award with plenty of countryside walks nearby too!
Runner up of Best Caravan Park North East England in our 2023 Camping and Glamping Awards
Featured in our 2024 Outstanding Sites list of reliably excellent camping, glamping, and touring sites
Peaceful site on the bank of the River Ure with access for canoeing and fishing
Just a 15 minute walk from the village of West Tanfield with charming country pubs
Nestled five minutes from the Nidderdale AONB and the Lightwater Valley Family Adventure Park
About Sleningford Watermill Caravan and Camping Park
This 20 acre site is tucked beside the beautiful River Ure, with a historic mill. Within easy reach of the Yorkshire Dales and Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Beauty, the site is perfectly situated for getting out and enjoying walks, exploring cycling trails and days on the water. All of the grass pitches onsite welcome tents, caravans, campervans, motorhomes and RVs, with up to six guests allowed per pitch. There are 43 non electric situated on one side of the island with two more private electric pitches which stand alone at the front of the mill. Across from the watermill are a further 45 grass pitches which are all electric. These pitches are spread across the Watermill, Horseshoe, Oak Tree, Long Meadow, and Mole End areas, each at least 10m wide and varying in length. Trailer tents, caravans, campervans, motorhomes and RVs also have the option of one of the electric hardstanding pitches. The is a stand alone pitch tucked away in the courtyard, along with seven riverside pitches which are near the amenity block, facing out on to the river. A well-equipped, self catering holiday flat is also available, sleeping up to four without pets. The park is a haven for wildlife and there are plenty of nature activities for children to enjoy while they are on site. There are also seasonal pitches for caravans and motorhomes in two areas on site. If you want to cook up a BBQ, they are welcome onsite but must be raised from the ground. Please note, open fires are not permitted. A maximum of three dogs are allowed per pitch at an additional cost but please ensure they are kept on the lead at all times.
Sleningford Watermill Caravan and Camping Park is open from 29/03 to 30/10.
Site facilities include two heated, free to use shower and toilet blocks open 24 hours a day (during cleaning, one block will always be available and one also has disabled access). There is a laundry area with a washing machine and tumble dryer. Ice pack freezing, sheltered washing up sinks, an information room and a book exchange are also available.
A licensed shop onsite sells beer and wine, ice creams, fresh bread, milk, local eggs, soft drinks, confectionery, tinned goods, etc. Calor gas can also be purchased. The Bull Inn and The Bruce Arms pub are also within a 15 minute walk.
Adult only
Allow commercial vans
Allow pets
Bike hire
Cafรฉ / 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 103 accommodation options on-site
Bookable pitches and accommodation options
48 x Standard Non Electric Grass Pitches (Island's Riverside Meadow)
Max 6 people
Grass pitches without electric on one side of the island, in a free-pitching area. Suitable for tents, caravans, campervans, motorhomes and RVs.
2 x Premium Electric Grass Mill Pitches
Max 6 people
Stand-alone grass pitches with electric in front of the historic watermill building. Suitable for tents, trailer tents, campervans, caravans, motorhomes and RVs.
45 x Premium Electric Grass Pitches
Max 6 people
Grass pitches with electric across the Watermill, Horseshoe, Oak Tree, Long Meadow, and Mole End. Pitches are at least 10m wide and vary in length, suitable for tents, trailer tents, campervans, caravans, motorhomes and RVs.
Premium Electric Courtyard Hardstanding Pitch
Max 6 people
A standalone hardstanding pitch with electric, set in a private area away from the water in the courtyard. Suitable for trailer tents, caravans, campervans, motorhomes and RVs.
7 x Premium Electric Riverside Hardstanding Pitches
Max 6 people
Hardstanding pitches in a linear arrangement facing out onto the River Ure, offering river views. These pitches are also close to the amenity block with accessible facilities. Suitable for trailer tents, caravans, campervans, motorhomes and RVs.
4.87 /5
100%
would recommend
"Relaxing river to listen to and a beach of sorts for the kids to play at"
Steven J - May 2024
"It was absolutely faultless. The facilities were very clean and tidy, the owners were wonderful"
Leah P - May 2024
"From the warm welcome to the beautiful location I was blown away"
Lydia F - May 2024
"Perfect if you're looking for peace and tranquillity"
Joe B - Apr 2024
"What a gem this campsite is"
Sue M - Aug 2023
Summer camping
Recommends site
Paul Y
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Great little site, very clean and tidy, easy to access and close to other attractions. Children had a great time playing near the river. We will be back.
Site's response
So glad you had such a great time and thank you for leaving such a positive review! Families love playing the in the river and having fun. We look forward to seeing you again soon. David, Vicky and the Team
Brilliant site, bang on the river
Recommends site
Steve F
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Really balanced site, the land has wild areas for wildlife. Beautifully located on the River Ure. Owners were lovely. It was crazy busy being the summer hols and the toilet block was crowded, as you would expect! The only minor gripe I would have is just that the showers are push button, so you have no temperature regulation and they are very thin shower compartments, so you end up trying to wrestle with your towel and the shower curtain as you try and dry yourself! Tiny, tiny niggle for such a lovely site!
Site's response
Thank you for your very positive review. Also thank you for your feedback. We hope to see you at Sleningford again soon to enjoy our beautiful river and location. Vicky, David and the Team
Wonderful site, will return
Recommends site
Caroline B
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This was our first visit to this site and we will return. A family friendly site, dogs welcome too. Great facilities (shop, laundry, information centre, freezer, two toilet/shower blocks) and an amazing location on the river allowing paddling and kayak/paddle-boarding. Each pitch was spacious. Wonderful trees and wildlife on the site too. A great base to stay to explore the local area.
Site's response
Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a positive review. Sleningford is a great place for enjoying the river and being immersed in nature. We are so glad you enjoyed your time with us. Hope to see you again sometime soon. David, Vicky and the Team.
Site tariff
Things to do on site and in the Ripon area
A great spot for stunning riverside walks, trips in the gorgeous Nidderdale countryside and more. The Ripon Rowel Walk passes through this park and stretches over 50 miles. If you're keen to take to the water, you can canoe, kayak or fly-fish on the site (you must bring your own equipment), or just enjoy a spot of wild swimming in the sunshine.
If you are wanting to keep the family entertained, the Lightwater Valley Family Adventure Park is a five minute drive away. Scale the treetop trails, get lost in the hall of mirrors, test your fear of heights on the Eagle's Claw or challenge the family to a game of adventure golf.
National Trust - Brimham Rocks are also just a 30 minute drive from the site. The unique rock formations are great for rock climbing with bouldering with tasty ice cream available for after!
Other nearby attractions include:
- Thorp Perrow - Arboretum and Bird of Prey and Mammal Centre (10 minutes)
- The Himalayan Garden and Sculpture Park (15 minutes)
- The World Of James Herriot (25 minutes)
- The Forbidden Corner (30 minutes)
- Stockeld Park (40 minutes)
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