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Ivy Bank Staycation

Ivy Bank Campsite, Kirkby Malzeard, Ripon HG4 3SS, UK

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A campsite near Kirkby Malzeard

About Ivy Bank Staycation

Tucked away near Kirkby Malzeard, Ivy Bank Staycation has carved out a niche for itself with quirky glamping options—think a double-decker bus and converted horse lorry—alongside traditional grass pitches (some electric, some not, plus a fenced option ideal for dogs). Visitors consistently praise the spotless, heated facilities and genuinely warm showers, while the friendly owners run an on-site café serving proper home-cooked food. Hire a mobile hot tub or fire pit to make the most of those North Yorkshire evenings.

Open year-round and welcoming to four-legged friends, it's a relaxed, well-maintained spot for families and couples alike. The lack of Wi-Fi and motorhome waste disposal won't suit everyone, but if you're after a straightforward, characterful base for exploring the Dales, this ticks the boxes.

What's nearby

  • Ivy Cafe next door
  • Kirkby Stores 300m away
  • Queens Head 350m away
  • Kirkby Malzeard C of E Primary School 500m away

Distances as the crow flies, via Google

Good to know

Accessibility

  • Accessible parking
  • Accessible entrance
  • Accessible toilet

Payment

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • Contactless

Details via Google — worth confirming with the site before you travel, especially for access needs.

Photos

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Visitors say this campsite offers diverse accommodation, including unique glamping options like a double-decker bus and horse lorry, along with spacious pitches. They also highlight the spotless and well-maintained facilities, including warm showers and heated toilet blocks. Guests mention the friendly and helpful staff, the delicious food at the on-site cafe, and the option to hire mobile hot tubs and fire pits.

Summary via Google

Can I bring...?

Tent pitches
⚡ Electric
🚐 Caravans welcome
🚌 Motorhomes welcome
Glamping available
🛖 Lodges & pods

Pitch types

  • 40 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
  • Non Electric Fenced Grass Pitch
  • 9 x Electric Grass Pitches

Pitch details as listed by the booking provider — availability and exact pricing shown at checkout.

Hook-up

Electric hook-up
🔌 EV charging

Facilities

🚿 Hot showers
📶 Free WiFi
🏊 Swimming pool
🛒 Onsite shop
🎠 Children's play area
🍖 BBQs allowed
🔥 Campfires allowed
🧺 Laundry
🎣 Fishing
🛁 Hot tub
Accessible facilities
🅿️ Hardstanding pitches
🍽️ Bar/restaurant on site
🧒 Good for children
🚻 Toilets on site
Allow pets on site Electric hookups Family friendly Showers Toilets Drinking water Fires allowed Open year round No W.C. disposal No WiFi

Takeaway & food delivery

Handy if you fancy a night off cooking — here's what delivers near this site.

Just Eat — 7 takeaways deliver to this postcode (HG4 3SS)

Pizza Parada

5.0 · Pizza, Kebab

Glorious Garden

5.0 · Chinese

The George Carvery

5.0 · British, Carvery

Cardamom Black

5.0 · Indian, Grill

Domino's - Ripon

3.5 · Pizza, Chicken

Checked 26 Aug 2026 — always confirm on justeat.co.uk before ordering, as coverage can change.

Deliveroo — 1 restaurant nearby

Dollys Cake

Checked 26 Aug 2026 — always confirm on deliveroo.co.uk before ordering, as coverage can change.

Nearest supermarkets

Handy if you're self-catering or need to stock up on arrival.

  • Co-op, Masham 4.3 miles
  • Tesco, Ripon 5 miles
  • Sainsbury's, Ripon 5.2 miles
  • Aldi, Ripon 5.3 miles
  • Morrisons, Ripon 5.6 miles
  • Asda, Harrogate 12.3 miles
  • Lidl, Harrogate 12.7 miles

Straight-line distances — the drive will be longer. Store data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Location

Ivy Bank Campsite, Kirkby Malzeard, Ripon HG4 3SS, UK Get directions

Opening hours

Ivy Bank Staycation is open all year round in 2026 and 2027.

What visitors say

Becky Hutchinson

Stayed here on saturday to test out the tentbx and it was amazing. From the minute we parked up the staff were so helpful. Nothing was too much trouble what a lovely team, and the food in their cafe was fantastic worth the drive there alone. Lovely clean showers and toilets and a cosy little kitchen for your charging needs and theres a microwave fridge etc. We hired a fire pit and next time will hire their hot tub too. The site was beautiful, clean and quiet and just such a lovely vibe. We will definitely be back again. Thank you.

a month ago · via Google

Nathan Bates

We had a great stay at Ivy Bank Staycation! We pitched our tent on the secure dog pitch, which was a fantastic size and perfect for the doggies, they absolutely loved it! 🐶 The toilets and showers were amazing and very well looked after. There’s also a lovely walk just off the site which was perfect for taking the dogs out. Such a lovely quiet site, with amazing food offered at the café. Thank you so much for a wonderful stay. we’ll definitely be back!

2 months ago · via Google

Chris Hobbs

Our friends booked this site for themselves and us to take out touring caravans to. The owner couldn't have been more helpful. Electric hook ups are very limited but he sorted us out and we were in a relatively empty field next to each other. There was a mix of camping and campervans mostly, we were the only two tourers. Grass pitches and pretty relaxed with where you pick your spot. If you are used to sites ran by big corporations then this site isn't that. It's cool and quirky with a lovely little cafe, small but clean showers and toilets and when we were there he had a license for the Saturday allowing him to serve alcohol as the pub within walking distance was closed for refurbishment. As well as the camping there is also a double decker bus that sleeps 6 you can hire (with it's own hot tub) Shepard's huts and a converted horse box (hot tub with that one too) You can even hire a hot tub which they will bring to your pitch on a trailer. Stunning views over the surround countryside and the nearby village is within easy walking distance. Definitely check out the butchers as everything we tried was gorgeous. Probably one of the best scotch eggs we've ever had. 15 minutes drive roughly into Ripon so it's a great place to stay and explore the area. Highly recommend. The UK needs more of these cool, privately ran sites. Will definitely be back again soon for another stay. *****

2 months ago · via Google

Heather Swann

What a great campsite! Our 5th visit, and we love it here. Bank holiday weekends are busy everywhere - they should be - but we honestly never had to queue once for the loos/ showers (toasty warm) or wash up sinks. Great to see families having fun, including our own . Such friendly owners and staff, they have thought of everything including a room with fridge/freezer/ kettle /microwave etc for those who need to use them. We hired a large hot tub - brilliant value and such fun, and had a fire at night. How good can it get? Thanks for making us feel so welcome.

3 months ago · via Google

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