Touring and camping in easy walking distance of Whitby, handy for exploring the coast and Robin Hood's Bay.
About Folly Gardens Campsite
Tucked just a short walk from Whitby's harbour and cobbled streets, Folly Gardens makes a practical base for exploring this historic corner of the North Yorkshire coast. Pitches are flat with electric and water hookups, and the facilities—toilets, showers, and chemical disposal—are kept clean and well-maintained. The atmosphere is quiet and relaxed, with helpful staff on hand, making it a family-friendly spot for those wanting easy access to town without the hassle of parking.
Prices can be a little steep, but the location more than compensates: you're within strolling distance of fish and chip shops, the abbey ruins, and the clifftop paths that lead toward Robin Hood's Bay. Note that pets aren't allowed and there's no WiFi, so it's best suited to those happy to unplug and explore on foot.
What's nearby
- St. Hilda's Business Centre next door
- Shoreline Cottages Ltd - Whitby Holiday Cottages next door
- Whitby Holiday Cottages 200m away
- Middle Earth Tavern 250m away
- Green Lane Centre 250m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Paid car park
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
Photos via Google
Visitors say this campsite offers clean and well-maintained facilities, including toilets and showers, and features flat pitches with electric and water hookups. They also highlight its quiet atmosphere, helpful staff, and excellent location within a short walk of Whitby town center.
Some reviews mention the prices can be steep.
Summary via Google
Can I bring...?
Hook-up
Facilities
Takeaway & food delivery
Handy if you fancy a night off cooking — here's what delivers near this site.
Just Eat — 1 takeaway delivers to this postcode (YO22 4EN)
Domino's - Whitby
5.0 · Pizza, Chicken
Checked 26 Aug 2026 — always confirm on justeat.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, Whitby on the doorstep
- Sainsbury's, Whitby under a mile
- Aldi, Whitby under a mile
- Lidl 1.2 miles
- Asda, Saltburn-by-the-Sea 15.5 miles
- Tesco, Scarborough 16.2 miles
- Morrisons, Guisborough 18.3 miles
Straight-line distances — the drive will be longer. Store data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Opening hours
- Monday
- 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 12:30 AM – 6:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
- Thursday
- 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
- Friday
- 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
- Saturday
- 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
- Sunday
- 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
What visitors say
Our first trip as campervan owners we had a way to come 3 hours and Mike let us arrive later than 7pm so never meet him but phoned him when we got there and he gave us details of our pitch and instructions on how to pay. Site is tiered and was a bit tight and hilly for our old bus with no power steering lol but location was great nice and quiet electric hook up and a water tap near by. As we were there for weekend we had shower onboard etc so never used facilities to comment apart from the missus using the loo and said there was no way to dry her hands. Steep hill down to Whitby but it was only 10 minute walk to centre and as a blind person manage quite well. It was £35 per night and as newbies we were happy with that nothing else to compare it with would have liked to meet mike but maybe when we come next time as would definitely come back. thank you
2 weeks ago · via Google
Fantastic location, more catered for motorhomes than camping as very expensive at 35 pound for a patch of grass, but motorhomes 35 pound with electric 🤔 The town 10 min walk and the Abbey about 5 so can’t fault the location It’s very clean and nice shower wet rooms which are free (no tokens) Another plus is No Dogs , so it’s quiet. A bit strict on where they put you with not much thought to your privacy or proximity. But I was next to a lovely couple on way back upto Scotland 🏴. If the camping price lower you’d get a lot more camping but maybe you prefer motorhome? Not the warmest welcome I’ve experienced but not the worst . No way of drying hands so toilet paper used for that .
2 months ago · via Google
Great campsite in Whitby, very close to the town & very peaceful location. Toilets & showers were nipping clean also. We will definitely be returning.
a week ago · via Google
Great location, only a 10 minute walk to the old bridge in the middle of Whitby. Very popular site, so you're better of booking and expect to be one of many. Facilities are clean
a month ago · via Google
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