1. Home
  2. Club Sites
  3. England
  4. Yorkshire
  5. North Yorkshire
  6. Thirsk Racecourse Caravan Club Site

Thirsk Racecourse Caravan Club Site (REF : THI)

Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 1QL

View on map

Rated 4 of 5

Community rating

Read reviews

Gallery

Ideal for ...

  • Cycling
  • Dogs

Why stay here ...

Thirsk Racecourse Club Site is managed by The Club on behalf of the Racecourse. Whilst staying here you'll be pitched within sight of the main stand, with the famous turf stretching out before you. A 5-minute walk from the caravan park will take you to the lovely cobbled market town of Thirsk, with its quaint shops, pubs, cafes, secluded side streets and rich local atmosphere and the award winning James Herriot Museum. There are two supermarkets located adjacent to the site and the train station is only a mile away so you can easily visit the cities of York and Newcastle.

Conveniently situated midway between the A1 and the A19, Thirsk Racecourse Club Site makes for a natural overnight stop - but there's so much more to explore as well. Just a short drive away are many other traditional Yorkshire market towns such as Helmsley, Masham and Bedale. You will also be in pretty Herriot country, between the lovely rounded Yorkshire Dales and the more dramatic North York Moors - you'll want to make the time to enjoy the splendid views and walks that these two majestic destinations have to offer. There are various National Trust and English Heritage sites within the surrounding area, including spectacular abbeys such as Fountains, Rievaulx, Jervaux and Bylands. Whether you plan a longer stay or a short travelling break, this caravan site has much to recommend itself and you are assured a relaxing and pleasant stay.

Facilities on site ...

  • BBQs allowed: charcoal, gas
  • Disabled facilities: facilities for wheelchair disabled
  • Disabled shower room
  • Dishwashing area
  • Dog walk from site
  • Dog walk on site
  • Drive over waste disposal for motorhomes
  • Electric hook-up
  • Gas
  • Late arrivals area with electric hook-up
  • Laundry facilities
  • Motorhome service point
  • Toilet block
  • TV reception: good
Prices Nearby Map Activities Reviews

Prices

Date Adult Child Grass With Awning Grass Without Awning
15/03/2019 - 04/04/2019 £4.60 £1.60 £5.60 £5.60
05/04/2019 - 11/04/2019 £6.40 £1.60 £7.60 £7.60
12/04/2019 - 13/04/2019 £2.00 £1.00 £3.10 £3.10
14/04/2019 - 22/04/2019 £6.40 £1.60 £7.60 £7.60
23/04/2019 - 28/04/2019 £5.00 £1.60 £6.20 £6.20
29/04/2019 - 30/04/2019 £2.00 £1.00 £3.10 £3.10
01/05/2019 - 02/05/2019 £5.00 £1.60 £6.20 £6.20
03/05/2019 - 04/05/2019 £2.00 £1.00 £3.10 £3.10
05/05/2019 - 06/05/2019 £6.40 £1.60 £7.60 £7.60
07/05/2019 - 10/05/2019 £5.00 £1.60 £6.20 £6.20
11/05/2019 - 12/05/2019 £2.00 £1.00 £3.10 £3.10
13/05/2019 - 16/05/2019 £5.00 £1.60 £6.20 £6.20
17/05/2019 - 18/05/2019 £2.00 £1.00 £3.10 £3.10
19/05/2019 - 23/05/2019 £5.00 £1.60 £6.20 £6.20
24/05/2019 - 01/06/2019 £6.40 £1.60 £7.60 £7.60
02/06/2019 - 03/06/2019 £2.00 £1.00 £3.10 £3.10
04/06/2019 - 10/06/2019 £5.00 £1.60 £6.20 £6.20
11/06/2019 - 12/06/2019 £2.00 £1.00 £3.10 £3.10
13/06/2019 - 16/06/2019 £5.00 £1.60 £6.20 £6.20
17/06/2019 - 18/06/2019 £2.00 £1.00 £3.10 £3.10
19/06/2019 - 01/07/2019 £5.00 £1.60 £6.20 £6.20
02/07/2019 - 03/07/2019 £2.00 £1.00 £3.10 £3.10
04/07/2019 - 24/07/2019 £5.00 £1.60 £6.20 £6.20
25/07/2019 - 26/07/2019 £2.00 £1.00 £3.10 £3.10
27/07/2019 - 01/08/2019 £6.40 £1.60 £7.60 £7.60
02/08/2019 - 03/08/2019 £2.00 £1.00 £3.10 £3.10
04/08/2019 - 07/08/2019 £6.40 £1.60 £7.60 £7.60
08/08/2019 - 09/08/2019 £2.00 £1.00 £3.10 £3.10
10/08/2019 - 15/08/2019 £6.40 £1.60 £7.60 £7.60
16/08/2019 - 17/08/2019 £2.00 £1.00 £3.10 £3.10
18/08/2019 - 28/08/2019 £6.40 £1.60 £7.60 £7.60
29/08/2019 - 30/08/2019 £2.00 £1.00 £3.10 £3.10
31/08/2019 - 01/09/2019 £6.40 £1.60 £7.60 £7.60
02/09/2019 - 05/09/2019 £5.00 £1.60 £6.20 £6.20
06/09/2019 - 07/09/2019 £2.00 £1.00 £3.10 £3.10
08/09/2019 - 14/09/2019 £5.00 £1.60 £6.20 £6.20
15/09/2019 - 16/09/2019 £2.00 £1.00 £3.10 £3.10
17/09/2019 - 29/09/2019 £5.00 £1.60 £6.20 £6.20
30/09/2019 - 17/10/2019 £4.60 £1.60 £5.60 £5.60
18/10/2019 - 27/10/2019 £5.00 £1.60 £6.20 £6.20
28/10/2019 - 28/10/2019 £4.10 £1.60 £4.80 £4.80

Special offers

Price Freeze

Prices frozen for 2018!

Payment methods: Cash, Credit cards, Debit cards

2019 Tent PricesNon-Elec Tent Pitch
TBC TBC

Adult and child fees (as published above with touring pitch prices) apply.

Camping in Yorkshire at Thirsk Racecourse Club Site

Our Thirsk Racecourse Club Site offers a fantastic location for camping in Yorkshire, whether you're just stopping off on your way to another site, or pitching up for a stay to enjoy the surrounding area. Campers on Thirsk Racecourse will benefit from the excellent on-site facilities, as well as being within site of the famous racecourse. 

Please call the site directly to book a tent pitch on 01845 525266 - site staff will be pleased to help.

 

Late Arrivals Area - Charges Apply.

Extras

Price per night for extra car: £2.00

Supplements

Pitches

Touring pitch types Awning Without Awning
Standard (electric & hardstanding)
Standard (electric & grass)

Yes

Yes
Non-electric (hardstanding)
Non-electric (grass)
Serviced (electric & hardstanding)
Serviced (electric & grass)
Super (electric & hardstanding)
Other pitch types
Tent (electric & grass)
Tent (non-electric & grass)

Yes
Camping pod
Seasonal
Storage
Static / mobile

Nearby

Nearby activities

  • Coarse fishing within 5 miles
  • Game fishing within 5 miles
  • Golf within 5 miles

Cycling notes:

Our cycling route maps have been developed with the help of Sustrans as a great way to help you explore the local area on two wheels. They include a detailed map, step-by-step directions and useful route information. Pick one up for free from Reception on site.

The nearest National Cycle Network route to this site is route number 657, Thirsk to Easingwold. You can also explore the perimeters of the North York Moors National Park on National Cycle Route 65. 

Nearby Sustrans cycle routes

Walking notes:

The site is a perfect base from which to explore both the Yorkshire Dales and North Yorkshire Moors. Just a five minute walk takes you to the centre of Thirsk, or the River Cod where you can enjoy a stroll.

On your doorstep

  • Shop within 1 mile
  • Town/village within 1 mile

Supermarket notes:

The closest are Tesco and Lidl, directly opposite the site. Aldi is 1 mile away. All are acessible for motorhomes.

Great savings on days out

Offers available to Club members

Leisure Activities

The Big Shoot – Thirsk, North Yorkshire

Felixkirk, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire, YO7 2DP

View on map
Offer image for: The Big Shoot – Thirsk, North Yorkshire - Pre-booking is required by calling 0333 247 8006, quoting the voucher code for 10% off

3.14 Miles from your current location

With over 150 spectacular shooting grounds located up and down the country, The Big Shoot is the UK and Ireland's largest Clay Pigeon Shooting network and strives to provide you with an unbelievable shooting experience! It doesn't matter whether you're a regular shooter looking to hone in them pre-existing deadeye skills or a newcomer looking to experience the thrills of cracking clays - everyone can enjoy the hilariously fun and competitive thrills that Clay Pigeon Shooting provides!

Pre-booking is required by calling 0333 247 8006, quoting the voucher code for 10% off

Leisure Activities

Mud Mayhem – Thirsk

Felixkirk, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire, YO7 2DP

View on map
Offer image for: Mud Mayhem – Thirsk - Pre-booking is required by calling 0333 247 8006 and quoting the voucher code for 10% off

3.14 Miles from your current location

Tailor-made for the adrenaline-junkie or petrol-head enthusiast, Mud Mayhem aims to provide you with a 4x4 off-roading experience like no other as you try to overcome the plethora of challenging obstacles on the treacherous mud-filled terrain in our monstrous 4x4 vehicles! With over 35 exhilarating off-road tracks located nationwide Mud Mayhem is by far the UK and Ireland's biggest 4x4 off-roading provider - providing you with an amazing event no matter the occasion!

Pre-booking is required by calling 0333 247 8006 and quoting the voucher code for 10% off

Leisure Activities

Quad Nation – Thirsk

Felixkirk, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire, YO7 2DP

View on map
Offer image for: Quad Nation – Thirsk - Pre-booking is required by calling 0333 247 8006 and quoting the voucher code for 10% off

3.14 Miles from your current location

Prepare for mud-churning and wheel-spinning action as you try and overcome the array of challenging obstacles that await you on one of our treacherous off-road tracks! With over 60 circuits located across the nation, Quad Nation is the UK and Ireland's largest Quad Biking provider and, with a bucket load of adrenaline-filled experience, you're guaranteed to have a quad biking adventure to remember!

Pre-booking is required by calling 0333 247 8006 and quoting the voucher code for 10% off

Promoted offer

Animals Holly & Andy approved

Thirsk Bird of Prey Centre

Sion Hill Hall, Kirby Wiske, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire, YO7 4EU

View on map
Offer image for: Thirsk Bird of Prey Centre - Two for the price of one

3.75 Miles from your current location

Thirsk Birds of Prey Centre at Sion Hill Hall, was set up to ensure that birds of prey would survive to provide the public with a rare opportunity to see and enjoy these beautiful birds with three amazing flying displays each day, with different birds in each display and the chance to get up close and personal in a handling sessions.

Two for the price of one

View all savings

Map

Directions

Use following route only: caravans are not allowed on A170 Sutton Bank. Leave A1 at junction 50 signposted Ripon, Thirsk onto A61 (signposted Thirsk). Site entrance is on the left (just past the racecourse buildings).

Sites key: Club Site

Postcode:
YO7 1QL
GPS:
Lat 54.231305 / Lon -1.349815
Plan a route to this site
OS field ref:
SE420820
OS map ref:
99
Handbook map ref:
H10

Transport links

  • Bus stop within 1 mile
  • Buses go to: Ripon and Northallerton
  • Car hire on site
  • Daily public Transport within 1 mile
  • Nearest train station: Thirsk
  • Shop within 1 mile
  • Train station within 5 miles

Activities

Thirsk Racecourse 2019 Race Days (during site opening dates):

April

  • Saturday 13 (Opening Meet)
  • * Monday 29 (Evening Racing)

May

  • Saturday 4 (Thirsk Hunt Cup Day)
  • * Saturday 11 (In Support of The ABF The Soldiers' Charity)
  • Saturday 18 (Irish Day)

June

  • Monday 3 (Afternoon Racing)
  • * Tuesday 11 (Evening Racing)
  • Tuesday 18 (Afternoon Racing featuring Royal Ascot)

July

  • Wednesday 3 (Afternoon Racing)
  • Friday 26 (Go Racing in Yorkshire Summer Festival)

August

  • Saturday 3 (The William Hill Summer Cup Day)
  • Friday 9 ('All Creatures Great & Small' Family Day)
  • * Friday 16 (Music Night)
  • Friday 30 (Pirates Family Day)

September

  • Saturday 7 (Ladies' Day)
  • Monday 16 (Season Finale)

* Denotes Evening Fixtures

Members are welcome to stay on site during race days, though please note that all outfits have to be pitched on the Rally Field. This area is non-electric and does not have toilet blocks. Outfits already on site must move to the rally field by 10am the day before a race meeting. Arrivals can be accommodated on race days but will be pitched on the rally field. Visit the Thirsk Racecourse website for the most up to date information.

Reviews

Thirsk Racecourse Caravan Club Site 119

Ratings based on 119 reviews

Rated 4 of 5

Overall rating

Rated 4 of 5

Peace and quiet

Rated 4 of 5

Facilities and cleanliness

Rated 5 of 5

Location

Rated 4 of 5

Good for families

close panel

Log in to write a review

Rated 4 of 5

Rated 2 of 5

Peace and quiet

Rated 2 of 5

Facilities and cleanliness

Rated 4 of 5

Location

Rated 1 of 5

Good for families

On the doorstep of Thirsk town

Visited this entirely grass pitched site for 2 nights in September. Situated within a 5 minute walk to the centre of Thirsk, however this does mean there is a lot of traffic noise on two sides of the site throughout the day. The site underfoot feels firm so even in bad weather I would imagine drainage is good. Facilities are shared public facilities for race days so despite the cleanliness being adequate they were not to regular club standard. The 3 blue peg pitches adjacent to the racecourse rail are undoubtedly the best on site. The remaining blue peg pitches back onto a busy road so you are taking a chance if booking a blue peg pitch. Best aspect of the site is the locality to the town centre. The railway station is a 30 minute walk offering connections to York or Durham.
ATApache632 profile picture
Motorhomer

Reviewed on

14 reviews

0 Helpful notes

Report this reviewer

Rated 4 of 5

Rated 4 of 5

Peace and quiet

Rated 4 of 5

Facilities and cleanliness

Rated 5 of 5

Location

Rated 1 of 5

Good for families

A Pleasant Site For A Short Stay

We last visited Thirsk 9 years ago for a night after picking up our new MH in Nottingham. Thirsk was far enough for a drive and near enough to return to the dealers if there was anything wrong. The reason for this visit was to have a security system fitted into our next MH and go further afield. We were fortunate that we asked for a pitch near the utilities block to help my wife who has health problem. We were pitched facing the racecourse on the running rail and it was wonderful. No noise from the road but I could imagine when the place is full and you are in the opposite corner of the site it will be noisy as you will be adjacent to the main road, and two supermarkets. The site is great for anything you need as Tesco and Lidl are adjacent. It is also a wee stroll to the town centre which is a lovely wee market town with plenty of individual shops not like most places with their homogeneous town centres. The facilities were great and I remember having a laugh the last visit and nothing has changed, they are obviously made for jockeys as everything is a tad tight for normal sized men. They were spotless and the shower was wonderful. I loved the poem in the men's cubicles which although I can't remember the words asked in a very nice way to clean the toilet bowl before you leave. I think this should be repeated in every C&MH club site as there are still anti-social people who seem to think leaving a mess in a toilet bowl is acceptable. Their homes must stink if they do the same there. We had a great stay at Thirsk and much thanks goes to Roger and his wife who were so helpful.
dovtrams profile picture
Motorhomer

Reviewed on

4 reviews

0 Helpful notes

Report this reviewer

Rated 4 of 5

Rated 1 of 5

Peace and quiet

Rated 4 of 5

Facilities and cleanliness

Rated 5 of 5

Location

Rated 1 of 5

Good for families

Got what I paid for

Was aware of the limitations of the site so no big surprise. Things were not as bad in my opinion as others have stated. However my big gripe, out with the control of the club, was the noise. There was significant traffic and train horn noise from early hours so the site was not peaceful. Although the toilet facilities were dated they were spotless and well looked after.
lisvane profile picture

Reviewed on

4 reviews

0 Helpful notes

Report this reviewer

Rated 4 of 5

Rated 5 of 5

Peace and quiet

Rated 5 of 5

Facilities and cleanliness

Rated 5 of 5

Location

Rated 5 of 5

Good for families

Great wee site

I’ve stayed in many club sites around the UK and find this to be a really friendly site. I use it as a stopover for 1-2 nights and always find myself chatting to several neighbours. Could be the simple layout that gets folk chatting. Great amenities. Great staff
TeckieBeard profile picture

Reviewed on

1 review

0 Helpful notes

Report this reviewer

Rated 4 of 5

Rated 3 of 5

Peace and quiet

Rated 5 of 5

Facilities and cleanliness

Rated 5 of 5

Location

Rated 3 of 5

Good for families

First club stay.

After reading some of the most recent reviews I was worried this might be a bad expirence for my first club stay since joining. I arrived on site and was welcomed by the warden and his wife who were very pleasant and made us very welcome. The pitches are all grassed and fairly level. We were with another couple and we got 2 pitches together. The site was very busy and soon filled up. An ideal site for access to Thirsk with Tesco and Lidl less than 5 minutes away and the town a ten minute walk. The toilets were very clean despite previous reviews. The warden explained where we could walk the dogs and we walked round the racecourse twice. Great site for our first club visit.
JONCROSSFIRE profile picture

Reviewed on

1 review

0 Helpful notes

Report this reviewer
Read more reviews

Site contact details

Telephone:
01845 525266

Special offers

Thirsk Race Days

Thirsk Racecourse 2019 Race Days (during site opening dates):

April

  • Saturday 13 (Opening Meet)
  • * Monday 29 (Evening Racing)

May

  • Saturday 4 (Thirsk Hunt Cup Day)
  • * Saturday 11 (In Support of The ABF The Soldiers' Charity)
  • Saturday 18 (Irish Day)

June

  • Monday 3 (Afternoon Racing)
  • * Tuesday 11 (Evening Racing)
  • Tuesday 18 (Afternoon Racing featuring Royal Ascot)

July

  • Wednesday 3 (Afternoon Racing)
  • Friday 26 (Go Racing in Yorkshire Summer Festival)

August

  • Saturday 3 (The William Hill Summer Cup Day)
  • Friday 9 ('All Creatures Great & Small' Family Day)
  • * Friday 16 (Music Night)
  • Friday 30 (Pirates Family Day)

September

  • Saturday 7 (Ladies' Day)
  • Monday 16 (Season Finale)

* Denotes Evening Fixtures

Members are welcome to stay on site during race days, though please note that all outfits have to be pitched on the Rally Field. This area is non-electric and does not have toilet blocks. Outfits already on site must move to the rally field by 10am the day before a race meeting. Arrivals can be accommodated on race days but will be pitched on the rally field. Visit the Thirsk Racecourse website for the most up to date information.

Sites nearby

Search all Club sites