Weekend break
Very noisy until early hours. Grass far too long. We weren't informed to get of by 10am from wardens.
Thirsk Racecourse Club Campsite
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Great central location
I spent 4 days here in mid-June, and the wonderful sun-god warden ladies did their stuff. Weather was fabulous, and it's a brilliant location for both the North York Moors and the Dales. Thirsk itself is a busy little town, and Tesco just over the road is very convenient. Plenty of good pubs for food in the nearby villages. There was some noise from Lidl, not to mention the pipe band practising until 10 pm at the nearby Fire Station, but nothing that would stop me staying there again. Toilet blocks are a bit tired, but spotless and perfectly functional - it should be remembered that these will belong to the racecourse, not the Caravan Club. I had a great time here, and will be going back. Its really good value.
June 2016
Superb site...easy 5 min walk into thirsk, staff were friendly and easy going and let you get on with your break. Will certainly return.
The Baileys-Lancashire
Quiet couple of days
The site is perfectly located for the town of Thirsk just a couple of minutes walk its also handy for the surrounding area A19 not too far away and a good leap off point for visiting other places like Ripon Northallerton Middlesbrough York all are within 30 to 45 minutes striking distance,the site was quiet through the day and the nighttime wasn't too bad albeit traffic noise does come through,the wardens were very helpful and friendly not too keen on the communal sinks but heyho its camping.
Barwickian
Reviewed on 01/06/2016 16:46
Quiet couple of days
The site is perfectly located for the town of Thirsk just a couple of minutes walk its also handy for the surrounding area A19 not too far away and a good leap off point for visiting other places like Ripon Northallerton Middlesbrough York all are within 30 to 45 minutes striking distance,the site was quiet through the day and the nighttime wasn't too bad albeit traffic noise does come through,the wardens were very helpful and friendly not too keen on the communal sinks but heyho its camping.
Barwickian
Reviewed on 01/06/2016 16:45
noise
Well what can I say about this site if you want the convince of being close to the facilities of a local town then its great. If you want peace and quiet then forget it. There seem to be a problem of boy racers reving there engines and speeding about in thirsk that must be being ignored by the local authorities. Its a bit like mad max at night also there was a fair bit of dog fouling that hadn't been cleaned up by people on the site. Would I stop here again no way. But I sure some people will think its ok.
eddie1970
Reviewed on 28/05/2016 22:42
First time this year
Having used this site three or four times a year for the past four years, this was our first visit in 2016. We were quite surprised not to see Linda and Graham (wardens) who we were to discover had retired.
But not to be disappointed the two ladies who have taken up the mantle are a credit to the club. The ground pitches and facilities are immaculate (keep up the good work) and we will return many more times I am sure.
Kierenmj
Reviewed on 17/05/2016 10:03
Tour de Yorkshire
We visited this site over the bank holiday weekend to watch the Tour de Yorkshire pass through Thirsk market sq. Although the weather was very wet we had a great time and the town centre atmosphere great.
We visited on a race day, so had the bonus of watching some horse racing from the rally field.
The two wardens were great, moving people back on site after the racing with no dramas in the heavy rain, and dealing with people trying to leave in the mud and heavy rain on the bank holiday Monday with great professionalism.
Good site, toilets very clean but a bit tired. Very handy to walk into Thirsk where there are nice shops, pubs, cafes and restaurants. Tesco and Lidl within 5 minutes walk.
Bit of road noise because, at the end of the day the site is next to the town, but not a problem.
Race day Stay
First time on this site and thoroughly enjoyable. We usually use 5 van sites, but thought we'd have a change and attend the races. We were well informed about the use of the rally field, but we were not aware of the need to move off again at the end of racing until we arrived. This unfortunately meant an alcohol free day at the races for the driver, which was the only real negative. Quick rain/hail shower added to the excitement during the move, but the wardens remained cheerful and efficient throughout despite the challenges set by some members.
Elizabeth and George
Reviewed on 02/05/2016 18:45
Twos company
Fantastic central site very clean well looked after site. Quiet site would suit couples but wouldn't rule out famililies for the location if visititng Thirsk.
