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I have just managed to get the bank hol weekend and half term off work and would love to head up to North Yorkshire to meet up with family, ideally around Whitby / Scarborough area. How do I find out about late availability? Have spent the whole evening phoning around and not find pitch yet! Maybe we are being too fussy by wanting EHU. Quite new to camping! Any help appreciated! Thanks.

Hi

Have you tried Spiers House near Pickering?  Its one of the 'camping in the forest' sites.

We got booked there last august bank hols at short notice, however we didnt bother with ehu.  We booked our half term trip months ago and the ehu was all taken so going without again, but tbh not too fussed as long as its not perishing!

good luck, hope you get sorted soon

You might find it difficult to get anything, as a lot of people booked quite early as a lot of site are doing events and stuff for kids etc. It maybe just a few more hours on the phone. Or you could try Haven or Park holidays.

Try using this (if you haven't done so already!)
http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/articles/view.asp?id=302

It has availability calanders for Caravan and Camping sites - you can search by area.

You are most welcome Sarahhard. You will find lots of help on this website, it's an amazing source of information and most people are very friendly.  As for High Straggleton Farm, you won't find anybody friendlier than Derek, he's such a nice person, always busy but always has time to stop and chat, and chat, and chat :)

The only thing I would suggests is that if the weather looks poor, then try to pitch in a sheltered position.  The views are fantastic on nice days but it can get very windy and some areas are very exposed.  Derek is great, he will let you pitch where you like, so long as there is reasonable distance between units.  Hope you enjoy your stay.

Denise.

Glad you got sorted, hope you have a great time

Kate x