Camping in Yorkshire
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Lower Wensleydale Caravan and Motorhome Club site is set within the sheltered hollow of a disused quarry that is now overrun with a vast array of wild flowers, mosses and mature trees. The site is managed on behalf of the owners and offers varied pitching areas, each one guaranteed to bring you that one step closer to the beauty of our country's natural splendours. Ducks and rabbits roam the site freely and a special area is set aside on site for tents. The site is also in the perfect spot to watch the local steam trains pass by. The site has 91 mainly hardstanding pitches, some seasonal, all with electricity 16amp.
The Thirsk Racecourse campsite is managed by the Caravan and Motorhome Club on behalf of the racecourse. The 59 grass pitches are just a short walk from the main stand, right next to the track. Easy access to the town centre and the North Yorkshire Moors National Park. There can be some noise from the road which runs behind the site.
Cayton Village Caravan and Motorhome Club Site is just three miles from the hustle and bustle of Scarborough, it is a peaceful, attractive haven. Originally just a flat field with caravans around the perimeter, years of hard work have produced a park which is well designed and very pleasing to the eye with quality facilities. The 99 pitches including 66 hardstanding 6 grass and 27 serviced have electricity 16amp. The late arrivals area also has electrical hook-ups and a water point - this is useful as the gates are locked at night and anyone leaving early is also expected to use it, so as not to disturb others.
York Rowntree Park Caravan and Motorhome Club site is a modern site with 98 hardstanding pitches separated by thick beech hedges. All pitches are of a good size; however, some are not suitable for awnings. A motorhome service point, two chemical disposal points and three service points ensure good provision. Reception is modern and has some essential items for sale. The site makes a great place to stay when visiting York, the Jorvik centre, the chocolate museum, and the castle and shops. A small area for tents is available for backpackers & cyclists. York itself has so much to see and do that you'll find the time can slip by all too easily. Using a pedestrian gate at the back of the site leads you to a parade of local shops, including a fantastic fish and chip shop with cafe, Indian and Thai restaurants and numerous takeaways as well as a selection of Cafe's, food and convenience shops.
Beechwood Grange Caravan and Motorhome Club site is just to the north of York and a short distance from the outer ring road (A64). Just beyond the Beech Grange Stud, the recently modernised site provides 100 hardstanding pitches all with electricity. Planning permission is currently being sought for a further 50 fully serviced pitches. The pitches are divided by mature beech hedges, and a few are designated explicitly for those with reduced mobility. A dog walking area, boules pitch, and children play area are also available. Dog washing facilities can be found near the motorhome service point.
The Knaresborough Caravan and Motorhome Club site is set in Lower Nidderdale and serves as a perfect gateway to the Yorkshire Dales. Throughout the year, you can take advantage of the bar, restaurant and take away food on site, and the children can burn off their energy at the site's play area. The historic market town of Knaresborough is within easy access of the site and boasts a nostalgic town crier, ancient walkways, atmospheric castle ruins, cobbled alleys and secret passages that lead to picturesque tea rooms, delightful restaurants and quaint traditional pubs. The site has 79 hardstanding pitches, some of which are serviced and all have 16 amp electricity.
The CAMC sites set the bar high for facilities and location and the Wharfedale site is no exception. Located about 2 miles from Grassington in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Screened by stately trees the site offers a charming and peaceful location close to many tourist offerings. With great walks and cycling routes direct from the site, the Dales are there to explore. Wildlife abounds and a dog walk is available. Bus stop is just 750 metres from the site. TV reception is poor as is mobile phone signal. For mountain biking, local walks, rock climbing, plus the national cycling network you could not find a better location. With Skipton, Linton Falls, and the National Trust’s Malham Tarn Estate close by you are spoilt for choice.The site has 115 mainly hardstanding pitches all with 16 amp electricity.
North Yorkshire Moors Caravan and Motorhome Club site is set within the relaxing and tranquil surrounds of the North Yorkshire Moors National Park, the setting for the Heartbeat television series. The site has 90 mainly hardstanding pitches (some seasonal) all with electricity 16amp. Some pitches are pleasantly spacious and open or there is also a choice of more secluded locations, sheltered by trees. There are some spectacular moorland views from the western side of the site with the North Yorkshire Moors being a paradise for walkers. This site offers a variety of beautiful dog walks.
Bolton Abbey Estate Caravan and Motorhome Club site is, as always, of a high standard and situated in a quiet rural location north of Bolton Abbey. Located inside the Yorkshire Dales National Park and near too many places to explore and experience to list. With 55 hardstanding pitches, 41 suitable for awnings, and all with 16 amp electricity and a TV point, the site is great for walkers and nature lovers with 72 miles of footpaths directly accessible from the site. Buses are available from a stop 100 yards from the site. No mobile signal is available from the site so social media fans need to sign for the site Wi-Fi. A public telephone is available so have some silver coins. For those wishing to visit the Abbey a pleasant riverside walk is available from the site.
The Hawes Caravan and Motorhome Club site is set in beautiful Wensleydale, where the famous cheese has been made for nearly a century and offers delightful views. The site is situated between the River Ure and the market town of Hawes and is within the boundary of the beautiful Yorkshire Dales National Park. It has 119 pitches, all hardstanding, ten are serviced, and all have 16 amp electricity.
A great site in North Yorkshire, Scarborough West Ayton Caravan and Motorhome Club site is attractively set on several levels amongst some gorgeous natural greenery. It makes for an ideal holiday location for you and your family, with walking, cycling, horse riding, games pavilion, pool tables, table tennis and outdoor play facilities on hand. A 10-metre-high play tower is a big hit with the children. There is also a great dog walk and other lovely dog walks nearby. There is plenty to do locally to suit every taste, with some quaint pubs and restaurants to discover. The site has 167 mainly hard standing pitches all with 16 amp electricity.
Richmond Hargill House Caravan and Motorhome Club site is situated at the gateway to the Yorkshire Dales, the site has 61 hardstanding, gently sloping pitches (some seasonal) all with electricity 16 amp. The site is just 5 miles from the ancient town of Richmond. There you will find the 100 feet high keep of the ruined Norman Castle which is now the home of the Green Howards Museum. Its location means that it is an ideal stopover site for those travelling north or south. Hargill offers the opportunity to see many of the locations used within James Herriot's novels, with your own eyes. The site is also the area where our greatest landscape artist, J M W Turner, travelled, painted and found the subjects for some of his most unforgettable watercolours.
Formerly known as Bainbridge Camping & Caravan Site, Bainbridge Ings Country Park is situated in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, just outside the market town of Hawes. The basic amenity block is kept to a high standard and the hot showers (small fee charged) are good. A separate washing up facility is available, as is a laundry with coin operated washing machines & dryers. There is no shop on site, but it's only a short walk into the town. The site is currently adding a number of glamping style pods with en-suite facilities. Lodge style accommodation is also available.
Located in the shadow of Allerton Castle, Allerton Park is one of three sites owned by the Hyde family around York. It's well placed for visits to Fountains Abbey, Knaresborough, Harrogate and York itself, whilst the North York Moors and Yorkshire Dales are further afield but well worth the drive. This wooded site has 24 mainly level touring pitches, placed close together with little space for cars, just a short distance from the sanitary block. The rest of the site houses 136 lodges and static caravans, some of which are available to rent.
A small, peaceful adults only site with ten match and pleasure fishing lakes. The Oaks Lakes lies in the beautiful North Yorkshire village of Sessay, surrounded by farmland and with outstanding views of the Hambleton Hills and the White Horse at Kilburn. There are ten super-sized hardstanding pitches, all with their own 10A Europlug and situated in a quiet corner of the fishery, but within easy reach of the lakes and facilities. There is a café and a tackle shop on site making it an ideal location for fishermen as well as those just wanting the peace and quiet of the countryside. Dogs are not accepted. Max. length 8 m. for motorhomes.
Situated just two miles from the centre of Scarborough, on the edge of the Forge Valley National Park, Jacobs Mount is well placed to meet many holiday needs. The sea and the sand are the main attractions, but this is also on the doorstep of the North York moors and the Dalby Forest Drive. In addition to caravan holiday homes and seasonal pitches in separate areas of the park, there are between 60 and 80 fully serviced touring pitches (electricity, water and a drain) on adequately spaced gravel and grass hardstandings. The site is sloping with the generally open pitches on terraced rows. There is a bar with a pleasant lounge (no children).
Cow Close Caravan and Camping is less than a mile from Leyburn town which can be accessed by a footpath directly from where you are staying and has independent shops, cafes, restaurants and pubs. The site is ideally situated to access many local attractions as well as the neighbouring towns of Richmond, Middleham, Bedale and Masham. It's the Gateway to the Dales with easy access to The Yorkshire Dales National Park and the beautiful scenery and villages within it. There are 21 hardstanding pitches with EHU for caravans and motorhomes, as well as 7 grass pitches with EHU for tents, caravans and motorhomes. There are also four camping pods available to hire.
Slingsby is a small village on the B1257 in North Yorkshire, some six miles west of the popular market town of Malton. There is easy access to sandy beaches, wild moorland, historic houses and cities. Robin Hood’s 30 gravel and grass touring pitches are all fully serviced and include 16A electricity connections. A grass tent field has some pitches with electricity. There is a significant number of statics here as well as some fully equipped rental caravans. This site is ideally placed for discovering the delights of North Yorkshire, including the North Yorkshire Moors Steam Railway, the quaint village of Robin Hood’s Bay and the historic city of York.
Situated on the cliff tops, 4.5 miles from Scarborough and 2.5 miles from Filey, Flower of May is a large, family owned park for both touring caravans, caravan holiday homes and four Glamping Pods. The entrance to the park is very colourful and the reception office is light and airy. The park is licensed for 300 touring units of which 200 are fully serviced. The touring pitches are pretty level, arranged in wide avenues, mainly on grass and divided by shrubs. The range of leisure facilities grouped around reception includes an indoor pool with areas for both adults and children and a jacuzzi.
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Yorkshire
A beautiful and varied region of rolling hills and undulating moors, Yorkshire has an historic past with a wealth of new attractions. Its landscape has inspired famous authors and been the setting for some of Britain’s best-loved television programmes.
What to see in Yorkshire
The major attractions of this region are the parks: the Yorkshire Dales National Park is comprised of 680 square miles of unspoilt countryside with high fells, winding rivers, ancient castles and outstanding views of the surrounding landscapes; the Peak District is noted for its rocky peaks and limestone plateau; while the North York Moors National Park has miles of open, heather covered moorland and pretty villages in its valleys. These areas are ideal places for walking, cycling, horse riding and climbing.
If you prefer to relax and take in the scenery, the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, starting at Pickering, is one of the many steam railways in the region. On the coast, traditional family resorts like Scarborough, Bridlington and Cleethorpes offer the holidaymaker a wide range of activities.
Also by the sea is Kingston Upon Hull, a maritime city with powerful links to Britain’s proud seafaring tradition, and the picturesque fishing port of Whitby, once home to Captain James Cook. Elsewhere in the region are the vibrant cities of York, with its wealth of ancient sites, including the Minster, Leeds and Sheffield, plus the busy market town of Doncaster.
Yorkshire Places of interest
Yorkshire places of interest
- North: Harrogate; Wensleydale Creamery in Hawes; Jorvik Viking Centre in York; Lightwater Valley Theme Park, near Ripon; Castle Howard near York; Mother Shipton’s Cave, Knaresborough; Skipton Castle.
- South: Hatfield Waterpark near Doncaster; Tropical Butterfly House and Wildlife Centre in Anston; Magna Science Adventure Centre in Rotherham.
- East: Bempton Cliffs RSPB Nature Reserve near Bridlington, England’s largest seabird colony; market town of Beverley; Captain Cook Museum and abbey in Whitby; Scarborough castle and sea life centre.
- West: National Media Museum, Bradford; Royal Armouries Museum, Leeds; Saltaire Victorian Village; Brontë Museum, Haworth.
Did you know?
Did you know?
- The comedy series, Last of the Summer Wine, was filmed in the Pennine town of Holmfirth and its surrounding countryside.
- York is the oldest city in Yorkshire, founded in AD71. The Minster is the largest Gothic cathedral in Northern Europe.
- Saltaire was built as a model village during the Industrial Revolution by Sir Titus Salt.
- Bradford was once known as the wool capital of the world. In 1841 there were 38 mills in the town.
- Under the pseudonym Ellis Bell, Emily Brontë wrote Wuthering Heights in 1847 at Haworth Parsonage.
- Rudston is said to be the oldest inhabited village in England, named after the Rood Stone, a mysterious 4,000-year-old monolith.
- Whitby was the inspiration for the Gothic horror novel, Dracula, by Bram Stoker and now holds bi-annual Gothic weekends.