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10 of the best Yorkshire caravan holiday parks - 2021
There are more than 50 holiday parks in Yorkshire, so we’ve narrowed the choice down by picking ten of the best. We looked at caravan park customer reviews, awards, onsite facilities and locations. We also did a price comparison to see which offered the best value for a family holiday.
In case you didn’t realise, Yorkshire is huge so choose your location carefully. If you want a beach holiday, start with caravan parks in East Yorkshire within reach of a resort like Scarborough or Bridlington.
If you want to see the Yorkshire Dales or Yorkshire Moors, take a look at West or North Yorkshire. If you're looking for nightlife or city breaks, try holiday parks near Leeds, York or Harrogate.
Our price comparison looked at the cheapest accommodation available for a family of four staying for a one week in early August 2021.
In case you didn’t realise, Yorkshire is huge so choose your location carefully. If you want a beach holiday, start with caravan parks in East Yorkshire within reach of a resort like Scarborough or Bridlington.
If you want to see the Yorkshire Dales or Yorkshire Moors, take a look at West or North Yorkshire. If you're looking for nightlife or city breaks, try holiday parks near Leeds, York or Harrogate.
Our price comparison looked at the cheapest accommodation available for a family of four staying for a one week in early August 2021.
1. Thornwick Bay near Bridlington, East Yorkshire (Haven park, indoor swimming pool)
**Winner: best value Yorkshire holiday park**
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Haven has got four holiday parks in Yorkshire, all of which are along the East Coast near to the resorts of Bridlington and Scarborough.
Personally, I’d go for Haven’s newest park - Thornwick Bay on the Flamborough Headland – which scores well with reviewers (4 out of 5 on TripAdvisor, nearly 9 out of 10 on Hoseasons). There is lots on site including an indoor swimming pool (it’s more of a fun pool really with slides and activities so don’t expect to spend all week practicing your backstroke). Other free stuff includes the kids’ clubs, which have moved on a bit from the knobbly knee competitions you might be expecting. There are also loads of sports and all-weather activities which you pay a bit extra for including archery, fencing, football, painting, pottery art and junior bike riding. It’s a 10 minute walk to the coast, which is good for clifftop walks or to the stony beach. If you want a bucket and spade beach trip, your best bet is the short drive to Filey or Bridlington. Price comparison: £706 for a week in a standard caravan in August 2021. That price was for a Friday arrival, it was about £100 extra to arrive on a Saturday. |
Haven's Thornwick Bay holiday park is great for beach lovers...
...and it has an indoor swimming pool
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2. Primrose Valley Holiday Park, Filey, East Yorkshire (big Haven caravan park, lots of family facilities)
**Haven 2021 Offers: Last minute bargains from £120 + Summer from £369, Autumn from £79**
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Primrose Valley is another Haven holiday park which makes our top 10 Yorkshire caravan holiday parks.
It doesn’t score quite as well with reviewers as Thornwick Bay (see number 1) but it is much closer to a big stretch of beach at Filey, which may well be the clincher for sandcastle fans. Primrose Valley is one of the bigger Haven holiday parks, so you could easily spend a few days onsite (although I would suggest doing a bit of exploring if you’ve travelled for hours…). There are two indoor swimming pools with the usual slides and flumes to make children squeal (earplugs not provided), as well as a fishing and boating lake. Things like football, play areas and tennis courts are free but you have to pay extra for activities like crazy golf, rope courses, go karting, archery and fencing. If you want a day out at a theme park, Flamingo Land is about 45 minutes away in the car. Price comparison: £850 for a deluxe caravan for a family of four for a week in August 2021. Again, price was for a Friday arrival, it would have been another £80 to arrive on a Saturday. For some reason, the 'deluxe' caravan was cheaper than the 'standard' caravan for the dates we looked at in our price comparison. |
A Haven resort like Primrose Valley offers a big range of different caravans...
...and it's near to a wide-open beach
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3. Tollerton Holiday Park near York (quiet caravan park, central location for exploring)
**Winner: cheapest Yorkshire holiday park**
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If the thought of a noisy swimming pool or a children’s entertainer dressed as a pirate fills you with horror, then I’d consider Tollerton Holiday Park.
It doesn’t have the facilities you’ll find at the best Haven, Parkdean or Park Resorts holiday parks but it does offer peace and quiet. There are fishing lakes, if that’s your thing and it gets decent customer reviews (9 out of 10 on Hoseasons when I checked). You’ll need a car – it’s a 15 minute drive to the edge of North Yorkshire Moors National Park, or a 25 minute drive into York where popular attractions include York Minster and Yorvik Viking Centre. It’s not really one to consider for seaside trips though as it’s more than an hour to the beach at Bridlington. Price comparison: £559 for a Tollerton Silver caravan for a week in August 2021, for a family of four. |
Tollerton Holiday Park is a simple holiday park which gets very good reviews...
...and is one of the cheapest in Yorkshire
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4. Flamingo Land Resort near Malton (busy resort, access to theme park)
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Here’s one to consider if you’ve got a darling child constantly nagging you to take them to Florida’s theme parks.
Admittedly, Flamingo Land Resort isn’t quite on the same scale as the US equivalents, but you get unlimited access to a popular theme park and zoo as well as a holiday park with plenty to do onsite. The holiday park has indoor swimming pools, a sauna and gym as well as things like archery and a climbing wall. The advert shows a nauseatingly perfect family with sparkling white teeth, but they let normal people in too. Customer reviews average about 8/10. And of course, the main advantage is that you won’t bankrupt yourself or have to get on a plane… Price: £1659 for a family of four in a Hawthorn Gold caravan for a week in August 2021f (includes unlimited access to the theme park - a standard day ticket is usually £129 for a family of four). |
The lodges and caravans at Flamingo Land Resort sleep 4-6 people...
...and they give you access to one of the UK's bigger theme parks
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5. Skipsea Sands near Bridlington, East Yorks (cheap family friendly coastal park with indoor swimming pool)
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Park Resorts/Parkdean Resorts has got four holiday parks in Yorkshire, including two near Bridlington (Barmston Beach and Skipsea Sands), one near Scarborough (Cayton Bay) and one nearish to Hull (Withernsea Sands).
Personally, I think Skipsea Sands is the best of the four if you’re bringing a car, as it has a decent location and good onsite facilities. TripAdvisor reviews average 3.5/5, which is the same as Cayton Bay and Withernsea Sands. Barmston Beach was scoring 4/5 on TripAdvisor when we checked, but was about the same on other review sites. Skipsea Sands has an indoor swimming pool, whereas Barmston Beach only has an outdoor pool (a little optimistic in my opinion). Skipsea also has a fishing lake, sauna, sports court, soft play, ten pin bowling and a restaurant. It is by the coast, although the more accessible beach at Bridlington is a short drive away. If you want direct beach access, Barmston Beach is a better choice. You’ll generally find that Park Resorts/Parkdean Resorts holiday parks tend to be a little bit cheaper than Haven caravan sites. Check the reviews of individual caravans as you'll find there's some variation. Price: £619 for a Kyle caravan for a family of four for a week in August 2021. It's an 8 berth caravan, so potentially a very cheap holiday. |
There are sea views from some of the caravans at Skipsea Sands...
...and the park has an indoor swimming pool
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6. Allerton Holiday Park, near Harrogate (country park in central location)
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Allerton Holiday Park – or Allerton Country Park as it is sometimes known – makes our Yorkshire top 10 because of its strong reviews, which are generally around 4.5 out of 5.
It’s certainly not one for families looking to spend a whole week onsite (unless your children particularly enjoy launderettes) but it’s a decent base if you don’t mind doing a bit of driving. It's also easy to access, as it's near the A1 - though not too near, you'll be relieved to hear. Pretty Harrogate is nearby whilst you’ll be in the Yorkshire Dales or Moors in about 30 to 40 minutes. York and Leeds are also near enough for a day trip. Beside the caravans, there are also some lodges, although they were about £200 more than the caravans when we searched. Price: £679 for a family of four, for a week in August 2021 in an Allerton Caravan. |
Allerton Holiday Park doesn't have much onsite, but customers love it...
...and you can upgrade to a lodge
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7. Bowland Fell Park West Yorkshire (indoor swimming pool, edge of the Dales)
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Bowland Fell Park near to Skipton is one of the best Yorkshire holiday parks for exploring the Yorkshire Dales. It’s popular with reviewers, averaging 4.5/5 on TripAdvisor.
It’s got an indoor swimming pool and a restaurant, which is quite unusual for these independent, quieter holiday parks. There’s also a children’s play area and shop but you won't be spending all your time onsite. It is right on the edge of the Dales, or you could even manage a day trip to Windermere if you don’t driving for an hour. It's on the edge of the Forest of Bowland (see the video, not my work) I wouldn’t go for Bowland Fell Park if you are after a beach holiday though, it’s about an hour to Morecambe Bay. Price: £599 for a family of four for a week in August 2021 in a Luxury Plus caravan. |
Bowland Fell Park is on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales...
...and the accommodation gets good reviews from customers
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8. Cayton Bay Holiday Park, Scarborough (indoor swimming pool, cheap family holiday park)
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Reviews of Cayton Bay caravan park aren't quite as good as some others on this list (about 3.5/5 or 4/5 on most sites), but it's a decent choice if you're looking for an affordable family holiday in the Scarborough area.
The local beach is a short walk away and there's plenty onsite to keep energetic children occupied, including an indoor swimming pool, soft play, crazy golf and a sports court. Scarborough Beach is about 15-20 minutes drive. It is owned by Parkdean Resorts and was previously a Park Resorts site. Parkdean is one of the bigger chains of holiday parks. You'll usually find their caravan parks are a bit cheaper than those run by Haven. Price: £819 for a week in August 2021 for a family of four in an 'Eastborough' caravan. An 8 berth caravan was only £10 extra so you could invite granny too. |
It's only a short walk to the beach from Cayton Bay Holiday Park...
...and there are some good value caravans for up to 8 people
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9. Skirlington Leisure Park near Bridlington (beach access, indoor pool)
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Skirlington Leisure Park in East Yorkshire ticks a lot of boxes for me and certainly deserves a place in our best Yorkshire holiday parks guide.
It's about 25 minutes drive to busy Bridlington for a day out, but it is only a short walk to a quieter stretch of beach. It's also got lots onsite, including an indoor swimming pool, fishing lake, play area, pitch and putt, sauna, diner and mini ten pin bowling. It's a family run park, whereas most of these well-equipped holiday parks are part of big chains like Haven or Parkdean Resorts. The caravans have regal names like Windsor and Kensington, though I can't confirm whether or not royalty has actually stayed onsite. Reviews are positive, generally around 4 or 4.5 out of 5. Price: £695 for a Windsor caravan for a week in August 2021 for a family of four, including two adults and two children. |
Skirlington Leisure Park has plenty of green space...
...and an indoor swimming pool for rainy days
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10. Weir Holiday Park near York (basic facilities, great reviews)
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You'll often find that holiday parks with the fewest facilities onsite get the best reviews. That's certainly the case with Weir Holiday Park, which is in Stamford Bridge (no, not that one).
There's a children's play area, but not a lot else so it is one to consider if a) you want a base for exploring Yorkshire and b) your idea of family fun is board games and conversation rather than flumes and climbing walls. Several of the caravans have riverside views. Reviews are some of the best we've found, averaging 9.3/10 on Hoseasons when we checked or 4.5/5 on TripAdvisor. Weir Holiday Park is only a few miles out of York, but you can expect to do a bit of driving if you want to explore the Yorkshire Moors or Dales. It's about an hour in the car if you want to head to the coast for a day out at the seaside in Bridlington, Hornsea or Scarborough. Price: £655 for a Weir deluxe caravan for a week in August 2021 (family of four, although it was a three bedroom caravan). |
Weir Holiday Park is in a pretty waterside location...
...and it gets outstanding reviews
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Price comparison of 10 of Yorkshire's best holiday caravan parks
OK, so our comparison was only based on one week during August 2021, but it's still worth a look. We looked for the cheapest accommodation for a family of two adults and two children, for a week's holiday in a caravan (or similar). We carried out the searches in November 2020. We didn't include optional extras or upgrades, such as bringing a pet.
From cheapest to most expensive:
Images are from Haven, Flamingo Land, Skirlington and Hoseasons.
From cheapest to most expensive:
- Tollerton Holiday Park - £559 **Winner: cheapest holiday park**
- Bowland Fell Park - £599
- Skipsea Sands Holiday Park - £619
- Weir Holiday Park - £655
- Allerton Holiday Park - £679
- Skirlington Leisure Park - £695
- Haven Thornwick Bay Holiday Park - £706 **Winner: best value holiday park**
- Cayton Bay Caravan Park - £819
- Haven Primrose Valley Holiday Park - £850
- Flamingo Land Resort - £1659
Images are from Haven, Flamingo Land, Skirlington and Hoseasons.
