Christmas brings glad tidings to York through November and into December. The city is transformed into a wonderland of glittering lights and Christmas music when the city’s markets are selling Christmas gifts and seasonal treats.

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Are you looking a for a caravan site open at Christmas? A caravan site where you can fill your Christmas holidays with all the magic and joys of the festive season? Well, take a look at York Caravan Park.

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Yorkshire is an amazing county to visit in the lead-up to Christmas and New Year. There’s much to see and do around York City, but that’s not all. Browse our suggestions for other places to visit in North Yorkshire through the festive period.

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If your schedule only allows a short break in York and you want to visit as many of York’s attractions as possible in a few days, York Pass might be for you. The York Pass ‘smart card’ is accepted by over 30 attractions in the city and surrounding area, and you can buy it online at a discount to normal admission prices… Continue reading “York Pass, Online tickets for York’s Attractions” »

We’re delighted to announce we have been awarded 5 Stars by Visit England tourism inspectors for the 14th consecutive year, retaining the caravan park’s position as the only 5 Star, exclusively adult, touring caravan and camping site inside the City of York. We are one of the few caravan parks and campsites participating in Visit England’s stringent Continue reading “York Caravan Park 5-Star Touring Award 2020” »

York Caravan Park is very proud to be a member of Tranquil Touring Parks, the UK’s leading group of 43 adult only caravan parks and campsites. For our guests, the Tranquil Parks sign provides the assurance of a peaceful touring park with excellent facilities and a commitment to the highest standards of customer service. Continue reading “Tranquil Touring Parks York – Free Brochure” »

Flying Scotsman, probably the World’s favourite steam locomotive, returned to the tracks at York in 2017 after a 10 year, £4.2m overhaul. As champion of the London North Eastern Railway’s crack London to Edinburgh expresses, Flying Scotsman first travelled at 100mph in 1934. It has subsequently been certified for today’s mainline running at 100mph.
This article lists dates when you can watch this legend of steam haul an express… Continue reading “Flying Scotsman Returns to York 2020” »

York Racecourse sets the pace with the mid-week Dante Racing Festival 13–15 May. Yorkshire racing pundits reckon early season winners are the ones to watch for the rest of the season which covers 18 exciting race days at the Knavesmire course…
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There’s a passion for horse racing in Yorkshire and the York Ebor Festival is an exciting highlight of the season. York Racecourse stages “one of the oldest, richest and most famous race meetings in the North”, the Ebor Festival 19-22 August. With over £1m in prize money for these prestigious races, York Racecourse attracts the top runners.
Then there’s the fun and glamour of Ladies day… Continue reading “York Racecourse Ebor Festival Racing: 19-22 August 2020” »

York Food Festival is a week long gastronomic treat. The festival brings over 100 food and drink producers to showcase the best of Yorkshire produce in York City centre streets and markets. Continue reading “York Food & Drink Festival 17 – 26 Sept 2021” »