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” »

York Food & Drink Festivals are a big attraction for guests visiting York Caravan Park. The city’s Easter Chocolate Festival, takes place 6-10 April with the main Food Festival 22 September – 1 October 2023. Continue reading “York Food Chocolate Festival: 6 -10 April 2023” »

Flying Scotsman, probably the World’s favourite steam locomotive, celebrates its centenary in 2023.
It 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.
This article lists dates when you can watch this legend of steam haul an express through York Railway Station in 2023. Continue reading “Flying Scotsman Returns to York 2023” »

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” »

York Racecourse sets the pace with the first race meet of the horse racing season, mid-week Dante Racing Festival 11–13 May. Yorkshire racing pundits reckon early season winners are the ones to watch through the rest of the season’s 18 exciting race days at the Knavesmire York Race. The atmospheric Spring Meeting follows on Saturday 21 May with another race card of top quality horses for the William Hill Bronte Cup.
See the full May 2022 Racecard below:

Continue reading “May Races at York Racecourse, May 2022” »

The passion and excitement of the York Ebor Festival returns to York Wed 17 – 20 August. The four day race meet is “one of the oldest, richest and most famous race meetings in the North”. 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: 17 – 20 Aug 2022” »

Up, Up and away over York Racecourse this August when York’s Hot Air Balloon Fiesta attracts over 50 brightly coloured balloons and many enthusiasts to the 3 day event.

Continue reading “Yorkshire Balloon Fiesta : 23 – 25 Sep 2022” »

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 23 Sep – 2 Oct 2022” »

York Racecourse’s end of season finale provides great festival atmosphere both for horse racing enthusiasts and casual visitors. The top trainers will be entering the season’s stars in Saturday’s Coral Sprint Trophy while the Friday meeting is Countryside race-day featuring a course side fayre of countryside activities and products. Continue reading “York Racecourse October Finale 8 – 9 Oct 2022” »

Could York be Europe’s most haunted city?
With almost 500 recorded ghostly sightings within the city walls alone, York is definitely the place to celebrate the macabre at Halloween. One of the best ways to discover the city’s ghostly history is to take one of York’s famous Ghost Tours. Do you dare..? Continue reading “Discover Ghostly York at Halloween. 28-31 Oct 2022” »