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The 1853 Gallery houses a permanent exhibition of over 300 works by David Hockney.

1853 Gallery
Salts Mill
Victoria Road,
Saltaire, Shipley
West Yorkshire
BD18 3LB
United Kingdom

Fulford Road
York
YO1 4AU
North Yorkshire
England

Contact details
General information (Tel) : 01904 662 381
General information (Fax) : 01904 662 744

The Hamlet is open to the public during the summer months. Allowing you to explore the industrial machinery which lies within.

Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet
Abbeydale Road South
Sheffield
S7 2QW
United Kingdom

Telephone : +44 (0)114 236 7731

Two almost complete mosaic pavements can be seen , and the site museum’s collection of Roman finds make this the best place in Yorkshire to study the Romans. Further attractions include handling collection of real and replica Roman objects, mosaic-making kits, and a ‘tree box’ for the arboretum.

Alborough Roman Site
Front Street
Aldborough
Boroughbridge
York
North Yorkshire
YO51 9ES
Tel: 0871 716 1943

This is the place to watch sea birds so ensure you take your binoculars. The reserve has more than 200,000 birds (from April to August) which make these cliffs a haven for bird watchers. There is just so much to see, with adults bringing food to their nests, or young chicks making their first flights. The RSPB reserve is open at all times, from March to October, and the visitor centre is open daily 10 am to 5 pm. from November to February, 10 am to 4 pm.  If you are a beginner regarding bird watching this is an ideal place to start as there are huge numbers of birds to spot. You and your family will soon easily learn the difference between gannets, guillemots, razorbills, kittiwakes and fulmars.  Best of all during the period between April and July you can spot the endearing puffins. Eight seabird species breed here, and in winter, common passerines (buntings, sparrows and finches) and short-eared owls (vary in numbers from one year to next) can be seen and identified. Dogs must be kept on leads at all times. This is to ensure that ground nesting birds are not disturbed. If you are close to Bridlington in your Yorkshire Motorhome Hire then stop at Bempton Cliffs Nature Reserve to view the amazing wildlife that live here in this spectacular scenery. For more information click the blue text below.

Bempton Cliffs Nature Reserve
Cliff Lane
Bempton
Bridlington
North Humberside
YO15 1JF

If you are interested in portrait painting, then a visit to Beningborough Hall will surely be a great day out for you. This beautiful Georgian house has one of the country’s most spectacular baroque interiors but is also home to upwards of 100 portraits which are currently on loan to the hall by the National Portrait Gallery. In 1716, following his grand tour of Italy, local landowner John Bourchier III built this spectacular mansion to replace the more modest Elizabethan manor which had been in existence at the site since 1556. The family home was nearly lost due to their involvement in the death of Charles the 1st. Following the crowning of Charles the 2nd, the house came under threat of confiscation, but was luckily saved. Unfortunately the house fell into disrepair after being inherited by distant relatives of the Bourchier family and at one time was under threat of being demolished. Thankfully a wealthy heiress, the Countess of Chesterfield  bought it and  began its restoration. For a while it was used to house airmen from the near by bomber squadron during the war. After the death of the Countess in 1957 the house was again in limbo, until the National Trust took over the property and began to work in conjunction with the Portrait Gallery to bring the house to life for the visiting public. Outside the house there is plenty to see and do, including a look back at the days before the automatic washing machine in the Victorian Laundry. There are plenty of activities in the gardens including a wilderness play area, walled garden, orchard and a new Italianate border and garden shop. You will find Beningborough Hall in your Yorkshire motorhome hire 8 miles North-West of York off the A19 and the A59. For further information on the Hall, please click the blue link below.

Beningbrough Hall and Gardens
Beningbrough
York
North Yorkshire
YO30 1DD

Telephone: 01904 472027

Bolton Abbey is in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales on the banks of the River Wharfe.

Tel: +44 (0) 1756 718009 | Fax: +44 (0) 1756 710535

Bolton Castle is a spectacular medieval fortress, situated in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales.

There are some hard standing, fully serviced, pitches available so ensure these are booked in advance to accommodate your needs. There may be restrictions on the availability of pitches and use of awnings due to the possibility of flooding, as the site is on low ground on a flood plain next to the river Ure. Ask for advice from the Holiday Site Manager. It is ideally situated for fishing, sailing, exploring local attractions or simply relaxing next to the river. If you want to fish you must hold a current Environment Agency rod licence before you commence. The market town of Boroughbridge is within walking distance of the camp site and has a supermarket, specialist shops and several places to eat out. There is also a farm Shop on the Ripon Road selling local produce. Six miles away is Ripon with its spectacular Cathedral. Alternatively, Harrogate is well worth a visit and can be accessed by bus outside the camp site entrance if you don’t want to move your Motorhome. Newby Hall is worth taking the family to visit, as apart from the fact it is one of England’s finest Adam Houses, it also has an Adventure Garden for children. This is a lovely riverside campsite to stay in your Yorkshire Campervan Rental. For booking details, and more information, click the blue text below.

Boroughbridge Camping and Caravanning Club Site
Bar Lane
Roecliffe
Boroughbridge
North Yorkshire
YO51 9LS

Telephone: 01423 322683 (No calls after 8pm please.)

Understand more about the surrounding countryside with a visit to Bracken Hall Countryside Centre. The centre and museum is open from May till August on Wednesday till Sunday 12 noon – 5pm. In April, September and October it is open Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday only 12 noon till 5pm. In November and March it is open Wed and Sun only 12 noon till 5pm. Spring and Summer Bank Holiday Mondays are additional open days from 12 noon till 5pm. It is also closed for a period over the Christmas and New Year period. Admission is free and it is well worth a visit whilst you are in this extremely beautiful part of the country. Located the edge of Shipley Glen, it is a popular spot. The Centre displays give information about the natural history, geology, archaeology and local history of the area. There are interactive wildlife exhibits showing lives of badgers, frogs and bats. Children will love the tanks containing a variety of local water creatures and mini-beasts. There is also a small garden that features bee-hives, rabbits, guinea pigs and a pond and shows how you can attract wildlife such as tadpoles, butterflies and honeybees to your own garden. This is a delightful place to see, and if you are on your Motorhome Hire Holiday in West Yorkshire, you may well want to include a visit here during your trip. For further information click the blue text below.

Bracken Hall Countryside Centre
Glen Road
Baildon
Shipley
West Yorkshire
BD17 5EA

Telephone: 01274 584140

Located in 500 acres of parkland, that was once attached to Bretton Hall Estate, the Country Park and Yorkshire Sculpture Park is one mile from Junction 38 on the M1. It is approximately twenty miles south of Leeds and twenty six miles north of Sheffield. The country park includes a nature reserve with lakes and parkland, housing various sculptures as well as being the home of several endangered species. The landscape is in the style of Capability Brown with of thousands of imported exotic trees. The Yorkshire Sculpture Park is an international centre for modern and contemporary art and is the place to see a number of sculptures by locally born Henry Moore. The Grade II listed Bretton Hall is a stately home within the park but the hall and surrounding buildings, with the exception of the 200 year old Camellia plant House, are not open to the public. The visitor centre houses galleries and a shop and there are restaurants on site Admission is free but there is a parking fee of £5 for your Midlands Motorhome Hire vehicle. For opening times and more information click the blue text below.

Yorkshire Sculpture Park
West Bretton
Wakefield
Yorkshire
WF4 4LG

Telephone: 01924 832631

Brodsworth Hall is a magnificent Italianate mansion built by Charles Thelluson and lived in by his descendants until being taken over by English Heritage.  The house is displayed in the manner in which it was last lived in with the family’s possessions still on show as they would have been when the house was still a family home. Unfortunately the house fell victim to subsidence and leaking roofs which were fought valiantly by the last occupant Sylvia Grant-Dalton. Following her death in 1988 English Heritage took over and preserved the house as it was when she left rather than restoring it to its original condition. You will see how the family chose to abandon the gigantic Victorian kitchen in favour of a smaller Aga kitchen as funds and servants dwindled. There is a vast collection of sporting memorabilia including the mummified hooves of their star race horse Rataplan who won the Doncaster Cup. There are also paintings of their yachts and horses and the billiard room remains a gentleman’s retreat, or a place to get away from the ladies after dinner! Recently a rare stuffed passenger pigeon, now extinct, from America has been identified within the collection of artifacts. The gardens by contrast have undergone restoration work that is still continuing. The Dolphin fountain in the formal garden is back in working order and acting as a central focus point as intended. The garden summer house has also been restored and is a great vantage point for the pleasure grounds as well as the formal gardens. This magnificent house is situated close to the A1, 5 miles North West of Doncaster and easy to find in your Yorkshire motorhome hire. For further information on Brodsworth Hall, please click the blue link below.

Brodsworth
Doncaster
South Yorkshire
DN5 7XJ

Telephone: 01302 722598

Whilst touring West Yorkshire in a motorhome why not visit the Bronte Parsonage Museum in Keighley and discover more about the lives and works of the Bronte sisters.

The Bronte Parsonage Museum was the original family home of the Bronte sisters, Charlotte, Emily and Ann, and today represents a glimpse at what life was like for the sisters in the 18th and 19th centuries. Guests can step back in time and explore the bedrooms, studies and living areas of the house which are complete with genuine original artifacts.

Visitors can also witness the original costumes from the 2009 ITV television production of Wuthering Heights, adapted from Emily Bronte’s 1847 novel. The moors surrounding the museum and local area are a great way to experience the essence of many Bronte novels first hand.

Bronte Parsonage Museum
Church Street
Haworth
Keighley
West Yorkshire
BD22 8DR
Telephone: +44 (0)1535 642323
Email: info@bronte.org.uk

A beautiful 17th century country house set in 70 acres of rolling parkland and landscaped gardens. With it’s lawns, lakes, historic walled gardens and a visit to the former Spencer Stanhope family home, Cannon Hall makes a perfect setting for a family day out. The museum holds collections of the Royal Light Dragoons.

April – October: Wednesday – Friday 10.30 am – 5 pm
Saturday and Sunday 12 noon – 5 pm
(Last admission is at 4.15 pm)

November, December and March – Sunday only 12 noon to 4 pm
January and February: Closed
Admission – FREE

Check there website for updates.

Cannon Hall Museum
Bark House Lane
Cawthorne
Barnsley
Yorkshire
S75 4AT
United Kingdom

Tel: (01226) 790270
Fax: (01226) 792117
Email: cannonhall@barnsley.gov.uk

Travel with your motor home about 5 miles west of Barnsley, signposted off the A635 and only 10 minutes from junction 37 of the M1. This is a family day out Farm with lots of attractions and a tea room. Visit their website for more information.

Cannon Hall Farm
Bark House Lane
Cawthorne
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S75 4AT
England

Telephone: 01226 790427

Take a break from the beach and visit the Captain Cook Memorial Museum while in Whitby with your campervan. The Captain Cook Memorial Museum is located in a 17th century house on Whitby’s harbour where James Cook lodged as an apprentice when he was training as a seaman. Learn everything there is to know about the fascinating Cook and his career as a seaman in the Royal Navy. Witness models of Cook’s ships and handwritten letters along with the actual room that Cook himself lodged in.

Captain Cook Memorial Museum
Grape Lane
Whitby
YO22 4BA
TEL:(44) 01947 601900

If you are touring in South Yorkshire and love Classic Cars and splendid old country houses then Brodsworth Hall and Gardens will be an irresistible draw on 28th August 2011. Here in the afternoon, proud owners will be  displaying their gleaming old cars against a stunning backdrop. The Classic car displays start from12 noon till 5pm.  Having a look inside Brodsworth Hall house has got to be your first option. This beautiful Victorian country house has been left exactly as it was when it was still a family home. Possessions that took more than 130 years to gather together, from the grandest piece of furniture to family mementoes and humble domestic items, are still in their original places. It’s a fascinating place to visit and appears ‘frozen in time’. There are also beautiful grounds, a collection of grand gardens in miniature, which have been restored to their full Victorian splendour. Travel to Brodsworth Hall and Gardens in your Yorkshire Motorhome Hire. English Heritage run the Hall. More information can be found by clicking the blue text for Brodsworth Hall.

Brodsworth Hall and Gardens
Brodsworth
Doncaster
South Yorkshire
DN5 7XJ
England

Constable Burton Hall Gardens located in the countryside at the entrance to Wensleydale.

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Take a trip to the brewery that makes 9 different real ales. With a chance to buy, and take a crate home, stored in your motor home locker. Visit their website for more information.

Cropton Brewery
Cropton
Nr. Pickering
North Yorkshire
YO18 8HH
England

Telephone: 01751 417330

Cusworth Hall, Museum and Park is located just 2 miles north of Doncaster in Yorkshire, off the A638 Doncaster to Wakefield Road, within sight of the city. It is signposted from the A1 and A638. It is a truly beautiful place to view and well worth a visit if you are in the area. The site contains two large lakes suitable for coarse fishing (permit required)a tea room Cafe, a Shop, Playground. Cusworth Hall has been described as the jewel in Doncaster’s crown. This beautiful grade 1 listed building is set within the park and gardens with dramatic views across the town. The site has under gone extensive restoration with heritage lottery funding. Major work has taken place to restore the lakes and gardens back to the original 18th century features you will see today. The water can be seen as intended as a serpentine river instead of a fragmented lake. The shrubbery walk has been replanted with a mixture of shrubs, plants and bulbs suited to the period and inappropriate plants removed. New paths been laid to provide improved access for everyone and benches reproduced using original photographs. Even listed boundary walls have been conserved and restored, with sensitive matching of stone and mortar mix. There is an admission charge to the house but entry to Cusworth Hall Museum shop and Cusworth Park remains free. There is also a parking charge. This is an ideal place for a walk and family picnic if you are on your Midland Motorhome Hire holiday in the area. Alternatively, tea and cake in the tea rooms is a real treat too! For more information and opening times, click the blue text below.

Cusworth Hall and Park
Cusworth Lane
Doncaster
DN5 7TU

Tel: 01302 782342

Dales Countryside Museum is located in Hawes old Railway station and displays an era of the Yorkshire Dales way of life and traditions long gone.

Get out the binoculars and head for Denaby Ings Nature Reserve to see a huge range of  wildlife across the 100 acre reserve.  Wildlife Habitats at the reserve, range from wetlands to hay meadows and support birds, insects and flowers. Visitors can follow the footpath around the reserve and visit three viewing hides giving excellent opportunities to view the wildlife.  To get to the reserve, take the A635 towards Barnsley for one-and-a-half miles, to Marr. Just before you leave the village of Marr, take a left turn down a minor road signposted Mexborough. At the staggered crossroads turn left towards High Melton and almost immediately right (across double white lines) downhill towards Mexborough. Stay to the right, pass over the Old Dearne and between two parts of a disused railway line and then turn left into the car park. The reserve is in the Dearne Valley and has large areas of marshland. The marsh attracts birds such as great crested grebe, mallard, pochard and tufted duck. Shoveler also regularly visits, as do reed and sedge warblers. Spring and late summer brings a small number of common and black terns on passage to the reserve. There is also a wealth of wildflowers here. The Reserve is famed for its insect life. The beetle Acrotrichis henrici was discovered here in 1966 and added to the species on the British list. Also the tachnid fly, Rhacochlaena toxoneura, not previously known north of Cambridge, was found here. Take the family and see what you can discover whilst here. There is a car park for your Yorkshire Motorhome Hire vehicle.For more information about the reserve, click the blue text below.

Denaby Ings Nature Reserve
Pastures Road
Mexborough
Doncaster
Yorkshire

Tel: (01904) 659570.

Doncaster Sheffield Airport is the former name of Robin Hood Airport which today is an international airport located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire.

During World War I, Doncaster Sheffield Airport was used as a base for the Royal Flying Corps in their attempt to intercept German Zeppelins. During the Cold War the airport became even more important when it then became a base for Vulcan bombers which held nuclear arms.

Although the airport was decommissioned in 1995, a boom in budget low-cost flights led to its re-opening in 2005, under the new name: Robin Hood Airport.

Many visitors still retain its original name and for that reason Doncaster Sheffield Airport motorhome hire is a popular choice. There is often confusion with Nottingham East Midlands Airport and Robin Hood Airport as Nottingham is the traditional home to the legend, however his name has been lent to the Doncaster-based airport.

Travel with your motorhome to Embsay or Bolton Abbey station and enjoy a trip with a steam railway. They even run special events e.g. strawberry and cream specials! So visit their website for information on ticket prices, timetables and what is on. The railway travels between Embsay station, built in 1888, and the new award-winning station at Bolton Abbey. Your journey takes you through picturesque Yorkshire Dales scenery.

Embsay and Bolton Abbey Railway
Bolton Abbey station
Bolton Abbey
Skipton
BD23 6AF
England

Telephone :01756 710614

A motorhome holiday is lots of fun for all the family. If you are exploring West Yorkshire then a trip to Eureka! is a must for all those with children (and the young at heart!). Eureka! boasts over 400 hands-on exhibits, and an extensive programme of activities and events. Kids can have plenty of fun whilst learning too; discover more about science, art, music, geography and so much more.

There is so much to be enjoyed at Eureka! you can even become a member and visit again and again and again for free!

Eureka! The National Children’s Museum
Discovery Road
Halifax
HX1 2NE
For more information call 01422 330069, e-mail info@eureka.org.uk, or visit our website.
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Eagles, falcons, hawks, kites, vultures and owls will swoop and dive around you as you sit in a beautiful English garden. Watch while skilled handlers explain why the birds hunt and fly as they do, where they come from in the wild and how they are trained.Visit their website for more information.

Falconry U.K. Ltd
Sion Hill Hall
Kirby Wiske
Nr. Thirsk
North Yorkshire
YO7 4EU
England

Close to Sheffield, this is an excellent place to take children who love animals. Be aware how important it is to ensure that hands are washed if animals are petted or stroked! Toilet and hand washing facilities are provided on site.  If you are with children ensure they are supervised at all times and follow the rules set out by Sheffield council for visitors to the park. To get to the park travel along Hemsworth Road towards the junction with Warminster Road, Graves Park Animal Farm is on the left hand side just before the traffic lights. The park is open every day between 9.00am and 4.00pm (except Christmas Day). Entry is free of charge (2011) and limited car parking is available. The pet’s corner is bound to be a draw for young children and there is also a children’s play area nearby. There is a visitor centre and that all important Café for refreshments. The Farmyard and paths are fully accessible for wheelchairs, mobility scooters and pushchairs. If you are traveling in the area and want to find an interesting place for your children to enjoy whilst having a walk around, this could well be of interest to you.  There will be plenty of opportunities here to take some excellent photographs for the family album! Your Midland Campervan Hire Holiday gives you the freedom to visit all sorts of interesting places. For more information about Graves Park Animal Farm, click the blue text below.

Graves Park Animal Farm
Hemsworth Road
Sheffield
Yorkshire
S8 8LL

Telephone : 0114 258 2452

Whilst exploring around Leeds and West Yorkshire in a motorhome, try a visit to Harewood House, home to the Queen’s cousin the Earl of Harewood. Whilst visiting Harewood House you can witness spectacular Chippendale furniture and Old Master paintings. As well as the treasures which lie within the house, you can also explore the expansive gardens and Bird Garden, with a variety of walks and things to do for both adults and children.

Photograph courtesy of Harewood House Trust.

Harewood House
Harewood
Leeds
LS17 9LG
TEL: (44) 0113 218 1010

What better way to enjoy spring, than to take a Yorkshire Motorhome Hire break that includes a visit to Harrogate Spring Flower Show. You even save £2 on your entry ticket if you book your ticket before noon on Tuesday 5th April 20011. If you purchase your ticket on the day prices vary from £15 to £13, children under 16 admitted free if accompanied by an adult. If in a wheelchair you may bring a companion to the show free of charge but they will need a ticket.This year there is a centenary show garden and nursery displays by over 100 of the uk’s best growers. There is plenty of garage space in your Yorkshire Motorhome Hire vehicle so you are able to buy and transport a few of those special buys purchased at the show. Don’t miss the floral Art Marquee with flower arranging and floristry demonstrations. There are also lots of cookery demonstrations using local food. There are a full range of facilities on site with free parking for your Yorkshire Hire Motorhome. You can book on line or get more information by going to the Harrogate Flower Show website. To get more information about what else is happening in the area contact the Harrogate Tourist Information Centre.

Harrogate Flower Show
Great Yorkshire Showground
Yorkshire
HG2 8PW

This is the place to go for senic strolls and a play park for smaller children. You can find Hemsworth Water Park off the B6273, between the A628 in Hemsworth, and the A638 at Nostell. Coaches must enter via Hoyle Mill Road opposite the Farmers public house in Kinsley. Cars and pedestrians can either enter off Hoyle Mill Road or directly off the B6273 via the Hemsworth Park Care Centre entrance road. There are two large lakes here and on the largest you can go for a  pedalo ride for a small fee and there are also paddle boards, mambo canoes and ocean duo canoes. These are available till September providing weather conditions permit. The lake has sandy beaches. If you are a fisherman or woman you can fish in the lakes which have plenty of fish. This is also an excellent place for picnics and games in fine weather.  For a small entrance fee children of all ages can enjoy the slide, climbing frames, toddler’s sandpit area and a miniature railway at Playworld. There is also a fee for the Car park. If you are in this area with your Yorkshire Motorhome Hire the whole family are likely to enjoy a walk in this lovely place. For more information click the blue text below.

Hemsworth Water Park and play world
Hoyle Mill Road
Kinsley
Pontefract
WF9 5JB

Originally planted in the seventeen hundreds, this wood was used mainly as a game reserve by William Marsden of Burntwood Nook. The underlying rock was mined for coal . In the latter part of the 1800’s the wood was acquired by the Dymonds, a local family whose wealth originated from coal mining. The Northern part of the wood is now a Country Park, managed by Doncaster Council, and is open to the public all year round. This woodland is now a haven for wildlife. It is an ideal place to walk the dog, have a picnic, or spend time enjoying the local scenery. There is also an Ice House here. In the 1800′s the gardeners from Burntwood Nook collecting ice from the fishing lake in winter. It was crushed and packed into the Ice House, layered between straw for additional insulation. It is no longer used as an ice house but it has now become home to several creepy crawlies of all kinds including bats and other small mammals. To find Howell Wood drive in your Yorkshire Motorhome Hire vehicle, drive to the end of Burntwood Lane which is just off of Common Lane, passing out of South Emsall. Look out for the brown tourist sign from this road. The Country Park has a large car park. For more information click the blue text below.

Howell Wood Country Park
South Kirkby
Doncaster
Yorkshire

Tel: (01302) 737411

World Famous Jorvik Viking Centre in York city centre, offers the chance to journey through the reconstruction of Viking-Age streets.

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The history of Kiplin Hall began almost 400 years ago but references to the site go back much further and even appear in the Domesday Book. In the late 16th century the Calvert family leased the land at Kiplin and it was on the property that George Calvert was born. He later went on to become Secretary of State to James I. He was a major influence on the colonization of the Americas even investing his own money in a settlement in Newfoundland which he called Avalon. In 1622 he began to plan the building of the new manor house at Kiplin. It is thought that he may have designed the house himself with the help of a master builder and was likely to have been influenced by the work of Robert Lyminge who was responsible for both Hatfield House and Blikling Hall. Little is known about the family’s activities at this time as they had been granted the patent for the land of North Virginia and were residing in the newly named Maryland. The estate went on to be sold to 2 other families and the house underwent further changes and expansion. In 1904 the estate fell on hard times. It had been inherited by Sarah Carpenter who gradually sold off the farmland and the gardens went into decline. Sarah had married and moved to Lincolnshire and the large Yorkshire estate had become a burden to her, eventually she made her cousin Bridget Talbot a joint owner and it is she who is responsible for the survival of the house today. Now for the first time in over 100 years, the garden has a head gardener and already the topiary structures are re-appearing from within the overgrown hedges. The rose garden and walled gardens are regaining their former glory and the Peninsula wood is noted for its lush bulb planting and gentle walks. If you are feeling energetic there is a mile long walk along the lakeside which enjoys beautiful views as well as a variety of bird species. If you find yourself near Scorton in your Yorkshire motorhome hire do visit Kiplin Hall. There are plenty of events throughout the year with a special Christmas fair. For American visitors there is a Maryland Study Centre which may be of interest. For further information, please click the blue link below.

Kiplin Hall
Near Scorton
Richmond
North Yorkshire
DL10 6AT

Telephone: 01748 818178

Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBIA) was opened as Yeadon Aerodrome in 1931. It comprised of 60 acres of grassland beside the Bradford to Harrogate Road. Club flying and coaching was done in Cirrus, Gypsy Moth and later Puss and Leopard Moth airplanes.

In 1935 the airport was expanded to 95 acres and delivered scheduled flights to Newcastle and Edinburgh with North Eastern Airways. The West Coast Air Service offered services to Blackpool and the Isle of Man.

With the outbreak of war in 1939, the adjacent Avro Factory built many important aircraft modesl: Avro 652 Anson – coastal patrol reconnaissance aircraft, the Dam Buster’s Lancaster Bomber, York and Avro Type 694 Lincoln aircraft.

After the war BKS Air Transport offered flights to Belfast, Jersey, Ostend, Southend and the Isle of Wight. In 1955 Düsseldorf was added. By the 1960′s the airport had been modernised with amended facilities. Aer Lingus started operating services to Dublin in 1960.

In 1976 tour operators such as Thomson Holidays used British Airways to offer flights to the Iberian Peninsula.

Today customers from across the world can enjoy Leeds Bradford Airport motorhome hire.

This is a winter break that has entertainment for the whole family. Held in 2011 for four days, from December 1st till Sunday 4th December, between 10am and 5pm each day. The Light water Dickensian Festival is one of Yorkshires showcase winter festivals that was  listed by the Daily Telegraph in the top 10 Christmas markets in the whole of the UK. This is not to be missed if you are looking for a short break winter holiday that also gives the children a great deal of free entertainment that makes Christmas shopping a real joy. Parking is also free here. There will be over 75 festive stalls as well as all the shopping outlets normally found at Lightwater Shopping Village. Stalls will be laden with crafts, pottery, millenery, art jewellery and glassware. Then of course there are all the festive food stalls selling Yorkshires pick of the best produce around. Here you can find wines, beers , cheeses and meats. If you are thinking of stocking fillers or just stocking the larder for the festive days ahead there will be every opportunity to get what you need here. With your Yorkshire Motorhome Hire vehicle parked nearby you have the advantage of food going straight into your fridge and freezer and plenty of storage space for wine, beer and gifts! The entertainment over the four days is also a treat there will be Jazz bands playing, handbell Ringers ringing, barrel organs and festive Carol Singers to listen to. The children can visit santa in his Grotto, watch stilt walkers and fire eaters and enjoy traditional Punch and Judy shows. There will also be Birds of Prey flying demonstrations taking place. The festival will also have those Christmas foods that make festival special, roasted chestnuts, a hog roast and the wafting of delicious spiced mulled wine to warm hearts and get you in the festive spirit. For more information click the blue text on the link below.

Lightwater Christmas Festival
Lightwater Valley
North Stainley
Ripon
North Yorkshire HG4 3HT

Tel: 0871 720 0011

Pontefract is the home of liquorice sweets and world renown for pontefract cakes, made out of liquorice of course! In true british tradition the town has been celebrating this achievement with a festival to celebrate liquorice making which takes place every year for the past 15 years. To celebrate this unusual plant and the many wonderful products created from it, the festival becomes a really fun family event in the town. Areas of the town are themed around famous liquorice sweets. Planned as a great family day out, the main stage will showcase professional and local talent from around the district, whilst a host of street entertainers delight the crowds with magic and circus skills. There will be lots of liquorice food and drink to sample and fascinating talks on the history of liquorice. A range of food, craft and gift stalls will offer quality products from around the region. Pontefract museum and Pontefract library will also be hosting a variety of activities for children and young people throughout the day. This is not just a festival for young adults and children, this is just the place for older liquorice lovers to live out their dreams with all sorts of liquorice on offer combined with plenty of street entertainment. Pontefract is bound to be exceptionally busy during the festival so park wisely in your Yorkshire Motorhome Hire. If possible avoid the town centre and go ‘Park and Ride’ or use public transport to get into the town centre. Sometimes choosing a rural train station and parking there and then taking the train into the town may be more convenient Visitors can find more information about the festival by telephoning Wakefield Tourist Information Centre on 0845 601 8353 or clicking on the blue text for pontefract liquorice festival.

Liquorice Festival
Pontefract
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Recently awarded the title “UNESCO City of Film 2009″, Bradford offers a surprisingly diverse array of culture, history and entertainment. In light of this, perhaps the most unmissable attraction to visit first when you embark on your motorhome hire Bradford is the National Museum of Photography, Film and Television. The museum offers free entry to a wealth of information and exhibitions devoted to film, photography, television and radio. There is even an IMAX cinema on site showing the latest releases.

Another UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation) location, this time given the title of World Heritage Site, is the nearby village of Saltaire, a well-preserved Victorian village which plays resident to Salts Mill, an art gallery, shopping centre and restaurant complex originally built by Sir Titus Salt in 1853.

Another nearby town which is popular with visitors to the area is Ilkley which offers many scenic walks. Cow and Calf Rocks are situated on Ilkley Moor and take the form of a large rock formation which positions one large rock by a smaller one, lending it its name. The rocks are a great place to explore on foot and a car park is on site to accommodate your motorhome hire Bradford while you explore. Cow and Calf Rocks was even used as a filming location for the 2003 hit Calendar Girls.

Situated in Keighley and a popular attraction with literary fans, the Bronte Parsonage Museum hold information and exhibits on the famous Bronte family. The Museum itself is housed in the Bronte family home and many of the rooms have been restored with original furnishing to further bring the Bronte story to life.

For those wishing to explore the north of England, motorhome hire Doncaster is the ideal holiday solution.

A fantastic mix of urban and rural landscapes, Doncaster offers plenty to the modern tourist. Once you have collected your motorhome hire Doncaster you can enjoy some of the many attraction such as the Doncaster Museum and Art Gallery, which holds an impressive collection of natural history and archaeological  artifacts along with fine and decorative artworks.

Other top attractions include Markham Grange Steam Museum – a unique combination of garden centre and steam museum, Aeroventure – an aircraft museum, and Astrabound – the biggest indoor play centre in South Yorkshire!

In your motorhome hire Doncaster it is easy to reach the surrounding countryside which boasts Sprotbrough Flash – a diverse nature reserve on the River Don, The Humberland Peatlands – moors and wetlands dating back over 1000 years, and the National Nature Reserve – an area of raised bogs which supports over 3000 invertebrates.

A little further afield are other fabulous UK hotspots like the North York Moors and the Yorkshire Dales. All of this makes motorhome hire Doncaster an unmissable, and unforgettable, holiday experience.

If you’re looking for a unique holiday destination with lots to offer then motorhome hire Kingston-Upon-Hull is the place for you.

Kingston-Upon-Hull, or just Hull as it is more commonly known, is a great place to hire a motorhome from to explore the area and East Yorkshire. Some of the “must see” attractions in the area include The Deep – an award winning aquarium in Hull itself which is home to the Twilight Zone, the world’s largest exhibition of interesting animals from the depths of the ocean, and the Humber Bridge – the world’s longest single span suspension bridge which can be enjoyably witnessed when driving across in a motorhome hire vehicle.

If historic sites are more your thing then Kingston-Upon-Hull offers Sewerby Hall and Gardens which is situated on the Flamborough Heritage Coast on the cliff top and offers stunning views from the cliff-top. At the site there are award winning gardens to explore which include walled gardens, pleasure gardens, a pitch and putt golf course and even a small children’s zoo featuring penguins.

For nature-lovers the RSPB Bempton Cliffs Reserve is one of the UK’s top wildlife attractions and visitors can witness over 200,000 nesting seabirds including puffins and take many cliff-top walks.

With such variety on offer motorhome hire Kingston-Upon-Hull is a great and inspired choice for your next motorhome holiday experience.

Perhaps the most vibrant city in Yorkshire, Leeds is a great place to begin a motorhome holiday. For that reason, motorhome hire Leeds is an ideal holiday option for families and couples alike.

There are scores of historic houses to explore in the Leeds areas, such as Harewood House - a magnificent Georgian mansion with extensive sculptured gardens. Another attraction unique to Leeds is the Thackray Museum, a museum dedicated to telling the history of medicine with a unique medical library and archive open to the public. Other attractions include Leeds City Art Museum, the Royal Armouries Museum and Temple Newsam.

A little further afield the beautiful countryside of Yorkshire. For adrenaline junkies there are plenty of opportunities for adventure: North Yorkshire offers many great rock climbing locations and the Go Ape! experience at Dalby lets visitors experience the thrill of Tarzan swings and zip slides as they cross the tree-tops.

After all that adventure you might wish to enjoy something a little more relaxing. Well, motorhome hire Leeds gives you easy access to some of Yorkshire’s finest spas and pampering experiences such as the Turkish Baths in Harrogate which date back to 1877 and offer a range of beauty treatments and massages guaranteed to relax even the most stressed motorhome traveller!

Located in South Yorkshire, motorhome hire Sheffield gives tourists the opportunity to explore the UK.

In Sheffield itself there are plenty of visitor attractions to suit all travellers. Sheffield is known for having a supreme selection of shops and the Meadowhall Shopping Centre represents the epitome of this.

Ideally located on the edge of the Peak District, with motorhome hire Sheffield you can easily travel between city and countryside as you please. Chatsworth House is a popular destination for both domestic and international tourists to the area. Other attractions include the Yorkshire Sculpture Park – a 500 acre site filled with contemporary sculpture art, and the Magna Science Adventure Centre – a site dedicated to celebrating the power of earth, air, fire and water.

With easy access to both the North and South of England and the Midlands, motorhome hire Sheffield is a convenient holiday choice wherever you plan to visit.

A family tradition of furniture making from Yorkshires famous 20th Century arts and crafts furniture makers,"The Mouseman of Kilburn". Each piece has a carved mouse. There is also a cafe on site.

Mouseman Visitor Centre
Robert Thompson’s craftsmen Ltd
Kilburn
York
North Yorkshire
YO61 4AH
England

Telephone: +44 (0)1347 869 102

The National Trust are celebrating their cycling Festival with a family bike ride on 20th July 2011 at 6:00pm. Held at Fountains Abbey and Studley Water Garden, this will be a stunning backdrop for your ride. There are no additional charges to enter the Bike ride and as usual if you are a member of the National Trust entry to the property is free. Bring along your own bikes and join the bike ride, through these lovely grounds. While you are there make sure you do see the beautiful landscaped Georgian water garden of Studley Royal, complete with Neo-classical statues, follies and breathtaking views. If you are lucky you may be riding past wild deer as you explore the medieval deer park. Or you may pass the richly decorated Victorian St Mary’s church. Which ever route your bike ride takes you, you will be rewarded with stunning scenery. Choose aYorkshire Motorhome Hire that enables you to carry your bikes on a bike rack at the rear of the Motorhome. A six berth Motorhome can take 4 bikes as a general rule but always check the Motorhome description carefully before booking. For more information about this event and the location at Fountains Abbey click on the blue text.

National Trust Bike Ride
Fountains Abbey and Studley Water Garden
Ripon
North Yorkshire
HG4 3DY
England

Telephone: 01765 608888

Newby Hall is a  great pace to visit while in Yorkshire with your motorhome. This grand house was built in the 1690′s and is currently one of the finest examples of 18th century interior design. Touring Newby Hall will enable you to view an astounding display of Chippendale’s finest furniture, along with an unusual collection of chamber pots! Newby Hall also boasts 25 acres of fabulous gardens. Enjoy walking through the many fascinating gardens such as the Rose breed garden, autumn garden and tropical garden.

Newby Hall & Gardens
Estate Office
Newby Hall
Ripon
North Yorkshire
HG4 5AE
Telephone: 0845 4504068

Set in Heather Moorland in Calderdale, West Yorkshire, is the spread-out village of Norland. Here, during the first week of September, you can enjoy the efforts of the local community as they stage their annual Scarecrow Festival. The annual Norland Scarecrow festival was First begun by the village millennium committee for the village in 1999. Every year a different theme for the event is set and many houses in the village create scarecrows along the lines of this theme and compete for the prize of best scarecrow. This year in 2011 the theme is Pop Stars and Groups, which should be particularly, fun. Your entire family is bound to enjoy guessing which group is which and trying to find their favourite pop star immortalized as a scarecrow! There are usually about 80 scarecrows and this year every junior school in Calderdale has been invited to add to the scarecrow count. You can expect to see any pop star as a scarecrow, with, of course, lots of humour thrown in! Centred on the playing fields, the event has new improved trail sheets, scarecrow goodies and food and drink for sale, plus lots more including appearances by “Friendly” and “Hebden Junior” Brass Bands.Include a small old-fashioned fair and a barrel organ with an old world charm!  This is a real family event to enjoy as part of your Yorkshire Campervan Hire Holiday. The Scarecrow Festival gives free parking for your Yorkshire Campervan Hire in three different locations. Trail sheets are available to buy from Rough Hey, The Church and the Scarecrow Tent, buy your Trail Sheets for £2.

Norland Scarecrow Festival
Norland
Calderdale
West Yorkshire
HX6 3RN

This is a large country Park surrounding the Reservoir located 4 miles North of Halifax, on the A629 Keighley Road. Parking is available on the right as you drive along Ogden Lane and there is a small parking charge. Managed by Calderdale Countryside Services, the 34 acre reservoir is surrounded by woodland with open moor beyond.  This is a designated Nature reserve of international importance for breeding birds in the heather and peat moors. It is an ideal place for the family to enjoy walking, picnics, and nature activities. Follow the woodland trails and waterside paths to explore and take your camera and binoculars to see what wildlife you can spot during your visit. If you are feeling very energetic try walking round the reservoir which is a walk of about1 ¼ miles. Here you will find spectacular scenery and stunning views. During school holidays and Weekends there is a visitor centre open which has a small shop and sells hot drinks, ice-creams and gifts and provides local information. There are also public toilets. If you have decided to picnic at the park and the weather is good you can use one of their designated picnic tables. Ogden Water Country Park is very popular with visitors and is well worth a visit in your Yorkshire Campervan Hire. For more details click the blue text below.

Ogden Water Country Park
Ogden Lane
Keighley Road
Halifax
Yorkshire
HX2 8YA

Telephone: 01422 249136.

This will be the 20th Otley Black Sheep Folk Festival and it’s very much a family event with family entertainment. There will be a huge line-up of artists from the old days alongside some of the many up-and-coming young musicians on the scene today. Chumbawamba, Urban Folk Quartet are just two of the groups playing, the list is actually very large, and too long to mention in detail here! There will be real ale, sing around sessions, comedy ceilidhs and of course a campsite for those of you that want the whole three day experience. The festival starts on Thursday evening with a concert at Korks Wine Bar (The home of Otley Folk Club and the campsite at Knotsford Nook is open from Thursday evening. It is equipped with toilets, washing facilities, catering outlet and security. The weekend ticket covers all events from Friday evening through to Sunday night. There may be a small extra charge for Thursday events. To ensure total luxury camping, book your Yorkshire Motorhome hire early, and book in advance your Otley Folk festival camping and admission tickets. Otley lies in picturesque Wharfedale on the A660 six miles from Ilkley and ten from Leeds .The town is well equipped with shops, restaurants, take-aways and supermarkets as well as the Friday/Saturday market. This year’s venues for Otley Folk Festival will include The Methodist Hall, Korks Wine Bar, The Courthouse, Rugby Club and Cricket Club.

Otley Folk Festival
Box 55
Otley
West Yorkshire
LS21 1HX

Telephone/Fax: 01943 464858

Temporary exhibitions each year, including art, craft, photography and design.Craft also for sale.

Piece Hall Art Gallery
Piece Hall
Halifax
HX1 1RE
England

Telephone: 01422 368725.

It started as an Early Warning Radar Centre in 1953 and developed into an Electronic Warfare Operations Centre in the 1960′s. Near Withernsea in Yorkshire you can visit a genuine Cold War Warfare Command Centre that has been recently declassified and restored. This used to be a top secret Bunker, the real thing, and very scary it is too! It is a chilling thought to imagine the people working in this bunker, poised to press the button to release a nuclear attack. The bunker is well lit and heated and as you walk through the long corridors down past the doors designed to withstand atomic blast you will get start to get a sense of  the reality of this place. There are dormitories and sinister Weapons of Mass Destruction Gallery and finally you get to see what an actual nuclear warhead would look like. This is a truly amazing experience and will give adults and older children a much greater understanding of the realities of nuclear attack during the cold war period. To get to the Bunker follow the brown tourist signs on surrounding roads. Parking is free. Gates open 30 minutes before the tour and are then locked during the tour. Allow plenty of time, for arrival.  Latecomers are not admitted. Your tour will take about one hour and forty five minutes and you enter through the guard room. For further information follow the link to RAF Holmpton Bunker Tour. When you emerge into the daylight to continue your Yorkshire Motorhome Hire holiday, this bunker will have given you a great deal to think and talk about.

RAF Holmpton Bunker Tour
Withernsea
Yorkshire
HU19 2RG
Tel: 01964 630342

While touring North Yorkshire in a motorhome, take a trip to visit the breathtaking Richmond Castle, one of the oldest Norman stone fortresses in Britain. Take a walk around the castle to experience the stunning views over the local area. Learn about the castle’s history through the many interactive displays.

Richmond Castle
North Yorkshire
DL10 4QW
TEL:(44) 01748 822493

Often described as one of Yorkshire finest treasures, Rievaulx Abbey is a short drive in your motorhome from Helmsley. Set in the North Yorkshire Moors National Park, this is one of the complete of England’s abbey ruins. Managed by English Heritage, this is an almost magical place with plenty of atmosphere. Knowing that medieval monks developed their devotion to spiritual matters in this beautiful place helps us understand the part this building has played in local history. Sit for a while at Rievault Abbey and imagine life centuries ago. It is a peaceful setting to visit in your Yorkshire Motorhome Hire. Drive with your Yorkshire Motorhome Hire two and a half miles west of Helmsley on a minor road (B1257). Parking is free at the site. There is also a café which makes excellent cream teas. Check opening times and admission prices for Rievaulx Abbey before you set off in your Yorkshire Motorhome Hire.

Rievaulx Abbey
Nr Helmsey
North Yorkshire
Y062 5LB

Since its re-opening in 2005, Robin Hood Airport is the new name for Doncaster Sheffield Airport.

Located in South Yorkshire and well-connected by the M18 motorway, Robin Hood Airport motorhome hire a popular option with customers. Added to this, Robin Hood Airport is close to Doncaster train station which offer strains to London Kings Cross in 1 hour 35 minutes.

Robin Hood Airport hosts many facilities for its customers, including Wi-Fi internet access, various shops, and pubs, restaurants and cafes.

Travellers can reach over 35 destinations across the globe from Robin Hood Airport.

‘The festival on the moor’ as it is also called, is held between 27th and 30th May 2011. Hutton le hole is the village that hosts this event and it certainly is a very pretty Yorkshire village to visit. You can relax by the river or picnic on the expansive village green on a fine day. The concerts take place each day at the festival with excellent artists line up.  There will also be a Real Ale bar at most venues. This is a wonderful opportunity to add an interesting local event to your Yorkshire Motorhome Hire tour. For more information about the concerts themselves and ticket prices click on the Festival on The Moor blue text. Whilst staying in the area it also a good idea to visit the Ryedale Folk Museum. Here in the village are 13 historic buildings showing the lives of ordinary Yorkshire folk. At certain times of the year they hold craft demonstrations. Keep a look out for the witches post and find out what it was used for. With so much to see and do in one location this is an ideal place to visit in your Yorkshire Motorhome Hire and its likely to be one of the highlights of your tour in Yorkshire.

Ryedale Folk Festival
Hutton le Hole
North Yorkshire

Nearly everyone loves the seaside! If you are on holiday in Yorkshire be sure to visit the old Victorian town of Scarborough as it’s a real seaside town with plenty of promenade, restaurants and fish and chip shops! With fresh salty air to wet your appetite you can find plenty of places to eat. You will want to camp outside of Scarborough for that quiet nights rest and that’s were Scarborough Camping and Caravanning Site is ideal. Based just three miles north of the town  it is ideally placed between the sea and the Yorkshire Moors. The Yorkshire moors are amazingly wild with huge expanses of scenery, inland you will find cliffs, beaches and cobbled coves. Scarborough Camping and Caravanning Club Site lies just north of the Victorian seaside town after which it is named. It is the ideal base for exploring the many cliffs and beaches of Yorkshire’s coast, while inland you will find the spectacular North York Moors. The site has plenty of facilities, as one would expect of a large site with 300 pitches. There is a well-stocked shop with camping accessories on Site, along with a café serving breakfast and daytime snacks as well as fish and chips (also available to take away). If you are traveling with your Yorkshire Motorhome Hire with your SAT NAV, then field lane is off Burniston Road Scarborough. It is not in Burniston village.

Scarborough Camping and Caravanning Club
Field Lane
Burniston Road
Scarborough
North Yorkshire
YO13 0DA
Telephone:  01723 366212 (No calls after 8pm please.)

This is possibly a village with one of the best Scarecrow festivals around. Wondering what a scarecrow festival is? Well it’s a feast of creativity put on by most of the occupants of the village as they compete with one another to produce the best displayed scarecrow. The Scarecrows are then placed in their front gardens and along the village streets, creating a trail for visitors to follow. Over hundred scarecrows appear in gardens and venues around the village. Its a great day out for all the family. Purchase a trail sheet for directions (Adult’s trail sheet – £1, Children’s – 50p) and then follow the trail to take you around this idyllic village. Solve the riddles of the trail to find the mystery word!Taste real country baking in one of the trail tea rooms, prizes to be won, parking for cars and coaches and that surely must include motorhomes!  Proceeds go to the Church, Village Hall and School. Parking is normally on the festival field car park which usually opens approx 10.00am. Coach parking is on the National Park car park behind the garage. Purchase your event passport at the car park. Kettlewell lies between the villages of Grassington, Kilnsey and Conistone to the south, Starbotton to the north west, the hamlet of Horsehouse to the north east. Your Yorkshire Motorhome Hire will certainly be enlivened by a tour on the festival trail.

Kettlewell
Upper Wharfedale
North Yorkshire

Telephone 01756  761307

This is a magnificent historical house that is located only two miles from Bridlington and the coast. It is a grade one listed building of considereable architectural importance and surrounding the house are stunning landscaped gardens. The house is high on a cliff above Sewerby village which affords it wonderful views of the surrounding countryside. The house has a long history of former illustrious owners which has given it an interesting past. In 1934 the house and Estate was sold to Bridlington Corporation and finally moved out of private ownership. The house is surrounded by over fifty acres so there is plenty of opportunity to walk and enjoy the scenery including viewing the house from different perspectives. The garden is sure to delight and contains some of the oldest Monkey Puzzle[Arucaria] trees to be found in the United Kingdom. Apart from visiting the interior and viewing the treasures within the house, you may also want to pay a visit to the stables and the Clock Tower tea rooms for tea and cakes. There is a great deal of architectural splendour where ever you look. Inside the House is the rather interesting Amy Johnson Room. This room is dedicated to information and memorabilia about Amy and her famous flights. She was a Yorkshire girl, born in Hull who went on to lead a remarkable life before her tragic death into the Thames Estuary. If you are in the area, perhaps visiting the seaside at Bridlington in your Yorkshire Motorhome Hire, give this interesting place a visit. For opening times and admission prices click the highlighted blue text below for more details.

Sewerby Hall
Church Lane
Sewerby
Bridlington
East Riding of Yorkshire
YO15 1EA

Telephone: 01262 673769

Professor W.E.S Turner’s research and travel resulted in him collecting unique pieces from all the significant glass manufacturers early in the 20th century. Since then gifts to the collection have been added. View their website for opening hours and more information.

The Turner Museum of Glass
c/o The Department of Engineering Materials
The University of Sheffield
Sir Robert Hadfield Building
Mappin Street
Sheffield
S1 3JD

Just a few miles from York , the site is an ideal base from which to explore the city. York is best explored on foot with your Motorhome left in one of the many Park and Ride car parks that surround the City. Once parked in the Park and Ride you take the special shuttle buses into the city centre. This is a haven for tourists with stunning architecture, spectacular Cathedral and many visitors attractions. Don’t forget to find Bettys tea Rooms for a really traditional English tea served in the time honoured fashion! The city is also famous for the National Railway Museum, which includes a hundred and three locomotives and a hundred and seventy seven other items of rolling stock. You can also see Stephenson’s Rocket and the only bullet train outside Japan at the museum.The children will love it. On returning to your site you may want to buy local produce. The local farm shop, six miles from Site, sells a range of local produce, including vegetables, home-reared meat and homemade cakes, jams and pickles and a local baker calls to the site twice a week. Wi- Fi, may be a problem at this site as 100% coverage cannot be guaranteed due to rural location, weather conditions and changing flora or fauna. These can cause variable signal strength. Sheriff Hutton Campsite is open from the 1st April to 31st October and is a tranquil and quiet place to stay in your Yorkshire Motorhome Hire.
For site facilities and more information click on the blue text below.

Sheriff Hutton Camping and Caravanning Club
Bracken Hill
Sheriff Hutton
North Yorkshire
YO60 6QG

Telephone :01347 878660 (No calls after 8pm please.)

Built in 1420, Shibden Hall has oak panelled interiors and room settings worthy of this Historic Home. The Park includes a boating lake and cafe.

Shibden Hall
Lister’s Road
Halifax
West Yorkshire
HX3 6XG
Tel: +44 (0)1422 352 246

Skipton Castle is a 900 year old castle and one of the best preserved medieval castles in England.

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Skipton Castle is a fantastic castle to visit when in Yorkshire traveling in a motorhome. Over 900 years old, Skipton Castle provides fine examples of a traditional Banqueting Hall, Bedchamber and Privy. Discover more about the heritage of Skipton Castle and its place in English history while enjoying the beautiful scenery and impressive architecture of the castle itself.

Skipton Castle
Skipton
North Yorkshire
BD23 1AW
01756 792442 (+44 1756 792442)

This campsite has very hard ground which makes it ideal for Motorhomes. It is well located for the North Yorks Moors National Park and the Howardian Hills. A day trip to the coast or a visit to York (use the park and ride) is within easy reach. There is a local shop close to the campsite which includes a Post Office, and sells locally-produced food. It is also a great base for walkers with some lovely rural paths. Its rural location does disadvantage those of you seeking a good Wi-Fi signal as 100% coverage cannot be guaranteed, and is variable. There are many local attractions within driving distance of the campsite, closest is the market town of Helmsley and apart from the shops and places to eat here there is Helmsey Walled Gardens currently being restored to former glory. Castle Howard is a magnificent 18th century house and well worth a visit, with impressive gardens and an award-winning farm shop. Duncombe Park or The ruins of Rievaulx Abbey are both set in lovely scenery and Nunnington Hall ( a 17th century manor house) is home to the Carlisle collection of miniature houses. Alternatively, on a sunny day in the summer, a visit to one of the two lavender farms in the area is bound to excite the senses. Wolds Way Lavender has 12 acres of plants and wildlife to view and is certainly a wonderful sight when the lavender is in bloom. Whether you just stay overnight or decide to spend a few days in the area, Slingsby Camping and Caravanning Club Site is a good place to stay in your Yorkshire Campervan Rental. For more information regarding facilities and booking, click the blue text below.

Slingsby Camping and Caravanning Club Site
Railway Street
Slingsby
North Yorkshire
YO62 4AN

Telephone: 01653 628335 (No calls after 8pm please.)

Traveling in Yorkshire in a Motorhome is the best way to see the attractions this lovely county has to offer. From historic cities, harbour side towns and villages and heather moors, there is a great deal to see here. When you need to stop over, there are grass pitches with electric hook up and plenty of facilities at Spiers Caravan and Camping Site. It is Located on the edge of the North Yorkshire Moors surrounded by the lush conifers of Cropton Forest. At the site you can choose between an open field setting or a more secluded location shaded by the trees. In the woods around you will find an array of footpaths and cycle routes giving plenty of opportunity to explore. The site is a Gold David Bellamy Conservation Award winner. The Spiers House Camp site is well placed to go on to visit York inland for the day or to take the route to the sea and visit Scarborough and Whitby. There is a site shop that also sells croissants, pasties and pizzas as well as grocery essentials. This is a forest camping site that is open all year round for your Yorkshire Campervan Hire to book a pitch. For more details of the site facilities, and how to book, click on the blue text below.

Spiers House Caravan Park and Campsite
Cropton
Pickering
North Yorkshire
England
YO18 8ES
England

Telephone: 01751 417591

This is an excellent Cropton forest campsite to use as a base for exploring the North York Moors. The site holds a Gold David Bellamy Conservation Award and silver Green Tourism Business Scheme Award. There are plenty of trails for walkers and cyclists in the surrounding conifer forest. There is also a children’s playground in the woods and during the summer months the Rangers organize activities that the whole family can join in. The site is within easy driving distance of the city of York. If you are taking your Motorhome to York its best to use one of the many Park and Ride schemes that surround the city. A trip in the other direction to the coast is also worth while with Scarborough and Whitby within easy driving distance from the campsite. There is a shop on the site, which sells essentials as well as croissants, pasties and pizzas. The local pub offers drinks brewed on the premises. This is a popular family site to stay with your Yorkshire Campervan Rental. If you are looking for a campsite in the forest for your UK break, click the blue text below for more information about Spiers House Caravan Park & Campsite in Yorkshire.

Spiers House Caravan Park and Campsite
Cropton
Pickering
North Yorkshire
England
YO18 8ES

Telephone : 01751 417591

Beside the River Nidd on the outskirts of Knaresborough, Saint Robert’s Cave was a medieval hermit’s home. This site once attracted thousands of pilgrims.
Robert of Knaresborough lived on this site in the late 12th and early 13th centuries.

The small cave is carved into the face of the limestone cliff, and the remains of a chapel and Robert’s living area survive.

Robert’s Cave is located on Abbey Road in Knaresborough, a few hundred yards from Wetherby Road. The site is marked by a roadside interpretation board. Entry is through a wooden gate at roadside, down to the river via a path and a set of fairly steep steps. Care is needed as the path and steps can be slippery.

St Roberts Cave Knaresborough
Access by motor home to the cave is difficult and parking is extremely limited. A layby on the roadside will accommodate two vehicles. The best route is a leisurely walk along Abbey Road from the town centre, approximately 25 minutes. Alternatively, parking is available at the St James Retail Park on the A658, and the site is a 10 minute walk.

Owned by The Museum Trust, this unique collection contains a display of sporting trophies and many of the fascinating objects gathered by the late Major Stewart during his worldwide travels at the beginning of the 20th century. The museum is approached through the “Tea Rooms” and although only small, the museum is well worth visiting.

Stewart’s collection Museum
48 Burnby Lane
York
YO42 2QE
United Kingdom
Telephone +44) 01759 302068

On a fine day there can be no better way to spend your time than walking through one of the uks best examples of a Georgian water garden. Studley Royal Water Garden was first envisaged by John Aislabie in 1718 and after his death, his son William continued to enlarge it by buying the adjacent estate. It is difficult to imagine this valley in its original state with wild fields and woodland being transformed into such a wonderful garden. The Aislabie family had the vision and the huge amount of money required to transform it into this spectacular place. It is a masterpiece of man made ornamental lakes, canals, temples, cascades and statues. At every turn the eye is caught with a stunning view, making an ideal photo shot. The most photographed view is probably The Temple of Piety in the water garden. Dedicated to the Greek God Hercules, this neo-Classicism temple was intended as a cool garden house.  Take your camera or sketch book as there are views here that will inspire you. The garden also has follies which include a rusticated palladian banqueting house and a neo.gothic castle.  Look out for the “Surprise View� which was designed to make the viewer gasp with surprise at the breathtaking view! There is also a grotto and a deer park. This is a lovely place, well worth a visit in your Yorkshire Motorhome Hire. For more details of this stunning water garden, click the blue text below.

Studley Royal Water Garden
Ripon
Nr Harrogate
North Yorkshire
UK
HG4 3DY

Telephone: +44 (0) 1765 608888

If you are in North Yorkshire in a campervan then Sutton Park stately home makes for a fantastic day out. Built in the eighteenth century, Sutton Park is today host to a stunning collection of period furniture, porcelain and plaster work. In addition to this fine house Sutton Park also boasts magnificent and award winning gardens featuring a Georgian Icehouse and delightful woodland walks.

Sutton Park even has it’s own campsite suitable for campervans, providing a beautiful location for a stop on your holiday.

Sutton Park
Sutton-on-the-Forest
York
North Yorkshire
YO61 1DP
TEL:(44) 01347 810249 (or 811239)

Swaledale Woollens is loacted in Muker in Swaledale and has been selling Woollen goods there for 30 years.

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If you love your history then you will find Temple Newsam a delight. It was home to the Ingram family for over 300 years until purchased by Leeds City Council. In recent times the house has undergone a thorough restoration funded by the heritage Lottery Fund, which includes audio guides, wheel chair access and a wealth of activities for children. The property is notorious for being the birth place of Lord Darnley, the ill fated husband of Mary Queen of Scots and is a spectacular Tudor-Jacobean mansion. The property houses an impressive collection of art as well as ceramics and silver. It also displays exquisite fabrics and wallpapers including a Chinese paper given to Isabella, Marchioness of Hertford by her lover George IV. The grounds of the property are spectacular and despite open cast mining having taken place in the early twentieth century, the genius of Capability Brown is still in evidence today. In Victorian times, there was extensive planting of Rhododendrons which provided floral interest but also acted as cover for game. This planting has become synonymous with the house itself as has the Azalea walk. The gardens are also home to a national collection of Delphinium, Phlox and Aster and features beautiful drifts of daffodils in the spring. Home farm, situated within the estate is home to a comprehensive selection of rare breeds, including poultry, sheep, cattle and pigs. In history this farm was used to produce most of the food consumed by the people living at the house as well as for the servants that lived and worked there, nowadays the farm is also a visitor attraction. You will find Temple Newsam in your Yorkshire motorhome rental  4 miles from Leeds city centre off the A63 or 2miles from J46 off the M1. Facilities on site include a tea room where rare breed sausages and burgers produced on the farm can be sampled. For further information please click on the blue link below.

Temple Newsam
Temple Newsam Road,
off Selby Road
Leeds
LS15 0AE

Telephone: 0113 264 5535

The Forbidden Corner in the Yorkshire Dales was originally built as a private folly but due to public demand was subsequently opened to the public. It was the idea of Mr C.R.Armstrong O.B.E .The four acre garden is laid out with a unique labyrinth of Tunnels, Chambers, Follies and surprises. It is arranged as a labyrinth and is an interactive maze. A cherub with a well aimed jet of water or a revolving floor could well feature among the surprises that greet you as you make your way through the gardens. Children will just love it. If your children are very very young they might find parts a bit scary but I would think the vast majority of children will simply love this adventure playground that has a touch of magic. Lots of walking involved so if you have children who have been traveling in your Yorkshire Motorhome Hire this is the perfect place for them to stretch their legs whilst having a unique adventure. Walking around the Forbidden Corner takes about two hours. Pick a good weather day to get the most out of this venue. To gain entry you must book in advance as admission is by pre-booked tickets only. This is a place you could easily want to visit more than once! If you are on holiday with children, The Forbidden Corner is definitely a place to include in your Yorkshire Motorhome Hire Holiday.

The Forbidden Corner
Tupgill Park Estate
Coverham
Middleham
Leyburn
North Yorkshire
DL8 4TJ
Tel: (+44) 01969 640638

Just crossing this amazing toll bridge is a breathtaking experience. Not to be missed.

The Humber Bridge
Hessle
East Yorkshire
HU13 OJG
England

Telephone: +44 (0)1482 647161

The Pennine Way is a walking path along the Pennie Ridge through the Yorkshire Dales, up into Northumberland, across the Cheviots, setting you down in the Scottish Borders.

Three miles north of Harrogate is situated the beautiful Ripley Castle Estate. Sitting on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales this historic castle is an interesting and full day out. In 2009 the Ingilby family celebrated 700 years and 26 generations in the castle. This is one of the ten oldest families in the UK. There are tours of the castle available daily in which you can learn the history of the house and its inhabitants down the generations as well as listen to family anecdotes from the past. During the school holidays there are tours specifically tailored for children which aim to be both informative and amusing. Once you have had your tour, be sure not to miss the amazing grounds with enormous herbaceous borders, fountains and lawns. If you have a specific interesting the hyacinth you will be pleased to hear that the walled garden houses the National Collection resulting in a veritable riot of colour in the spring. There is a beautiful deer park with a collection of both fallow and red deer in residence. If you are feeling energetic there is a nice walk around the lake which gives excellent views of the deer park and which will take you over bridges and waterfalls. After all that exercise you may need a quick pit stop at the castle tea rooms and being as you are on your holidays, why not treat yourself to something nice in the gift shop. If you are in the Ripley area in your Yorkshire motorhome rental, you will undoubtedly enjoy a visit to Ripley Castle. For further information please click on the blue link below.

The Ripley Castle Estate
Harrogate
North Yorkshire
HG3 3AY

Telephone: 01423 770152

If you love art, enjoy your campervan hire holiday by visiting the landscapes that inspired one of Britain’s greatest artists, JMW Turner RA (1775-1851).Turners landscapes are world renown and he visited more than 70 places in Yorkshire to paint and draw. This ‘painter of light’ included abbeys, castles, houses as well as landscapes with hills, dales, waterfalls and the coast. On your Yorkshire Campervan Hire holiday you can also download podcasts from The Turner Trail website and use them when you follow in Turners footsteps. Children can also get involved by downloading activity sheets. Turner’s first association with Yorkshire began at Harewood House. The house has two oil paintings of Plompton Rocks painted by Turner and this could make an exciting start to your Yorkshire Campervan Hire tour.  Turner probably traveled by horse or horse and cart, you have the luxury accommodation within your Yorkshire Campervan Hire. Making your Yorkshire Campervan Hire a cultural tour can be an interesting and enriching event for all the family. If you enjoy painting and drawing yourself here is your chance to emulate a great artist and produce some masterpieces of your own.

The Turner Trail
Yorkshire
England

You will need to be fit and healthy and equip yourself for all sorts of weather if you are keen to do the Yorkshire 3 peaks challenge. The best way to accommodate you and your support team will be in your Northern England Motorhome Hire. The Pen-y-ghent Café in Horton-in-Ribbleswade is the start of the 3 peaks walk and the three peaks are, Pen-y-Ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough. A clock card records the start and end time for walkers.  The challenge should be achieved in 24 hours but if you complete the challenge within 12 hours you are invited to join the cafes ‘Three Peaks of Yorkshire Club’. To complete the challenge successfully you must return to the Pen-y-ghent Cafe. Having your Northern England Motorhome Hire ready and waiting for your return in the evening is a huge bonus. Holme Farm Campsite in Horton-in Ribbleswade has five hard standing sites with hook-ups. They charge a very reasonable £12 per night for this (prices at March 2011). It is best to book in advance in the summer months to be assured of a pitch. The village shop, The Trading Post, in the centre of Ribbleswade, sells groceries, milk, bread etc. The local pub sells hand pulled ale and serves breakfasts; lunch and dinner for those of you who want to celebrate your walking achievements in The Three Peaks Challenge and not have to wash the pots after your meal! Alternatively you may, like me, just prefer to be a spectator in your Northern England Motorhome Hire.

Holme Farm Campsite
Horton-in-Ribbleswade
Yorkshire
BD24 OHB
Tel:01729 860281

Walk in the great outdoors, in The Yorkshire Dales.

Eight rooms to view and includes the infamous Busby Stoop Chair.

Thirsk Museum
14-16 Kirkgate
Thirsk
North Yorkshire
YO7 1PQ

Tel: 01845 527707

Visits to the mill buildings are tour-led and should be booked in advance of arrival.

Thwaite Mills Watermill
Thwaite Lane
Thwaite
Leeds
LS10 1RP

Tel. 0113 276 2887

Local history, archaeology and transport, cloth making in the Pennines. Lots to see, including changing exhibitions.

Tolson Museum
Ravensknowle
Wakefield Rd
Huddersfield
HD5 8DJ
West Yorkshire
England

Whitby Abbey

There is a steep climb from Whitby to the Abbey but the view and the Abbey is worth the trip. Guided tours are available at certain times.Whitby Abbey is on the cliff top East of Whitby (OS Map 94; ref NZ 904115).

Whitby Abbey
Whitby
Yorkshire

Local Tourist Information Whitby
telephone: 01947 602674

The spectacular cave was discovered in 1923 by Christopher Long. For millennia, limestone deposits have been laid down within the cave. Later the deposits were hollowed out by the action of water to create this spectacular cave system. Within the cave are crazy cave formations that grow in horizontal spirals, these are called helictites, these exist along side a spectacular show of stalactites and stalagmites. There is a shop stocking rock and mineral samples, jewellery, toys and other interesting gifts and books. The visitor centre is within a covered courtyard which houses the ticket office and information room. The roof of the centre is eco friendly and covered in grass to blend in with scenery of the National Park. There are many places of interest near the cave. It is situated 8 miles from Hawes, with its countryside museum and traditional ropemakers. Nearby is the historic village of Dent. To get to White Scar cave in your Yorkshire Motorhome rental, turn off the B6255 road directly onto the tarmac car park. The entrance to the cave is above the car park. Note that there are stone steps or an ascending path to the cave entrance.  There is a café serving snacks and meals which has lovely views of the dales towards the coast. For more infromation click the blue text below.

White Scar Cave
Ingleton
North Yorkshire
LA6 3AW
01524 241244

York Castle is a great day out for the whole family, it also has York Castle Museum at the foot of the castle.

York Castle Museum is one of Britain’s leading museums to visit in your Motor Home. A museum everyday life,that shows how people used to live by displaying thousands of household objects and by recreating rooms, shops, streets – and even prison cells.

It is best known for its recreated Victorian street, Kirkgate, which combines real shop fittings and stock with modern sound and light effects, to evoke an atmosphere of Victorian Britain.

Kirkgate street was named after the museum’s founder, Dr John L. Kirk, a North Yorkshire country doctor who collected everyday objects and wanted to keep them safe for future generations.

The museum’s room settings include a Victorian parlour, an 1850s Moorland cottage, Jacobean and Georgian dining rooms, a 1940s kitchen and a 1950s front room.
York Castle Museum
Eye of York
York
YO1 9RY

Telephone: 01904 687687

Whilst in North Yorkshire in a campervan, it’s worth visiting the exciting York Dungeon. Underneath the city of York lies the famously grusome York Dungeon. Discover the true stories of Dick Turpin and Guy Fawkes; witness the horrifying implements of torture and see first hand how the Black Death devastated Europe killing over 24 million people.

Every blood curdling thing you see at York Dungeon really happened, so prepare yourself for a terrifying day out!

York Dungeon
12 Clifford Street
York
YO1 9RD

The best time to visit York is during the food Festival in September. Each day from the 16th,  during the festival, there will be so much to see and do for food lovers. With so many interesting things to see in York itself, with the City’s many amazing historic venues finding all those additional food events will be fun. The Festival’s main focus is Yorkshire food and drink and it is run by an independent ‘not for profit’ organisation. During the day visit Parliament Street (free entry) consists of the markets, demonstration area, and beer tent and information point ( a marquee will enclose the city’s fountain in Parliament Street and make this an evening venue for events). There will also be both a day time and evening programme of events in the York Guildhall, The Mansion House and in venues across York. It is best to book in advance for evening dinner tickets as it is extremely popular and tickets will be limited. York has excellent Park and ride facilities located around the city. It is wise to use these as it is not recommended to attempt to park your Yorkshire Motorhome Hire in York itself. There are also a number of very good campsites for your Yorkshire Motorhome Hire located on the outskirts of the city. Visitors will find York is an excellent touring base for gastronomic tours of the region. For more information contact the address below or go to their website for York Food Festival.

York Food Festival Ltd
7 Scarcroft Road
York
YO23 1ND
Tel: 01904 466687

No visit to York in your motor home is complete without going to York Minster.

Built over 250 years, and renowned worldwide as an artistic and architectural masterpiece, the Minster is much more than a superb building. It is a site where history has been made over the centuries. See Emperor Constantine’s former home. The Roman buildings in which he lived still stand beneath the central tower.

St Paulinus baptised the local Saxon king here, and here are buried the Archbishops of York, including St William of York.

Address: York Minster Visitors Department
St Williams College
College Street
York
YO1 7JF

Telephone: +44 (0)1904 557216

Yorkshire is a lovely county to explore in a motorhome. Whilst in the area York Minster is a great place to visit.

York Minster is one of Europe’s finest gothic cathedrals. Inside there is much to see including a new glass conservation exhibit. There are regular services, concerts and events held at the Minster which offer a brilliant way to see the building at its best. There is also a quaint tearoom to enjoy a refreshing break during your visit.

Scenes from the film Elizabeth (1998) were even filmed at the Minster!

York Minster
York
Yorkshire
England

The York Story centre is an ideal place to start any tour of the city of York. The York Story is a permanent exhibition and heritage centre tracing the development of the city over the last thousand years. It uses audio-visual displays, tableaux and models to recreate and explain life in times past.It is housed in the 15th century St. Mary Castlegate, one of the city’s most important churches which is said to have been an early minster. The building was saved for future generations by the York Civic Trust, in 1972, after fourteen years of dereliction. Its spire is the tallest in the city.

The York Story
St Marys
Castlegate
York

The Yorkshire Air Museum is a registered charity, worth a trip in your motorhome.
The museum is a living memorial to all the Allied Air Forces personnel who operated from Yorkshire during the Second World War, and particularly the thousands of young people who gave their lives in that conflict.They explain in a realistic way what life was like on a typical wartime bomber station, as well as displaying the history of aviation.

Yorkshire has a particular place in aviation, both historically and present day. From Sir George Cayley, the world renowned Father of Aeronautics, to present day aircraft manufacture.The museum is proud of the region’s heritage, and throughout the site you can explore aspects of design and technology dating from the 1850s right up to the present day.

The aircraft, uniforms, restaurant,shop and restoration centre makes the Yorkshire Air Museum an exciting attraction and excellent day out.

Yorkshire Air Museum
Halifax Way
Elvington
York, YO41 4AU
Phone: (44) (0) 1904 608595

Yorkshire Farming Museum
Travel with your motorhome rental to Murton Park,Yorkshire Museum of Farming, Danelaw Dark Age Village, Brigantium Roman Fort, the Tudor Croft and the Home Front Experience.

Based just outside York. Designed to provide realistic Living History experiences for adults and children.

Murton Park now offers a Celtic Settlement, a Roman Fort, a Dark Age Village, Tudor Experience, both fun and educational.

Yorkshire Farming Museum
Murton Park
Murton Lane
Murton
York
YO19 5UF
Telephone:01904 489966

Yorkshire Sculpture Park is a must for visiting art with your campervan. The site is Within 500 acres of 18th century parkland.
This international centre for modern and contemporary art, is experienced by thousands of visitors each year. It contains sculptures that will appeal to all members of the family.

Yorkshire Sculpture Park,
West Bretton,
Wakefield,
WF4 4LG,
Telephone: 01924 832631

While touring Yorkshire in a motorhome, a trip to the Yorkshire Sculpture Park provides an inspiring day out. Explore 500 acres of 18th century parkland along with 4 indoor galleries filled with contemporary artwork. Experience art in a stunning outdoor setting, witnessing breathtaking bronze sculptures and much more.

While visiting you can also enjoy a meal in the licensed restaurant or take a break in one of the 3 separate coffee shops in the park.

Yorkshire Sculpture Park
West Bretton
Wakefield
WF4 4LG
TEL:(44) 01924 832631

Worth a visit in your campervan this Museum is unique in Yorkshire and complements the interests of the three other major waterway museums in the UK, at Gloucester, Ellesmere Port and Stoke Bruerne respectively. It occupies an attractive site between two historic waterways, the River Don (or Dutch River) which flows into the Yorkshire Ouse, and the Aire & Calder Navigation which provides canal access to Goole Docks from the south and west. There is good access to boats, site and Museum.

The Yorkshire Waterways Museum
Dutch River Side
Goole
E. Yorks.
DN14 5TB

Tel: 01405 768730

With your campervan,visit the museum housing the world’s oldest lifeboat,’The Zetland’. Built in 1802, The Zetland has saved over 500 lives. Other displays include replica fishermen’s cottage, gallery and local maritime history.

Zetland Lifeboat Museum
5 King Street
Redcar
TS10 3AH
England
(Tel) : 01642 486952