Nurseries Caravan Park, York
SETTING
Outdoors
WHERE
York
What it’s like
A touring and glamping site three miles outside York, with a playground and games room for the evenings between sightseeing.
You pitch up, get the awning sorted, and the kids head straight for the playground while you work out the games room for later. There's outdoor play space and a picnic area if you'd rather eat outside than pack everyone into the caravan, and the site is dog friendly if you're bringing one along, on a lead, two per pitch.
The location does the heavy lifting here. You're about three miles from York itself, with a bus stop a fifteen minute walk away in Woodthorpe, or the Askham Bar Park and Ride a few minutes' drive if you'd rather not deal with city parking in the caravan. That means your days can be proper York days, museums and walls and all that, and your evenings are back at a quiet pitch with the kids running about before bed.
Pitch prices shift with the season, from £29 for a standard pitch in low season up to £36 on a high season Friday or Saturday, and the serviced super pitches run a few pounds more. If caravanning isn't your thing there are glamping pods and an Oakley horsebox to book instead, with short breaks as well as full weeks. Check-in's from 1pm and you're out by noon, and a deposit secures the booking, £25 for a touring pitch or £50 for glamping, non-refundable but they'll shift it to another date if they can.
One thing to know before you book a Bank Holiday weekend: it's a three night minimum. And only one car comes free with your pitch, so if you've brought two you'll be parking the second in the main car park.
Facilities
Need to know
- Parking
- 1 car included on pitch, extra cars in car park subject to availability
- Dogs
- Allowed (max 2 per pitch), keep on lead at all times, no extra charge
- Getting there by bus or train
- Bus stop in Woodthorpe 15-minute walk
- Only one car comes free with your pitch, a second goes in the main car park if there's space
- Bank Holiday weekends need a three night minimum stay
- Deposits are non-refundable but can usually be moved to another date
- Askham Bar Park and Ride is the easier option if you don't fancy driving into York itself
Plan your visit
How far is this from York city centre?
About three miles by car. There's a bus stop in Woodthorpe, a fifteen minute walk from the park, and the Askham Bar Park and Ride is a few minutes away if you're driving in.
What's there for the kids to do on site?
A playground with outdoor games and a games room for family games, useful for evenings after a day out in York.
How much does a pitch cost?
Standard pitches run from £29 in low season up to £36 on a high season Friday or Saturday. Serviced super pitches are a few pounds more across the same seasons.
Can we stay in something other than our own caravan?
Yes, there are glamping pods and an Oakley horsebox available, booked by the night with short break options as well as full weeks.
Is there a deposit to pay?
£25 per touring pitch or £50 per glamping unit, taken to confirm the booking. It's non-refundable but can be moved to another date if they're able.
What time is check-in and check-out?
Arrival from 1pm, and you need to be off the pitch by noon on departure day.
Are dogs allowed?
Two dogs per pitch, kept on a lead at all times, and they ask you to mention it when you book.
Is parking included?
One car per pitch is included. A second car needs to go in the main car park, subject to availability.
Is there a minimum stay over Bank Holidays?
Three nights minimum on Bank Holiday weekends.
When is the park open?
The season runs from 1st March to 31st October.
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