Best Holiday Parks in Yorkshire: Our Guide to the Best Parks for 2026

2. Kiplin Country Park – Best Luxury Holiday Park in Yorkshire

Best for: Luxury lodge buyers, couples and anyone looking for a relaxing wellness-focused retreat.

If your idea of holiday home ownership involves slowing down, switching off and escaping somewhere peaceful, Kiplin Country Park should be high on your shortlist.

Located in the North Yorkshire countryside close to Richmond, Kiplin takes a different approach to the traditional holiday park.

Rather than filling the park with entertainment facilities, the emphasis is on the surroundings and creating somewhere owners genuinely want to escape to.

Holiday lodges come with their own private hot tubs, while owners can also enjoy a sauna and cold plunge, walking routes, e-bikes and a children's play area.

It's a particularly good choice if you're looking for luxury lodges for sale in Yorkshire and would rather have countryside, space and wellness facilities than a busy clubhouse or entertainment complex.

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Why we like Kiplin Country Park

• Private hot tubs with the lodges

• Sauna and cold plunge

• E-bikes available

• Countryside walking routes

• Children's play area

• Peaceful North Yorkshire setting

• Excellent selection of luxury lodges

 

Our verdict: Kiplin is one of our top choices for buyers searching for a luxury holiday park in Yorkshire. It's less about traditional holiday park entertainment and more about having your own countryside retreat.

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3. Flowery Dell – Best Woodland Holiday Park

Best for: Peace and quiet, couples, dog owners and buyers who want a lodge surrounded by nature.

Hidden amongst woodland just outside Richmond, Flowery Dell feels very different from a traditional caravan park.

The setting is one of its biggest selling points. Lodges sit amongst mature woodland, creating a secluded, established feel that can be difficult to find on newer holiday developments.

Its location is another major advantage. You're surrounded by countryside while still being close to Richmond, giving owners easy access to shops, pubs, restaurants and everything else the historic market town has to offer.

For buyers searching for holiday lodges in North Yorkshire who prioritise peace, nature and privacy over lots of on-site entertainment, Flowery Dell is well worth considering.

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Why we like Flowery Dell

• Beautiful woodland setting

• Close to Richmond

• Peaceful and secluded atmosphere

• Excellent base for exploring North Yorkshire

• Particularly appealing for couples and dog owners

• Established park with plenty of character

 

Our verdict: Flowery Dell is a great example of why choosing the best holiday park isn't simply about finding the park with the longest facilities list. Its appeal is its setting, atmosphere and proximity to Richmond.

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4. Thorpe Farm Holiday Park – Best Yorkshire Holiday Park for Families

Best for: Families and owners looking for a livelier park with things to do.

If you're buying a holiday home that the whole family will use, Thorpe Farm Holiday Park is one to consider.

Located close to the North Yorkshire and County Durham border near Barnard Castle, Thorpe Farm offers a very different ownership experience to smaller, quieter lodge developments.

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There's more going on, making it particularly suited to families who want their holiday home to be somewhere they can arrive for the weekend and immediately have things to see and do.

The location also makes it a useful base for exploring both the Yorkshire Dales and the surrounding countryside, with Barnard Castle and Richmond within reach.

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There's a range of holiday homes available, including static caravans, providing options for different budgets and family requirements.

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Why we like Thorpe Farm

• Particularly suited to families

• Plenty to see and do

• Convenient location for exploring the surrounding area

• Range of holiday homes available

• Good option for regular weekend breaks

• More active atmosphere than some smaller lodge parks

 

Our verdict: For buyers searching for one of the best family holiday parks in Yorkshire, Thorpe Farm deserves a place on the shortlist, particularly if having things to do on and around the park is important.

 

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5. Haven Primrose Valley – Best for Family Holidays on the Yorkshire Coast

Best for: Families who want entertainment, facilities and easy access to the beach.

For a completely different holiday park experience, Primrose Valley near Filey is one of Yorkshire's best-known coastal holiday parks.

Operated by Haven, it's a large resort-style park with extensive facilities and entertainment. That makes it very different from independent countryside parks such as Kiplin or Flowery Dell.

For families, that can be exactly what you're looking for.

Its location close to Filey also puts the Yorkshire coast on your doorstep, with Scarborough and Bridlington accessible for days out.

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Why consider Primrose Valley?

• Yorkshire coast location

• Extensive family facilities

• Entertainment

• Large, established holiday park

• Easy access to Filey and Scarborough

• Good choice for families with younger children

 

Our verdict: If facilities and entertainment are at the top of your list, a large park such as Primrose Valley may suit you better than a quiet country retreat.

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6. Flower of May – Best Traditional Yorkshire Coastal Holiday Park

Best for: Buyers looking for a traditional holiday park close to Yorkshire's seaside towns.

Located between Scarborough and Filey, Flower of May Holiday Park combines a coastal location with the facilities you'd expect from a larger holiday park.

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The park includes an indoor swimming pool and family facilities and provides easy access to some of the most popular destinations on the Yorkshire coast.

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For buyers specifically searching for static caravan parks in Yorkshire near the coast, it's another established option worth comparing.

 

Why consider Flower of May?

• Close to Scarborough and Filey

• Indoor swimming pool

• Family-friendly facilities

• Established holiday park

• Good base for exploring the Yorkshire coast

Our verdict: A strong option for buyers who want the more traditional holiday park experience and particularly those who want to spend their time exploring Yorkshire's coastline.

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Which Is the Best Holiday Park in Yorkshire?

There isn't one holiday park that's going to be best for everybody.

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The right choice depends on how you imagine using your holiday home.

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For the best all-round experience:
We'd look at Akebar Park, particularly if you want good facilities combined with a countryside location.

 

For luxury and relaxation:
Choose Kiplin Country Park. Private hot tubs and wellness facilities make it particularly suited to relaxing weekends away.

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For peace and a woodland setting:
Take a look at Flowery Dell, especially if being surrounded by nature is more important to you than entertainment facilities.

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For families:
Thorpe Farm is a great place to start if you want plenty to do, while larger coastal parks such as Primrose Valley are worth considering if swimming pools and organised entertainment are priorities.

 

For the Yorkshire coast:
Look around Filey and Scarborough, where you'll find larger parks including Primrose Valley and Flower of May.

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Countryside or Coast: Where Should You Buy a Holiday Home in Yorkshire?

One of the first decisions to make is whether you want to be near the coast or in the Yorkshire countryside.

 

Yorkshire Dales and North Yorkshire Countryside

A countryside holiday home is ideal if weekends away mean walking, visiting country pubs, exploring market towns and enjoying a slower pace of life.

Areas around Richmond, Leyburn, Bedale and the Yorkshire Dales are particularly popular.

Parks including Akebar, Kiplin and Flowery Dell offer easy access to this part of Yorkshire while providing very different ownership experiences.

 

Yorkshire Coast

If you associate holidays with beaches, fish and chips and days beside the sea, the Yorkshire coast may be a better fit.

Scarborough, Filey, Whitby and Bridlington are surrounded by holiday parks, ranging from large family resorts to smaller caravan developments.

The trade-off is that popular coastal areas can become significantly busier during school holidays and summer weekends.

 

Static Caravan or Luxury Lodge?

You'll also need to decide what type of holiday home is right for you.

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Static Caravans

Modern static caravans have changed considerably and can offer spacious open-plan living areas, integrated appliances and stylish interiors.

They're generally the more accessible route into holiday home ownership and are particularly popular with families.

Explore our static caravans for sale in Yorkshire to see what's currently available.

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Luxury Lodges

If you're looking for more space and a higher specification, a lodge may be more suitable.

Luxury lodges can include large open-plan kitchens, freestanding furniture, full-size baths, walk-in wardrobes, utility rooms and expansive decking areas.

At parks such as Kiplin Country Park, you can also find lodges with private hot tubs.

Explore our luxury lodges for sale in Yorkshire to compare models and locations.

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