Celebrate the Summer Solstice in the Yorkshire Dales and Forest of Bowland As the sun reaches the point where it is at it’s highest on it’s journey around Earth, in the sky and the days stretch longer, the summer solstice is a magical time to explore the stunning landscapes surrounding Wenningdale Escapes. The longest day of the year offers the perfect opportunity to explore the most scenic areas of the...
If you’re a new touring caravan owner, or hitting the road in your motorhome for the first time then we have a few handy tips to help make that fist adventure go a little smoother. Plan Ahead: Research your route and destinations in advance. A lot of parks are in rural locations so will often advise you to take a certain route. Don’t rely on popping the postcode into sat...
We like to help you explore the area whilst you’re staying with us. For those of you that can get out on foot, we hope our monthly walks help give you a little inspiration whether you visit us weekly, monthly or just once a year. For June we are recommending a leisurely and relaxing route through the Lune Valley. Where to wander this month: Crook O’ Lune, Caton This...
We like to help you explore the area whilst you’re staying with us. For those of you that can get out on foot, we hope our monthly walks help give you a little inspiration whether you visit us weekly, monthly or just once a year. For May we are recommending a route that springs to life with an abundance of wildflowers, particularly bluebells at this time of year. Where to...
1. Puddle jumping 2. Catch raindrops on your tongue 3. Play poo sticks over the river bridge 4. Watch raindrops ripple in the river 5. Go for a wet walk, knowing you can come back to a cosy caravan!
SATURDAY 27TH MAY Vintage & Craft Fair (Bentham Golf Club) 11am – 3pm Enjoy browsing a variety of vintage and craft stalls, all from local businesses.Free entry Sports Day (Bentham Golf Club) 2:30pm, first race 2:45pm. A traditional sports day, just how they used to be at your village fair SUNDAY 28TH MAY Charity Coffee morning (Riverside Caravan Park) 09:30 – 11:30 We will have a car boot sale, tombola, raffle...
Throughout the Summer months we are surrounded by village events and mini festivals for families, couples or people travelling alone and looking to make new acquaintances along the way. Our lovely family-run park makes a great base for exploring these events, whether they’re in the Yorkshire Dales, Forest of Bowland or The Lake District. Countryside Festival Bentham The Countryside Festival is a local one day event that runs from 12pm –...
Where to wander this month: Bentham Loop Trail, High Bentham This months walk is right out on our doorstep, and gives you three walks for the price of one! Our local Heritage initiative has funded 3 beautiful walks through our stunning surrounding countryside. You can choose from a 2 mile, 5 mile or 9+ mile looped route, all of which start and end in the same place, just outside our...
We’re pleased to announce that we have once again been awarded 5 pennants, or ‘gold award’, following our recent AA inspection. ‘This is a perfect example of what an AA 5 Pennant Gold Quality Score site should be with every aspect of the site and the interaction with staff truly excellent. It would be wholly wrong to single out one area for special mention, as that would miss the point of...
Where to visit: Clapham The nearby North Yorkshire Village of Clapham is well worth the 10mintue car journey it takes to get there. With an abundance of walks for all abilities from the Ingleborough Cave Trail to Ingleborough itself, it’s a must visit village for those who want to enjoy the outdoors. View a map of the village here. What is there to see you ask? Ingleborough Estate Nature Trail:...
