We have stayed here once before and really enjoy this site. Fairly easy to get to from J34 M6 northbound. A65, then turn onto a B road – well signed Bentham. The Satnav found it easily. The road is fine for towing, but narrow in places or if there is oncoming traffic. All fine as long as you take it easy. Once in High Bentham centre, turn right (brown sign)....
Had seen this site when trawling though places to visit and then a local radio station had a 2nights for 1 offer so we took took advantage of it (otherwise we thought it was quite expensive for what we needed)! The site was easy to get to off the M6, nice big arrival area and lovely level hardstanding pitches. They take a £10 deposit for the shower / toilet block...
Stayed here for a few days as it was in striking distance to take kids to Kendal, Windermere and Blackpool. All in all I was impressed with this site. Friendly staff and in a nice setting. Great play park for kids. We asked for a pitch close to the park and were accommodated. However the only down side was another caravan was place right in front of us which prevented...
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!
Where to visit: HAWES, North Yorkshire. Hawes is England’s highest market town, at 850 feet above sea level, setting it in a spectacular landscape surrounded by the patchwork fields of the Yorkshire Dales. It makes the perfect spot for cafes, family fun and a good, relaxing roam. At only a 30 minute drive from the park, enjoy the sensational journey that takes you through the classic Yorkshire Dales Landscape between Ingleborough...
Where to wander this month: Gisburn Forest and Black House Farm Circular. May’s walk of the month is a circular route called ‘Linking the meadows: Gisburn Forest and Black House Farm Circular.’ This route has been kindly produced by the Forest of Bowland and is on a mixture of forest and farm tracks as well as fields and pasture so waterproof footwear is advised! Starting at Gisburn Forest Hub, this walk could...
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...
