With a great onsite cafe and bar, a children's playground and Robin Hood's Bay just a five minute drive away, York House Caravan Park is sure to be fun for all the family. From grass tent pitches to gravel and hardstanding touring and motorhome pitches and cosy camping pods, there is an option for everyone. Enjoy a short walk to the quaint village of Hawsker or drive ten minutes and explore the popular coastal town of Whitby. Dogs are welcome!

Why you'll love it at York House Caravan Park


Just a five minute drive to Robin Hood Bay, ten minutes to Whitby and 30 minutes to Scarborough

Family and dog friendly site with a cafe and bar, children's playground and designated dog park

Set in the pretty village of Hawsker, a five minute walk from a local pub and bus stop

About the site


Located across ten acres of picturesque North Yorkshire countryside and just a five minute drive to the nearest beach, this site is perfect for those looking to enjoy a hassle-free breakaway. With some great nearby footpaths, a fantastic selection of onsite facilities and even a dog walking area for your pup, your stay is sure to be relaxing. The site has a selection of grass tent pitches with optional electric. The small pitches are suitable for tents up to 4.5m x 2m in size while the large pitches are 6m x 10m so can accommodate larger tents. Car parking is available at these pitches. There are also hardstanding and gravel pitches with optional electric. These measure 5m x 10m and are suitable for touring caravans, motorhomes and campervans. For all of the pitches, 16 amp electric is available and is metered. On arrival, guests can purchase top-up cards to pay for this. If you're after a little more luxury, there are two types of camping pods available. The standard camping pod sleeps up to two guests while the family camping pod sleeps up to four. Inside is an electric heater and electric sockets. Please make sure you bring everything you would need for camping aside from the tent. There are also 81 holiday homes onsite. From the children's play area to the communal BBQ and picnic area and dog walking park, there is so much to keep guests entertained. There is also an onsite cafe and bar which is open daily serving up refreshing pints and a selection of food from breakfasts to pizzas. If you're looking to bring the pup along, dogs are permitted onsite apart from in the camping pods. For dinner al fresco, BBQs are permitted please just make sure they are raised off the ground. Open fires are not allowed.

Touring and pods are available from February 3rd to December 31st. Small grass pitches are available from 11th April, while the large grass pitches are available from 28th March. Non electric pitches are open for July and August.

David Bellamy AwardBH & HPA

Facilities and amenities

Adult only

Allow commercial vans

Allow pets on site

Café / restaurant

Disabled facilities

Drinking water

Family friendly

Fires allowed

Shop

Showers

Toilet

WiFi

Bike hire

Communal BBQ

Electric hookups

Games room

Glamping

Kids playground

Laundry

Near beach

Near pub

Peaceful

TV room

W.C. disposal

Site facilities include spacious toilet and shower blocks which have good lighting and central heating, with free hot water to the basins and showers. The laundry room is equipped with a washing machine, dryer and coin-operated hair dryers. There is also a large children's play area, picnic area and communal BBQ as well as onsite dog walking.

The small onsite shop provides milk, newspapers, sweets, and gas, and is also a tourist information centre. WiFi is also available across the site. The electric hook up is metered at £0.39 per kWh. On arrival, guests are able to purchase cards of either £1, £5 or £10 denominations.

There is an onsite cafe and bar which is open daily serving a range of hot food and drinks. The bar is typically open until either 10pm or 11pm for drinks while for food it is open Monday to Tuesday from 5-7:30pm, Wednesday from 4-8pm, Thursday and Friday from 12-2pm and 4-8pm, Saturday from 12-8pm, and Sunday from 9am to 12pm for breakfast only.

Just a five minute walk away you'll find The Hare and Hounds which is a popular gastropub.


Map and address

Park address

York House Caravan Park,

Back Lane, High Hawsker, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO22 4LW

Coordinates

54.4516, -0.5705 | NZ 92 7

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York House Caravan Park is ideal for...

Couples

Duke of Edinburgh Award

Older children (13+)

Rallies

Young children


There are 78 accommodation options on-site

Grass pitches

12 x Small Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches

Max 4 people

Grass pitches without electric suitable for tents and roof tents only up to 2.5m x 4.5m.

Grass pitches

6 x Small Grass Pitches (Optional Electric)

Max 6 people

Grass pitches measuring 6.6m x 4m, suitable for tents and roof tents up to 4.5m x 2m with optional 16 amp metered electric hook up.

Grass pitches

7 x Large Grass Pitches (Optional Electric)

Max 6 people

Grass pitches measuring 6m x 10m, suitable for tents and roof tents with optional 16 amp metered electric.

Hardstanding pitches

12 x Gravel and Hardstanding Pitches (Optional Electric)

Max 6 people

Hardstanding and gravel pitches measuring 5m x 10m with optional 16 amp electric, suitable for motorhomes and campervans, trailer tents and roof tents.

Hardstanding pitches

33 x Gravel and Hardstanding Touring Pitches (Optional Electric)

Max 6 people

Hardstanding pitches measuring 5m x 10m suitable for caravans, motorhomes, campervans, trailer tents and roof tents with optional 16 amp metered electric.



If you're hoping to explore the seaside, you can easily drive over to Robin Hood's Bay (5 minutes) or Scarborough (30 minutes). Whitby is also just a ten minute drive away, offering a lovely mix of seaside attractions, charming shops, and the beautiful Whitby Abbey.

If you're bringing the little ones along, head to Pannett Park (10 minutes) for a run around or explore the spooky Dracula Experience (10 minutes).

Local attractions include:

  • Whalebone Arch (10 minutes)
  • 199 Steps (10 minutes)
  • Mallyan Spout Waterfall (25 minutes)
  • North Yorkshire Moors Railway (45 minutes)
  • Eden Camp (50 minutes)

Interested in staying at York House Caravan Park?

Call 01947 880354 to book.

9am to 5pm

Unfortunately York House Caravan Park doesn't share their availability calendar with us yet. Availability changes quickly, especially in summer, so we recommend enquiring by phone to avoid missing out.

The listing for York House Caravan Park was last updated on February 7th, 2025 at 9:52 AM

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