Sand-le-Mere Caravan and Leisure Park

York’s many attractions cater to all tastes: history hounds, culture vultures, wannabe vikings, shopaholics, and train- and plane- spotters. Scale the soaring heights of the Minster, plough the gory depths of the dungeons, or lose all sense of direction in the massive York Maze...

Another place with a towering Minster is bijou Beverley, where guests will find lots of ancient pubs, a traditional high street and great markets; the town also hosts various festivals throughout the year.

Hull is well worth a visit too, for its fantastic aquarium, transport and maritime museums, Ferens Art Gallery, and William Wilberforce House. Visitors can also go messing around on various boats, including the Spurn Lightship, and then there’s the ice rink, great shopping, theatres and more.

Another recommendation is to work your way along the Yorkshire coastline, to sample the spooky drama of Whitby Abbey, the classic seaside attractions of Scarborough, and the beaches at Bridlington and Hornsea.

For history buffs, the main problem will be deciding where to head first: the Napoleonic fortress of Fort Paull, the rare inland lighthouse at Withernsea, the Elizabethan splendour of Burton Agnes Hall, or the Cold War bunkers at RAF Holpmton. Not forgetting the congregation of beautiful ruined abbeys (Henry VIII’s handiwork) in the local countryside - the big three to see are Rievaulx, Bolton and Fountains.

Nature lovers can make for the huge white cliffs of Flamborough Head, home to thousands of nesting sea birds; other options for ornithologists include the North Cave Wetlands, or Spurn Point.

For a treat for the kids, you could try Flamingo Land theme park, get out the wellies for a trip to Honeysuckle Farm in Hornsea, or let them Go Ape in the treetops in Dalby Forest.

The area is peppered with golf courses and equestrian centres - for something a bit different, guests can book in for a beginner’s polo lesson at Beverley Polo Club. Hornsea Mere offers sailing, rowing, fishing and boat tours. For those who prefer to watch: take in a footie or rugby match in Hull. Feeling lucky? There’s racing at York and Beverley.