The Alders Caravan Park

View prices & book 9.7 148 reviews
Lots of space around the pitches
Lots of space around the pitches
Exterior of the pods
The entrance
Summertime at the site
Pods are nicely sheltered
Camping pods
Pitches are spacious and level
Hardstanding pitches
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Exterior of the pods
The entrance
Summertime at the site

  • Peaceful and spacious park in the Vale of York
  • Nine miles from York via the White Rose cycle route
  • A short stroll from the country inn in the village of Alne
Picture yourself in a quintessentially English scene, basking with a drink to the pleasing thunk of leather hitting willow as you gaze out over the cricket green, followed by a relaxing stroll through gorgeous sun-dappled woods and water meadows. Should the above image capture your imagination, you'll likely approve of the setting of The Alders Caravan Park, on a working farm in the village of Alne and surrounded by North Yorkshire's gorgeous countryside. This place is a fab base for woodland walks and wildlife spotting… and of course the aforementioned cricket, which takes place on the farm. This peaceful and spacious park has been kitted out with excellent facilities, including two smart modern (and pleasingly warm) shower blocks, a roomy covered washing-up area and a launderette with washing machine, tumble dryer and iron to keep your clobber in good nick. Barbecues are welcome on site, and at their finest when accompanied by beef, lamb or free-range eggs from the site's farm shop.

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 30
Motorhome pitches 30
Tent pitches 15
Open now
Opens 22 March

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Reception is unmanned after 4:30 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sat, 22 Mar to

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

Tent pitchesTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome pitchesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children
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Reviews

9.7

Overall rating from 148 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Facilities / Activities
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

99% would recommend this site to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a beautifully maintained, spacious and peaceful site with extremely friendly and helpful staff. Pitches are well-spaced and level, and facilities, including showers and toilets, are consistently praised for their cleanliness. The on-site cafe is a popular addition. While some mention minor issues with Wi-Fi and the distance to amenities, overall feedback is overwhelmingly positive, with many visitors expressing a desire to return.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

Site set up was excellent and…

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Andrew B.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Site set up was excellent and staff very friendly. Very nice site.

Disliked Only problem for us was the motorhome was too big to just drive out on a day & there wasn’t much out and about we could walk to, so generally stayed on site.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly and helpful staff ,clean level pitch .

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James N.

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Good site , clean facilities ,

Recommend to friends Visit again

It's a very big site. The…

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7 out of 10
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Anonymous

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked It's a very big site. The staff were very friendly. It was easy to find. There are lots of water stations. The wifi was good.
You need a fob to access the main gate, which felt secure.
There is a nice dog walking area.
The campsite was clean.

Disliked The facilities are a bit older and it could get a bit busy at peak times. It wasn't super dirty, but it wasn't super clean either.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Merci. Je suis désolé que vous ayez pensé que les sanitaires étaient quelque part entre très sales et très propres. Oui, un batiment est légèrement long dans la dent mais nous travaillons dur pour les maintenir à un niveau élevé, comme le reflètent nos prix cinq étoiles.

Merci pour le retour positif.

Lovely site, super friendly staff at…

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Katie H.

Camping pod (four person)

Liked Lovely site, super friendly staff at the cricket club will definitely return.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks, See you soon!

Superb pitches, the space was amazing.…

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9 out of 10
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Value for money
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Superb pitches, the space was amazing.

Disliked Not a criticism of the site. Buses ran every two hours which was frustrating, but we know the area so it might not be a problem for anyone not familiar with the area.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you.

Lovely clean site. Friendly staff

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Cara B.

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked The peacefulness around the site. The cleanliness. Able to watch live cricket match

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent with clean facilities, friendly staff and spacious pitches.

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9 out of 10
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Angélique D.

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked spacious pitches, clean and new sanitary facilities, very friendly operators, beautiful surroundings.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really lovely, peaceful site. So well…

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8 out of 10
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Wifi
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Kelly W.

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Really lovely, peaceful site. So well maintained. Great facilities with some nice walks around the site. Nice cake in the cafe too

Recommend to friends Visit again

Pitch size was excellent and very…

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8 out of 10
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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William H.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Pitch size was excellent and very peaceful, staff were very helpful. Close to several villages and towns and easy bus journey into York. Great area to cycle as many quiet back roads to get about. Cricket club right next to farm so enjoyed watching the local side in a couple of games.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would definitely go again.

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Brent W.

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Beutiful site in a lovely location.

Disliked village pub was more of a eatery than a pub.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal pitches

Location

The Alders Caravan Park

Home Farm

York

North Yorkshire

England

YO61 1RY

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.08176°N
1.24141°W

Nearest transport

Coach
10.5 mi Bus Stn Stand A
10.5 mi Rail Station Stop C
10.5 mi Rail Station Stop J
Rail
6.2 mi Hammerton Rail Station
6.7 mi Cattal Rail Station
8.2 mi Poppleton Rail Station
Airport
22.5 mi Leeds Bradford International Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

In less than half an hour, guests will find all sorts of things to do: take to two wheels for a trip to York (nine miles down the White Rose Cycle Route), which is packed with brilliant stuff including the minster and Jorvik Viking Centre; steam through the North York Moors on a vintage train, or explore the wildlife and scenery of the Yorkshire Dales via Shanks' pony… Holidaymakers can revisit Brideshead at Castle Howard palace and gardens, be transported back to the sights and sounds of World War Two at the Eden Camp Museum, and take in the grand National Trust mansions of Beningbrough Hall and Nunnington Hall, or the stunning walled gardens at Helmsley. If the kids start being beastly, you can always cart them off to the Flamingo Land zoo and theme park. This being Yorkshire, you're never far from a bonny watering hole – and there are some cracking food pubs or inns nearby, including Aldwark Arms at Aldwark and The Blue Bell in Alne. Visitors can also see how the local ales are made at the Black Sheep Brewery, which naturally offers lots of samples of its award-winning brews.

Must see

Beningbrough Hall 4.4 mi

National Railway Museum 10.2 mi

YorkBoat Guided River Trips 10.5 mi

York Minster 10.5 mi

JORVIK Viking Centre 10.8 mi

National Trust

Beningbrough Hall and Gardens 4.4 mi

Treasurer's House 10.5 mi

Goddards Garden 11.3 mi

Rievaulx Terrace 13.3 mi

Nunnington Hall 13.7 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

BENINGBOROUGH HALL 4.3 mi

Battle of Myton, 1319 4.3 mi

Battle of Boroughbridge, 1322 6.1 mi

Boroughbridge - River Ure - Myton-on-Swale - Milby 6.3 mi

ALLERTON PARK 6.8 mi

Local events

  • Harrogate Autumn Flower Show (Friday 19 September 2025 – Friday 19 September 2025)

    Ripon, North Yorkshire 12.9 mi

  • Leeds Festival (Thursday 21 August 2025 – Thursday 21 August 2025)

    Wetherby, West Yorkshire 15.7 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does The Alders Caravan Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Alders Caravan Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near The Alders Caravan Park? In less than half an hour, guests will find all sorts of things to do: take to two wheels for a trip to York (nine miles down the White Rose Cycle Route), … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Alders Caravan Park?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at The Alders Caravan Park? From £33 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.