The Alders Caravan Park

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Lots of space around the pitches
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.
  • Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
  • Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
  • 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

Pitch types & availability

Other pitch types

Reviews

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Stunning site beautifully kept and very friendly staff would definitely stay again…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked: Stunning site beautifully kept and very friendly staff would definitely stay again and recommend to family and friends

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Massive pitch, lovely staff. Nice and well kept grounds. Clean facilities. Even…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked: Massive pitch, lovely staff. Nice and well kept grounds. Clean facilities. Even enjoyed being woken up by the cows mooing on other side of fence 😂

Disliked: Nil

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Will definitely visit this site many more times

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked: Beautiful natural surroundings.
Warm and friendly staff.
Local village Inn
Village cricket game nearby the site.
Convenient access and leaving.
Clean toilet block. Never needed to wait even with a full site.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site if you are looking for a quiet rural setting.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked: Large, well maintained site divided by trees into smaller areas. Lots of room between pitches.
Lovely quiet site on a farm with cows roaming in fields.
Cafe on site open Thursday - Sunday very good coffee and food. Busy with cyclists. Local pub serving good home cooked food 5min walk. Buses /park and ride into York 10 mins away in car.

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We really enjoyed our recent stay at The Alders Caravan Park. We…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Gerri A. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Camping pod (four person)

Liked: We really enjoyed our recent stay at The Alders Caravan Park. We stayed in one of the smaller pods as a family of three and found the space absolutely fine. The pod was lovely and clean, with a small lamp and heater (there are two plugs inside the pod). The area where the pod was located was peaceful and well-situated, offering privacy with surrounding trees. Each pod has its own picnic table, and parking is just a few steps away—which I appreciated, as it added a level of safety for my daughter to play without worrying about vehicles.

The staff and owners of the park were very helpful and welcoming.
The facilities were some of the best I've seen. I especially liked the privacy of the family bathrooms, which were always clean.

My daughter loved the drive into the park with the calves and cows, this made the start of stay extra special/exciting for her.

The stay was a small drive into York or to a park and ride. Location wise and price you really couldn't complain!

Disliked: The facilities were a walk away from the pods, I was aware of this before booking and wasn't anything I wasn't expecting.. but if I had to comment on anything it would be closer toilets for the night time toilet trips with child.

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Flat pitches and friendly staff.

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 6
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
William B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Quiet site with loads of space. Good facilities.

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Excellent Campsite, fantastic facilities and very welcoming staff.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Fantastic location with large pitches, friendly and welcoming staff. Excellent facilities. Bus stop 5 min walk away to get into the centre of York.

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Peaceful area, clean facilities, brilliant place!

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 8
Rachel S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Lovely friendly staff, stunning area and clean facilities.

Disliked: Nothing!!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very nice place plenty of space clean and quiet good facilities staff…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 6
Stuart D. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked: Very nice place plenty of space clean and quiet good facilities staff really friendly loved the cricket club for a few pints well priced and the little cafe food really nice and fresh !!

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Excellent site to stay on.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Camping pod (four person)

Liked: The pod was really clean, as was the whole site. It was very peaceful with lots of wildlife and perfect for a relaxing break. Lots of space between each pod.
The little heater in the pod was useful for chilly mornings. Nice hot showers in a spotless toilet block.
I would definitely recommend a stay here.

Disliked: Nothing, it was all perfect.

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Features

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

  • Great Yorkshire Show (Tuesday 8 July 2025 – Tuesday 8 July 2025)

    Harrogate, North Yorkshire 12.5 mi

  • 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.

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

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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.
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  • 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.