Approach Farm Caravan Site

The site
The site
Our beautiful oak
The original entrance to escrick estate
One of our cows
The farm house
A new born calf
Some of our residents
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Approach Farm Caravan Site is a family owned and run site for caravans and motorhomes, the Gowthorpe family, have operated for over 30 years. The site offers 16 electric pitches on a 1.25 acre grass site on our working arable and beef farm. The site is peaceful, relaxing and quiet, and benefits from w/c and games room. Pitch charges are £14 per night (£15per night for bank holidays). Please see our website for a comprehensive list of charges.

Site type

Caravan sites 16
Motorhome sites 16
Opens

Languages spoken

English

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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 site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry 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 Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed

Themes

Peaceful

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities

Location

Approach Farm Caravan Site

Approach Farm

York Road

Escrick

York

North Yorkshire

England

YO19 6EE

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

53.84495°N
-1.0475°W

Route directions

Our site is 7 miles south of York, follow the A19 towards Selby through Ecrick village, we are about 2 miles further on, on the left hand side, look out for garden sheds for sale on the right hand side, the turning for Hollicarrs is the next left. If you miss it there is another turning half a mile further on. From Selby take the A19 north towards York, pass by Osgodby on your left and Riccall South on your right, on your left you will now pass Riccall, as you reach the last few houses of Riccall there is a staggered junction, left into Riccall then right to Hollicarrs, take the right hand road. If you miss it there is another turning half a mile further on. Ours is a tarmac drive with a line of mature Beech trees along one side, halfway along this loop of the old A19.

Nearest transport

Coach
12.9 km Rail Station Stop J
12.9 km Rail Station Stop C
14.6 km Bus Station Stand 1
Rail
7 km Selby Rail Station
11 km Ulleskelf Rail Station
11.4 km Wressle Rail Station
Airport
40 km Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield Airport
40.4 km Leeds Bradford International Airport
40.6 km Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield 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

The site is just seven miles to the south of York, 3 miles north of Selby and half a mile north of Riccall village which offers shops, pubs, restaurants and an excellent children’s playing field. There is a bus stop 500m from the site with regular buses into York and Selby, and also a tearoom a 10 minute walk away.

Must see

Air Museum 10.3 km

York Racecourse 11 km

York Castle Museum 12.4 km

Clifford's Tower 12.5 km

National Centre for Early Music 12.5 km

National Trust

Goddards Garden 11.2 km

Treasurer's House 13.2 km

Beningbrough Hall and Gardens 22.2 km

Nostell Priory and Parkland 31.2 km

Nunnington Hall 40.3 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

MOREBY HALL 4.9 km

NUN APPLETON HALL 6.9 km

ROWNTREE PARK 11.7 km

YORK CEMETERY 11.8 km

Snickets, Ginnels and Walls of York 12.6 km

Local events

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

    Wetherby, England 22 km

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

    Ripon, England 32.7 km

  • Harrogate Spring Flower Show (Thursday, 24 April 2025 – Thursday, 24 April 2025)

    Harrogate, England 33.4 km

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

    Harrogate, England 33.4 km

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 Approach Farm Caravan Site have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Approach Farm Caravan Site dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Approach Farm Caravan Site? The site is just seven miles to the south of York, 3 miles north of Selby and half a mile north of Riccall village which offers shops, pubs, restaurants and an excellent … Read more