Yorkshire Dales National Park

Camping in Dales

Camping in the Dales is a great way to explore this beautiful part of Yorkshire. In Dales, camping is also great fun, inexpensive, and a wonderful way to experience true life in the Yorkshire Dales.

There are many campsites to choose from in and around Yorkshire Dales. The one recommended here is CatGill campsite.

CatGill Campsite: The campsite, close to Bolton Abbey, is the perfect base from which to explore the Yorkshire Dales National Park. A fantastic site for  families holiday or a relaxing break with friends. It offers a central location with so many things to do for all ages and in any weather. (All days)

THINGS TO DO

Near the camping 

Bolton Abbey. Explore the ruins of the Priory Church that was built in the 11^th century and discover a landscape full of history and legend. Walk along the riverside and enjoy local food in the excellent restaurants, tea rooms and cafes.  

 

There are picnic parties with people from different parts of the world that prepare their traditional food! If you want to practice any language this is the perfect opportunity! (Weekends)

 

Go to York! 

Visit Castle Howard. It was built from 1699-1712 for one of the wealthiest families of England. The Castle was partially destroyed by a fire in 1940. Nowadays it is one of York’s touristic attractions. Some TV serials and films, such as Garfield (2006), have used this enormous Castle as filming location. (Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m to 8 p.m)

Go sailing. River Ouse (208 km) gives you the opportunity to observe wildlife and nature.  You will love this experience, come and try. (Mornings and evenings)

National Railway Museum. Discover 300 years of history and 1,000,000 objects that changed the world in the UK's largest railway museum. (Opened from Monday-Sunday. Only evenings).

What’s on? ROYAL CARRIAGES!

From Queen Victoria's 'palace on wheels' to King Edward VII's huge smoking saloon: discover the biggest collection of royal carriages in the world.