Places to visit near the Caravan Site
Our small farm is only a few minutes drive away from Skipwith Common, which includes some waymarked trails for you to enjoy. Below are some ideas of where to visit:
- Skipwith Common NNR (dogs to be kept on lead or can run off their lead in a special Canine Car Park & Walk area
Little Skipwith Carriage Rides)
- Little Skipwith Carriage Rides horse drawn carriage rides around the private grounds of Escrick Park Estate
- Lower Derwent Valley NNR (no dogs allowed) – you can see their blog with some lovely local wildlife pictures
- Stillingfleet Lodge Gardens – please check their opening times on their website, they also hold workshops and events – dogs welcome in grass car park
- Wheldrake Ings Nature Reserve (no dogs allowed)
- Cycle the Solar System to York – a short drive to a car park or for those who cycle regularly you can start from our CL
- Fishing at Oakmere , Westerly Lake & Raker Lakes
- Explore the Heart of Yorkshire – a new website showcasing a range of activities and experiences that the Selby District has to offer
- Naburn Locks with nearby Waterfront Cafe at Naburn Marina or Blacksmith Arms (dog friendly)
- Dog Friendly Places to Go – ideas of where to take your companions
- Yorkshire Paintball Centre
- Selby Abbey – historic building almost a 1000 years old
Below are some ideas further affield:
- Yorkshire Air Museum
Sample of leaflets available
- York Designer Outlet
- York Tour – take a free guided walking tour of York
- York Minster
- York Pass – allows you to make savings on some attractions
- Go Yorkshire – this website shows events, places to visit, eat and drink, and shop
- Jorvik Viking Centre
- National Railway Museum
- Castle Howard
- York Dungeon
- York Racecourse (mid May until mid Oct)
- York Castle Museum
- Yorkshire Museum & Gardens
- Cliffords Tower
- Drax Power Station Visitor Centre & Skylark Centre & Nature Reserve
- Ghost Walks (York)
- Circular walks by York Civic Trust – Themed & heritage walks in and around York
- The Escapologist – Bar and Restaurant with a difference
- Carlton Towers – they host several events throughout the year including outdoor seasonal markets, vineyard tour etc
- York’s Chocolate Story
- Selby Garden Centre (family run) – includes a small coffee/tea room serving wonderful fresh cakes!
- York Maize (Seasonal) – opens 12th July for the 2014 Season
- Visit York – Visitor Information
- Day out with the kids – Useful list of ideas of where to visit, both local and in North Yorkshire
- Castle Howard & Yorkshire Arboretum
- Lotherton Hall
- Yorkshires Delicious Trails including; Tea, Fish & Chips, Ale & Dairy to Deli
- Newby Hall & Gardens
- Yorkshire Dales
- Flamingoland
- Lightwater Valley
- Rock Steady Adventure
- Xscape
- The Deep
- World of James Herriot
- RHS Garden Harlow Carr
- Royal Armouries
- The Forbidden Corner – you need to book this prior to your visit
- Dalby Forest
- Eureka
- Filey, Bridlington, Whitby & Scarborough
- Kilburn White Horse & Sutton Bank
- Yorkshire.com – contains additional information including events guides