Tollerton Caravan Park

The scent of morning coffee drifts across neatly kept pitches as rooks call from the tall trees edging this quiet North Yorkshire site, just a stone's throw from the historic city of York.

This is a spot for couples wanting a comfortable base to explore the Minster and medieval streets without the city-centre bustle, or families after a proper roof and walls — the chalets and camping pods offer that middle ground between canvas and bricks. You're in easy reach of the Howardian Hills and the Vale of York's market towns, with all the pull of Yorkshire's most visited city on your doorstep. Dog owners should ask ahead to check the current policy.

Onsite facilities aren't specified, so come prepared or ready to ask what's available when you book. The vibe here is low-key and well-kept rather than rural or wild — a practical, tidy park that does what it says. Check the campfire rules on arrival if you're hoping for an evening by the flames.