Fangfoss Park

The crunch of gravel under tyres, the wide East Yorkshire sky settling over neatly kept pitches — Fangfoss Park has that quiet, orderly feel of a caravan and campervan site where nothing much disturbs the rhythm of days.

This is one for tourers who like their stays uncomplicated, tucked into the Vale of York's rolling farmland between York's city walls to the west and the Wolds rising gently to the east. It's caravan and campervan territory — no tents here — and while facilities aren't extensively listed, it's the kind of place that does what it does without fuss. Dog owners should ask ahead to see if four-legged companions are welcome on this visit.

You'll need to check the campfire policy when you arrive — it varies, and with closely parked units it's worth knowing before you unpack the fire pit. The site sits in a working village rather than wild countryside, so expect a practical, no-nonsense stopover rather than a back-to-nature escape. It's the sort of spot where you park up, breathe out, and use as a base for exploring York or the surrounding Vale without drama.