News from around the Parks
Meet the new managers at York House Holiday Park
A big welcome to our new managers at York House Holiday Park, Tom Sowden and Becky Pepper. Tom and Becky have a wealth of experience both in the holiday park industry and outside it. They join us from Northumberland, where they managed two holiday parks within a...
Wishing our coffee shop supervisor Claire a wonderful retirement
The whole team here at York House Leisure are wishing a very happy and well-deserved retirement to our coffee shop supervisor, Claire Batson. Claire joined the Old Barn in 2016 and has played a vital role in helping us build its excellent reputation and place it...
York House Annual Bike Ride & Race Night!
A big shout out to the cycling group that set out on Saturday morning. These 13 hardy souls rode 21 miles from the holiday park to Dalton, Topcliffe, Busby Stoop, Sand Hutton, Breckenbrough, Thirsk, Sowerby and back to York House. Thanks to Andy & Sue, Graham,...
How our newest holiday home owners found their perfect caravan at York House
A warm welcome to our newest holiday caravan owners at York House Holiday Park! Lynn and Duncan and their dog Olley took the keys to their new Swift Moselle caravan recently and are looking forward to many visits to enjoy their ‘happy place’. The couple, from North...
Why is owning a holiday home a good idea?
Holidays are one of life’s pleasures. They offer a break from your normal routine and a chance to spend quality time with the important people in your life, doing the things you love. Even getting away for a weekend can make a huge difference to your physical and...
Our 2024 events at York House Holiday Park
We're excited to announce our fantastic programme of events at York House Holiday Park for 2024! We know how much our holiday home owners, guests and staff at York House, Abbots Green and Monk Park holiday parks enjoy getting together, so we've planned some fabulously...
Halloween in North Yorkshire
Spooky trails, ghoulish ghost tours and pumpkins galore are just a few of the Halloween activities taking place across North Yorkshire this month. There are so many spooktacular events running throughout the Halloween season that we're unable to list them all here,...
Old Hall raises nearly £32,000 for Yorkshire Air Ambulance
Old Hall Holiday Park is nearing an incredible £32,000 in total funds raised for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance, as it continues to support this vital charity. Old Hall is a longstanding supporter of the YAA, which relies solely on public donations to carry out its...
Seven reasons to own a holiday home at York House
There are many reasons to own a holiday home, and making the decision to buy one is only the start of your journey towards wonderful times and happy memories. But once you’ve embarked on your plan to buy, perhaps even more important than the holiday home itself is the...
Sponsoring young karting driver
We are delighted to sponsor a local youngster as he develops his talents on the karting track this year. Motorsports driver Stanley Clark, aged 12, is an emerging talent in the sport and is hoping 2023 will be his best season yet. Stan, who lives near Thirsk, became...
The Caravan, Motorhome & Holiday Show 2023
We had a great time at the Caravan, Motorhome & Holiday Show 2023 showcasing our four award-winning North Yorkshire holiday parks alongside our new residential park near Selby. Visitors to the show were keen to find out more about the homes and lodges available at...
A lovely story from Old Hall to bring Christmas cheer!
This lovely story has been told to us by Denis and Wendy Whittle, park managers at the Old Hall Holiday Park. It rounds off a fantastic year of charity fundraising by everyone at Old Hall and demonstrates a real team spirit from so many people associated with the...
New winter menu, breakfast and afternoon tea at our on-site café
The Winter Menu for 2022/23 is now available at the Old Barn Coffee Shop and includes our very popular breakfast, homemade soup and toastie combo, Sunday lunch, and a variety of specials. Read on for more details. New Winter Menu With a selection of vegetarian, dairy...
New Summer Menu at the Old Barn Coffee Shop
The Old Barn Coffee Shop Summer Menu for 2022 is here! As well as our ever popular breakfasts, lunches and homemade baked treats, we are offering some delicious new Fruit Smoothies, Iced Teas or Iced Coffees to help keep our customers refreshed and revitalised! We...
Afternoon tea boxes for local senior citizens
Our team at the Old Barn Coffee Shop have been busy once again preparing and sending out some special treats to residents in our local community. Around 50 senior citizens in Bagby, Balk and Osgoodby have received an afternoon tea box from the café, filled with a...
Saying goodbye after 50 years at York House
We recently said goodbye to Mike and June Mawson who have called time on their holiday home at York House after an incredible 50 years. We caught up with their son, David, to find out more about what brought his parents to the park in the first place and why they have...
Discover Hambleton – an overlooked gem!
If you haven’t visited Hambleton before, you’ve got a lot to discover! Many people pass through this lovely area of North Yorkshire on their way to the East Coast but don’t think to stop and take a look around. As a business based in Hambleton, we know what an...
Supporting English Tourism Week
English Tourism Week runs until the end of May and YHL Parks is supporting this fantastic initiative at a time when it’s more important than ever to recognise the industry’s contribution to both the regional and wider UK economy. As providers of accommodation to...
A Visitor’s Guide to Thirsk
Just a few minutes away from York House, Abbots Green and Monk Park holiday parks is the historic market town of Thirsk. Set against the spectacular backdrops of the Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors, it has numerous beautiful features and attractions. To help you...
A warm welcome back to our holiday parks!
It wasn’t just our welcome that was warm as we re-opened our holiday parks last week. As the Spring sunshine smiled down on us, our holiday home owners began arriving back at their happy place on Monday, April 12th, when the gates were lifted once again at York House...
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York House Leisure
Head Office, Wetherby Road
Boroughbridge
North Yorkshire
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Tel 01423 323190
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