Caravanners planning their next breaks may find that York has plenty to offer, particularly for active families.
Gillian Cruddas, chief executive of Visit York, said the ancient walled city is a “vibrant” and “exciting” place with an “unrivalled historic backdrop”.
She pointed out that York has a variety of “world class” visitor attractions such as the Jorvik Viking Centre and the National Railway Museum.
It is also home to numerous independent stores and high quality restaurants for those who simply enjoying browsing the shops and trying out local foods.
There are several caravan parks near York where families can pitch up for a weekend or longer.
For example, the Naburn Lock Caravan and Camping Park is just four miles from the centre of the city, while the Beechwood Grange Caravan Club Site just a five-minute drive from the nearest park-and-ride facility.
Other top York attractions include the famous York Minster, the York Dungeons and the medieval street commonly known as the Shambles.
