These six sites offer something for everyone’s taste, whether its a peaceful rest in the North Yorkshire countryside, or an activity-filled week of forest fun.
This list features famous holiday destinations such as Center Parcs and Parkdean, critically acclaimed campsites that are sure to impress you with their glamping facilities, as well as lesser known sites not too far away that will allow you to relax and get back to nature.
All the sites featured have received high review scores on either Tripadvisor or Google Reviews.
5. School holidays : Six family-friendly places an easy drive away from Wakefield to get away to during the school holidays
The Nottinghamshire holiday resort can be reached from Wakefield in about one hour ten minutes and offers an activity-filled break with something to keep everyone entertained including a pool, bicycle rental service, bar and bowling. It has a 4.5/5 rating on Google Reviews. Photo: Google
6. School holidays : Six family-friendly places an easy drive away from Wakefield to get away to during the school holidays
As featured on Channel 4's 'The Perfect Pitch' and ITV's 'This Morning', Baxby Manor has a 4.8/5 star rating on Google Reviews. It also won Campsite of the Year at The Yorkshire Post's Tourism Awards 2022. Offering a mixture of glamping and camping options, it is in close proximity to Husthwaite Village, providing easy access to the North Yorkshire Moors as well as the Yorkshire Dales and local towns and villages. Photo: Google
7. School holidays : Six family-friendly places an easy drive away from Wakefield to get away to during the school holidays
Situated about a mile from the 12th century Bolton Priory, Catgill Farm offers Timber Pods, Geo Domes, glamping options as well as regular camping pitches. The family run campsite has been critically acclaimed, and offers picturesque views and onsite amenities. It has 4.5/5 stars on Google Reviews. Photo: Google