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Owning a static caravan in the Yorkshire Dales: a guide

The Yorkshire Dales are limestone hills, river valleys and stone villages, much of them in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, which is also an International Dark Sky Reserve. Holiday parks are spread across Wharfedale, Wensleydale, Swaledale, Ribblesdale and neighbouring Nidderdale.

7 parks currently list 76 holiday homes for sale on My Holiday Caravan, most priced between £39,995 and £86,995. This guide covers when parks are open, the most viewed parks, things to do, the main areas and how to get there.

A green Yorkshire Dales valley with dry stone walls and static caravans on a countryside park
Illustrative image of the Yorkshire Dales
Parks with homes for sale
7
Holiday homes for sale
76
Most are priced
£40k–£87kfrom £14,995
Dog-friendly parks
7of 7 parks
Open all year
5parks with a 12-month season

Figures update from live listings. Guide last reviewed 2 October 2026.

The year in the Yorkshire Dales

How many parks in the Yorkshire Dales are open each month.

Parks open: the share of the 6 Yorkshire Dales parks with holiday homes for sale that list an opening season, open on the 15th of each month.

Most viewed parks in the Yorkshire Dales

The five Yorkshire Dales parks people have viewed most on My Holiday Caravan in 2026 so far.

  1. White Rose Holiday Park

    Thirsk

    • Dogs allowed
    • Indoor pool
    • Entertainment
    Caravans & lodges for sale
    17
    From
    £14,995
    2,972 views in 2026 so far
    View park and holiday homes
  2. Bowland Fell

    Skipton

    • Dogs allowed
    • Letting allowed
    • Indoor pool
    • Entertainment
    Caravans & lodges for sale
    19
    From
    £19,995
    Season
    11 months
    2,877 views in 2026 so far
    View park
  3. Akebar Park

    Leyburn

    • Dogs allowed
    • Spa
    Caravans & lodges for sale
    12
    From
    £26,995
    Season
    12 months
    997 views in 2026 so far
    View park
  4. Chantry Country & Leisure Park

    Leyburn

    • Dogs allowed
    • Letting allowed
    • Entertainment
    Caravans & lodges for sale
    10
    From
    £29,995
    Season
    12 months
    963 views in 2026 so far
    View park
  5. Yorkshire Dales Country & Leisure Park

    Leyburn

    • Dogs allowed
    • Letting allowed
    • Entertainment
    Caravans & lodges for sale
    12
    From
    £37,995
    Season
    12 months
    767 views in 2026 so far
    View park

Ranked by page views from January to date in 2026. This is a measure of interest, not a rating, and advertising does not affect the order.

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Things to do in the Yorkshire Dales

Days out, walks and places to visit within reach of the holiday parks in the Yorkshire Dales.

A coastal footpath through heather and gorse along a clifftop

Walks and outdoors

Malham Cove

Malhamdale

A curved limestone cliff with a limestone pavement on top, reached on a short walk from Malham village.

Three Peaks

Ribblesdale

Pen-y-ghent, Ingleborough and Whernside, walked individually or together as a long day's challenge.

Aysgarth Falls

Wensleydale

A series of wide waterfalls on the River Ure, with woodland paths between them.

Bolton Abbey estate

Wharfedale

Riverside walks beside a ruined priory, with stepping stones across the Wharfe.

A gravel path through a garden of tree ferns, palms and flowering shrubs

Gardens and attractions

Settle to Carlisle Railway

Ribblesdale

A scenic railway crossing the Ribblehead Viaduct.

Brimham Rocks

Nidderdale

Gritstone rock formations on moorland, managed by the National Trust.

A ruined stone castle on a green hill with sheep grazing below

Heritage

Richmond Castle

Swaledale

A Norman castle above the market town of Richmond, managed by English Heritage.

Bolton Castle

Wensleydale

A 14th-century castle where Mary, Queen of Scots was held.

Fish and chips and a pot of crab on a harbour wall, with boats behind

Food and drink

Wensleydale cheese

Hawes

The creamery in Hawes makes Wensleydale cheese and has a visitor centre.

A harbour seen through a rain-covered cafe window, with a cup of coffee on the sill

Rainy days

White Scar Cave

Near Ingleton

Show caves with guided tours of passages and an underground chamber.

Dales Countryside Museum

Hawes

A museum of life and work in the Dales.

Where to look in the Yorkshire Dales

The main areas, and how they differ for owners.

A curved white limestone cliff above a valley with dry stone walls

Wharfedale and Malhamdale

Grassington, Kettlewell, Malham, Skipton

Villages, limestone scenery and the closest dales to Leeds and Bradford.

A long stone railway viaduct crossing open moorland below a flat-topped hill

Ribblesdale and the Three Peaks

Settle, Horton in Ribblesdale, Ingleton

Fell walking, caves and the Settle to Carlisle line.

Wide stepped waterfalls in a wooded river valley

Wensleydale and Swaledale

Hawes, Leyburn, Reeth, Richmond

Wider valleys, waterfalls and traditional hay meadows.

Strange gritstone rock formations on heather moorland

Nidderdale

Pateley Bridge, Ramsgill

A separate National Landscape on the eastern side, near Harrogate.

Getting to the Yorkshire Dales

Typical journey times. They vary with traffic and where in the county you are going.
FromBy roadBy rail
LeedsAround 45 min to Skipton and 1 hr 30 min to WensleydaleDirect trains to Skipton and Settle, around 45 min to 1 hr
ManchesterAround 1 hr 30 min to 2 hr, via the M65 and A59 or the M6 and A65Trains via Leeds, around 2 hours
NewcastleAround 1 hr 30 min to 2 hr to the northern dales, via the A1(M)Trains to Darlington, then by road

The A65 and A59 lead into the southern and western dales, and the A1(M) is close to the eastern side. Snow and ice can affect higher roads in winter.

Questions about owning a caravan in the Yorkshire Dales

How much does a static caravan cost in the Yorkshire Dales?

There are 76 holiday homes for sale at 7 parks in the Yorkshire Dales on My Holiday Caravan. Most are priced between £39,995 and £86,995, and the lowest start from £14,995. Prices depend on age, size and specification, and on the park and pitch.

Are there 12-month holiday parks in the Yorkshire Dales?

5 of the 7 parks with holiday homes for sale in the Yorkshire Dales list a 12-month season. Most others open from around March to October or November. A 12-month park is still a holiday park, so the caravan cannot be your main home.

Are there dog-friendly caravan parks in the Yorkshire Dales?

7 of the 7 parks with holiday homes for sale in the Yorkshire Dales say they accept dogs. Rules on how many, which breeds and where dogs can go vary, so check with the park.

When is the best time to visit the Yorkshire Dales?

July and August are the busiest months, with the school holidays and the warmest weather. May, June and September usually have long days and fewer visitors. Most parks are open from spring to autumn, and the year chart on this page shows how many are open each month.

How long does it take to drive to the Yorkshire Dales from Leeds?

Usually around 45 minutes to Skipton and the southern dales, and around an hour and a half to Wensleydale and Swaledale.

Which part of the Yorkshire Dales should I look at?

Wharfedale and Malhamdale are closest to Leeds, Ribblesdale suits fell walking, Wensleydale and Swaledale are wider and quieter, and Nidderdale is near Harrogate.

Can I let my static caravan in the Yorkshire Dales?

Some parks run letting schemes, some allow private letting with conditions, and some do not allow letting. It depends on the park, so check the park rules and pitch licence before you buy.

How much are site fees in the Yorkshire Dales?

Site fees vary between parks with location, facilities, season length and pitch. Each park can give you a written breakdown of its current fees and what they include.

Further reading

Holiday homes for sale in the Yorkshire Dales

Compare 76 caravans and lodges at 7 parks, with prices and opening seasons.

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This guide is for information only and is not financial or investment advice. Static caravans depreciate over time and should not be bought expecting capital growth or a financial return.