Procrastination isn't always a waste of time.

During a period of procrastination last week I found myself browsing statistics on Visit England’s website and came across a list of activities on overnight trips in England for 2011. I mulled over the list for a while and realised just how perfect our location is to complete any of the activites mentioned:

1.       Just Relaxing – Robin Hood Caravan Park is set in a perfect, quiet and tranquil location. Grab yourself a book and escape from the real world for a while.

2.       Sightseeing on Foot – Castle Howard is only 2.5miles away from Robin Hood Caravan Park. Its a hilly walk but I’ve known people that have done it. If you're visiting in the Spring don't forget to have a wander through Bluebell Woods - a carpet of blue.

3.       Short Walk/stroll – up to 2 miles/1 hour – that’ll get you to 2 local pubs. Check out our village website for walking routes in our area

4.       Sightseeing by car – Howardian Hills, North YorkMoors National Park, York – all on our doorstep

5.       Long Walk/Hike or ramble – walks are available from reception – or borrow our O.S. Maps and take yourself off exploring

6.       Visiting a beach – we are only 35 mins from the coast – Scarborough, Filey, Cayton Bay, Hunmanby Gap – loads to choose from

7.       Centre based walking (around city/town) – check out Treasure Trails – a great way of seeing our local towns

8.        A special event of a personal nature e.g wedding/christening – We’ve had guests attend weddings in Slingsby, Hovingham and at Castle Howard so I’m ticking that one

9.       Visiting a country park – oooooh – what defines a country park?

10.   Visiting a museum – Eden Camp, York CastleMuseum, National Railway Museum, Beck Isle Museum – the list goes on.....

11.   Swimming (indoors or outdoors) – York’s WaterWorld, St Alban Centre at Ampleforth College, Derwent Pool in Malton

12.   Had a picnic of BBQ – Dalby Forest, Hutton-le-Hole – keep an eye on our website as I build a list of picnic places

13.   Visiting a theme park/amusement park – Flamingoland, Light Water Valley

14.   Visiting a historic house, stately home, palace – Castle Howard and Nunnington Hall within 3 miles of Robin Hood Caravan Park

15.   Visiting a cathedral, church, abbey – York Minster, Rievaulx Abbey

There are a further 47 suggestions within the survey but I’ll leave them for another day