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
