Gold, Silver, Bronze or Rosedale, Glaisdale, Farndale?

Caravan Parks around the country categorise their caravans in many ways whether by name - Bronze, Silver, Gold or numbers - 2012, 2011, 2010. It shows our guests that there are differences in the type of caravans we have available to hire.

When we moved to the park in 1999, the established names were Farndale, Rosedale and Dovedale and it would have been foolish for us to change them as we felt that we had to make gradual changes in order to retain the number of repeat guests to the park.

As the years have gone by it has been necessary to add to that range of names as the range of caravans available to hire has grown. It was important to us that we use the names of “dales” within Yorkshire and so the discussions began.

Glaisdale was the first category added. An extra category was needed to bridge the gap between our economy caravans and the new ones. Beki liked the name Glaisdale – no other reason it was chosen.

Kingsdale is the latest category to be added. It’s the new name for our 3 bedroom caravans - the ones that sleep more than others – the kings of the hire fleet but it nearly wasn’t called that...........

#Yorkshire Hour

On Wednesday evenings, from 8pm – 9pm, Tweeters from all over Yorkshire come together for #Yorkshirehour and Beki asked our followers what they thought the new name should be:

Denise Howard - Thornton le Dale, Coverdale, Madeupdale (where Mrs Victor lives)
Yorkshire Farmer - Bransdale, Dale Winton (?)
Rebecca Horner - Coverdale
Paul Raines - Emmerdale
Mrs Victor - Bransdale, Baysdale, Commondale, Danbydale, Fryupdale,  Ugglebarnby-cum-Eskdale (shame it would take over the price list!)
North York Moors - Kirkdale, Fryup Dale, Whispers Dale, Troutsdale
Susie Brindley - Emmerdale, Bilsdale
Walking Books.com - Ryedale, Troutsdale, Westerdale, Wheeldale
Debra Tyson - Sunnydale, Airedale
Craig Nattress - Ryedale, Bilsdale

There are some really great names in there - you can tell the Emmerdale 40th Birthday Live Special was on at the time! And we loved the thought of Ryedale with it being the area we belong to. However, we wanted it to be a specific name of a place that our guests can visit if they wish hence Nick coming up with Kingsdale.

And you can book stays in the Kingsdale caravan for 2013 by visiting our website.

Another season almost finished..

Not long until the park closes for the season. I look back at Sophie's posts and smile - she did have a very busy summer and they had some great days out - so many that she didn't have time to finish off the blog.

We are still very busy - four caravans have moved from the park this week and a further four/five are due to move from the park in the coming weeks. Its exciting times and we are really looking forward to the new ones arriving at the beginning of next year. For our guests it means that all caravans that are booked directly though the park are centrally heated - just what is required at this time of the year.

I'm still here!!

Today we spent the day rock pooling with Daddy in Filey.

We had out buckets, spades and nets. I found 4 crabs. We had lots of fun paddling in the sea but I cut myself on a rock (ouch).

We had some yummy ice cream and donuts (don't tell Mummy) then played mini golf - I came 2nd.

After that we went to visit my Grandpa at Crows Nest Caravan Park before coming home.

See you laters

X

A Day in York

Hi Sophie here,

Yesterday we went to Yorvik Viking centre in the centre of York. I am going to rate it 4 star because although I enjoyed it my little sister cried all the way round. It was very dark for her. It smelt very funny but was realistic to how things would have been a long time ago.

After that we met up with my Grandma and she took us for lunch at Red Chilli - a Chinese restaurant. It was really yummy - I shared with my sister.

In the afternoon my sister went home as she had a break-dancing class but I stayed in York with my Auntie.

We went to York Castle Museum. I loved it and it gets my 5 stars but the policeman was a little creepy.

That's me over and out.

See you laters

X

A Wet Day!!!

It's been a fab today - we've had the paddling pool out for most of the day as have many of our guests. It's the only way we could think to cool off.

Like many of our guests we also had a BBQ for tea - yummy!

We've also spent the evening playing with other children on the site. I love living on a caravan park as we are always meeting new people.

Heading to York with Mummy tomorrow so will have plenty to report back on.

See you laters

X

New Writer!

Hello, my name is Sophie and I am 9 years old. Mummy is letting me write the blog for the school holidays so I can tell you exactly what there is to do around here.

Today I've mostly been at my dance classes. I have been looking forward to coming home to see all my friends. I get to meet different friends everyday on the caravan park which is super duper fun.

Later in the week we will be going out but I have to wait for Mummy and Daddy to have some time off.

See you laters

X

An afternoon off.....

We are lucky to live so close to many attractions - theme parks, forests and stately homes. We are only 5 minutes away from Nunnington Hall and with the chance of a couple of hours to ourselves we headed there this afternoon.

We had no idea that is was actually their summer fete this afternoon which was a huge bonus. The girls enjoyed snail racing, sand art, Birds of Prey and the coconut shy.

This sand art stall has given me a great idea for future birthday parties. The girls have done this particular craft at home before but always end up making a mess all over the kitchen. Its great to know that someone would organise it for us and clear the mess away when the kids have all finished.

Snail racing! What a fantastic idea - we must use this at a future PTA event. 50p a go and if your snail comes first you win £1.

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 We did have a quick look round the house - but by the time we got indoors it was almost time to come home. On piece of advice I would give is to go when the children's trails are on. Whilst the kids are busy looking round the rooms for clues the adults have time to wander around the rooms and have a good look at the exhibits.