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Golden Square Caravan Park

Helmsley, York, North Yorkshire

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Golden Square Caravan Park is situated in a superb location in the south-east corner of the North York Moors National Park. It is just 2.5 miles from the attractive market town of Helmsley, 22 miles from York and an hour's drive to the coast, ideal for top family holidays.

About the site


This is a 5 star, family-run park, located on the edge of the North York Moors National Park, and AA Campsite of the Year previous winner for the North East England. Here you'll find panoramic, breathtaking views across farm, forest and moorland. The site is interestingly laid out on different levels, which have been carefully screened by trees. Even when the site is full, there is always a feeling of freedom with spectacular views. Tents, caravans and motorhomes are all welcome and there are electric hook-ups available. The park also includes seasonal pitches and a storage compound, as well as holiday homes for sale.

Open from 1 March to 31 October

AA Campsite of the YearVisit England (5 Star)David Bellamy AwardLoo of the YearAA Pennants (5 Star)BH & HPA

Facilities and amenities

Accessible facilities

Allow commercial vans

Allow pets on site

Café / restaurant / takeaway

Drinking water

Family friendly

Shop

Showers

Toilets

W.C. disposal

Bike hire

Dog exercise area

Electric hookups

Games room

Kids playground

Laundry

Near pub

Peaceful

Water hookups

WiFi

The park strives to keep all facilities up to date, practical, functional and nice to use. There are two luxury stone built toilet and shower blocks with under floor heating, family / disabled bathrooms and baby changing facilities. Guests also have access to two outdoor play areas, a dog exercise field and shower, security barrier and Wi-Fi (charges apply).

A swimming pool is at Ampleforth College, either a 3 minute drive or 15 minute walk away.


Map and address

Park address

Golden Square Caravan Park,

Oswaldkirk, Helmsley, York, North Yorkshire, YO62 5YQ

Coordinates

54.2104, -1.0751 | SE 60 79

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Golden Square Caravan Park is ideal for...

Couples

Duke of Edinburgh Award

Rallies

Young children


There are 3 accommodation options on-site

Electric Grass Pitches

Grass pitches with EHUs at an average size of 4m x 7m.

Non-Electric Grass Tent Pitches

Grass pitches with EHUs at a max. size of 7m x 7m.

Electric Hardstanding Pitches

Grass pitches with EHUs at an average size of 6m x 8m.



Interested in staying at Golden Square Caravan Park?

Unfortunately Golden Square Caravan Park doesn't share their availability calendar with us yet. Availability changes quickly, especially in summer, so we recommend enquiring by phone to avoid missing out.


Things to do on site and in the York area

The nearest village is Ampleforth and nearby attractions include fun falconry sessions at Duncombe Park, Helmsley. Helmsley also boasts a lovely outdoor swimming pool where you can take a dip.

For culture vultures, there are top stately homes in the area, such as Castle Howard, Newby Hall and Burton Agnes. Explore a range of stunning abbeys too - Rievaulx, Byland Ampleforth, Fountains and Whitby.

Other great things to see and do include:

  • Ampleforth St Albans Centre
  • Flamingo Land and Lightwater Valley
  • York
  • Castles at Helmsley, Pickering, Scarborough
  • Golf at Gilling East, Kirkbymoorside, malton, Thirsk, Easingwold
  • Pony trekking at Helmsley and Bilsdale
  • Fishing at Kirkbymoorside, Thirsk, Castle Howard
  • North Yorkshire Moors Steam railway
  • Miniature Model Railway at Gillling East

Interested in staying at Golden Square Caravan Park?

Unfortunately Golden Square Caravan Park doesn't share their availability calendar with us yet. Availability changes quickly, especially in summer, so we recommend enquiring by phone to avoid missing out.

The listing for Golden Square Caravan Park was last updated on April 16th, 2025 at 9:46 AM

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