Sleningford Watermill Caravan and Camping Park
✓ Riverside pitches beside the River Ure with wildlife nearby
Harrogate
Theme Parks · Harrogate
Lightwater Valley
📍 HG4 3NB
Photo: Stefan Scheer (CC BY-SA 3.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Over 35 rides and attractions for the family
- Set within 175 acres of North Yorkshire countryside
- New Spinning Racer family rollercoaster ride
- Halloween-themed Frightwater Valley event with Movie Mayhem
- End of season fireworks over Swan Lake
Lightwater Valley is a family adventure park set within 175 acres of North Yorkshire countryside, offering over 35 rides and attractions ranging from fun-filled thrills to much-loved classics, including the new Spinning Racer family rollercoaster. It suits families looking for a full day out, with seasonal events such as the Frightwater Valley Halloween event and an end-of-season fireworks finale over Swan Lake. The park is located in North Stainley with Sleningford, North Yorkshire, within the Theme Parks category. For those wanting to stay nearby, the nearest railway station is Thirsk, 8.8 miles away, and there are 39 bookable places to stay within 5 miles, making it easy to combine a visit with an overnight stay in the area.
Practical details
- Best for
- Families with children
From the attraction's own website on 2 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Takeaway Food
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Gift Shop
- ✓ Parking
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🗓️ Make a break of it
Turn a visit to Lightwater Valley into a proper getaway — ready-made plans, and the drive worked out with fuel, EV charging and the best stops.
🚆 Or come by train
- Thirsk 8.8 miles
- Knaresborough 12.1 miles
- Northallerton 12.1 miles
Straight-line distances · live departures on each station page