Old Gatehouse Caravan Park

York

Touring caravans

📍 Elvington, YO41 4AZ

📞 +44 1904 608225

🔌 Nearest public charging: · 0.9 mi (Open Charge Map)

Photo: oldgatehousecaravanpark.wordpress.com

Small family-owned site in an idyllic countryside setting
Just over 5 miles from York city centre
Individual electricity, water and waste connections on each pitch
Choice of hardstanding, grass and fully serviced pitches

Old Gatehouse Caravan Park sits in an idyllic countryside setting just over 5 miles from York centre, run as a small family owned enterprise. Each pitch has its own electricity hook-up, water point and direct waste connection, with a choice of hardstanding, grass and fully serviced pitches to suit touring caravans. It's a peaceful base for exploring this part of Yorkshire, with York station around 6.2 miles away for onward travel. Nearby attractions include Murton Park and the Yorkshire Museum of Farming, both about 3.9 miles away, and Catton Heritage Museum a little further at 4.4 miles, giving plenty to explore during your stay in the surrounding countryside.

How far to…

York centre: just over 5 miles
Station: 6.2 miles away

Practical details

Open: Opened in June 2003

Accommodation on site

Touring pitches

Details taken from the operator's own website on 25 Sep 2026 — check current terms when you book.

Facilities

✓ Toilets
✓ EV Charging
🔌 EV Charging Nearby

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🚆 Arriving by train

York 6.2 miles
Poppleton 8.8 miles
Wressle 9.9 miles

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Places to visit

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Theme Park · 3.9 mi

Murton Park

Landmark · 5.8 mi

The Shambles

Landmark · 6 mi

York Minster

National Trust · 6.2 mi

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