Yorkshire works brilliantly for a motorhome journey because the landscape and the style of trip can change completely within a relatively short drive. One day can be about quiet lanes, waterfalls and market towns; the next can involve a full family attraction or a large coastal holiday park. That variety lets you build a route around the people travelling with you rather than forcing everyone into the same kind of holiday.
The Yorkshire Dales gave us the slower side of the trip. Lower Wensleydale offered a practical base for cycling to Harmby Waterfall and exploring around Leyburn, while Hawes and Wensleydale Creamery added local food and a destination with a real connection to the area. Aysgarth Falls showed why it is worth leaving time between campsite check-in and the next big attraction: some of our strongest memories came from simply stopping, walking and looking at the landscape.
North Yorkshire brought a different energy. Around Pickering, we compared our motorhome pitch with the much more expensive glamping option at the same campsite, then explored the town and castle. Flamingo Land and Lightwater Valley created two very different family days out. Flamingo Land focused on the major thrill rides, queues and the question of whether a substantial ticket price was justified; Lightwater Valley felt better suited to younger children and fitted naturally into a wider road trip through the countryside.
The Yorkshire Coast changed the pace again. Primrose Valley near Filey was not a quiet rural site—it was a complete holiday resort with touring pitches, entertainment, activities, food outlets and direct access towards Filey Bay. That makes it useful for families who want plenty happening without driving out every day, but the extras matter when you compare the overall value. Our vlog shows the facilities and the fun as well as the costs that are easy to overlook.
Brontë Country gave us Yorkshire’s history and atmosphere. Haworth’s cobbled streets, literary connections and surrounding moors make it feel distinct from both the Dales and the coast. Staying nearby at Upwood Caravan Park allowed us to experience the village and then return to open valley views and countryside walks. Across all seven videos, this guide is based on what we actually did and paid at the time—not copied descriptions. Prices and facilities can change, but the journeys, mistakes, family moments and honest reactions are ours.
The Travelling
