Cayton Village Winter trip

Have you checked the reviews? TDA wrote one earlier today which answers some of your questions.

When we were there in June the main site, with reception, was about 80/90% full but the upper section about 80% empty. Moving forward to the time of year you want to be there I suspect it will be based on the occupancy rates. Christmas/New Year can be busy so it might be busy but maybe not enough to keep the upper site open especially the toilet block. My own preference would always to be on the main site as its nearer (if walking) to the village and the buses depending on your own personal circumstances. I think all the pitches in the main part have been refurbished but that is not the case with the upper section although they have installed some Premium Pitches in the upper section and a few serviced pitches at the furthest point from the entry into that section. It might be an idea to contact the site to ask if both sections will be open.

David

I am Yorkshire born and bred so it’s a stretch of coast I know and like. But although I have had many a happy summer holiday out there I would never dream of going to that part of the east coast in the darkest days and the depths of winter. 

Hi PJ, we are just back from Cayton Village. It’s a nice site, it was nearly empty when we were there, with only the lower part of the site open, but not sure how busy Xmas will be. Newish Club site, huge pitches, lovely clean, warm facility block. Staff were very welcoming, there is building work happening adjacent to site, so ask staff about quietest pitches. We didn’t found it very noisy to be honest. If you have a dog, the dog walk is excellent.

It’s around four miles from Scarborough itself, easy drive in, and there’s lots of free sea front parking, just under the Castle. Scarborough was bustling with visitors when we were there, plenty of shops and things open. The castle is a great look around, stunning views, and Anne Bronte’s grave is up at the nearby church. Peasholm Park is always worth a visit, and either a walk or drive round the Castle headland, dolphin spotting is interesting.

Whitby isn’t far, it was our go to Xmas week day out for years, lots open there and full of things to do. It will be busy, but there’s a P&R just outside nowadays. Then there’s the North York Moors to enjoy, NYM railway might not have trains running, but the Engine sheds at Grosmont, and Pickering Station might be open. It’s actually a lovely time of year to visit the Yorkshire Coast. Do a bit of pre visit research to find what you are interested in, I’m sure you will have a good time. There’s a Stained Glass Gallery in Cayton Village, looks to have a very nice cafe.😁

We've gone away in the van immediately after Christmas until early New Year for many years; it's possibly my favourite trip of the year. We've used both large, well equipped, full amenity sites such as Cayton Village and basic CLs with few extras other than electric hook up.  The key is to be prepared, such as lagging the aquaroll if the temperature goes below zero and ensuring you have adequate outdoor clothing and footware.

Cayton will be fine, good approach roads, local supermarkets, on a bus route and a canny pub in the village.

Winter caravanning just takes a small shift in approach. No BBQs or late evenings sat outside enjoying the sun going down. Instead cosy days and nights in a warm van, good food and drink, books, films and games.  We're away to York over New Year, really looking forward to it!

Agree Ernie, all it needs is a bit of thought, be prepared for cold and wet, and shorter daylight hours. York is lovely in Winter👍

Yes, York has more going on and is a far better bet than bleak and windswept Cayton Bay.in winter.

London is even better - illuminations, theatres, concerts in the Albert Hall, big stores, museums, river boats, changing of the guard,, all sorts of markets - and fireworks on New Years Eve.

It might be fine for you, ET, but for us, and I would think many others too, it would be a nightmare. Much rather have scenic views, peace and quiet and far from the madding crowds. 

(Predictive text inserted "jarring" for madding which was possibly the right word!!😆😁)

Surely we visit places for a whole variety of different reasons. We use our van in all seasons though in winter it tends more to be used as a mobile hotel, to be honest it’s toasty warm and cosy and our own space, There are all sorts of seasonal events taking place across the country, just find the ones of interest.
We do continue to cook outside even in the depths of winter if it’s not lashing down or too windy. Tonight its bbqing burgers under a starlit sky wrapped up warm and a beer in hand. We will retreat inside to eat though I think. We  even cooked a sort of Christmas dinner outside one year, such fun. Each to their own I guess!

We like to mix it up a bit, although at the moment a tad restricted with our elderly pooch, and I know OH won’t leave him for too long.

We did Edinburgh just before Xmas for a good few years, as it was easy and cheap on train, and we loved the vibe there. Have done London, it’s easy to get to via train for us, but it’s just so expensive compared with other places. Love the Museums, wandering around the streets, on the river, ok every once in a while, but we love being out in countryside more. Once the pooch goes (shhhh…) we shall have a dog break and do some short breaks to places like Bath, Liverpool, Dublin, Belfast, and probably use Eurostar for Paris, etc…..

Meanwhile, it’s Snowdonia for us next, Cadw castles, Anglesey, beaches and try and find my Uncle’s grave half way up a slate mountain in Blaenau Ffestiniog. Not sure about that Zip wire though……🤔🤣