On Facebook people seem to mention York Rowntree primarily in terms of being unable to get a pitch. Indeed I have done so myself. However two nights at short notice came up and we had been staying 30 minutes drive away. There was a technical issue with our booking (what we booked and had confirmed was different to what was showing on the Club system)but the wardens got it sorted. Every time I have anything to do with the Club now there is an IT issue of some description. If they don't get it sorted I'll be forming part of the drove not renewing membership. Just to pick up on issues raised in the couple of other reviews I read - we had no issue with the friendliness of the wardens and yes the site is very brightly lit in places but dark in others. Maybe something to think about if you have a choice of pitch. 1 to 1:30pm seemed to be Wacky Races each day so unless you are hoping for a specific pitch try to arrive a little later. Departure time is 11:15am which I think is fair enough as there has to be an attempt to manage access along the narrow roads leading to the site. The park next door would be great with kids. There are local shops accessible at the back of the site. It's about ten minutes walk into the city. You would struggle to park a car much nearer to the shops and sites so I can't praise it high enough on location. It is in a fairly quiet area but some noise from the park and adjoining streets. But nothing terrible. The toilet block is good. Everything is raised in case of flooding and whilst there is a ramp as well as stairs it might be hard work if you have limited mobility and rely on using the toilet block.