Campsites Near Monks Cross Park & Ride

Leave your outfit on its pitch and let the bus take you into historic York.

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York Minster, the Shambles and the city walls are well worth the trip. Getting a large vehicle through York's narrow, busy streets is not. The smartest plan is to leave your outfit somewhere quiet and let the bus take you into the centre.

Wagtail Park is one of the closest campsites near Monks Cross Park and Ride, just 1.5 miles away in Huntington. Set up on your pitch, take the short trip to the Park & Ride, and spend the day exploring York without worrying about parking.

How to Access York City Centre from Wagtail Park

For most guests, a day in York takes two easy steps: a short drive to Monks Cross, then the bus into town.

Start

Your pitch at Wagtail Park

Leave your caravan or motorhome set up, with the awning out and hook-up connected.

1.5 miles · about 3 minutes

3-Minute Drive to Monks Cross Park & Ride

If you tow a car, travel with a second vehicle or bring bikes, head straight to Monks Cross.

Every 10 to 12 minutes

Direct Bus Routes into Historic York

Buses drop you in central York, within walking distance of York Minster, the Shambles, the city walls and the museums.

Motorhome is your only vehicle? If you are wondering how to visit York by motorhome, please ask us before you arrive. City of York Council lists dedicated motorhome parking at its Askham Bar, Grimston Bar, Rawcliffe Bar and Designer Outlet Park & Ride sites, and overnight parking is not allowed at any Park & Ride site.

Sources: City of York Council, First York.

That makes us one of the most practical caravan sites near York Park & Ride: no city-centre parking charges, no tight streets and no searching for a space big enough for your vehicle.

Nearby Supermarkets & Shopping Parks

Stocking up is easy. You do not need to drive into York for food, supplies or a meal out.

Monks Cross Shopping Park & Vangarde

Monks Cross Shopping Park and the neighbouring Vangarde Shopping Park are both within 2 miles of the park. Between them you will find:

Driving Directions from A64 & A1237 Outer Ring Road

As one of the most accessible campsites near the A64 in York, we are easy to reach without towing through the city.

  1. Leave the A64 and join the A1237 York outer ring road.
  2. Follow the A1237 towards Monks Cross and Huntington. Junction or roundabout to be confirmed
  3. Follow signs for Huntington and turn onto North Lane. Final turns to be confirmed
  4. Arrive at Wagtail Park. Entrance details to be confirmed

23 North Lane, Huntington, York YO32 9SU

The route avoids tight village corners, single-track lanes and low bridges, and our wide gates and internal roads are built for twin-axle caravans and large motorhomes. For a map and full arrival details, see contact & directions.

Choose your stay: touring caravans, motorhomes, tent camping or camping pods.

Ready to explore York?

Peak weeks and bank holidays fill first. Get in touch early to secure your 2027 pitch or pod, and remember that dogs are welcome on all touring pitches.

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