Scarborough West Ayton Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite
The pitches here are spacious, which is code for “you won’t have to play Tetris with your awning.” You get a generous slab of grass or hardstanding, perfect for parking your metal holiday bungalow. I’m not saying the pitches are enormous, but you could probably host a small curling match between the water hookup and the electric point.
Now, a surprising fact: this site is built on what was once a Roman road. No joke. You’re basically parking your motorhome where centurions once marched, probably complaining about the British weather just like we do. Imagine them grumbling, “It’s always damp in Britannia,” while you sip a hot chocolate in your heated caravan. History, served with a side of underfloor heating.
And let’s talk about the view. The campsite sits next to the River Derwent, which sounds very romantic until a goose decides to use your caravan awning as a restroom. But honestly, the sound of the water is pure therapy—way cheaper than a spa and doesn’t require you to wear a towel on your head.
The Facilities: A Shiny Sanctuary
I have visited many campsite bathrooms that felt like a punishment for lifestyle choices. Not here. The shower blocks are so clean you could eat a Sunday roast off the floor—though I don’t recommend it, as the gravy might clog the drains. The water pressure is strong enough to peel a potato, and the heating means you can shower without doing that cold-water dance that makes you look like a startled penguin.
Scarborough West Ayton Club Campsite | The Caravan Club
There’s also a handy laundry room, because nothing says “holiday” like the smell of fabric softener mixed with Yorkshire air. And yes, there’s a chemical disposal point, so you can dutifully flush away the evidence of your bean-heavy campfire chili. It’s the circle of life, but with more bleach.
Oh, and a tip from a veteran: bring earplugs. Not because it’s loud—the site is blissfully quiet after 10 PM—but because birds get up at 4:30 AM and they will gossip about your sleeping habits. “Look, the human in pitch 12 is still asleep. Poor decision-making.”