Overview of Kingfisher Holiday Park

Kingfisher Holiday Park is a peaceful countryside holiday park near Knaresborough in North Yorkshire, set among woodland, ponds and a wildlife-rich nature reserve. Acquired by Park Holidays in 2026, it is particularly suited to touring caravans, motorhomes, camping holidays and visitors who want a quieter base for exploring Knaresborough, Harrogate and York. See our full range of parks offering York caravan and lodge holidays here.

The main holiday offer is touring and camping. Guests can choose grass or hardstanding pitches suitable for touring caravans, motorhomes and tents, with 10 amp electric hook-up provided across the current pitch range. Seasonal touring pitches are also available for guests who want to leave their caravan at the park for much of the season.

Kingfisher also has a four-bedroom holiday cottage sleeping up to eight guests. This provides a completely different option for larger families and groups, with a private garden, games room and full self-catering facilities.

Static caravans and lodges form part of the holiday home ownership side of the park rather than a conventional Park Holidays rental fleet. New and pre-owned holiday homes are currently available to buy around the park's attractive countryside setting.

The landscape is one of Kingfisher's strongest features. Two lakes, peaceful ponds, woodland trails and a nature reserve provide places to walk, watch wildlife and enjoy picnics without leaving the park. Families also have a children's playground, while dog owners benefit from two dedicated exercise areas and woodland walking.

Knaresborough is only a short drive away, Harrogate is approximately seven miles from the park and York is within straightforward reach for a full day out.

Kingfisher Holiday Park at a Glance

Location	Near Knaresborough, North Yorkshire
Setting	Countryside park with woodland, ponds and lakes
Main Holiday Type	Touring and camping
Touring Caravans	Yes
Motorhomes	Yes
Tents	Yes
Pitch Surfaces	Grass and hardstanding
Electric Hook-Up	10 amp with current touring and camping pitches
Seasonal Touring	Available
Holiday Cottage	4 bedrooms, sleeps up to 8
Static Caravans	Privately owned holiday homes
Lodges	Holiday home ownership options
Dog Friendly	Yes
Dog Walking	Two dedicated areas plus woodland trail
Nature Reserve	On site
Lakes	Two spring-fed lakes
Playground	Children's play area
Toilets & Showers	On site
Washing-Up Facilities	Available
Launderette	Available, charges apply
Food & Drink	Local pubs nearby
Knaresborough	Approximately 2 to 3 miles
Harrogate	Approximately 7 miles

Planning a Stay at Kingfisher Holiday Park

Holiday Style	What Kingfisher Offers
Touring Holidays	Grass and hardstanding pitches with 10 amp electric hook-up
Motorhome Breaks	Electric pitches and full touring amenity facilities
Camping	Grass pitches for tents with electric hook-up
Seasonal Touring	Seasonal pitches for longer stays throughout the touring season
Cottage Holidays	Four-bedroom cottage sleeping up to eight
Family Holidays	Playground, nature reserve, woodland and easy access to local attractions
Dog Friendly Holidays	Two dedicated dog walking areas and woodland trails
Nature Breaks	Lakes, ponds, wildlife and a park nature reserve
Walking Holidays	Woodland trails plus Nidd Gorge and wider North Yorkshire countryside
Holiday Home Ownership	Static caravans and lodges available to buy

Kingfisher particularly suits visitors who want a quiet countryside base rather than a holiday park centred on entertainment, swimming pools and evening shows. The lakes, nature reserve and woodland provide much of the on-park experience.

Its location is equally important. Knaresborough, Harrogate and York give guests a particularly strong choice of days out, ranging from riverside walks and gardens to museums, historic buildings and family attractions.

Why is Kingfisher Holiday Park a Great Holiday Park?

• Touring, motorhome and camping pitches with electric hook-up
• Grass and hardstanding pitch options
• Peaceful North Yorkshire countryside setting
• Two lakes and wildlife-rich nature reserve
• Woodland walking trails around the park
• Two dedicated dog exercise areas
• Children's playground
• Four-bedroom holiday cottage for families and groups

Kingfisher Holiday Park FAQs

What accommodation can you book at Kingfisher Holiday Park?

The main Park Holidays offer is touring and camping, with pitches for touring caravans, motorhomes and tents. A four-bedroom holiday cottage sleeping up to eight is also available.

Can you hire a static caravan at Kingfisher Holiday Park?

The current Park Holidays static caravan and lodge offer at Kingfisher is focused on holiday home ownership rather than a standard rental caravan fleet. Holidaymakers should use the touring, camping or cottage booking options currently advertised by Park Holidays.

Can you camp at Kingfisher Holiday Park?

Yes. Tent pitches are available and the current Park Holidays information confirms that camping pitches have 10 amp electric hook-up.

Does Kingfisher accept motorhomes?

Yes. Motorhomes are welcome, with both grass and hardstanding pitches forming part of the touring range.

Is Kingfisher Holiday Park dog friendly?

Yes. Dogs are welcome for a small nightly charge. The park has two dedicated dog walking areas plus a woodland trail suitable for walking pets.

Does Kingfisher Holiday Park have a swimming pool?

No current swimming pool is advertised at Kingfisher. The park's main attractions are its lakes, woodland trails, nature reserve and countryside setting.

Accommodation at Kingfisher Holiday Park

Kingfisher's current holiday offer is broader than a simple caravan park but should be understood correctly. Touring, motorhomes and camping form the core of the Park Holidays booking offer, while a four-bedroom cottage provides a self-catering alternative.

Static caravans and lodges are also present within the park but are principally part of its growing holiday home ownership development.

Touring Caravan Pitches

Touring caravans are one of the main reasons to book Kingfisher.

Guests can choose between grass and hardstanding pitches, allowing greater flexibility depending on their touring setup and the time of year.

Current touring pitches include 10 amp electric hook-up as standard.

The peaceful setting makes Kingfisher particularly appealing to tourers who want space, woodland and countryside rather than a large entertainment complex.

Motorhome Pitches

Motorhomes are also accepted on the current pitch range.

Hardstanding pitches are particularly useful for heavier vehicles, while guests have access to the same toilet, shower, washing-up and laundry facilities as touring caravan visitors.

Knaresborough and Harrogate are close enough for days out while allowing guests to return to a quieter countryside setting in the evening.

Camping Pitches

Kingfisher welcomes tents as well as touring vehicles.

Grass camping pitches are available and current pitches include electric hook-up, making them especially useful for families who want a traditional camping holiday with access to electricity.

Toilet, shower and washing-up facilities are provided for camping guests.

Seasonal Touring

Seasonal touring pitches are available for guests who prefer to leave their touring caravan at Kingfisher rather than towing it back and forth for every visit.

The current seasonal period runs through the main touring season from spring into autumn.

This can work particularly well for regular visitors to North Yorkshire who want repeated access to Knaresborough, Harrogate and the surrounding countryside.

Four-Bedroom Holiday Cottage

Kingfisher also offers a substantial self-catering cottage sleeping up to eight guests.

The accommodation has four bedrooms, including two double bedrooms and two further bedrooms, along with an en suite bathroom and additional family facilities.

A spacious living area includes a Smart TV, while the kitchen has full self-catering facilities and a breakfast bar.

One of the cottage's strongest features is its dedicated games room, with arcade games, board games and a multi-games table.

Outside is a private enclosed garden with patio furniture and privacy fencing.

The cottage is pet friendly, making it particularly suitable for extended families or groups who want more space than a touring setup provides.

Privately Owned Static Caravans and Lodges

Static caravans and lodges are becoming an increasingly important part of Kingfisher following Park Holidays' acquisition of the park.

Holiday homes are available for private ownership in the countryside setting, including locations around the lake.

These units should not automatically be treated as Park Holidays rental accommodation. The current short-break offer is focused on touring, camping and the holiday cottage.

Accommodation Comparison

Accommodation Type	Capacity	Key Features
Touring Caravan Pitch	Pitch based	Grass or hardstanding, 10 amp electric hook-up
Motorhome Pitch	Pitch based	Grass or hardstanding, electric hook-up and touring facilities
Camping Pitch	Tent based	Grass pitch with 10 amp electric hook-up
Seasonal Touring Pitch	Touring caravan	Longer-term seasonal use
Holiday Cottage	Sleeps up to 8	4 bedrooms, games room, private garden and full kitchen
Private Static Caravan	Varies	Holiday home ownership rather than standard rental
Private Lodge	Varies	Holiday home ownership

Practical Accommodation Information

Touring Caravans	Accepted
Motorhomes	Accepted
Tents	Accepted
Grass Pitches	Available
Hardstanding Pitches	Available
Electric Hook-Up	10 amp
Seasonal Touring	Available
Dogs	Accepted, nightly charge applies
Cottage Bedrooms	4
Cottage Capacity	Up to 8
Cottage Check-in	From 4pm
Cottage Linen	Included, beds made for arrival
Cottage Dogs	Pet friendly
Toilets & Showers	Available
Washing-Up Facilities	Available
Launderette	Available, charges apply

Park Facilities at Kingfisher Holiday Park

Kingfisher's facilities are deliberately centred on its countryside setting rather than a large leisure complex. The nature reserve, lakes and woodland are genuine reasons to spend time around the park, while practical touring amenities make longer stays straightforward.

Nature Reserve

The nature reserve is one of Kingfisher's defining features.

It forms part of the park's peaceful landscape and gives guests somewhere to slow down, walk and watch wildlife without leaving the site.

The park is particularly attractive to birdwatchers, with the lakes, ponds and woodland supporting a mixture of resident and visiting species.

Red kites are regularly associated with the surrounding area, while the wetland habitat also supports waterfowl, insects and other wildlife.

Lakes and Ponds

Kingfisher has two spring-fed lakes alongside smaller ponds.

These form an important part of the nature reserve and help give the park its distinctive character.

Picnic benches overlook parts of the water, providing pleasant places for lunch or simply sitting and watching the wildlife.

The lakes should not currently be promoted as a guest fishing facility. Older third-party information refers to fishing in the wider area, but Park Holidays' current first-party information does not advertise fishing as an on-park activity.

Woodland Trails

Woodland paths run through the park and provide easy walking directly from the touring and holiday home areas.

These routes are particularly useful for dog owners and guests who want a short morning or evening walk without driving elsewhere.

Dog Walking Areas

Kingfisher is particularly well set up for guests bringing dogs.

There are two dedicated dog walking areas along with the woodland path.

Pets can accompany guests for a small nightly charge, making the park a strong option for touring and camping holidays with dogs.

Children's Playground

A gated children's play area provides younger guests with somewhere to play within the park.

It adds a useful family facility without changing Kingfisher's generally quiet countryside atmosphere.

Touring Shower and Toilet Block

A fully serviced toilet and shower building is available for touring and camping guests.

This is one of the key practical facilities for guests staying in tents, motorhomes or touring caravans.

Washing-Up Facilities

Dedicated washing-up facilities are provided for touring and camping guests.

Launderette

An on-site launderette is available, with charges applying.

This is particularly useful for longer touring stays and seasonal guests.

Picnic Areas

Picnic benches around the park provide places to eat outdoors, including positions overlooking the ponds and nature areas.

Food and Drink Nearby

Kingfisher does not currently advertise an on-site restaurant or bar.

Several traditional pubs are available in the surrounding countryside and around Knaresborough, giving visitors a good choice of places to eat without travelling far.

Park Facilities

Facility	Details
Nature Reserve	On site
Lakes	Two spring-fed lakes
Ponds	Wildlife ponds around the park
Woodland Trails	Walking through the park
Dog Walking Areas	Two dedicated areas
Playground	Gated children's play area
Toilets	Touring and camping facilities
Showers	Touring and camping facilities
Washing-Up Area	Available
Launderette	Available, charges apply
Picnic Areas	Benches overlooking the park's natural areas
Electric Hook-Up	10 amp with current pitches
Food & Drink	Local pubs nearby

Places to Visit Near Kingfisher Holiday Park

Kingfisher is exceptionally well placed for exploring Knaresborough, Harrogate and York, giving visitors a choice between countryside, historic towns, gardens and major family attractions.

Knaresborough is the obvious first stop. The market town sits dramatically above the River Nidd and is known for its railway viaduct, riverside walks and castle ruins. Knaresborough Castle provides panoramic views across the river and town, while boats can be hired on the Nidd during the main visitor season.

Mother Shipton's Cave is one of the area's best-known family attractions and lies only a few miles from the park. Visitors can follow a woodland walk beside the River Nidd to the famous cave and Petrifying Well, where mineral-rich water gradually covers objects in stone-like deposits.

Nidd Gorge provides a more natural day out. This ancient wooded valley between Knaresborough and Harrogate has riverside paths through approximately 46 hectares of woodland and is particularly attractive for walking and wildlife.

Harrogate is around seven miles away and provides shops, cafés, restaurants and elegant Victorian architecture. The town's green spaces include Valley Gardens, while RHS Garden Harlow Carr combines extensive gardens, woodland and seasonal planting on the edge of town.

Further west, Brimham Rocks is one of North Yorkshire's most distinctive natural attractions. Huge gritstone formations create unusual shapes and viewpoints across Nidderdale.

Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal provide one of the region's most substantial heritage days out, combining the ruins of a medieval abbey with an 18th-century water garden and extensive parkland.

York is also within easy reach for a full day. Visitors can explore York Minster, walk the medieval city walls, wander through the Shambles or visit the National Railway Museum.

Nearby Attractions

Attraction / Place	Approx. Distance	Approx. Drive Time
Knaresborough	2 to 3 miles	5 to 10 minutes
Mother Shipton's Cave	Approximately 2 to 3 miles	10 minutes
Nidd Gorge	Approximately 2 to 3 miles	10 minutes
Knaresborough Castle	Approximately 3 miles	10 minutes
Harrogate	Approximately 7 miles	15 minutes
RHS Garden Harlow Carr	Approximately 9 miles	20 minutes
Brimham Rocks	Approximately 14 miles	25 to 30 minutes
Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal	Approximately 14 miles	25 to 30 minutes
York	Approximately 20 to 25 miles	35 to 40 minutes
National Railway Museum	Approximately 22 miles	35 to 40 minutes
York Minster	Approximately 22 miles	35 to 40 minutes