Upwood Holiday Park, in the Yorkshire Dales, is unusual in it caters for all elements of leisure – including retirement living.

Don't be confused by the name 'holiday park' – Upwood has a residential section totally separate from the holiday area of the park. And every day is a holiday when you're retired!

Upwood is close the to the Yorkshire Dales National Park, and is a mile and a half from Haworth, known as the Brontë village after the famous literary sisters who lived and wrote here.

The park has panoramic views over countryside; a lovely tranquil aspect. Yet it's within easy reach of all that residents need – supermarkets, doctors' surgeries and other necessities. There's a bus service from the entrance of the park.

The Region

Above: Frank Towers - owner of Upwood Holiday Park

Attractions of the region include organised Brontë walks which take place most weekends. There are vintage train weekends regularly, there's an annual beer festival at Haworth, plus 40s and 60s weekends, and music festivals in the nearby area. Plenty to do, then, without going too far from home.

Steam train enthusiasts will love Upwood's proximity to the Keighley and Worth Valley Steam Railway, which has a programme of special events throughout the year including guided tours of locomotive workshops and even opportunities to get involved and volunteer your services to the heritage railway attraction!

This is one of the leading heritage railways in the UK and is among Yorkshire's best known tourist attractions. It is owned, operated and managed principally by volunteers.

Other attractions of the region that are great places for days out include the famous and spectacular Malham Cove, a limestone formation – a curved cliff at the head of a valley originally the site of a waterfall caused by a melting glacier; this is a brilliant area for walking.

The Residential Park

The residential section is away from the holiday area, so it's quiet; a lovely location for people over the age of 50, semi-retired or retired, perhaps, looking for security and tranquillity.

The advantage of the residential section's proximity to Upwood's holiday facilities is residents can make use of the restaurant and bar on the park; a place not just to enjoy a meal or snack but to make friends, too. Live entertainment is in the bar every Saturday night.

Over in Upwood's holiday section, touring caravans, tents and motorhomes are welcomed. There are camping pods to hire, plus holiday homes to hire and buy – all of which is ideal if you're planning on relatives or friends visiting you.

Interestingly, prices of residential homes at Upwood start at an affordable level; you can buy a pre-owned one-bedroomed home for as

little as £65,000.

Contact Us

Address Upwood Holiday Park,

Blackmoor Road, Oxenhope Keighley, West Yorkshire BD22 9SS

Website www.upwoodpark.co.uk

Telephone 01535 644242