MP delivers vote of confidence in family’s Dales park

On the veranda of one of the park's new lodges, Julian Smith MP (right) congratulates Thomas Marshall and his family.
On the veranda of one of the park’s new lodges, Julian Smith MP (right) congratulates Thomas Marshall and family

Congratulations were in order this November when North Yorkshire MP Julian Smith to visit Riverside Caravan Park in the village of High Bentham.

Mr Smith was invited to the region.

Thomas Marshall tory, and that its staff had helped the business achieve a number of important awards.

Earlier this month, the park was named as one of the tourist board’s White Rose Awards 2018.

Also in autumn, national tourist board VisitEngland presented the park with its rare and prestigious 2018/9 Gold Award for its outstanding standards of excellence.

In both awards, said Mr Marshall, the high standards of hospitality and professionalism shown by Riverside’s staff team played a big part

Julian Smith, who represents the Skipton and Ripon constituency and is the Government’s chief whip in the House of Commons, said that everyone at the park deserved hearty congratulations.

Mr Smith tour of Riverside’s sister-park called Wenningdale Escapes which adjoins the 18-hole Bentham Golf Course, also owned by the park.

It’s here that a £1 million-plus development is taking place featuring new luxury holiday lodges for sale and rent with contemporary design and picture-postcard views, plus glamping accommodation.

Mr Marshall said the family was delighted that Julian Smith was able to North Yorkshire’s rural economy.

There is more information about the park at www.riversidecaravanpark.co.uk

Riverside Caravan Park in the Yorkshire Dales has been providing tranquil holidays for nearly half a century
Riverside Caravan Park in the Yorkshire Dales has been providing tranquil holidays for nearly half a century