Bank Holiday Motorhome Hire in Yorkshire

A bank holiday weekend is a gift of time. Three days instead of two, with no annual leave required. It is just enough to escape, recharge, and come back feeling like you have had a proper break. A motorhome from Heath's Motorhome Hire in Pontefract turns that long weekend into a genuine mini-holiday, with the freedom to go wherever the mood takes you and the comfort of having everything you need on board.

The bank holiday calendar gives you several opportunities throughout the year. The early May bank holiday, the late May half-term weekend, the August bank holiday, and the Easter weekend all provide three or four days that are perfect for a motorhome getaway. Each falls at a different point in the season, offering a different character of trip: Easter for spring walks and emerging countryside, May for bluebells and warming weather, and August for the last gasp of summer before autumn arrives.

From our Pontefract depot, a bank holiday weekend gives you enough time to reach a surprising number of destinations. The Yorkshire Dales are barely an hour away, and a three-night stay gives you two full days to explore the valleys, villages, and walking trails. The Yorkshire coast is under two hours, with Whitby, Scarborough, and Robin Hood's Bay all offering a proper seaside weekend. Head north and Northumberland is within reach for a long weekend of castles, beaches, and wide open skies.

The Lake District, around two and a half hours from Pontefract, is achievable for a bank holiday trip, particularly if you set off on the Friday evening and arrive at your campsite before dark. Two full days in the Lakes gives you time for a fell walk, a lake cruise, a visit to a country house, and an evening in one of the region's excellent pubs. The Peak District, even closer at under an hour, is ideal for a shorter bank holiday break and offers outstanding walking, cycling, and village exploration.

Bank holidays are among our busiest periods, and we strongly recommend booking well in advance. The May and August bank holiday weekends are particularly popular, and our motorhomes often sell out weeks ahead. If you know your bank holiday plans, booking early secures both your preferred vehicle and the best campsite pitches at your chosen destination. Campsites in popular areas fill up fast over bank holidays, so reserving your pitch at the same time as your motorhome is a wise move.

For those who prefer a quieter bank holiday experience, heading to less obvious destinations can pay dividends. While the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales honeypots are busy, the Northumberland coast, the Durham Dales, the North Pennines, and the East Yorkshire Wolds offer equally beautiful countryside with a fraction of the crowds. A bank holiday weekend is also a good time to explore destinations you might not normally consider - a circuit of the North York Moors, a trip to the Lincolnshire coast, or a foray into Lancashire and the Forest of Bowland.

The beauty of a motorhome bank holiday is the complete absence of hassle. No airport queues, no motorway service station hotel, no trying to find a restaurant table on a busy Saturday night. You have your own kitchen, your own bed, and your own timetable. If it rains on Saturday, you can hunker down in the motorhome with a book and a cup of tea. If the sun comes out on Monday, you can extend your walk, find a riverside spot for lunch, and make the most of every last hour before heading home.

For families, a bank holiday motorhome trip is a manageable adventure that children love. It is short enough that even young children cope well with the travelling, and the novelty of sleeping in a motorhome never wears off. For couples, it is the perfect escape from routine - long enough to feel like a proper holiday, short enough that you do not need to take time off work.

Check our availability for your preferred bank holiday weekend and book your motorhome early. A three-day break in one of our vehicles is the easiest way to turn a long weekend into something genuinely special.