Welcome to the Gateforth Park Blog

With a passion for gardening, fishing and the outdoors, Jeff Pinder and Janet Hemstock found Gateforth Park ticked all their boxes when they were looking to downsize for their retirement. They bought one of the larger Lakeside properties with a spacious garden leading...

Welcome to Gateforth Park, a serene haven offering the charm of residential park homes in the heart of North Yorkshire. Nestled amidst scenic countryside, our community combines style, comfort, and affordability, perfect for those seeking a tranquil retirement...

As the desire for peaceful and comfortable retirement living in the UK grows, residential park homes have become an increasingly popular choice. If you’re looking for change and are considering your accommodation options, here’s how retirement living could benefit...

Tell us about yourself. My name is Kathryn. I am 60 years old. I am a retired nurse and have two dogs. I moved from County Durham to Gateforth Park in August 2022, from an old cottage with four bedrooms, on a hillside, in a rural location.   What appealed to you about...

If you're looking for a new place to call home in retirement, a residential park home could be an attractive option. But can you get a mortgage on a residential park home in Yorkshire? Let's take a closer look. Is It Possible To Get a Mortgage on a Residential Park...

What is it like to live at Gateforth Park? In our series of homeowner Q&As, residents share their personal journeys to park home living, what they love about life on our residential park, and what makes this part of North Yorkshire feel like home. Here we catch up...

We had a wonderful time showcasing Gateforth Park alongside York House Leisure's holiday parks at the Caravan, Motorhome and Holiday Show 2023 this week. Our stand was busy for all four days of the show with visitors chatting to our park managers Carol and Paul and...

We are delighted to welcome our new park managers Carol and Paul Tott to our wonderful Gateforth Park team. Originally from Stockton on Tees, Carol and Paul have had varied careers both at home and abroad. They join us from a touring park in Filey, where they worked...

With over 250,000 people now residing in residential park homes across the UK, park home living is an increasingly attractive lifestyle choice for those over 50 or entering retirement. And it doesn’t take long to figure out why!   Residential park homes offer a truly...

With many park home models available at Gateforth Park, each with unique designs and features, you may be wondering where to start with choosing your perfect residential park home.  This guide will help you to understand all the different possibilities – from square...

The next stage in Gateforth Park’s development is gathering pace after the summer months have seen new residents welcomed and more plots reserved on Phase 2. With the first two sets of homeowners moving in by the end of July to the stunning Lakeside properties, this...

We’re only two weeks in to May and it’s been an exciting month already at Gateforth Park. Phase 1 has completely sold out and the first home has been delivered on Phase 2. And did we mention our successful Open Weekend? Phase 1 sold out We are delighted to have...

As providers of residential park homes in Yorkshire, we know a thing or two about living the good life during your retirement or even semi-retirement. While the work-free life or winding down your working week can be a little daunting at first, it presents a whole new...

The warmer weather and the arrival of spring has heralded lots of activity at Gateforth Park. Although we have been maintaining the park throughout the winter and progressing with the development of Phase 2, recent weeks have seen activity ramp up even further....

The winter weather hasn’t dampened activity at Gateforth Park and we’ve been cracking on with the exciting next stage in the development. With our team on track to welcome the first residents to Phase 2 of our residential park in Spring this year, construction is well...

Whether you live in Yorkshire or just nearby, this diverse county offers a trove of hidden gem locations to visit during your retirement. From the breath-taking Yorkshire Coast to the charming natural beauty of the Yorkshire Dales, we’ll run through our top picks for...

An estimated 160,000 people in England live in residential park homes. And with aspirational locations and like-minded communities, it’s no wonder why! You might be wondering if these sites are only for people who have retired. But while the beautiful scenery, amazing...