Skirlington Market

Skirlington Market sits just outside Driffield, a proper working marketplace that's been going for centuries. It's the sort of place where locals actually shop rather than a tourist trap pretending to be authentic - which is precisely why it's worth a visit if you're staying at one of the nearby caravan parks like Skirlington Leisure Park or Mill Farm Country Park.

What you'll find depends entirely on when you pitch up. Market days bring produce stalls, local vendors, and the kind of crowd that knows a good deal when they see one. The village itself is small and unassuming, but that's rather the point. There's genuine character here, not the manufactured kind.

If you're bringing kids, they'll get bored within twenty minutes unless there's something specific happening. This isn't a destination in itself - it's a glimpse of how Yorkshire communities actually function. History enthusiasts might find the site interesting given its longevity, but come expecting a village market, not a spectacle.

The real value is as part of a broader wander around the area. Driffield's close enough for lunch, and staying at Cliff Top Caravan Park or Skipsea Sands Holiday Park puts you within striking distance of both the market and the Yorkshire coast. Allow an hour maximum unless you're genuinely after shopping.

Best visited on an actual market day - worth ringing ahead to check dates rather than turning up speculatively.