ABOVE: Kevin Hollinrake MP (left) congratulates long-serving park manager Trevor Jones and business owner Mark Goodson

Praise For North Yorkshire Holiday Park

North Yorkshire MP Kevin Hollinrake has praised a family’s award-winning Yorkshire Moors holiday park for its ‘tremendous contribution’ to tourism. Mr Hollinrake, who represents Thirsk and Malton, made his comments on a special visit to Wayside Lakes at Wrelton, near Pickering, during April’s English Tourism Week. The 10-acre park, recently subject to a £500,000 investment, is based around two picturesque lakes, and provides luxury lodges for private owners. Mr Hollinrake said business owner Mark Goodson was to be congratulated for his vision and commitment: “This is an excellent and very attractive development which provides the perfect base to explore some of the most beautiful parts of Yorkshire,” said Mr Hollinrake. “Tourism is one of Yorkshire’s most important industries, and it is five-star developments such as Wayside which stimulate the sector. “The knock-on effect of an inspirational holiday park like this, in terms of jobs and investment in Ryedale, is very significant, and it has been a privilege to come here,” he added. Mark Goodson, who owns Wayside Lakes and the adjacent Wayside Holiday Park, commented: “Last year was very strong for us with almost £400,000 of holiday home sales, despite Brexit, the chilly start to the season, and the football World Cup when everything stopped. “Most of our new owners are more mature folk who want a comfortable and attractive holiday home in tranquil countryside with easy access to popular destinations.” Mr Hollinrake also took the opportunity to present an Exceptional Service Award to Wayside’s manager and co-director Trevor Jones who has worked on the park for 27 years. The award is the highest honour given to outstanding park personnel by the British Holiday and Home Parks Association, the park industry’s professional body.