Willerby (2024)

FAQs

Willerby? ›

Follow the above advice, and we believe that one of our superbly engineered models can continue to be your home-away-from-home for thirty years or more. Choose Willerby, and you can be confident of a robust structure that's built to last.

Follow the above advice, and we believe that one of our superbly engineered models can continue to be your home-away-from-home for thirty years or more. Choose Willerby, and you can be confident of a robust structure that's built to last.

Peter Munk, the CEO of Willerby, said: “There's no doubt about it – the staycation is definitely here to stay.

Willerby at a glance

We operate from a 80-acre site in Hull, employ almost 1,200 staff and produce more than 7,500 holiday homes every year. We're a pioneering company and also have showgrounds in Hull, Southport and Livingston, in Scotland.

Our story began just over 75 years ago. We were founded in 1946 when Walter Allen switched from making beehives to building touring caravans after he spotted an opportunity in the growing post-war leisure market.

Cons of living in a static caravan while building a house:

-You will be limited on space. -There may be noise and dust from the construction process. -The caravan may not be as comfortable as a regular house. -You will need to transport all your belongings to and from the caravan every day.

In the company's latest accounts, for the year to October 1 st , 2022, Willerby recorded turnover of £217m, up 67% from £129.9m the year before.

Almost a fifth of Willerby's 1,100-strong workforce have received recognition for their loyalty and commitment to the business, ranging from 10 years to more than four decades of service.

Who are Willerby competitors? ›

Willerby top competitors include Swift Group Ltd, Park Holidays, Portakabin Ltd, Pure Leisure Group Ltd.

A larger caravan might take two days to construct; smaller ones can be finished in a day.

Geography. The village of Willerby forms an outermost western suburb of Hull, separated by non-agricultural green space including allotments, playing fields, and Springhead Park Golf Club.

Peter Munk - CEO - Willerby Ltd | LinkedIn.

What is a static caravan? A static caravan spends the majority of its life in one holiday park. Statics are designed to be transported only once – directly to a holiday or caravan park – where they will stay for a sustained period of time.

On average, a static caravan will last for around thirty years +, however, there are a number of factors that can extend your caravan's life. The overall quality of your static caravan will play a huge role in its lifespan, as well as how well it is looked after.

Since you don't have a permanent licence at a holiday park, you can't live there all year. Therefore, you must have another residence to use as your main, permanent address⁴. In addition, holiday parks have rules surrounding how long you can stay in your static caravan.

Living in a caravan will make your static quickly become home with all of the luxury and comforts you're used to. Depending on your budget you can buy static caravans with plenty of space, mod-cons and features such as bay windows, french doors and even three or more bedrooms.

Your caravan site

Clearly, some static caravan sites are more vulnerable to the effects of storms than others. Even on a relatively sheltered site, however, there may be trees, bushes or structures which may give you cause for concern because of their proximity to your pitch.

How do you winterize a static caravan? ›

Its not unusual to see static caravans from 20 – 30 years old end up on farms, building sites or even people back gardens. Whilst they can still be repaired and have a use static caravan's will always be around. When the static caravan become in a static of disrepair they can be stripped down used for scrap.

In addition to the original 14ft model, we now offer a 13ft size. With both static caravans having two and three bedroom options, this stunning holiday home is sure to make you the envy of your neighbours on the park.

Owners Best Western announced the permanent closure of the long-established hotel in June last year. The venue, in Well Lane, Willerby, had previously been closed as part of the national Covid-19 lockdown.

As a financial investment, static caravans differ from buying a brick-and-mortar property. Static caravans can depreciate an estimated 15% per year¹, so you can expect to receive less of what you paid for the property when it's time to sell.

The 2021 Estimated Resident Population for Jordan Springs is 11,850, with a population density of 1,225 persons per square km.

The RDA Wide Bay Burnett Region Estimated Resident Population for 2021 is 310,728, with a population density of 6.39 persons per square km.

Willerby Hill is an exceptional new Business Park within mature surroundings located to the west of the City of Hull. Access from the A63 is via The Beverley Humber Bridge Link Road, the A164.

Who are caravan competitors? ›

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The average depreciation rate of a static caravan is similar to that of a car. This works out at about 15% per year, although this figure is simplified to an extent. Newer caravans depreciate more quickly than older caravans, so that's worth bearing in mind.

It's one of the fundamental laws of nature that, as a caravan gets older, it depreciates in value.

If you have land (or you would like to buy land) away from your main home that you want to live on permanently in a static caravan, then you will almost certainly need planning permission. The best way to find out exactly what you can and can't do is to speak to the local council, who will be able to advise you.

How far is it from Beverley to Willerby? The distance between Beverley and Willerby is 6 miles. The road distance is 7 miles.

According to the latest 2021 census, the population in Kingston upon Hull, City of is predominantly white (91.8%), with non-white minorities representing the remaining 8.2% of the population.

Remember, too, that lodges, especially Willerby lodges, are built to last, with a trouble-free lifespan of at least 80 years.

Usually, if you keep up to date with maintenance, static caravans can last up to 30 years, sometimes even longer.

What is the warranty on a Willerby Linwood? ›

The structural warranty is five years from the date of chassis manufacture. For fully galvanised chassis, the anti-corrosion warranty is 12 years from the date of chassis manufacture or ten years from the date of sale (to end-user), whichever occurs first.

This figure can range from around 10 to 20 years, with lodges tending towards longer pitch licences than caravans.

1717. On St John's Day, 24 June 1717, four London Lodges, which had existed for some time, came together at the Goose and Gridiron Tavern in St Paul's Churchyard, declared themselves a Grand Lodge and elected Anthony Sayer as their first Grand Master. This was the first Grand Lodge in the world.

The first American Mason lodge was established in Philadelphia in 1730, and future revolutionary leader Benjamin Franklin was a founding member. There is no central Masonic authority, and Freemasons are governed locally by the order's many customs and rites.

With such comfort on offer, there is no issue being in a static caravan full time and choosing a model with double glazing and central heating will make even winter warm and cosy. You should also consider other features you require from your static caravan, including any future proofing should your situation change.

The age profile of survey respondents is broadly similar to what we've seen in previous years. The average age of new caravan buyers is just over 62 (fractionally older than last year), whereas as used buyers average 59.5.

General enquiry. For PR and media enquiries, please contact our PR agency, Meehan Media, on info@meehanmedia.co.uk. For customer service queries (including warranty, spare parts and general issues with your home) please speak to your park or distributor who will be able to assist you in your enquiry.

Jayco RVs manufactured and purchased from December 2017* receive a two years manufacturing warranty and a five years structural warranty. Jayco RV Motorhomes include the separate warranty provided by the original manufacturer of the motorised cab of the vehicle. (Please refer to the respective terms and conditions.)