MP celebrates national tourism week at Poole park

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MP Michael Tomlinson flew the flag for Dorset to South Lytchett Manor holiday park near Poole as part of English Tourism Week.

The event, which ran until 25 March, is designed to the UK economy.

Mr Tomlinson, MP for Mid Dorset and North Poole, to the region.

He met with business owners Joanne and David Bridgen who acquired the park 12 years ago, and who are now helped with its running by their son Matthew and his partner Emily.

The MP heard how the five-star park was starting the new holiday season with a raft of awards for its high quality standards and care for the natural environment.

Rural rides: the park is popular with families exploring Dorset
Rural rides: the park is popular with families exploring Dorset

Honours include the prestigious AA Gold Pennant, and being named as Britain’s to the title.

This winter, said Joanne, the family had invested an additional £150,000 in the park to ensure that it remains ahead of the game in providing a first-class holiday experience.

Work included a torhome guests on the park’s 80 fully-serviced pitches.

A bakery has been created which will provide fresh artisan bread, croissants and other treats, and there’s now also a warm-water dog shower and grooming area for visitors’ pets.

As well as touring facilities, the park provides picture-postcard Romany caravans for hire with a raft of modern comforts including full-size beds, heating, kitchen areas and power sockets.

Joanne tors or coming as a result of the personal recommendation:

“We were delighted that Mr Tomlinson was able tors Dorset each year,” she said.

“Mr Tomlinson clearly recognises the importance of to this region, and is aware of the many challenges as well as opportunities faced by businesses such as ours.

“We are hopeful of another record-breaking season in 2018, and are grateful for the continuing support and encouragement of our MP,” added Joanne.

South Lytchett Manor holiday park is  a member of the Best of British group which comprises some 50 independently-run parks with top quality ratings throughout the UK.

More information about the park is available at www.southlytchettmanor.co.uk

Hand-built Romany caravans, fully equipped and with luxury furnishings, are a popular glamping option at the park
Hand-built Romany caravans, fully equipped with luxury furnishings, are a popular glamping option at the park