Holiday Park Closes After Nearly Five Decades

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Baltic Wharf Caravan and Motorhome Club site has shut its gates permanently after welcoming its final visitors on August 11. The site, situated on Bristol's harbourside, boasted a prime waterfront position beside the Floating Harbour but will now be replaced by 166 apartments as part of a development scheme. The new buildings will be up to six storeys high and include two commercial units at ground level, as well as new public spaces.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Baltic Wharf Caravan and Motorhome Club site, situated on Bristol's harbourside, has closed its gates permanently after nearly five decades of operation.
  • The site, which boasted a prime waterfront position beside the Floating Harbour, will be replaced by 166 apartments as part of a development scheme.
  • Of the 166 apartments, 66 will be considered 'affordable' in planning terms, with 16 available for purchase through shared ownership with Sovereign and 50 to be let out by Sovereign at social rent.
  • The caravan site has received excellent ratings on TripAdvisor and has been a popular destination for many visitors over the years.
  • The decision to close the site has sparked significant backlash within the caravanning community, with many Expressing fond memories of their visits.
  • The Caravan Club has stated that the site will be sorely missed and has recommended alternative campsites in Cheddar and Bath.
  • Goram Homes' managing director, Stephen Baker, has stated that the company cannot ignore the housing crisis and will reinvest a significant portion of any profit into the city or towards the development of new homes.

Statistics:

  • 166: The number of apartments to be built on the site of the former caravan park.
  • 66: The number of apartments that will be considered 'affordable' in planning terms.
  • 16: The number of apartments available for purchase through shared ownership with Sovereign.
  • 50: The number of apartments to be let out by Sovereign at social rent.
  • 11: The date on which the caravan site closed its gates permanently.
  • 5: The number of decades the caravan site was in operation.

Sources:

  • Bristol Post,
  • Bristol 247,
  • The Caravan Club