Holiday-goers staying at a caravan park in the UK are feeling extremely upset after learning that the park will be closing at the end of the current season. The Happy Valley Caravan Park, housing 200 caravan owners near Porthcawl in Wales, is now facing the daunting task of either dismantling or relocating their caravans, bidding farewell to the tight-knit community they have built over many years.
Earlier this year, the park ceased its touring services, and recent communications from LT Management Services, as reported by Wales Online, confirm that the park’s closure is set for October 31. Caravan owners have until the end of February 2026 to make arrangements to remove their caravans, with estimated costs ranging from £1,500 to £4,000, creating a significant financial burden for many.
Alison Williams, a long-time caravan owner at the site, expressed her dismay, labeling the situation as “disgusting” to pay for being forced off the premises. She highlighted the emotional impact on families who have cherished memories at the park, emphasizing the strong sense of community that will be lost with the closure.
The abrupt announcement has left many owners, like Lisa Powell, who recently purchased a caravan, devastated by the unexpected turn of events, feeling a sense of loss and betrayal. Concerns have also arisen among residents of the unaffected residential area of the park, fearing the potential implications for their living arrangements and expressing worries about the uncertainty of their future.
As residents grapple with the sudden closure, questions loom about the fate of the residential facilities and the impact on the broader community. LT Management Services has been approached for comments on the matter.