Lancaster caravan site proposed for Williamson Park

by Chris Jefferies
A large park in the city of Lancaster could be partially turned into a caravan park and camp site in order to boost local tourism, it has been suggested.
Several local organisations are looking at commercialising Williamson Park, and the council-approved Lancaster Cultural Heritage Strategy report has suggested creating a caravan and camping site on the land, the Lancaster Guardian reports.
It has been argued that the city is currently punching below its weight and cannot attract similar visitor numbers to York or Chester, despite its comparable heritage attractions.
The report said: “It is widely acknowledged that our heritage offering is at least as good as Chester or York but that we have been let down by under-investment and a lack of a coherent approach and message.”
Caravan site options in Lancashire are currently fairly limited, with the Caravan Club only operating two parks in the county – Blackpool South and Burrs County.