News

Demand for caravan pitches hots up ahead of 2012 Olympics

There is likely to be strong demand for caravan sites near London next summer

by Gemma Roskell

Caravanners hoping to secure pitches close to the venues for the 2012 Olympic Games in London should perhaps act fast.

If the situation at one caravan park is anything to go by, there is likely to be strong demand for sites near London next summer.

According to the Windsor Express, the owner of the Amerden Caravan Park in Taplow said it is being inundated with enquiries about accommodation, even though it is not taking bookings for the 2012 summer season until January.

Much of the demand is coming from caravanners hoping to catch some of the action at nearby Dorney Lake, where the rowing and kayaking events will be held.

“We’ve already had 70 or so enquiries since it was first announced it would be at Dorney Lake,” said Beverley Hakesley. “We even had an enquiry from a group of about 60 Dutch supporters.”

Applications for tickets for the London 2012 Olympics are due to open on Tuesday March 15th until Tuesday April 26th.