A caravan park in Wales is enjoying a boost in popularity thanks to a TV series hosted by former politician Michael Portillo.
According to the North Wales Weekly News, Riverside Touring Park in Betws-y-Coed has been inundated with visitor enquiries since the picturesque village appeared in an episode of Great British Railways.
Mr Portillo stopped off in the rural hamlet during a train journey from Ledbury to Holyhead, visiting the railway museum and the famous waterfall Swallow Falls.
Rosemary Roberts, manager of the Riverside Touring Park, said she is now expecting a record year for the site, with all of its pitches already booked for every bank holiday in 2011.
“Michael Portillo’s programme has certainly put Betws-y-Coed on the map and many of the people who have booked with us have mentioned seeing it,” she remarked. “The programme showed off the village in a very good light.”
Riverside Touring Park lies in the heart of the Snowdonia National Park and has recently been subject to a £4 million refurbishment programme to provide luxury five-star facilities.
It is home to 60 touring pitches, a fully equipped laundry, an on-site shop selling caravan accessories, a baby changing room and full facilities for the disabled.
