Although located in a remote area, about 4 miles east of the town itself, it boasted good transport links as a railway line passed right through the middle. It even had a ready-made station originally built to serve the local farming community. After only three weeks of construction 8, servicemen arrived and had to sleep in tents until the buildings were finished.
At the end of the war the site was sold into Butlin's ownership and, after much local opposition including a public inquiry, was opened as a holiday camp in March Initial capacity was around 5, but this was gradually increased to 8, The miniature railway was added in and differed from most in that it fulfilled a genuine transport need.
The line had a very successful year career before finally closing in A lengthy chairlift also appeared in and ran over a similar course to the railway - it was noted for its spectacular views. Ringo Starr appeared at the camp during his pre-Beatles era. His group, Rory Storm and the Hurricanes, appeared for a week engagement in The booking was due to start on 4th June but Ringo declined due to his impending marriage.
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