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Hi all,

I've read the reviews.... some good, some bad and some downright scary going back for the last 4 years.

Does anyone know what the place is like now, as it appears to have gained a bit of a reputation.

We're looking to come up Southport way in half term and I just wondered if this was going to be a disaster if we stayed there? We have 3 kids 7, 12 & 14.

I dont want the children kidnapping or mugged and I dont really want my new pride and joy catching fire or having its wheels nicked - that said I'm not too fussy if its a bit scruffy and tired - my favourite local site is just like that, as long as we can get a wash and have a sleep.

Any views on this or anywhere else local thats open in Feb?

Thanks in advance

Jim

Hi

I can recommend two very good sites for Southport, one is C&CC Cs site which is on the sea front of Southport, its called Waterside Lodge, everything is within walking distance and theres a small shower block on site, its approx £17 pnt and you have to be a member of the C&CC. The other one is one we are going to on 2nd Jan, its called Shaw Hall caravan Park its at Scarisbrick which is about 10miles from Southport. It has a good kids park, good dog walks along the canal, a really nice bar/club venue with entertainment on at weekends, the pitches are all service with astro turf for the awning and they are hardstanding, prices very reasonable too.

Dont book Riverside or Leisure Lakes, they are horrible sites, im not going to say too much just in case I offend but read my reviews for both sites??

This is the website for Shaw Hall

http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/sites/reviews.asp?revid=2268

tele no of Waterside Lodge is http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/sites/reviews.asp?revid=8199 They get booked very quickly, its next to the lake so if thats an issue with children then avoid Waterside Lodge.

Good Luck!

Thats sorted that out thanks all!!!!!

I've emailed Shaw Hall - unfortunately I'm in the wrong Club for Waterside Lodge :-(

So lets hope Shaw Hall come up trumps.

Happy Christmas all...... would have loved to do a Christmas in the Sprite - but I met very firm resistance from SWMBO and the dogs, and the kids!!! Something about turkey not fitting in the oven....... :-(

Jim