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Celebrating 70 years of business in the same family.
Welcome to Thornfield Holiday Camp.
A holiday lifestyle at your fingertips
Thornfield Holiday Camp offers a peaceful retreat just minutes from the hustle of Blackpool. Just 3 miles from Marton mere holiday park and half a mile from Newton Hall caravan park. We are just 3 miles from central Blackpool, Blackpool north central and south piers, Blackpool pleasure beach, Blackpool tower, Blackpool opera house and Blackpool Winter gardens.we are a short journey via car bus or tram to Fleetwood and Fleetwood Market, Cleveleys and Lytham St Anne's. Enjoy our family-friendly, pet-friendly site, perfect for owning a caravan without the hassle of letting or residential concerns. Experience the best of rural village life, combined with easy access to major roads.
Were perfect for families commuting from Manchester, Bolton, Cheshire, Liverpool, Preston, Lancaster, and the Lake District.
Nestled in the heart of Staining village just 3 miles from Poulton-le-Fylde and Blackpool, Thornfield Holiday Camp is a family-owned and run, family and pet friendly static holiday caravan park. We offer a peaceful retreat for families looking to create lasting memories in a beautiful rural setting overlooked (in places) by Staining windmill. Our park has operated as a camping ground of some kind for well over 100 years and is open from 1st March at 10am thru 31st October at 3pm. We have no rentals on park so our owners know their neighbours and make lasting friendships with them.
The past.
Thornfield holiday camp formerly Thornfield Farm was part of a parcel of land that once owned most of the Staining area including land as far east as Singleton village. It was established as a camping ground well over a century ago by various families but had no infrastructure and was in essence just a field. My Grandfather Thomas Emmott a coal merchant from old Trafford in Manchester, his wife Hilda and their three children Nora, Clara and my mother Hilda holidayed at Thornfield for many years in a deconstructable chalet that they had to build and dismantle at the start and end of each season until the land came up for sale and my family bought the business in 1953. My grandad and Grandma then moved to Blackpool to run the business with my Mum and Dad following shortly after. Both my Mum and Dad worked the business and built the infrastructure as can be seen today. The business remained with my Grandad until his passing in 1977 where my Mum Hilda and Dad Stan took over until 2008 when my wife Keeley and myself Brett took over and my parents retired at the ripe old age of 78.
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Below is an image of one of the vintage caravans on the park when we took over in 2008. Sadly progress meant that she was removed a few years later for a newer model but she was a beauty.
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Thornfield back in the day. No roads, just a field prior to my Grandad and Dad putting them in. Note Staining windmill in the background.
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Looking towards the north west boundary of the park. Circa 1950's when the chalets were still popular. Note St Luke's church in the background.
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Looking north. Roadways starting to be laid in the 50's
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Looking towards the east boundary of Thornfield. No development in this area yet so no houses.
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My Grandad Thomas Emmot.
A coal man and entrepreneur from Old Trafford Manchester. Born in the 1800's and passed away in 1975.
like the Remington add of old he
"liked it so much that he bought the company"
and started a multi generation business.
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Grandma in the foreground and Aunty Reeny in the background. Photo looking North. In the immediate distance a touring caravan park on Castle Lane/Mill Lane.
The sign on the front of our house was made by my Dad. It's still proudly there after all these years.
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Mum and Dad god love them.
Dad sadly passed away in 2010 aged 80 years and Mum left us in 2018 at aged 89 years.
Love and miss you guys always.
The present
On our takeover in 2008, my wife and I decided to operate an "if it ain't broke don't fix it" ethos. Most of my ancestors' methods worked so we ran with that. The introduction of flushing toilets thanks to Tommy Tucker joining us not long after my Dad passed away has been just marvellous but always tinged with a bit of sadness that my Dad wasn't around for the first flush. We have modernised our shower block and laundry facilities and generally maintain what's there. Sadly all of the old 1950's and 60's caravans have now gone to make way for more modern well appointed units with all mod cons.
We provide a full and comprehensive service for your new caravan from locating your favorite unit to its transport, siting and set up. For more information please call
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Keeley on
07909917109
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a recently transported and sited caravan awaiting full gas and electricity safety testing, decking and flagging to include all connections and t.v aerial.
Affordable caravan ownership in a peaceful setting with no letting or residential hassles.
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Looking North west on the park. This pitch is a credit to the caravan owner. This particular caravan has full gas central heating, double glazing and all the modern amenities of home.
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An example of a bespoke deck that we can arrange to be built at the customers request. Sizes are subject to current fire safety regulations and individual pitch sizes.
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One of our older girls in the foreground (bowed roof) and right next door one of our newer models (pitched and tiled roof).
With all of our caravans there is no age restriction whilst you own the caravan. When an owner decides that they want to move on we will assess the caravan for its saleability in the current market and discuss with the owner what their options are. When a caravan is coming to the end of its saleability with us, we will tell the new owner that they will be its last custodian and it will be priced accordingly.
So long as the caravan is safe, is cosmetically agreeable and its electrical and gas certifications are up to date we are happy for the caravan to stay in our park with its current owner.
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The effort that our owners make on their caravans should be applauded. This caravan of John and Linda's really is a testament to their care and work ethics. It really does look fantastic. Just over 1 year ago there was another old caravan on this pitch but it was 90 degrees to this one and basically was an unloved mud patch. Well done guys.
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Again. This caravan of Tommy and Margs really is beautiful.
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This caravan of Keith's one of our more recent owners looks fantastic. Only a few months ago it was quite a neglected unit. It really has undergone quite the transformation both inside and out. Affectionately known as "Shoestring Lodge" its restoration is on a budget but you really can not tell.
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This older caravan has outlived its saleability on our park and is sadly leaving us at the end of the season after 15 years. As you can see the gardens are beautiful. Well done Frank, Betty and Darren you've worked so hard on this pitch over the years.
A new (to us) unit will replace this one in the new year.
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This Caravan of Malcolm and Chris's really does show how loved it is. So much hard work has been put into this unit.
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the same make and model as above but a different specification, this Vogue demonstrates our bespoke decking and many hours of love and effort. Well done Ken and Sue
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from bespoke decking to beautifully manicured gardens. This holiday lifestyle could be yours.
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Looking South from our car park.
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looking East from our car park.
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Looking West from our amenities block lower down the park.
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Looking South but on the west side of the park.
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On the west side of the park looking South again from mid park.
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Looking North towards the windmill.
AMENITIES.
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Our Laundry. Recently relocated and refurbished.
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A small but perfectly formed book exchange.
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A large modern shower and changing room.
Local amenities
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Staining Lodge golf course a few hundred yards from our caravan park.
A fantastic golf experience on a purpose built facility and meals, desserts,coffee and cake to die for.
website: staininglodge.co.uk
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Morrisons local 67 Chain Lane Staining FY30DB. Just a few hundred yards from the caravan park and stocked with everything that you may need for that weekend away.
The Plough Inn.
situated within the heart of the village (you can see it from our park).
The Plough offers good beer, good food and good company (gets a bit rowdy if we're in though 😊)
website. theploughstaining.co.uk
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Whaley's garden Nursery FY30DL.
A hundred yards from our gate. Has everything you could possibly want to make your pitch look special.
website: whaleysgardennursery.co.uk
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walterz entetainment centre FY30AX
Walterz is a brand-new state of the art £1.5m facility with ten-pin bowling, augmented reality darts, luxury karaoke booths plus a whole host of other games.
Website: walterzblackpool.com
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Four seasons fisheries.
Half a mile from us. This facility offers a commercial fishing experience on 2 large lakes. There is also a club water at the rear of the property managed by Hardhorn fishing club at Noah's Ark fishing shop in Poulton-le-Fylde. Also sporting a cafe serving quality food and drinks.
Website: noahsarkfishingtackle.com
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The Newton Arms Pub.
One mile from the camp.
Website: sizzlingpubs.co.uk
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The COOP shop. One mile from us.
Stocking everything that you need and more.
Also an off licence.
Website: coop.co.uk
Spacious and well-maintained seasonal pitches for a comfortable extended stay.
Normoss pharmacy & Post Office.
Website: latifpharmacy.com
Website: postoffice.co.uk
The Barker shop.
a modern dog grooming salon providing all you poochy needs.
website: thebarkershop.itsallsavvy.com
thebarkershopnormoss.co.uk
Seasonal Pitches
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Say hello to Mable one of the parks cats.
Family and Pet-Friendly Environment
Family and pet-friendly environment that ensures safety and enjoyment for all visitors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact us
Feel free to get in touch with us for enquiries about caravan ownership or seasonal pitches.
Location
Thornfield Holiday Camp
Cnr Staining Road and Castle Lane, Staining Village, Blackpool, FY3 0BW
☎️ 07909917109
Email: ilovecaravans@thornfieldholidaycamp.co.uk
About us
At Thornfield Holiday Camp, we pride ourselves on offering a welcoming and peaceful environment for caravan owners and visitors alike. Nestled in the idyllic rural village of Staining, just a stone's throw from the vibrant town of Blackpool, our camp provides the perfect balance of tranquillity and accessibility. With a focus on community and family-friendly values, Thornfield offers an eight-month season with affordable site fees and no letting or residential concerns. If you're looking to invest in a holiday home and enjoy a serene getaway, Thornfield Holiday Camp is the ideal destination.