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EXPLAINED: Pontins | Vintage Vibes

Holiday park company ‘on its last legs’ named worst in the UK

The Somerset site scored just two stars in all categories of a recent Which? survey

The Independent UK

Popular free-entry theme park in the UK at risk of closure

Brean Theme Park has been a popular spot for holidaymakers since the 1940s

The Independent UK

Experience: I’ve been on television more than 2,500 times (but you won’t know my face)

My work as a TV and film extra was a dream come true. My look – skinny and not too good-looking – was in high demand

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Pontins in court over death of grandmother at resort

The resort remains closed to tourists

The Independent UK

Pontins parent company accused of corporate manslaughter

Grandmother Wendy Jones, 68, suffered fatal injuries and was among six people taken to hospital after a ceiling collapsed at the resort in 2019.

Evening Standard

Pontins owner charged with corporate manslaughter over death of grandmother

Wendy Jones among 18 people injured at resort in Somerset when live damaged electrics exposed as ceiling fell

The Independent UK

Pontins' 'later than expected' apology welcomed three years after racism row

A LEADING charity has described Pontins’ apology to Irish Travellers over discrimination as “later than expected” but “encouraging” ...

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Pontins says sorry to Gypsy and Traveller communities over discrimination

EHRC investigation found 11 unlawful acts aimed at barring Irish Travellers from Pontins’ holiday parks

The Guardian - UK

‘Filthy and run down’ – Why Pontins has been rated the worst holiday park in the UK

Holiday park brand Pontins has been rated the worst in the UK, with smaller and independent brands outperforming well-known names like Butlin’s and Center Parcs, according to new research.

The Independent UK

Pontins booted to bottom of UK holiday park table again

Top places go to smaller and independent parks, with Potters Resorts taking the no. 1 spot

The Guardian - UK

Punch and Judy, penny slots and Pontins: why the great British seaside continues to hold our imagination

Rachel Cooke traces the long history of the UK’s resorts through nostalgia, deprivation and revival

The Guardian - UK

Kardashian, Beckham, Sussex: every name tells a story but it’s up to you to draw the conclusion

Pontins allegedly used names to compile a list of ‘undesirable guests’, while other appellations are lucrative brands. My advice is to withhold judgment

The Guardian - UK

Pontins discriminated against Travellers with list of 'undesirable' Irish surnames, watchdog finds

The holiday park company used a blacklist of mainly Irish surnames as part of a policy of refusing bookings by Gypsies and Travellers

Evening Standard

Pontins served ‘unlawful act notice’ over discrimination against Irish Travellers

Equality watchdog forces holiday park operator into agreement after ‘undesirable guest’ list discovered

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Pontins closes two holiday camps suddenly throwing Christmas holidays into dissaray

Pontins closed sites in Camber Sands and Prestatyn ‘with immediate effect’

The Guardian - UK

Pontins to close Prestatyn and Camber Sands resorts ‘with immediate effect’

Holidaymakers affected will be contacted but it leaves customer plans for Christmas break in disarray

Liverpool Echo

Pontins cancel woman's £369 birthday trip after overbooking site

Jacqui Henry said she's in a "tough spot" with her friends due to not receiving a refund

Bristol Post

Complaints-hit Pontins Brean Sands £2 million upgrade complete with new chalets and restaurants

It will be closed to the public for the next three years

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Daily Mirror

Beloved BBC sitcom makes shock return this month leaving comedy fans thrilled

A much-loved sitcom is returning to the BBC this month after a year off air, however its creator has warned the 13th series of the stellar show may be the last

Liverpool Echo

Lost Pontins where generations of Merseyside families headed for their summer holiday

It attracted thousands through the years

Manchester Evening News

Lost Pontins where generations of Greater Manchester families loved to spend their summer holiday

The holiday park was a pocket friendly destination for generations of families

Daily Mirror

Inside Lee Mack's life away from TV stardom – rarely-seen wife and job before fame

The 1% Club host Lee Mack is often seen making TV appearances but despite being one of Britain's top comedians, he rarely opens up about his life away from his career

Daily Mirror

UK's best holiday park is all-inclusive with over 50 activities and West End-style shows

Potters Resorts in Essex and Norfolk have beaten Pontins, Butlins, Centerparcs, to be named the British public's favourite holiday park, according to a recent Which? survey

Daily Mirror

Pontins still has holidays from £5 per person over the May bank holidays

Stays at the Pontins holiday camps in Camber Sands, Prestatyn Sands and Southport are currently on offer for cut prices ahead of the May Bank Holidays and half terms

Bristol Post

Pontins offering cheap Easter break offers in 'EGGstra' special deal

Families looking for a last-minute holiday can book a stay at one of three parks for as little as £79

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