We are proud to announce the Smytham Manor has been presented with a Practical Caravan Top 100 Park Award. The award is presented as a result of nominations sent to the magazine so thank you all for your help in achieving this award, we feel it represents all the hard work put in to making Smytham Manor one of the top parks in the country, we are a great park but work hard to maintain the friendly family feel.

 

During the winter the gas tanks from in front of reception have been moved to an area behind the information shed and as well as general maintenance the pond area has continued to be cleared and landscaped. The de-silting and landscaping of the ponds continues. We have increased the depth of all the ponds by between 4 and 6 feet. We have also created new level areas so visitors can sit and enjoy a picnic or just take in the view of the wild flowers and grasses which will be sown all around the pond area.

With the current plummet in temperature, on caravan 36’s decking they record the temperature on 5th Jan as -16c, the water has been freezing. The ponds have frozen right over and although this area has restricted access it hasn't stopped the Ducks going skating. We are pleased to report that the sun is still shining and giving us a dry winter so far. But If you have any concerns regarding your caravan please contact reception.

The 34 week season starts on 6^th March and ends on the 1^st November 2009.The site closes to everyone, including day visitors, on 23rd January and re opens on the 9th February 2008.

During 2008 we raised £300.84 for The Air Ambulance. More than last year, thank you all.

We have just received our 8^th Gold award for David Bellamy. We have had many interesting sightings of wildlife  reported, a peregrine Falcon in the valley  and we  now have hedgehogs on park again. Works are being carried out at the ponds to clear some of the over grown foliage and to remove slit and repair the leaks.

The site closes to everyone, including day visitors, on 23rd January and re opens on the 9th February 2008.

For those of you who are making use of your bus passes. The bus service that stops at the top of the drive has changed from First to Beacon Bus. We are told that the time table will remain the same for the time being.

A Happy New Year to you all. We hope you had a good festive season and we are looking forward to seeing you all soon

Wireless Broadband will be available mid February. Cards can be purchased from reception to enable you to go online.

The site closes to everyone, including day visitors, on 25th January and re opens on the 11th February 2008.
The 34 week season starts on 7th March and ends on 2nd November 2008

During 2007 we raised £293.34 for The Air Ambulance. Thank you all.

Gas tests, pat tests, reconnection, and a caravan washing service are available. Please contact reception for more information and bookings.

Poppy’s laminitis has got better, she is currently in her stable and will be back in her paddock as soon as possible