From one caravan to 250+ employees
Five decades of family-run holidays. Here's how Harrison Holidays grew from a £250 touring caravan into eleven parks stretching from Loch Lomond to Suffolk.
Where it all began
George Harrison buys his first touring caravan for just £250 — the seed of what would become Harrison Holidays.
The first caravan park
George turns his vision into reality and purchases his first caravan park.
Harrison Holidays is born
The company is formally founded and Brooklyn Park becomes the first park under the new name.
Riverside Holiday Park
Our flagship Southport park joins the family.
Royal Umpire Holiday Park
The Preston park is acquired, expanding our reach across Lancashire.
Wild Rose & the next generation
Wild Rose Holiday Park is bought, and George's three sons — George, William and Robert — are well established in the business.
Percy Wood Holiday Park
A Northumberland favourite joins the group.
Abbey Farm Holiday Park
The Ormskirk park is added, deepening our Lancashire roots.
White Rose Holiday Park
Our first Yorkshire park opens its gates near Thirsk.
Wild Rose Entertainment Complex
A brand new entertainment complex opens at Wild Rose Holiday Park.
Rawcliffe Hall
The historic Blackpool parkland park is purchased.
Cakes & Ale
The Suffolk park joins the family — our first venture into the south.
Crofthead Holiday Park
The journey heads north of the border as Crofthead in Ayrshire becomes our first Scottish park.
Ardlui Holiday Park & Marina
Our most recent addition: a hotel, park and marina on the banks of Loch Lomond — eleven parks and counting.