Plans for new £75m leisure destination could create hundreds of jobs
Lancashire holidays company, Partington’s has submitted a planning application to build a £75m leisure destination at its Windy Harbour site, near Blackpool.
The Thornton Cleveleys company said the development will be an ‘extraordinary new destination’ of ‘aspirational escapism’, capable of creating hundreds of jobs.
It will sit within the expansive 166-acre natural site, which currently surrounds the company’s 64-acre Windy Harbour Holiday Park on the banks of the River Wyre in Lancashire.
The new development will feature new holiday lodges, a luxury spa and lifestyle complex and full leisure facilities, all with a focus on harmonious integration into the landscape.
Planning permission is already in place to build holiday and leisure facilities on the site, which was recently acquired by Partington’s Chief Executives, Rob Kearsley and Andrea Challis.
The brother and sister team are fourth generation family members of the company, who recently invested £1.5m into the new Walterz Entertainment Centre at the Newton Hall Holiday Park in Staining.
Plans for Windy Harbour swimming facilities
The recently amended planning application to Fylde Borough Council for Windy Harbour proposes a phased development over a number of years which will begin with a lodge park of 495 tailor-made holiday homes and extensive leisure facilities, which will be housed within bespoke barns spanning an impressive 3,408 sq m area, including swimming pools, state-of-the-art gymnasium, plus bar, restaurant and entertainment facilities.
Further proposals include a spectacular 2,544 sq m luxury spa and wellbeing centre offering holistic concepts that intertwine health and nature. The application also includes scenic cycle and running tracks, nature walks and plans for a 102-bedroom hotel.
Rob Kearsley said: “This bold investment in a thrilling new leisure destination for the North West builds on our years of expertise in running successful holiday parks for all. It also comes as Partington’s celebrates its 80th anniversary and showcases our dedication to keep moving the business forward.”
Andrea Challis said: “The incredible excitement we feel about this project is equally matched by our deep commitment to our customers as well as the Partington’s team. Every aspect of this inspiring new development is thoughtfully crafted to consider the needs of our visitors and their lifestyle and leisure aspirations whilst also providing our team with an outstanding destination they will be proud to be part of.”
