Great news for the Olympic campers
Richard Cutcher • Published 11 Feb 2012 16:00
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ONE-THOUSAND campers could be welcomed at Windsor Great Park during the Olympic Games.
The Crown Estate has signed an agreement with The Camping and Caravanning Club to operate a Windsor Great Park campsite from Friday, July 20 to Thursday, August 16 and 286 tent pitches are being made available.
Olympic rowing and canoeing events will be taking place at Dorney Lake from Saturday, July 28 to Saturday, August 11, and the £40 per night pitches, adjacent to Queen Victoria's Review Ground, are likely to be a popular choice for tourists.
Philip Everett, deputy ranger at Windsor Great Park, said: "The Crown Estate is delighted to be working with The Camping and Caravanning Club to help provide this unique campsite in Windsor Great Park. Not only is it close to the Olympic events at Eton Dorney Lake, but it is the ideal base from which to explore this fantastic area.
"We hope that it will help to provide an additional boost to local businesses and tourist attractions."
Paul Jones, membership services director at The Camping and Caravanning Club, said: "Windsor is renowned for its rich cultural heritage and beautiful natural scenery and that's why we are thrilled to be working with The Crown Estate to offer an affordable, yet attractive, accommodation experience during the summer of 2012." The Savill Garden and Savill Building will be open for campers until 8.30pm and easy access to Dorney Lake will be provided by an official Olympic Park And Ride station which will run from the park for Olympic ticket holders.
Mr Everett added: "The Crown Estate looks forward to welcoming campers and caravanners to Windsor Great Park from across the UK, and further afield.
"Not only are there more than 2,000 hectares of stunning countryside to enjoy, but we also have the internationally renowned Savill Garden and Valley Gardens."
To book at place at the campsite, call the club's Contact Centre on 024 7647 5426 or 0845 130 7633.
For more information, visit www.2012camping.co.uk
This article appeared in Royal Borough Observer 10 Feb 12
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