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Hardwick Parks, an 180-acre holiday park in Oxfordshire, has closed its lake after discovering blue-green algae that can be harmful to humans and fatal to dogs. The Environment Agency is testing the water. The park has been advised to post warning signs and restrict access.
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Hardwick Parks, an 180-acre holiday park in Oxfordshire, has closed its lake after discovering blue-green algae that can be harmful to humans and fata...
Hardwick Parks, an 180-acre holiday park in Oxfordshire, has closed its lake after discovering blue-green algae that can be harmful to humans and fatal to dogs. The Environment Agency is testing the water. The park has been advised to post warning signs and restrict access.
Updated: 18.07.2026
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