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Cornwall campsite Silver Sands completes £1m revamp for 80th anniversary

03.06.2026 11:06 1 min 2 sources РУС
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Cornwall campsite Silver Sands completes £1m revamp for 80th anniversary
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Silver Sands campsite on the Lizard Peninsula finished a two-year, £1m renovation. Occupancy rose 10% and advance summer bookings increased 11.5% year-on-year.

Silver Sands, a private campsite on the Lizard Peninsula in Cornwall, has completed a two-year, £1m refurbishment to mark its 80th anniversary. The investment went into new lodges with private gardens and hot tubs, as well as upgraded Wi-Fi and shower facilities.

Following the renovation, occupancy increased by 10% and advance summer bookings rose 11.5% compared to last year.

The owner expressed concern that a proposed tourist tax in Cornwall could hinder future investment, particularly for small independent operators.

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Cornwall campsite completes £1m refurbishment for 80th anniversary

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Cornwall holiday park reports rise in demand after £1m revamp

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