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Birmingham Post
Birmingham Post
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Owen Hughes

UK's biggest campsite delays opening date due to coronavirus

The UK's biggest campsite has delayed its opening date in a bid to help slow the spread of coronavirus.

The sprawling Shell Island site near Harlech in Gwynedd was due to open its gates this Friday.

But it has taken the "difficult decision" to move the opening of the 800 pitch site back to April 9.

Directors wrote on Facebook: "It is with regret that Shell Island has decided to delay the current opening date.

"This is not a decision as a family business that we have taken lightly, but we must think about the wellbeing of our families, our staff and you our customers but also the health and wellbeing of others in the local community.

Shell Island director Richard Workman (Shell Island)

"We must all do what we can to help prevent the spread of Covid-19.

"If our actions help to keep one person to stay fit and healthy, it’s worth it.

"We will stop taking bookings online as from today until Friday 1st May and when we re-open, we will work on a pay on arrival basis up until 1st May."

They said they would give an update on April 3.

They added: "We have had many storms on Shell Island, and we hope this one passes just as quickly for the UK and the rest of the world.

"Our thoughts are with all that are affected by Covid-19 and their families and send well wishes to all."

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