What happened to Pontins in Blackpool?

Pontins Blackpool in Squires Gate closed in October 2009 and was subsequently demolished after being acquired by property developer Persimmon, leaving only five parks still operating under the Pontins brand. Pontins headquarters were relocated to the Southport Holiday Park, Ainsdale in Southport.

What names have pontins banned?

The list of surnames excluded from booking holidays with the chain includes Boyle, Carr and Cash, as well as Delaney, Doherty, Gallagher, Horan, Kell, Lee, Keefe, Nolan, Stokes and more.

What surnames are on pontins list?

Surnames on the list included Boyle, Delaney, Gallagher, McGinley, McMahon and O’Donnell, with staff told “we do not want these guests on our parks”. The Britannia Hotel Group, which owns Pontins, has now signed a legally binding agreement with the EHRC to comprehensively address the issues raised by the whistleblower.

When did Pontins in Blackpool close?

Known as Pontins Blackpool, the holiday camp was technically located over the border, in St Annes. The site closed in October 2009 for a housing development.

Has pontins been sold?

Holiday camp company Pontin’s has been bought by Britannia Hotel Group, saving 850 jobs, administrator KPMG has announced. The company, which runs five parks, had been placed into administration in November last year.

What is pontins blacklist?

BRITISH HOLIDAY resort company Pontins prevented customers with common Irish surnames from booking vacations with them. Pontins, which operates six parks in the UK, used the secret blacklist in a bid to stop families with certain Irish surnames from making reservations.

Are Irish people banned from Pontins?

Is Pontins or Butlins better?

Butlins is much larger but I prefer Pontins which smaller and more friendly. At Butlins we found that evening entertainment took place in different venues at different times so we had to keep moving. Whereas at Pontins we settled in one place for the evening.

What Irish names were on the Pontins list?

The company, owned by Britannia Jinky Jersey Limited, had a surname blacklist including Irish surnames such as Cash, Connors, Delaney, Doherty, Gallagher, Horan, MacLaughlin, McMahon, Murphy, O’Brien, O’Mahoney, and O’Reilly.

When did the Pontins holiday park in Blackpool close?

Pontins Blackpool in Squires Gate closed in October 2009 and was subsequently demolished after being acquired by property developer Persimmon, leaving only five parks still operating under the Pontins brand. Pontins headquarters were relocated to the Southport Holiday Park, Ainsdale in Southport.

What did Herbert Pye do at Pontins Blackpool?

The brainchild of Herbert Pye this camp developed during the early 1930s as a camping ground with tents. By the late 1930s the tents had been replaced by over a thousand wooden chalets and in 1939 a huge new dining hall, bar, ‘grand piazza’ and outdoor swimming pool were built.

Is the old Pontins pool still in use?

The main pool was enclosed in new building of more conventional appearance but the old 1939 pool inside survived, and it lasted until the very end.

Who is the owner of Pontins holiday park?

It is currently owned by Britannia Hotels. Pontins specialises in offering half-board and self-catering holidays featuring regular [clarification needed] entertainment at resorts, or “holiday parks”, as they have branded them. Accommodation is usually in the form of chalets (which Pontins calls “apartments”).