AN AMBLESIDE caravan park is delighted to welcome customers back after opening back up on Monday.

Henry Wild, of Skelwith Fold, said the caravan park spent months preparing for their reopening as the UK entered Stage 2 of the government's roadmap

He said: "We have been preparing for this day for months, and have even taken on extra staff to help apply the extensive safety measures we have put in place. The park's 400-plus glamping, touring and holiday home pitches will all be very busy from now until the end of the season, and some summer weeks are already almost full. However, we are operating our motorhome and touring caravan pitches at around three-quarters of their capacity, just to ensure an extra element of social distancing. Guests will also notice other changes, such as contactless check-ins, regular fogging of public areas, and our shop closed in the middle of the day for additional in-depth cleansing. But I'm delighted that children will be able to try out our new active play area and adventure trails, and all the paths around the woodlands are open and ready to be explored. All of our energies are going to be focussed on giving people the sort of fresh-air breaks which they need and deserve after so long spent indoors. Re-engaging with nature will be high on so many people's agendas, and the Lake District has to be the best place to make that connection!"

More information about the park and its accommodation can be found at www.skelwith.com.