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Tourism minister praises £3m Morris Leisure caravan park

The new caravan park is situated near Ludlow Castle

by Tom Lowenstein

Tourism and heritage minister John Penrose has offered his congratulations to the Morris Leisure caravan park company following the completion of their new five star site in Shropshire.

The 135-pitch Ludlow Touring Park cost Morris Leisure £3 million and sits on the banks of the River Teme in a stunning 20-acre site.

Ahead of its official opening on May 9th, the Conservative politician visited the site alongside local MP Philip Dunne, unveiling a plaque to mark the completion of the new caravan park, Shropshire Live reported.

Mr Penrose said he was “delighted” to see such a significant level of investment going into the local tourism industry.

“It is a wonderful destination for caravanners to come to and it looks like a very professional park, which I am sure is going to be full,” he said.

Mr Dunne echoed the minister’s sentiments and commented that the site would bring a big boost to local businesses.

Last month, Morris Leisure revealed that it was planting 750 new trees at this site as part of its Diamond Jubilee celebrations.