Partington's Holiday Parks are celebrating their 80th anniversary this November.

The family-owned business based near Blackpool has spent the past year honouring this milestone with a range of events, openings, and announcements.

The company, known for its seaside locations and rural retreats across the Lake District, Lancashire, and the Yorkshire Dales, opened its first holiday centre at Newton Hall in Staining on November 13, 1944.

Partington's Holiday Park 80th anniversary teddy bear (Image: Supplied) The business was founded by John William Partington Snr, Mary Partington, Frank Partington, and George Partington.

Partington's has since expanded, adding Blackpool’s Windy Harbour in 1954, Broadwater in Fleetwood in 1960, and Black Beck in the Lake District, Tarn House in the Yorkshire Dales, and Wardley’s Creek in Hambleton during the 1970s.

To mark eight decades in the industry, fourth-generation family members and chief executive officers, Rob Kearsley and Andrea Challis, have hosted a series of themed events and family-friendly activities across their holiday parks this year.

Among the highlights were a party and drinks reception at the Lakeland Motor Museum, live music acts, DJs, funfairs, and karaoke at Newton Hall in Staining, Broadwater in Fleetwood, and Windy Harbour near Blackpool.

Tarn House in Skipton saw music performances, a circus school, and an owner’s dog show.

Guests and owners were also gifted a keepsake edition of the owner’s newsletter, a limited edition anniversary teddy bear-making workshop for children, and a competition to switch on the lights at an exclusive 80th anniversary Blackpool Illuminations event.

A souvenir card games compendium was also presented to all holiday home owners.

Partington’s chief executive officer, Mr Kearsley, said: "Partington’s is much more than a holiday destination; it’s a community, a place to make treasured memories, a welcome retreat, and a wonderful family tradition for many, including ourselves.

"We’re so grateful to have been able to honour our rich eighty-year history in 2024 and we are looking forward to bringing even more memorable experiences to all in 2025, including the progression of our exciting new £75m leisure development at Windy Harbour."

The company has also invested in the future of the business over the past twelve months as part of the anniversary celebrations.

Blackpool’s £2m entertainment experience, Walterz, opened at Newton Hall last November and has been a hit with visitors.

It offers a range of games from traditional shuffleboard to pool, ten-pin bowling, AR darts, luxury karaoke booths, and dining options.

Partington’s 80th year also saw the announcement of the new leisure development at Windy Harbour.

This represents a £75 million investment into the region and will sit within the 166-acre natural site, which currently surrounds the 64-acre Windy Harbour Holiday Park on the banks of the River Wyre.

The new development will feature holiday lodges, a spa and lifestyle complex, and full leisure facilities.