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A much-loved holiday park has closed its doors after nearly 50 years. Baltic Wharf Caravan and Motorhome Club site, on Bristol's harbourside, closed for the final time on August 11.

Tourists will no longer be able to stay at the site, which had a waterfront spot by the Floating Harbour. Bristol City Council owns the land on which the site is located, and it is now being handed over to Goram Homes, the council's housing developer, to build 166 flats.

On TripAdvisor, the caravan site is very well reviewed. One person who visited wrote: "A beautifully located city campsite with slightly older but very clean sanitary facilities.

"The reception was warm and we were given several recommendations along the way. The place is lovingly designed and with a lot of humour.

"Our place was directly behind the hedge facing the water and was sufficiently large. The walk to Bristol purely along the water is fantastic and the whole Harbourside with the many interesting and mostly colourful houses is beautiful.

"There was nothing to complain about! We would love to come back. Too bad that the course has to be closed!"

The move has proved hugely controversial among the caravanning community, reports The Sun. Only one or two caravans were left before the gates were shut for the last time.

In a statement, the Caravan Club said: "Following a number of lease extensions, sadly the site will permanently close on 11 August 2025.

"Thank you to everyone who has stayed with us at Baltic Wharf Club Campsite.

"Our nearest alternative campsites are Cheddar Club Campsite and Bath Chew Valley Affiliated Club Campsite."

On the club's website, those who have enjoyed a holiday there shared their memories of visiting.

One person wrote: "We have many happy memories from visiting here, not just because Bristol is such an amazing city... it's such a shame that this site is closing."

Stephen Baker, Goram Homes' managing director, said: "We cannot ignore the housing crisis... a significant portion of any profit we make will go back to the council, to be reinvested into the city or the development of more new homes."