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urbanisle

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Hello, my first post so feel free to rip me to pieces :)

Access, Not easy its got security and its tight. Or so i was told !

Story..
An old advertisment for Harcourt Sands now derelict and abandoned ...

Set in award-winning gardens that stretch down to a sandy beach, ideal for strolls and views across the Solent. Indoor pool includes a super flume, bubble pool and sauna. Outdoor pool is open from end of May to end of August. Children will enjoy the Toboggan Run and their own programme of fun activities. Other attractions include short-mat bowling, archery, gentle fun-fitness, line dancing, tea dances, championship 3 rink indoor bowls and bingo. Plus evening entertainment with top class cabaret and live dance band. Chalets include ensuite shower or bathroom, tea and coffee facilities, colour TV, fresh towels and soap, and bed linen. Ambassador Chalets (available at a supplement) are furnished to a higher standard and include Teletext TV, hairdryer, radio-alarm, a welcoming bottle of sparkling wine, chocolates and fruit basket. Ambassador Plus also includes refrigerator.

In the future ?

TDP are appointed by the landowner to manage the redevelopment of a redundant holiday village on the Isle of Wight covering an area of about 12 hectares (30 acres).

The site has the benefit of a mature parkland setting fronting onto an unspoilt stretch of beach with magnificent views across The Solent. We have commissioned a considerable amount of market analysis to support a Business Plan that promotes a mix of uses on the site including high quality holiday accommodation.

We are currently co-ordinating the design team in the preparation of a master plan ahead of submitting a planning application.

The proposed scheme will comprise a variety of accommodation from detached houses to serviced apartments. The proposal includes sport, leisure and other recreational uses. Its aim is to become the foremost holiday location on the Isle of Wight and to spearhead the Island’s renaissance as a tourist destination

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Hope you all enjoy the pictures if this all works!
 
hey buddy awsome pics ive been meaning to take a look at this site for a while now looks good :)
 
Nice one!

I'd thought about checking it out when I was visiting my parents on the island once but I heard it was already gone... god knows why I was told that now that I see it's obviously still there!
 
Great first post - great pics...
I love old camp sites and stuff like this....well done.....

*runs off with big, purple pineapple strapped to her back*
:jiggy::tongue:
 
Thanks for all your comments. The site has security, i visited the day before to check it out. See photo. I went back the following day and found the site free of any security as i went round :)


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SAM_0264 by urbanisle, on Flickr

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This looks very familiar!! I think i stayed here with my family when i was a child.

Sure my parents have photos of it laying around, so will endeavour to find them and post them on :)

Nice Pics
 
Brilliant report, no ripping to pieces needed!
 
Excellent post.

My wife and my mum used to work there years ago when it was a Haven park and I remember walking round those places when they were full of people. Seems so sad to see it in such a state now but I may have to have another wander round the park before it gets 'modernised'
 
Oh wow, what a place, brilliant first post, should be proud of yourself. Now youve got the bug!!!! :)
 

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