Category Archives: Chalet fields

Rudyard Lake

Posted on June 11, 2016 by

Rudyard Lake in Staffordshire is an artificial lake created at the start of the 19th century to supply the canal network in the area. Once the railways arrived it became a popular destination for people from the surrounding cities, and … Continue reading →

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Chalets at Haggs Hall Fields, Blackburn

Posted on May 3, 2016 by

It’s always great to get emails about huts from readers and last year I had a tip-off from John at Bowlandclimber about some huts at Ramsgreave near Blackburn in Lancashire. I’ve finally had a chance to go and photograph them. … Continue reading →

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Holtsfield and Owensfield on the Gower Peninsula

Posted on June 22, 2015 by

Holtsfield and Owensfield are two of the chalet fields of the Gower Peninsula in South Wales, originally dating back to the decades before the Second World War that saw similar “hutting” and “plotlands” developments across Britain. The chalets were holiday … Continue reading →

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Oxwich Bay chalets in the news

Posted on June 11, 2015 by

Oxwich Leisure Park has one of the chalet communities of the Gower Peninsula in South Wales, and they had the result of their appeal to the Supreme Court yesterday and unfortunately it was bad news. Their service charges will continue to increase … Continue reading →

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