A CAMPSITE in Llanidloes has been crowned AA Campsite of the Year in Wales.

Red Kite Touring Park received the accolade at the AA’s Caravan & Camping Awards.

Richard Onions, owner of the park, said: “We are absolutely thrilled to be chosen as the winner of AA Wales Campsite of the Year for 2018 and would like to thank all our customers for their support, our suppliers and most of all, our very hard-­working park managers Ian and Val for their exceptional commitment and hard work in making Red Kite Touring Park worthy of winning.”

The awards, across 12 categories, were presented at a sparkling ceremony at the Caravan, Camping and Motorhome Show in Birmingham.

Simon Numphud, managing director at AA Hotel & Hospitality Services, said: “The winning caravan sites have all stood out for demonstrating an extremely high standard of customer service and experience combined with hard work and dedication, making them worthy winners of the AA’s prestigious Caravan & Camping Awards.

“Caravanning and camping are key to the British hospitality industry, and it’s important that we continue to support the sites located throughout the UK.”

All winners will feature in the 50th Anniversary Edition of the AA Caravanning and Camping Guide.

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