50 Years of Ideal Caravans
Our Timeline: Building a North East Legacy
- Olive and Walter started the business at Littleburn Lane in Langley Moor with a small number of caravans and huge enthusiasm.
- Today, the Langley Moor display area near Durham remains the hub, serving as the Registered Office and the natural gateway to Holiday Parks in North Yorkshire, Weardale, and Cumbria.
- The industry revolutionised with the introduction of wide Holiday Homes featuring double glazing and central heating, which led to improved Holiday Park facilities and longer seasons.
- 1996: The next generation—Linda, David, and Raymond—joined the business, injecting knowledge and helping the company grow.
- 2001: We branched out to include a Holiday Home and Tourer display area at Clifton, Morpeth in Northumberland, strengthening our link to the many coast and country parks throughout Northumberland and the Borders.
- 2003: We celebrated 30 years in business.
- 2004: The company acquired Clennell Hall Riverside Holiday Park in Alwinton, Upper Coquetdale, located near the stunning Northumberland National Park.
- 2007: Another key display area opened at Adderstone, Belford in Northumberland, ideally located next to the road for customers across the North East.
- 2013: We marked 40 years of success, remembering the spirit of our founders, Olive and Walter.
- 2023: We celebrated of making lifestyle dreams a reality, successfully navigating challenges like Covid-19.
- The company, now led by the family—Linda, David, and Raymond—continues to offer the very best selection of Great British manufactured Holiday Homes and Lodges, including ABI, Swift, and Willerby, and recommending award-winning coast and country parks to locate.
- The spirit of innovation and tenacity from Walter and Olive Ballantine remains the foundation of our business.
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Contact Us
- Durham (Hub & Registered Office): Littleburn Lane, Langley Moor, Durham, DH7 8HA, 0191 378 0146
- Northumberland (A1 Link): Adderstone, Belford, Northumberland, NE70 7JU, 0191 378 0115
