Remembering Mundesley Holiday Camp
Summer holidays spent with family provide some of the most wonderful memories as children grow into adulthood and have children of their own. Remembering the bygone days of our own youth, and relating to our kids the fun times we used to have and some of the crazy things we did, is a wonderful experience that has been shared by parents and children since the dawn of creation. I certainly heard my parents' stories and I've told my children mine.
Among all of my holiday memories, some of the best were made in the coastal resort town of Mundesley, in Norfolk. This little community on the North Sea provided several summers of fun for me and my siblings back in the 60s and 70s. It was with some sadness then, that I found out that Mundesley holiday parks in the uk is no longer what it used to be. It was sold some years back and re-branded as Mundesley Holiday Village; an adults-only resort for holiday travellers with no children.
I don't necessarily have any problem with the new owners transforming the old family style camp into an adults-only resort. And in case you're wondering, “adults-only” simply means there are no children on site. It doesn't mean that the resort doubles as a den of hedonism and depravity at the hands of wild partiers. Nonetheless, knowing that children in the 21st century will not be creating their own memories at Mundesley Holiday Camp is a bit disheartening. I know, there are other places in Mundesley where new memories will be made, but I was rather fond of the old place.
I remember endless days on the beach with my brothers and sisters, playing in the sand and then running to the water, as mum and dad looked on in amusement. We would enjoy leisurely meals together as well as other family activities centred on us being a family. One of the things I most appreciate is that my parents didn't feel it necessary to keep us involved in every available activity throughout the day. They allowed us to pick and choose; they allowed us to relax in whatever way we found relaxing. Our annual trips to Mundesley were always special ones that I will cherish.
So I wish the owners of the new Mundesley Holiday Village well. If I can convince my wife after our children are grown and gone, I think I might like to take a holiday out there and see what they've done with the place. We could even spend a few days on the beach playing in the sand and running to the water. And as a bonus, we'll have a few new stories to tell the kids when we get together.