EASTER marks the opening of the borough’s first camping and caravanning site.

The new site can accommodate five touring caravans or motorhomes and up to 10 tents, at Bridge Farm in News Lane, Rainford and has been certified by the Camping and Caravanning Club.

Proprietors John and Janette Cockayne believe they are ideally placed to cater for the growing number of tourists to the Merseyside and South Lancashire area.

“Liverpool is a major tourist destination, nationally and internationally,” said Janette.

“However there is a shortage of reasonably priced accommodation outside the city for those on a budget and there are few places available for caravanners who want to be within striking distance of the city.”

Bridge Farm Camping officially opens on Saturday, April 19.