Get to Know with the CEO: Meet Paul Walmsley, grounds at Windy Harbour Holiday Park, Lancashire

Published on: 08/10/25 3:13 PM

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Our CEO, Andrea Challis, has been visiting our holiday parks across Lancashire, the Lake District, and the Yorkshire Dales, meeting the amazing people who make our parks so special. From park managers to maintenance teams and receptionists, it’s all about celebrating the friendly faces and dedicated individuals who create unforgettable experiences for our owners and guests every single day.

This week, Andrea, continues her tour of our stunning holiday parks with a visit to Windy Harbour Holiday Park in Lancashire. Located in Blackpool, the park offers countryside views, relaxation and easy access to many nearby attractions!

One of the stars of the show is Paul, our superb grounds team member who’s been with us for an incredible 16 years! Paul plays a huge part in keeping the park looking its best, maintaining our beautiful green spaces, and making sure guests can enjoy the park at its finest all year round.

There’s a lot more to Paul than meets the eye – here are a few fun facts to help us get to know him better!

Favourite childhood holiday:
In the 80’s I went to Kos, Greece!

Favourite food:
Fillet steak – can’t beat it.

What I wanted to be when I was a child:
I would have loved to be a stunt man.

A fun fact you probably don’t know:
You wouldn’t guess it, but I’m really fascinated by bees.

Favourite film:
Gone in 60 seconds.

My different roles within Partington’s:
I started my career at Broadwater in 2008 as a part-time gardener and became full-time in 2009. 

Have any friends or family worked for Partington’s?
Yes, my wife, two daughters, and my son have all worked for Partington’s!

Length of service:
I have worked at Partington’s for a brilliant 16 years!

Keep your eye out for more team member features! We know our guests and owners love our team just as much as we do, so why not get to know them a little better?

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