Park Holidays UK, one of the United Kingdom’s largest holiday park operators, is set to change ownership after its parent company, Sun Communities, agreed to sell the business to European asset management firm Aermont. The transaction is expected to be completed in the second half of 2026, subject to regulatory and governance approvals.
Park Holidays UK currently operates 56 holiday parks across the UK, including Glendale Holiday Park near Port Carlisle in Cumbria. The park overlooks the Solway Firth and provides access to outdoor activities such as walking and cycling near Hadrian’s Wall and local beaches. Visitors to the area can also explore the nearby Glasson Moss Nature Reserve.
The company serves both short-stay holidaymakers and holiday homeowners, offering a mix of accommodations and on-site amenities. Since being acquired by Sun Communities in 2022, Park Holidays UK said it has expanded its portfolio from 42 parks to 56 locations. The business also manages the Park Leisure brand as part of its broader operations.
Jeff Sills, chief executive officer of Park Holidays, told News & Star: “We are grateful for Sun’s partnership and support over the past several years.
“Together, we have continued to build and strengthen Park Holidays, and I am incredibly proud of what our team has accomplished.”
“We look forward to the next chapter for the business under Aermont’s ownership and remain excited about the opportunities ahead.”
Aermont indicated that it intends to support the company’s future growth plans following the acquisition. Giovanni Manfredi, managing director at Aermont, said: “We are delighted to be part of the extraordinary business that the team at Park Holidays UK has created, and we look forward to supporting the company as it embarks on its next phase of the growth.”
The sale reflects continued investor interest in the outdoor hospitality and holiday park sector, particularly businesses with established regional networks and recurring revenue from holiday home ownership.
For operators across the glamping, caravan, and RV sectors, the transaction may signal ongoing consolidation within the European outdoor accommodation market, where larger groups continue to seek scale through acquisitions and portfolio expansion.
Industry professionals may also view the deal as an indicator that institutional investors remain interested in businesses that combine domestic tourism demand with long-term real estate assets.