The camp was owned by Pontins from July 1955 until its closure in October 1994, and became a flagship Pontins holiday destination.
For almost four decades, its chalets, entertainment centre, theatre, swimming pool and pub made it an ideal choice for family summer holidays.
But all good things must come to an end and it eventually closed in 1994, leading to the abandonment of the site.
At one point, the Government did consider the holiday camp as a potential prison but the plan never got off the ground.
By 2008, the holiday camp had been redeveloped as a retirement village and gated community with bungalows, flats and other facilities.
13. Pontins memories
Richard Tilt, the Director General of the Prison Service (left) and Trevor Williams, who was looking after Emergency Prison Accommodation, tour the former Pontins holiday camp - the site of a proposed temporary prison. Photo: John Giles/PA
15. Pontins memories
Jim Bowen cuts the ribbon to officially open the Middleton Village show home, with former Pontins staff, Marcelline Dixon, Tom Smith, Kath Wakefield, Maggie Hayes, Peter Smith and founder of the Prestigious Living Group, John Ward. Photo: Garth Hamer
16. Pontins memories
Richard Tilt, the Director General of the Prison Service (left), and Trevor Williams, who was looking after Emergency Prison Accommodation, tour the former Pontins holiday camp as the site of a proposed temporary prison. Photo: John Giles/PA