UK holiday park operator Darwin Escapes has been acquired by ABT Capital from the Darwin Leisure Property Fund for an undisclosed price.
The deal sees Darwin Escapes’ portfolio of 18 parks transfer to ABT Capital’s Leisure Fund, which is financed by funds and accounts managed by BlackRock alongside an investor base comprising of blue-chip institutional investors. Darwin Escapes’ existing management team and branding will be retained.
Drew Campbell, managing director of Darwin Escapes, said: “We are pleased to welcome ABT Capital as our new owners. They recognise the dedication of our team and share our ambitions for the business. This investment is an opportunity to build on our strong foundations as one of the UK’s leading holiday park operators.”
