TravelUK & IrelandFamily holidaysThe holiday park attraction was closed after Storm Darragh struck in December 2024 - but this week it reopened with exciting new features including a 279m zip lineMilo Boyd Deputy Travel Editor & Commercial Writer10:39, 01 Jun 2026A UK tourist attraction has welcomed visitors back this week after being closed for two years following storm damage.‌The Steep Ravine at Bluestone National Park Resort was shut two years ago when Storm Darragh tore through the country. From December 2024 until this week, the Steep Ravine remained off-limits to guests at the Pembrokeshire resort.‌During the restoration programme, woodland areas damaged by the storms have been rehabilitated, while fallen timber and natural woodland debris have been deliberately retained within the Ravine to help restore soil nutrients and promote fresh plant growth.‌Bluestone visitors can now explore the revamped Ravine, which boasts new attractions including the 'Summit Flight', a thrilling 279m zip line experience, and the 'Double Glide' — shorter zip lines intended to build confidence gradually.The reopening of the Ravine at the award-winning five-star Pembrokeshire resort also signals the return of Camp Smokey and Smokey Joe's Shindig. The former is a rustic outdoor eatery at the base of the Ravine, offering lunch, BARBECUE feasts and marshmallow toasting, reports Wales Online.‌Smokey Joe's Shindig caters for evening entertainment with family sing-alongs and dancing. James McNamara, director of product and programme development at Bluestone, said: "We know how special the Steep Ravine is to so many of our guests and closing it back in 2024 was not a decision we took lightly. The storm damage meant the area was no longer safe, so it was important that we took the time to restore the Ravine carefully and responsibly, working closely with specialists throughout the process."We've treated this special place with real care and respect. It means a great deal to our guests and our team, and we're proud to be reopening it in a way that keeps its spirit alive."Summer getaways at Bluestone begin from £400, based on a four-night stay at a Caldey Lodge with arrival on June 8, 2026.‌This publication's own Steffan Rhys paid a visit to Bluestone earlier this year and couldn't speak highly enough of the resort."Holiday park it may be, but Bluestone wants you to feel like you are part of the Pembrokeshire panorama that surrounds you on all sides. So well-absorbed is the resort into its surroundings that despite its size and its hundreds of lodges you'd scarcely have any clue it was there until you were well inside," he wrote.Article continues below"But that's not to say it's not also a modern and luxurious holiday experience, especially where its new lodges are concerned. They took my breath away." Beyond Bluestone, there are numerous compelling reasons to visit Pembrokeshire. The charming coastal village of Saundersfoot was recently crowned the best seaside town in the UK for 2026, while the county is also home to the Blue Lagoon — one of the most breathtaking wild swimming locations you're likely to find anywhere in the country.Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌WalesFamily holidays