Center Parcs backtracks over eviction of holidaymakers for Queen’s funeral

Company had initially said that guests in middle of holiday would have to spend night elsewhere or go home early

Center Parcs has backtracked after facing accusations of ruining people's holidays"by announcing it would close its UK sites for 24 hours from Monday morning to mark the Queen's funeral.

Earlier on Tuesday the holiday company had announced that guests at its five UK parks would have to leave by 10am on Monday, even if they are in the middle of their stay, and will not be able to return until the same time on Tuesday morning.