A Norovirus outbreak saw a Devon holiday park temporarily close.

Several holidaymakers fell ill with suspected norovirus in the last fortnight. 

River Dart Country Park, in Ashburton, said that 91 cases of sickness and diarrhea had been reported by visitors to the outdoor activity resort since Friday, August 8.

Following an announcement that water tests were taking place, the park manager closed the site to allow “further investigation”. 

It was due to open today.

On Tuesday, managing director Mark Simpson issued a statement on the park’s website announcing he had made a decision to close the site after a discussion with the Environmental Health Agency and PHE.