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Johnny Vegas' glamping site in a picturesque market town has sparked a row with the locals who claim it looks like a 'junkyard', according to reports.
Vegas, whose real name is Michael Pennington, has moved his Field of Dreams from Harrogate in North Yorkshire to Melbourne Hall in Derbyshire.
The vintage vehicle glamping site was featured on the Channel 4 show Johnny Vegas: Carry on Glamping after first launching in 2021.
It returned to screens last year, showing the 53-year-old and his assistant Bev repurposing derelict vehicles into sleeping quarters for a boutique holiday destination.
Michael Pennington, aka Johnny Vegas, pictured with an American school bus that people can stay in
The 53-year-old comedian has repurposed derelict vehicles into sleeping quarters for a boutique holiday destination
The glamping site has caused fury among some of the locals in Melbourne (pictured) who claim it looks messy
People can spend the night in an American school bus, a classic Citroen camper and even a helicopter which served in Chile and Sierra Leone.
But some of the locals in Melbourne have described the site as 'hideous'.
One anonymous resident told The Sun: 'I wish it wasn't here. It reminds me of a junkyard. I think it impacts the local area, especially at the weekend.
Johnny Vegas pictured with his assistant Bex. Johnny Vegas: Carry On Glamping has been greenlighted for another series
Guests can book out converted school buses and planes from £350 for a minimum two-night stay
Guests can book out converted school buses and planes from £350 for a minimum two-night stay
The glamping site also features a helicopter which was used in Chile and Sierra Leone
'It's so much busier and you can't park in Melbourne anymore. If I go out on the weekends there's no space when I get back.'
Another said: 'Well I don't think the 'Field of Dreams' is a 'Field of Dreams'.
'I think it looks like a Travellers' camp. It's horrible for Melbourne. I think it looks hideous and awful.
'It's very distracting, particularly at night. From higher up in Melbourne you can see the lights in a landscape that is purely beautiful.'
However, some of the residents supported the scheme with Kris Harrington, 72, saying: 'As far as the Field of Dreams is concerned, I say good luck to him.
'I spoke to Johnny the other day and asked him if he had enough vehicles now. He said he was thinking of two more.'
Johnny Vegas pictured with his assistant Bex. Johnny Vegas: Carry On Glamping was featured on Channel 4
Some of the locals support the new glamping site but others complain about excessive traffic
The Benidorm star named his first vehicle Patricia in honour of his mother
Leane Tolley, 38, said: 'It's muddy down there. I love it. Because I work in Derby city centre everyone at work knows it's here.
'I'm videoing it all the time and sending it to them. This is the first time we've been in a while and it's all built up again. It looks good.'
Melbourne Hall is a stately home owned by Lord Ralph Kerr, heir presumptive to the Marquessate of Lothian and the chiefship of Clan Kerr.
Guests can book out converted school buses and planes from £350 for a minimum two-night stay.
The Benidorm star named his first vehicle Patricia in honour of his mother.
MailOnline has contacted Johnny Vegas, Melbourne Hall and the Field of Dreams for comment.
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