Colomendy was used as a safe haven for Liverpool evacuees

The Colomendy complex between Mold and Ruthin in Flintshire has remained largely unchanged since it opened in 1939.

Liverpool City Council bought Colomendy in 1957 as an outdoor pursuits site for the area's children.

More than 350,000 children have visited the centre but it needs renovating.

Work could start later this year if the plans are approved by Denbighshire county councillors on Thursday.

Colomendy has remained largely unchanged since it opened in 1939

Denbighshire's head of planning Graham Boase has recommended the go ahead for the demolition of old buildings.

They which will be replaced with modern accommodation for 500 children, together with new watersports facilities.

"We now want to provide a centre which befits the 21st century and give today's children and future generations an experience they'll never forget," said a spokesman for Liverpool City Council.

The centre was originally developed as a safe haven in north Wales for Liverpool's wartime evacuees.

The development includes en suite accommodation and a new reception and restaurant area.

The site will be split in two with the old upper camp area protected by a perimeter fence forming the basis of the new camp.

There are also plans to redevelop the existing old farm and Colomendy Hall.