About Inghams - The History of Inghams (2024)

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Discover all that Inghams have to offer. We are a leading specialist tour operator, dedicated to helping you make the most of the great outdoors. Learn about our history, and our founder, Walter Ingham, and understand how his legacy has led us to be the award-winning holiday provider we are today.

As of 2023, Inghams launched a renewed celebration of their passion for the great outdoors to encourage their guests to ski the slopes, walk the walks and explore the Lapland wilderness with a new feel and look to the brand.

Be inspired for your next adventure and watch our video above. Whether you’re a wanderer in search of awe-inspiring scenery, a believer seeking the stars, or a sit-back and relaxer after some afternoon Après, let us guide you to your perfect holiday.

Find out more:

  • Our rich and interesting history from our founder Walter Ingham to where we are today
  • Our sustainability journey and all we are striving to achieve for our planet
  • Our service, and how we are here for you every step of the way and how proud we are of the service we offer
  • Our partnerships and how they align with our sustainability and service commitments
  • Why you are in safe hands when travelling with us
  • Our Animal Protection Policy - ensuring animal wellbeing

Re-booking Reward

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Your loyalty is important to us - If you rebook within 30 days of returning home, you'll receive £100 off your next Inghams holidays*. Or take the trip of the season and travel with us by train or ferry and enjoy £200 off your next holiday.**

All you need to do to claim this offer is give us a call on 01483 938 176 and quote your booking reference.

Terms and conditions:
*£100 per booking discount applied when you book within 30 days of returning from your last holiday. Discount is increased to **£200 when booking a train or ferry package. Applies to NEW Inghams bookings only and can be combined with early booking offers. Available on full priced holidays only. Available on Ski, Lapland and Walking holidays. Offer is subject to availability and change.

Our History

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Our founder, Walter Ingham, took British people on their first skiing trip abroad. From there he grew the UK skiing industry helped shaped what it is today. Find out more about our 85 years of skiing history and our growing knowledge of walking, skiing and Lapland holidays. Walter loved the great outdoors, and now you can to. Learn more about Walter and the history of how Inghams became what it is today:

Sustainability

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We have embarked on our own sustainable journey. Though we are at the start of our mission to make a better future and save what we consider to be the great outdoors, we are determined to take steps to ensure the beauty of our planet remains and therefore your holidays can to. We have recently undertaken a Sustainability Audit to help us map out our future plans. Join us and find out more about everything we are doing and implementing to make a difference:

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Service offering

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We pride ourselves in our experience and expertise when it comes to our service offering - ensuring we are with you every step of the way on your holiday. No matter whether you are joining us on the slopes for a skiing getaway, out on the mountains on a walking holiday to discover unbeatable views or venturing out to the arctic circle in Lapland to star gaze and search for the Northern Lights, we are here when needed. Whatever may be your perfect outdoor holiday, we are here to make sure you have the most memorable experience possible. Find out more about how Inghams makes your holiday extra special:

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Partnerships

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We believe in strong partnerships, so we choose to work with other like-minded businesses. From businesses that can help us succeed in our sustainability journey and have a positive impact on our future, to businesses who see the future in our younger generation and want to help them succeed through training, opportunities and encouragement. We are always striving to be and do better when it comes to planet and people, and with our partners that can be achieved. Find out more about our selected partners:

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Travel with confidence and learn more about everything we do to ensure you are in safe hands during your skiing, walking or Lapland holiday.

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Feefo Platinum

Trusted Service Award 2023

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Feefo Platinum

Trusted Service Award 2022

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Best Activities Operator

Globe Travel Awards Winner

2016-2024

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British Travel Awards 2023

Best Ski & Winter Sports Holiday Company

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British Travel Awards 2023

Best Special Interest Holiday Company

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British Travel Awards 2023

Best Activity / Sports Holiday Company

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FAQs

About Inghams - The History of Inghams? ›

The history of Inghams. Inghams was founded by Walter Ingham in 1934, and has now been running for over 85 years, hosting holidays that all celebrate our love for the great outdoors - specialising in skiing holidays, walking holidays and holidays to Lapland.

What is the history of the Inghams? ›

The company was founded in 1918 when Walter Ingham Sr. purchased 42 acres (170,000 m2) of bush land in Casula as a gift to 18-year-old son, Walter Ingham. Walter Jr. embarked on a fruit and vegetable farming venture, eventually moving into the poultry business.

Who owns the Inghams? ›

In 2013, Inghams Enterprises was sold to private equity company TPG Capital.

What do inghams do? ›

Ingham's is Proudly Australian

Founded as a family business in 1918, Ingham's continues to build on it's proud history. We provide a wide range of chicken and turkey products, to consumers and our partners. Discover how we ensure animal welfare and sustainability are our top priorities.

Who are the Inghams chicken family? ›

The Ingham family tree

in 1953. Before he died in 2020, Bob Ingham was married to his wife Nora and had four children, Debbie, Lyn, Robby and John. Bob's brother Jack was married three times and had five children before he died in 2003. Amongst his grandchildren are the sibling trio, Tamie, Johnny and Katie Ingham.

What is the origin of Ingham? ›

English (Yorkshire and Lancashire): habitational name from any of the places called Ingham, particularly in Lincolnshire, Norfolk, and Suffolk. The placename is from the Old English personal name Inga + hām 'homestead'. In Yorkshire this name was sometimes confused with Bingham in the 18th century.

What is Ingham famous for? ›

Ingham is most famous for its ingrained Italian heritage, the sugar industry which led the Italian migrants here, the highest single drop waterfall in Australia, Wallaman Falls, and the majestic Hinchinbrook Island with its Jurassic Park-like wilderness.

Is Inghams ethical? ›

We are a member of SEDEX (Supplier Ethical Data Exchange) and share information on our performance with our customers. Ingham's maintains a high ethical standard across its own operations. It is our policy to ensure that the ethical standards that apply within our own sites are also adhered to in our supply chains.

Is Inghams chicken halal? ›

✅Ingham's chicken without any marination or seasoning are halal suitable.

What are the inghams worth? ›

The brothers built the company into the largest producer of chickens and turkeys in Australia. Headquartered in Casula, the operation was sold in 2014 for A$880 million. According to the 2019 Financial Review Rich List, Ingham's net worth was assessed at A$1.17 billion.

What is the legal name for Inghams? ›

Inghams Group Limited - Products & Brands. Inghams Group Limited, trading as Ingham's, is involved in the farming, processing and distribution of chicken and turkey products throughout Australia and New Zealand.

Does KFC use Ingham chicken? ›

At least 97% of our chicken-on-the-bone, fillets and strips are regularly delivered fresh (not frozen) into our restaurants from reputable Aussie chicken suppliers like Inghams, Steggles and Golden Farms.

How much is the ingham chicken family worth? ›

More Coverage. According to the 2019 Financial Review Rich List, the Ingham family net worth was valued at $1.17 billion.

Who is the founder of Ingham's? ›

Ingham's Group Limited was founded as a family business in 1918 by Walter Ingham in Liverpool, New South Wales.

When was Ingham founded? ›

Ingham, town, northeastern Queensland, Australia, 19 miles (31 km) upstream from the mouth of the Herbert River. Founded in 1864, it was gazetted a shire in 1879.

What is the history of Ingham County? ›

An 1829 act of the Territorial Legislature created Ingham County. Called a "cabinet county," it bears the name of Samuel D. Ingham, who was Secretary of the Treasury under President Jackson at the time. The area was a forest wilderness filled with wide tamarack marshes, and was sparsely populated.

What is the population of Ingham? ›

Demographics. In the 2016 census, the locality of Ingham had a population of 4,426 people. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people made up 7.6% of the population.

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