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Haven holidays

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Peabody25 · 22/07/2021 12:46

Anyone been to a particularly good haven holiday park please? We're in West Yorkshire and probably want to travel no more than three hours.

Looking to go next May half term for the week. We've already done a few on the east coast and happy to go back, but would like to try others as well.

Needs to be a coastal site ideally, with plenty to do on site but also nearby too to entertain 8yo DS. He loves swimming, climbing, anything outdoors really and needs to be constantly moving.

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Mrsjayy · 22/07/2021 12:51

We used to love Primrose Valley near Filey it was our favourite or Haggerston castle , Ayr in Scotland is nice enough right by the beach you can go on the beach from the caravan site, we don't have half term in Scotland so might be quieter but it's fully open.

Mrsjayy · 22/07/2021 12:54

My friend went to Seaton sands a lot when the kids were younger they loved it I've not been so can't comment it's in Prestonpans.

emmathedilemma · 22/07/2021 15:07

I've not heard great things about the clientele at Seaton Sands!

Mrsjayy · 22/07/2021 15:13

I've not heard great things about the clientele at Seaton Sands!

Fair enough if it's not great then best avoided.

emmathedilemma · 22/07/2021 21:25

Seton sands is in a bit of a random location. There’s a beach across the road but it’s not “seaside” with facilities and a prom other than toilets in the car park. And it’s a bit out of the residential area which isn’t the most desirable part of East Lothian. But it tends to be reasonably priced, particularly if you fancy a day trip or two into Edinburgh.
Haggerston castle is meant to be good and I know people who go who is trust their judgement!

Nohomemadecandles · 22/07/2021 21:27

Hafan y Mor is decentbin N Wales.

We used it as a base to see N Wales when the kids were little. Immaculately clean. The party bar is what it is but playground, beach, pool all good.

Mrsjayy · 22/07/2021 21:29

Well all that sounds a bit Meh I think my friend met English family there so perhaps that is why she went, and "the kids" are nearly 30 so maybe it's changed.

Mrsjayy · 22/07/2021 21:30

Ah the was a reply to emmathedilema

Nohomemadecandles · 22/07/2021 21:31

We did archery , rope bridge things and fencing from memory.

Fluffmonkey82 · 22/07/2021 21:34

I have been to quite a few Haven sites and my favourite is Berwick as it is such a friendly lovely wee park but maybe not enough activities for you. Thorpe Park is massive and has good beach access, just back from Hafan Y Mor, the park itself is lovely and the pool is amazing but there's not a lot to do in the surrounding area well there wasn't for my kids.

Nohomemadecandles · 22/07/2021 21:38

@Fluffmonkey82

I have been to quite a few Haven sites and my favourite is Berwick as it is such a friendly lovely wee park but maybe not enough activities for you. Thorpe Park is massive and has good beach access, just back from Hafan Y Mor, the park itself is lovely and the pool is amazing but there's not a lot to do in the surrounding area well there wasn't for my kids.
Yeah we schlepped them to Abersoch beach, Criccieth beach, Carnarvon Castle etc. And when they were really tiny we drove around a lot! Whilst they slept in the car Grin there's nothing to walk to. The heritage railway at Porthmadog is fab. Takes you to a lovely old disused railway station with loads of kid stuff.
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Peabody25 · 22/07/2021 21:39

Ooh brilliant, some lovely ideas here. I'll have a look.

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Whatelsecouldibecalled · 22/07/2021 21:42

We’ve just come back from Thorpe park. Loads of activities. Probably fits your criteria. Cleethorpes not overly pretty though.

I’ve heard good things about primrose valley.

Went to Berwick last year which was nice but I don’t think enough activities for your criteria

leccybill · 02/08/2021 07:35

Kiln Park isn't much of a site but it's walkable to Tenby which is lovely and lots of attractions for families in the area.

CloseEncountersOfTheTurdKind · 02/08/2021 07:41

Golden sands, Mablethorpe is great. Huge sandy beach, lots of on site activities and also a seal sanctuary nearby.

Tittyfilarious81 · 02/08/2021 07:43

I've been to a few Haven sites and I think primrose valley is the best

Fieldsofstars · 02/08/2021 07:43

We’ve been to mablethorpe a few times but have heard caister on sea is a million times better.

katienana · 02/08/2021 07:48

I've got my own van at Haggerston. Beach is a 10 minute drive away. The site has a ropes course, segways, archery, pedalos, go karts, lots of outdoor stuff like den building. My kids are never bored. Loads of days out nearby too.
Berwick is a lot smaller but does have the advantage that you can walk into the town and access to the beach as well.

Pinkandpink · 02/08/2021 08:11

Yes we loved primrose valley. Berwick and Haggerston are good too. We stay just outside Edinburgh so it’s only a few hours drive for us to Northumberland.

Pinkandpink · 02/08/2021 08:13

katienana
Yes I was going to say Berwick you can walk into town for a bar lunch or a walkabout. I think haggerston is a better site though. Your so lucky to have a caravan there

30degreesandmeltinghere · 02/08/2021 08:14

Been to a few but Craig Tara had had us there 5 times!!

ListenLinda · 02/08/2021 08:15

We’re in West Yorkshire too and decided on Primrose Valley in Filey Smile
Less than 2 hours by car, lots and lots of things to do on site and the beach is only 10 mins away.
Our kids loved it and we will definately go again!

Herbie0987 · 02/08/2021 08:15

We have been to Mablethorpe and Caister on Sea, and prefer Caister.
Right by the beach, loads of activities and not far to Great Yarmouth

PollyDarton1 · 02/08/2021 08:21

Weirdly we are currently at Caister on Sea and couldn't fault it.

DeathMetalMum · 02/08/2021 08:25

Hafan Y Mor site is really good and loads to do on site. It backs on to the Wales cost path so you can go out of the back of the site to the beach or you can walk a few mile either way on the coast path..

Due to it's location you do have to drive to find things to do off park but there's plenty to do in North Wales. We're fans of Criccieth beach, Abersoch, Caernarfon is great for a day out- we are fairly close so usually stop on the way there or back. Things like Zip world bounce below or attractions on Anglesey also reasonably close.