Haven holidays

[Peabody25]

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.

[Mrsjayy]

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]

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]

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

[Mrsjayy]

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

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

[emmathedilemma]

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]

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]

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]

Ah the was a reply to emmathedilema

[Nohomemadecandles]

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

[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.

[Nohomemadecandles]

@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 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.

[Peabody25]

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

[Whatelsecouldibecalled]

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]

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]

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

[Tittyfilarious81]

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

[Fieldsofstars]

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

[katienana]

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]

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]

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]

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

[ListenLinda]

We’re in West Yorkshire too and decided on Primrose Valley in Filey
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]

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]

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

[DeathMetalMum]

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.