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If you're a family who loves swimming and water parks, a short break at one of these Haven parks is worth considering. I have pulled together some of the best parks with waterparks and sites so you can easily see all of the best ones in one place.
Let me know if you fancy any of these!
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Outdoor pools, lazy rivers and SplashZones are generally open from May Half Term to August Bank Holiday (weather permitting). Indoor pools are generally open across the full season. Swimming is included with the holiday prices quoted but additional activities mentioned are available at an additional cost.
Adventure Pool at Primrose Valley, North Yorkshire
Primrose Valley is a large holiday park near Scarborough and a popular option for families travelling from the North East (I used to holiday a lot here when I was younger and loved it). Expect LOADS of activities including 'the Jump', trampolines, aerial adventure, pottery painting, archery, kayaking and more.
93 miles from Newcastle
Prices checked 23/1/23 and are based on 4 sharing including access to swimming pools. If you don't wish to swim, Haven Hideaway prices are also available (these do not include swimming) and often significantly cheaper. Please check your school holiday dates as they may differ from the ones stated.
- Cheapest Weekend Price Check - from £114 for 3 nights
- Easter Holiday Price Check - from £149 for 3 nights
- May Half Term Price Check - from £457 for 4 nights
- Summer Holidays Price Check - from £399 for 3 nights
- October Half Term Price Check - from £239 for 3 nights
Swimming Pool Highlights include:
- Fun water features
- Multi-lane water slide
- Multiple pools
- Splashzone
- Paddling pool
Splashaway Bay at Craig Tara, Scotland
144 miles from Newcastle
Prices checked 23/1/23 and are based on 4 sharing including access to swimming pools. If you don't wish to swim, Haven Hideaway prices are also available (these do not include swimming) and often significantly cheaper. Please check your school holiday dates as they may differ from the ones stated.
- Cheapest Weekend Price Check - from £125 for 3 nights
- Easter Holiday Price Check - from £205 for 3 nights
- May Half Term Price Check - from £189 for 3 nights
- Summer Holidays Price Check - from £361 for 3 nights
- October Half Term Price Check - from £207 for 4 nights
Swimming Pool Highlights include:
- Scotland's largest indoor water park
- Multi-level indoor complex
- Lazy river
- Interactive flume where you can time your ride
- Multi-lane slides
- Giant tipping bucket
- Tots pool
- Water features including noodle falls
Golden Sands Outdoor Pool
Golden Sands is a popular holiday park with lots of activities including tank off-roaders, climbing wall, 'the jump', aerial adventure, mini segways, fishing, go kart and bike hire.
There is an indoor pool with flume and baby pool AND an outdoor pool with slide.
Prices checked 23/1/23 and are based on 4 sharing including access to swimming pools. If you don't wish to swim, Haven Hideaway prices are also available (these do not include swimming) and often significantly cheaper. Please check your school holiday dates as they may differ from the ones stated.
- Cheapest Weekend Price Check - from £109 for 3 nights
- Easter Holiday Price Check - from £169 for 3 nights
- May Half Term Price Check - from £298 for 3 nights
- Summer Holidays Price Check - from £361 for 3 nights
- October Half Term Price Check - from £135 for 3 nights
Did you know you can also bring your own tent, trailer tent, tourer or motorhome to Golden Sands? Pitches are available from just £6.50 for 1 night for up to 4 guests AND this includes access to entertainment and swimming. An example summer holiday price is £80 for 2 nights which I think is a bargain. Find out more and check prices here.
Splashaway Bay at Hafon Y Mor, North Wales
Hafen Y Mor is one of the largest Haven sites so as you'd expect, there is loads to do including tube slides, roller disco, tank off roaders, 'the jump', segways, aerial adventure, pottery painting, pedalos and bike hire.
Prices checked 23/1/23 and are based on 4 sharing including access to swimming pools. If you don't wish to swim, Haven Hideaway prices are also available (these do not include swimming) and often significantly cheaper. Please check your school holiday dates as they may differ from the ones stated.
- Cheapest Weekend Price Check - from £241 for 3 nights
- Easter Holiday Price Check - from £241 for 3 nights
- May Half Term Price Check - from £413 for 3 nights
- Summer Holidays Price Check - from £426 for 3 nights
- October Half Term Price Check - from £233 for 3 nights
Did you know you can also bring your tourer or motorhome to Hafen Y Mor? Pitches are available from £15.50 for 1 night / 4 guests including access to swimming and activities. Find out more here.
- Multi-lane slides
- Multi-level indoor complex
- Flumes
- Wave pool
- Lane swimming
- Tots pool and slide
- Water features including tipping bucket and fountains
The Shore Water Park at Seashore, Norfolk
Things to do at Seashore include Junior Segways, Leap of Faith, Vertical Challenge and Bike Hire.
265 miles from Newcastle
Prices checked 23/1/23 and are based on 4 sharing including access to swimming pools. If you don't wish to swim, Haven Hideaway prices are also available (which do not include swimming) and often significantly cheaper. Please check your school holiday dates as they may differ from the ones stated.
- The UK's first double constrictor slides
- Aqua play area
- Four lane water slides which lights up
- Two 11 metre high tyre flume slides (Tidal Twist and Coastal Cyclone)
- Giant tipping bucket
- Tots area and slides
Combe Haven Outdoor Pool
Activities at Combe Haven include segways, a climbing wall, archery, footgolf and pottery painting alongside indoor AND outdoor pools with a space bowl flume.
335 miles from Newcastle
- Cheapest Weekend Price Check - from £89 for 3 nights
- Easter Holiday Price Check - from £147 for 3 nights
- May Half Term Price Check - from £191 for 3 nights
- Summer Holidays Price Check - from £312 for 3 nights
- October Half Term Price Check - from £82 for 3 nights
Kiln Park Outdoor Pool
Activities at Kiln include 'the jump', aerial adventure, bunjee trampoline, junior segways, climbing wall, crazy golf, bear making, archery, pottery painting and kart hire.
There is an indoor AND outdoor pool with water slides and a mini splash zone.
Prices checked 23/1/23 and are based on 4 sharing including access to swimming pools. If you don't wish to swim, Haven Hideaway prices are also available (which do not include swimming) and often significantly cheaper. Please check your school holiday dates as they may differ from the ones stated.
- Cheapest Weekend Price Check - from £179 for 3 nights
- Easter Holiday Price Check - from £319 for 3 nights
- May Half Term Price Check - from £336 for 3 nights
- Summer Holidays Price Check - from £531 for 3 nights
- October Half Term Price Check - from £165 for 3 nights
Outdoor Splashzones
- Cala Gran (113 miles from Newcastle) - check here for prices from £145 for 4 guests/3 nights
- Thorpe Park (140 miles from Newcastle) - check here for prices from £109 for 4 guests / 3 nights
Camping pitches are also available here from just £6.50 per night (includes swimming pool and activity access). Find out more here. - Greenacres (221 miles from Newcastle) - check here for prices from £167 for 4 guests / 3 nights
You can also bring your motorhome / tourer here from £15.50 per night (includes swimming pool and activity access). Find out more here. - Quay West (262 miles from Newcastle) - check here for prices from £133 for 4 guests / 3 nights
Haven's Pool Admission Policy
This may vary depending on which site you book so please do check with the park you are looking to book for the most accurate information.
However as a general rule, their policy is as follows:
Children under eight and non-swimmers under 14
A responsible adult must accompany any child under the age of eight years old and any child who is a non-swimmer under the age of 14 years old.
The adult must remain in the water with the child at all times. An adult may not accompany more than two children at any one time.
All children, as highlighted above, are required to wear a site-issued orange wrist band whilst using our swimming pools.
In and around the swimming pool
Children using swim aids, such as armbands, must be constantly supervised by a responsible adult. Any person suffering with a heart condition, back injury, under the influence of drugs or alcohol, or pregnant are not permitted to use the flumes or slides at any time. Height restrictions will apply for flumes or slides. Check before use.
Non or weak swimmers must not go out of their depth.
Haven's Swimming Booking Policy
Each swim slot lasts for 60 minutes and can be booked up to 4 weeks in advance of your break start date via the 'My Haven Experience App' or online. You can also book additional slots once you arrive on park should capacity allow.
You do not need to book standalone outdoor pools. If the weather allows, simply pop along (if the pool is connected to an indoor pool, you will still need to book a session but this will be made clear in the app when you book).
Access to swimming pools is not included with a Haven Hideaway Holidays.
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