Sharron Davies opens new super-sized pool at Caister Holiday Park

Sports and TV personality Sharron Davies will feel at home when she opens a new super-sized swimming pool at Haven’s Caister Holiday Park.

At 33 metres, the stunning new £1.1 million indoor pool with breathtaking glass roof is more than 30% longer than most swimming pools - so there’s plenty of opportunity for the serious swimmer, or young racers, to develop their full stroke.

The investment is part of a major upgrade for the 21st century in facilities at what is the site of Britain’s oldest holiday camp going back 105 years.

In another exciting development, a sandy beach area is being created next to the pool. Plans are already underway to create additional elements such as a giant flume which will be added to the indoor pool – and it is hoped to build an additional outdoor pool.

Sharron Davies will be cutting the ribbon at Caister’s new pool on Saturday April 9th (3pm) as part of an afternoon of entertainment including a display by a local synchronised swimmers group and Water Walkerz races.

General Manager Mark Collymore said: “Water fun is a key part of any Haven holiday and we lead the way in the number of fantastic water activities we offer including AquaJets, Turbo Paddlers, fun inflatables and Water Walkerz.

“Our stunning new pool means holidaymakers and owners of holiday homes on our park will have even more room to enjoy the activities or simply relax and chill out – especially on the nearby beach area we’ve created.”

Building the new pool involved removing the old Bull and Bush entertainment venue and plans are also being considered for a major upgrade of the historic Neptunes entertainment venue where many famous names such as Tommy Cooper, Eric and Ernie and Des O’Connor trod the boards.

Mr Collymore added: “Caister Holiday Park is doing better than ever with bookings up 16% year on year. It’s a case of 105 years-old and still going strong – which is proof if anyone needed it that seaside holidays are as popular as ever. And with Haven’s commitment to investment and improving facilities, there’s no better place to enjoy a lovely beach holiday than Caister Holiday Park.”

Easter holidays with Haven are available from just £179 for a family of up to six sharing Standard self-catering accommodation, including free access to dozens of leisure and sports activities, a full entertainment programme and stunning countryside or seaside locations. For more information visit www.haven.com or call 0871 230 1900

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Haven splashes out £1 million at historic holiday park

Haven Holidays is splashing out £1 million on upgrading the pool complex at Caister Holiday Park as the resort looks forward to another busy season.

The indoor pool is being given a complete make-over with a new changing area and stylish new spectator area overlooking the pool.

The investment comes as the holiday park, on the site of Britain’s oldest holiday camp dating back 105 years, is looking forward to what promises to be another record season with bookings up 10% on the same time last year.

General Manager Mark Collymore said: “Caister Holiday Park has been going from strength to strength – which is fantastic when you consider its rich heritage going back to 1906. 

“The new pool facilities will be an added attraction for our holidaymakers and the families and couples who own holiday homes with us, as part of our ongoing programme of enhancing the holiday experience for our guests.”

Caister Holiday Park has more than 300 “owners” who have holiday homes on the park so they can have regular weekends away to enjoy the many facilities on the award-winning resort.

Many of the owners live within easy reach of Caister including some from Great Yarmouth who enjoy a full diary of social events associated with having a holiday home at the park. 

Other new developments include replacing the Carousel entertainment venue in an extended area of Caister Holiday park with a new playing area.

Haven has also reported a big increase in enquiries about holiday homes, which start at just £15,000, as more families are attracted to the prospect of having an affordable “bolthole by the sea.”

For more information visit about holiday homes visit  www.havenholidayhomes.com

Short breaks at Caister start from as little as £99 for a four night Spring break (based on Standard accommodation for up to six people).   Holidaymakers will be able to use the new swimming pool complex at no extra cost.   Click on www.haven.com or call 0871 230 1900.

January 2011

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