Half Price Half Term

Not booked yet for half term? Haven are offering half term breaks at half price – and if you book before Monday 3rd October you’ll save an additional £5 per night – that’s an extra £35 on a seven night holiday!

Prices start at just £149 for a three night break in a ‘Superior’ self-catering holiday home for a family of up to six people arriving on October 21st - with deals from £238 for seven nights in similar accommodation.

Haven say, ‘There’s always a great atmosphere on our parks at half term. Expect lots of spooky fun with Halloween Fancy Dress, a Party in the Dark, spooky face painting and Halloween Arts and Crafts in kids club where youngsters will be encouraged to make snakes, bats and pumpkins.’

Daytime and evening entertainment, kids clubs and lots of activities are included in the cost of your holiday – with heated indoor leisure pools, sports courts, football coaching and mini-archery and fencing all available at no extra charge.
Call Haven Holidays on 0871 230 1900 or www.haven.com

Where to go?

The half price deal with three nights from £149 is available at a wide choice of Haven parks including Church Farm near Chichester which has its own 9-hole golf course ; Haggerston Castle - close to Alnwick Castle in Northumberland where scenes from Harry Potter were filmed; Quay West – good for dolphin spotting at Cardigan Bay; Burnham on Sea, ideal for fishing with well-stocked lakes or sea-fishing and Riviere Sands, which is directly on the South West Coast path for lovely Autumn coastal walking and easy access to St Ives and the Eden Project.

Fancy a week?

Try Wild Duck on the Norfolk Broads – ideal for boating or hire a bike and enjoy lovely gentle cycling. Seven nights will cost from £238 – or £209 if you book before October 3rd.

0871 230 1900 or www.haven.com

Half Term Breaks from £5 a Night

Touring caravan owners hoping to keep the kids happy over October half-term without breaking the bank should check out Haven Holidays’ ‘£20 a break’ half term offer.

Caravan owners can pitch up for a four night stay at selected Haven parks around the UK from as little as £20 per break and enjoy all of the many top-class amenities on offer for less than it would cost one adult to buy a single day ticket at some of the UK’s most popular theme parks!

Haven Holidays, the UK’s largest family park operator, is offering a four-night stay from 24th October to touring caravan owners – as well as those hardy souls prepared to pitch up a tent and camp in late October – from just £20. That’s only £5 per night for up to eight people!

The price includes access to a whole range of facilities and activities including heated indoor leisure pools, sports, kids’ clubs and a full programme of daytime and evening entertainment. Touring facilities are designed for a comfortable stay with shower blocks, covered dishwashing areas and pitches with electric hook up – some parks even offer the option to upgrade to ‘Euro’ or Super pitches with water and drainage as well.

So rather than spending a fortune to be stuck in all-day queues this half-term attempting to keep the kids busy, pitch up at Haven and not only will your children thank you, your wallet will too.

Visit www.haventouring.com or call 0871 230 1933.

Where to go?

Haggerston Castle is a former Country Estate set in landscaped parkland around seven lakes. Located near Berwick-Upon-Tweed in Northumberland, the park boasts extensive 5-star facilities including two heated indoor swimming pools, a 9-hole golf course, a boating lake and boat hire, and, for when you really need to take it easy, spa treatment rooms.

Blue Dolphin, has a stunning cliff top location near Scarborough in Yorkshire – ideal for fresh sea air and panoramic views. Kids will love the park’s heated indoor pool complete with multi-lane slide or the chance for some free football coaching. The Mash and Barrel lounge-bar-cafe, Papa John’s Pizza and Burger King on park ensures you won’t be stuck when it comes to dining treats.

Lakeland, is within easy reach of the Lake District, near Grange-Over-Sands in Cumbria. Great for cycling this is a lovely tranquil, easy going park with a 9-hole golf course, pitch ‘n putt and crazy golf.

Seaview is situated in a relaxed and rural setting close to Weymouth on Dorset’s Jurassic Coast – home to some of the UK’s most attractive coastlines. Not only do visitors to Seaview get to take advantage of the park’s numerous amenities – including heated indoor fun pool and Funworks Amusement Centre – but they also get full use of the attractions at Haven’s nearby Weymouth Bay Park. It’s like getting two parks for the price of one!

For bookings, details of other special touring offers and more information about park facilities click on www.haventouring .com or call 0871 230 1933. For details of four night half term breaks in static holiday homes over half term from £179 for up to six people call 0871 230 1900 or visit www.haven.com

Haven Fun & Fitness choose Dragon’s Den endorsed Kiddimoto

The fourth Haven Fun & Fitness campaign is delighted to be offering Kiddimoto Kurve bikes as a bonus item on this year’s sports equipment giveaway.

The bikes which featured on Dragons Den on 12th September were a hit with even the UK’s most critical judges and are set to be a popular choice with children nationwide through the Haven Fun & Fitness campaign.

“The Fun & Fitness campaign was set up to encourage children to have fun getting fit by providing them with the equipment to inspire them. We’re really excited to be including the Kiddimoto bikes this year. They are the perfect item to help pre-schools motivate under-fives to get active and learn new skills” comments Haven Fun & Fitness campaign manager Naomi Woodstock.

Designed as a first bike for pre-schoolers, Kiddimoto helps children to learn balance as the first step towards two wheeled skills. They are not only fun for children but help develop motor skills, balance and co-ordination.

“All the sports equipment available on this year’s Fun & Fitness campaign has been specially chosen to help encourage children to be more active. The sports packs are designed for the needs of pre-school children and will assist with their development as well inspire physical play. For pre-schools lucky enough to receive a Kiddimoto bike it really will be the ultimate bonus” comments Naomi Woodstock.

For pre-schools and nursery’s to have a chance of receiving a sports kit and a Kiddimoto bike they need to register at www.havenfunfitness.com and follow the instructions on the site. Pre-schools have until 31st January to register, but places are limited.

Bonus items are awarded to the first 1000 pre-schools to achieve 100% support on the scheme from parents and carers.

Under Fives at Risk as 88% of Pre-schools Struggle to Fund Sports

A nationwide survey of pre-schools and nursery’s conducted by the Haven Fun & Fitness campaign has found 88% of settings are struggling to fund sports at their early years settings.

These concerning results come following a recent NHS report which found nearly a quarter of four years old are overweight or obese. NHS experts have highlighted the need for a culture of turning off the TV and getting more active, recommending a minimum of three hours of physical activity everyday to prevent current predictions of a ‘health crisis time bomb’.

Haven Fun & Fitness campaign manager Naomi Woodstock comments: “Despite often being the only place a child can be active and run around with no restrictions many pre-schools receive little or no funding for sports equipment.”

To help make it easier to provide exciting and engaging physical activity for under-fives the Haven Fun & Fitness campaign was set up in 2009 to support early years settings in keeping children active. By providing free equipment to inspire kids to have fun getting fit, the campaign helps to encourage youngsters to get the fitness habit early.

“We have helped thousands of pre-schools all over the country to improve the sports and physical activities available to the children. Early years’ leaders are in a unique position to help develop children’s natural enjoyment of being active and we want to support them as they support our children” comments Naomi Woodstock.

The equipment available though the campaign is bright, colourful and designed specifically for under fives. The sports kits help children to get the exercise habit early and also helps pre-school leaders to meet their Ofsted guidelines for early year’s developments.

“Over 40% of pre-school leaders struggle to meet the early year’s development guidelines for physical activity. The Fun & Fitness campaign provides equipment to help meet these targets. By helping to make physical activity fun and exciting for the children we hope to provide additional support for teachers to encourage children to develop and meet their full potential.”

The 2011/12 Haven Fun & Fitness campaign is now open and pre-schools and nursery’s can register for the free sports equipment. Just visit www.havenfunfitess.com and follow the instructions on the site.

Registrations close on 31st January but places are limited!

Its warm inside! Cosy Autumn breaks with Haven

Haven Holidays Prestige caravans are proving popular this Autumn with guests looking for a cosy coastal break.

Prices start at as little as £139 for a four night holiday for up to six people in a fully heated two-bedroom Prestige holiday home at a choice of holiday parks this October.

There are plenty of indoor activities to keep everyone happy – at no extra cost! Expect heated indoor pools, FunZones with the latest hi-tech games, indoor bowls and soft play areas for little ones. Kids clubs with lots of activities are included in the price as well as an extensive programme of daytime and evening entertainment.

Weekend breaks during October start at £159 for three nights. Parks participating in the special Autumn deal include Golden Sands near Mablethorpe; Thorpe Park near Cleethorpes; Combe Haven on the Sussex Coast and The Orchards near Clacton on Sea.

For bookings, details of other special offers and more information about park facilities click on www.haven.com or call 0871 230 1900.

Half Term Breaks at Haven

Holiday experts Haven say ‘If you’re hoping to pick up a bargain for October half term it’s advisable to book before the end of September’.

Haven Holidays, the UK’s largest family holiday park operator with 35 locations around Britain say the changeable weather hasn’t put people off booking ahead for half term – and have reported a rise in families opting for the top of the range, centrally heated Prestige Holiday Homes.

Currently seven night half term holidays cost from just £429 in a Prestige Holiday Home – which also offer more space, TV with DVD player, beds made up for arrival and an earlier check-in as well as heated bedrooms and bathroom and a cosy gas fire in the lounge.

Where to go?

Golden Sands near Mablethorpe is perfect for long walks on the beach, kite flying and a Seal Sanctuary nearby. On the Park kids will love the heated indoor pool; crazy golf and a fun fair with dodgems and mini roller coaster. Seven nights arriving on October 21st cost from £429 in Prestige accommodation for up to six.

Reighton Sands overlooking Filey Bay on the North Yorkshire coast has direct access to the beach – it’s also great for fossil hunting! On the Park there’s a nine hole golf course, heated indoor pool and tempting menus in the new Mash & Barrel lounge bar. Seven nights arriving on October 21st cost from £429 in two bedroom Prestige accommodation for a family of six.

Church Farm at Pagham, near Chichester has its own nature reserve teeming with birds and wild-fowl. Chichester is nearby and Arundel within easy reach. On the Park there’s a heated indoor pool with flumes; crazy golf; a nine hole golf course and all weather bowling green. Three nights arriving 21st October start at £299 for a family of up to six in a Prestige holiday home.

For bookings, details of other special offers and more information about park facilities click on www.haven.com or call 0871 230 1900.

Haven Solves Doggy Dilemma

You’ve worked hard all year, saved up some hard-earned cash and fancy treating yourself to a well deserved break. But just as you sit down to start planning your hols you hear a melancholy woof in the background.

Then it hits you – you can’t possibly go on holiday, it simply wouldn’t be fair on Fido.

If this sounds like an all too familiar scenario, then you’re not alone. According to statistics released earlier this year* one in four pet owners have taken fewer holidays since getting a pet. What’s more, 30% of those surveyed who stated that they take less holidays admit that the main reason is they simply can’t bear to leave their furry friend behind.

Moreover, it seems that even those who do go away spend much of holiday struggling with the guilt of leaving their pet. A separate survey** found that 17% of men and 11% of women worry about their pets getting ill or going missing whilst they’re away. So much for enjoying your break!

The good news for dog owners is that there is an easy solution to this dilemma. Take your canine friend with you when you go on holiday!

And, thanks to Haven Holidays, you can do this right now for less than the cost of a tin of dog food.

Between 5th September and 17th October no fewer than seven popular Haven sites up and down the UK will be offering you the chance to take your pooch on holiday at the cost of just £1 per dog.

And prices for the rest of the family start from a very modest £79 for up to six people for four nights in Standard accommodation, although prices vary depending on dates and locations.

So instead of putting off that well deserved break for fear of ending up in the doghouse with Fido take advantage of this fantastic offer and your family – including your furry friend – will soon be enjoying one of Britain’s favourite seaside holidays.

Visit www.haven.com or call 0871 230 1900 for bookings.