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.

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Quick – nab a half price Haven Holiday before their early booking offer ends

Haven Holidays, Britains’ largest operator of UK family holidays, has a huge choice of dates and destinations available with savings of up to 50% on the brochure price – but the half price offer is due to end on January 31^st.

Four nights at Caister, in Norfolk arriving on 25^th April will cost less than £100 for a family of up to six in a Standard self-catering holiday home and a similar break at Craig Tara in Scotland arriving on 2^nd May  will cost from £97.50. 

Or book a three night weekend break in May at Hafan y Mor in North Wales from £108 or a seven night holiday at Devon Cliffs from £205 arriving on May 6^th.  All prices are based on  Standard two-bedroom self-catering holiday homes sleeping up to six people – but savings apply to the whole range of accommodation, right up to the luxurious Platinum holiday homes.

What’s more the price includes a whole range of new activities and entertainment including kids’ clubs; interactive workshops ranging from Annabel’s Creative Kitchen (devised in conjunction with children’s cooking guru Annabel Karmel) to Circus Workshops;  fun-packed science sessions; Wildlife Detectives and football coaching.

There are huge heated indoor leisure pools (free of charge to holiday guests); sports facilities; play areas and lively evening entertainment for all the family.

Haven have 35 holiday parks around the UK in some superb locations with easy access to beaches, resorts and attractions.  Click on www.haven.com or call 0871 230 1900 for details and immediate bookings – and you’ll be glad to know there’s no extra charge for paying by credit card!

And if you’re committed to school holidays, Haven are offering savings of up to 25% on Easter and Peak Season dates as well – but you do need to book before January 31^st.

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Haven’ even more fun for less money this year

Haven Holidays, Britain’s favourite family holiday park operator are promising their best ever entertainment package at their 35 holiday parks this season – and,  with even more included in the price,  their short breaks represent excellent value for money.

Interactive fun is top of the agenda for kids during the day and there’s no charge for a whole range of activities designed to appeal to kids of different ages and interests.   Kids can get the hang of juggling and plate spinning at the Circus School;  dance themselves fit in the Kids Alive B Fit sessions;  rustle up some healthy snacks and sandwiches in Annabel’s Creative Kitchen and  get to know the names of all the local flora and fauna in the Wildlife Detective programme!  This summer they are introducing   ‘Wildlife Detectives LIVE!’ where youngsters can get up close and friendly with animals, pets and insects; a  new interactive Magic Session and a lively show that gives science child appeal.

Look  out for Haven’s new club for children aged 9-12 years old designed to appeal to  sophisticated ‘tweenagers’, with ‘Little Cubs’ welcoming under-5’s and ‘Club R&B’ the perfect venue  for 5-8 year olds.   This year there will be more arts and crafts and ‘messy mornings’, with all materials  provided free of charge.

Expect  summer-time pantos, a touring circus, wrestling, some great new character shows and a chance to dress up for Polly’s Fancy Dress Ball.....plus lots more, all at no extra cost.

Haven aren’t just about the children.  Evenings really promise to sparkle with early evening family shows, high-energy concert-style performances and  the best in contemporary music from rock anthems to iconic classics and top visiting acts as well.  

Self-catering holiday homes are charged per family and not per person making  it easier  to budget.  With a choice of 35 parks around the UK,  you can choose a holiday within easy driving distance and minimise your fuel costs.

Book before the end of January  for the best choice of half price Spring and early Summer deals and discounts on school holidays.  With prices from as little as £99 per family for a Spring break (available at a choice of parks and dates including the early booking discount)  it’s hard to go wrong!

Call 0871 230 1900 or click on  www.haven.com

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THE HAVEN FUN & FITNESS ‘SPORTS TOT OF THE YEAR’ AWARDS

Do you know a toddler with the potential to be ‘Sports Tot of the Year’?

Many top sports personalities were demonstrating  their skills before they even started school.  

Tiger Woods was just two years old when he started playing golf and Andy Murray was only three when he picked up his first tennis racquet.    David Beckham had his heart set on a career in football from an early age and Annika Reeder,  who became England’s youngest ever Commonwealth Gold Medallist at the age of 14,  started gymnastics at the age of 3.

With the 2012 Olympics just around the corner, the Haven Fun & Fitness Campaign has announced plans to encourage sporting talent amongst younger children with the launch of a nationwide search for the ‘Sports Tot of the Year’.

Early years practitioners, parents and relatives are being asked to nominate any under- 5’s they feel are showing signs of special sporting talent and would benefit from additional coaching or lessons.

The Sports Tot of the Year Award will be made to the child showing unusual talent in the special categories of Gymnastics and  Tennis as well as ‘Most Sporting Potential’ .  

A spokesperson for the campaign said, ‘We’re passionate about promoting physical activities for all under-5’s.  Launching the Sports Tot of the Year Awards will allow us to seek out some exceptional youngsters and provide them with valuable opportunities to improve their potential.’

Once all nominations have been received successful candidates will be asked to supply  a video  for final assessment by the judges.    The final stage of the competition will see the winning tots receive an award presented by a local sporting hero as well as a year’s free tuition in the appropriate sporting field. 

If you know a tot that leaves you spellbound with their gymnastic abilities, has already mastered their backhand stroke or even leaves you breathless with their break-dancing moves, the entry form is available to download from www.havenfunfitness.com/sportstotawards

 The competition is available to children aged five and under and entrants can be submitted by parents or by pre-schools (with parental permission).

Haven Fun & Fitness provides free sports equipment to early years settings to help encourage younger children that it’s fun to be fit  and raise awareness of the benefits of physical activity.   Now in its third year many thousands of under-5’s at pre-schools around the country have already benefitted from the free kit that is designed to appeal to younger users and promote both team and individual sports.  In 2011 the kit can include a ‘Sports Day’ pack with everything you need to stage a successful sports day for toddlers.  Pre-schools can register for the scheme by clicking on www.havenfunfitness.com

 

The Sports Tot of the Year Awards will be officially launched on January 21^st – details will be available on www.havenfunfitness.com from January 14^th.    Closing date for entries is April 8^th.  Awards will be made to the winning tots during May.

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