Haven

[daffidazey]

We will be going to a Haven park in summer but don't know which one to go to.
Last year we went to Thorpe park in Lincolnshire and fancy going somewhere different this year. Was just wondering what Haven parks you have been to and which ones you would recommend. Many thanks. Daffi x

[vehelpfulguy]

I have been to Hafan Y Mor in North Wales which was pretty good. It was about 5 years ago though.

It was originally a Butlins. It is a VERY large park and does seem very spacious, plenty of room to stroll around.

There was loads of entertainment for all ages and a great swimming complex.

It is on the Lynn peninsula and near Snowdon and the national park so there is plenty to see and do if you like the outdoors (in fact it is a great base for a walking holiday)

There is a small beach (not I great one I have to add) and also some interesting nearby towns such as Porthmadog and Criccieth (with castle).

Portmeirion, the fantasy village, is also nearby (home of the TV series The Prisoner)
http://www.portmeirion-village.com/

You can read more about the camp here

http://www.havenholidayhomes.co.uk/index.cfm?p age=1067&group=hafanYMor&wt.svl=hafanYMor

[vehelpfulguy]

bit more...

Some pictures so you can see what a lovely area it is.

Here is a picture of the Lynn Peninsula, with the Snowdon mountain range in the background

http://www.criw.co.uk/images/rhiw_view.jpg

Here is Porthmadog harbour

http://tranquilpc.files.wordpress.com/2007/08/ porthmadog.jpg.jpg

Here is Criccieth and the castle

http://www.becomingdomestic.co.uk/wp-content/u ploads/2007/04/criccieth.jpg

There is also the small railway that runs high up into the Welsh mountains that start from Porthmadog

http://www.ffestiniograilway.co.uk/

And finally here is a picture of Pertmeirion

http://www.virtualportmeirion.com/backgrounds/ 1024/images/aerialbackground2.jpg

As you can see, lovely area and plenty to do off the camp.

[gibba8]

I had 4 short breaks at Haven sites last year and we are now addicted! Primrose Valley is a huge site which has had millions spent on it during the past few years-we would definetly return. It is on beach,3 lovely pools,soft play,a lake and a huge evening entertainment area.I didn't like cala gran near Blackpool. the vans were packed together and the entertainment complex was small,old and the toilets smelly. Berwick is a lovely site -small but friendly,on the beach,the best entertainers and Berwick is only few minutes walk and is a beautiful historic town.

[daffidazey]

Thanks for your reply gibba8. We have decided to go to Wild Duck near Great Yarmouth. It has excellent reviews and it isn't too long a drive for us. Going a long distance isn't east when you've got a fidgety 4 yr old in the back! Lol! Daffi x