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10 Best Haven Holiday Parks - 2026
Author: Robbie Lane | Last updated: 16 January 2026
We've picked our top 10 Haven holiday parks - after many visits and much research!
There are about 40 Haven holiday parks in the UK and picking the right one is a bit of a challenge! We've ranked 10 of the best Haven sites in the UK for a 2026 holiday. If you want a park with big swimming pools, children’s activities or direct beach access, this list should help you narrow it down.
In my view, Haven Holiday Parks are better than most of the big chains of caravan site, although the quality does vary. They are particularly good value if you fill up a caravan or if you can avoid the busiest weeks (see our other tips for saving money on Haven holidays). They are ideal for families who want plenty to do, but during school holidays are less suited for romantic couples looking for silence.
In my view, Haven Holiday Parks are better than most of the big chains of caravan site, although the quality does vary. They are particularly good value if you fill up a caravan or if you can avoid the busiest weeks (see our other tips for saving money on Haven holidays). They are ideal for families who want plenty to do, but during school holidays are less suited for romantic couples looking for silence.
How we chose our top 10 Haven parks
We've visited lots of Haven parks ourselves and have compared each Haven park based on:
- location and beach access
- swimming pools and entertainment
- accommodation options
- review scores from guests
- value for money in peak season
What you need to know before you book a Haven holiday
It's worth noting that you can choose whether or not to pay to use the facilities at a Haven holiday park. If you just want a base for exploring and might use the onsite restaurants, then I would go for a Haven Hideaway holiday. If you want to use the swimming pools, watch the entertainment and try out activities then you need to pick a standard Haven holiday. If you're unsure which to book, read our full guide to Haven Hideaway versus standard Haven holidays.
The grading system for Haven caravans was changed a couple of years ago. Your options are now Saver (cheapest), Bronze, Silver, Gold and Signature (most expensive). Upgrading generally gets you things like sea views, wider caravans, towels provided, outside space and dishwashers. If you want the official breakdown of the differences, you can see Haven’s explanation here.
For our price comparison, we looked at one week in August 2026 and gave awards for the cheapest in our top 10 and for the best value Haven holiday park in Britain.
The grading system for Haven caravans was changed a couple of years ago. Your options are now Saver (cheapest), Bronze, Silver, Gold and Signature (most expensive). Upgrading generally gets you things like sea views, wider caravans, towels provided, outside space and dishwashers. If you want the official breakdown of the differences, you can see Haven’s explanation here.
For our price comparison, we looked at one week in August 2026 and gave awards for the cheapest in our top 10 and for the best value Haven holiday park in Britain.
Quick comparison table of our Haven top 10
Park & region |
Pools |
Beach |
Good for.. |
Review score (%) Price (£ - £££) |
Book |
Devon Cliffs, South West |
Indoor and outdoor |
Sandy beach, 1 minute walk |
Activities, beach lovers |
82% £££ |
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Doniford Bay, South West |
Indoor and outdoor |
Muddy beach, 1 minute walk |
Bargain hunters, quieter breaks |
86% £ |
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Hafan y Môr, Wales |
Indoor pool (large) |
Stony beach, 1 minute walk |
Swimming pool, dog owners, activities |
82% £££ |
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Hopton, East Anglia |
Indoor and outdoor |
Sandy beach, 1 minute walk |
Sea views, great beach |
86% ££ |
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Lakeland, North West |
Indoor and outdoor |
Muddy coast, 1 minute walk |
Water sports, hiking |
78% ££ |
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Lydstep Beach, South West |
Indoor (small) |
Sandy beach, 1 minute walk |
Quieter beachside breaks |
88% ££ |
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Perran Sands, South West |
Indoor and outdoor |
Sandy beach, 8 minute walk |
Beach activities |
80% £££ |
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Rockley Park, South West |
Indoor and outdoor |
Small sandy beach 3 minute walk |
Water sports |
78% £ |
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Seton Sands, Scotland |
Indoor |
Sandy beach, 2 minute walk (over a road) |
Quieter holidays |
80% ££ |
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Thornwick Bay, Yorkshire |
Indoor |
Stony cove, 10 minute walk |
Natural beauty, bargain hunters |
90% £ |
Jump to the park you want to know more about
Right, let's (finally!) get on to the top 10 Haven parks for 2026! If you've already got an idea of which park you might like, you can jump to:
- Hopton Holiday Village, Norfolk
- Hafan y Môr Holiday Park, North Wales
- Perran Sands Holiday Park, Cornwall
- Devon Cliffs Holiday Park, Devon
- Thornwick Bay Holiday Village, Yorkshire
- Doniford Bay Holiday Park, Somerset
- Rockley Park, Dorset
- Lydstep Beach Holiday Park, South Wales
- Seton Sands Holiday Park, Scotland
- Lakeland Leisure Park, Lake District
1. Hopton Holiday Village, Norfolk​ (Great beach, stunning sea views and two swimming pools)
Best for:
Families with primary school aged children and beach fans
Why we love it:
One of Haven's best beaches, plus great sea views from the front row caravans
Downsides:
Only front row gets a sea view. Car journey to the nearest town.
Hopton Holiday Village is one of the highest-rated Haven holiday parks in the whole country, with an average score of 4.1/5 on Trip Advisor and 4.5/5 on Google Reviews (or 86% overall).
It’s a short drive to Great Yarmouth in Norfolk or Lowestoft in Suffolk so there are lots of family friendly attractions nearby.
We visited Hopton in 2025 and loved the location right by a sandy beach (read our blog). It also has some of the best sea views that you will find at any Haven resort.
The park itself is well equipped with indoor and outdoor swimming pools, minigolf, tennis courts, fencing and a bowling green. A new 'entertainment arena' opened at Hopton in 2019 with a couple of restaurants as well as soft play.
Price comparison: £759 for a family of four for a week in August 2026 at Hopton Holiday Park in a Saver caravan. That price was for a Monday arrival, it costs about £200 more for a Saturday arrival (!) so it's worth being flexible.
Our prices are based on standard Haven holidays, which means you can use the facilities. If you just want a base for exploring, you can save some money by picking the Haven Hideaway option when you book.
It’s a short drive to Great Yarmouth in Norfolk or Lowestoft in Suffolk so there are lots of family friendly attractions nearby.
We visited Hopton in 2025 and loved the location right by a sandy beach (read our blog). It also has some of the best sea views that you will find at any Haven resort.
The park itself is well equipped with indoor and outdoor swimming pools, minigolf, tennis courts, fencing and a bowling green. A new 'entertainment arena' opened at Hopton in 2019 with a couple of restaurants as well as soft play.
Price comparison: £759 for a family of four for a week in August 2026 at Hopton Holiday Park in a Saver caravan. That price was for a Monday arrival, it costs about £200 more for a Saturday arrival (!) so it's worth being flexible.
Our prices are based on standard Haven holidays, which means you can use the facilities. If you just want a base for exploring, you can save some money by picking the Haven Hideaway option when you book.
Haven's Hopton Holiday Village in Norfolk overlooks a sandy beach...
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...and facilities include minigolf, swimming pools and tennis.
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What about the other Haven resorts in Norfolk?
Norfolk is blessed with four decent Haven holiday parks. We've visited all of them (Ed: no need to brag).
If you twisted my arm, I would ask you to stop and then admit that Norfolk probably has the best selection of Haven resorts in the whole of the UK. All of them are dog friendly holiday parks.
If you don't mind being inland then another Haven park in Norfolk worth your strong consideration is Wild Duck Holiday Park. It gets rave reviews of 88% overall, which is the highest in England. Personally, I love being near to the beach when I stay at a holiday park but we did love the woodland vibe (read about our visit to Wild Duck).
If you like the look of Haven Hopton but find that it's too expensive, I would take a look at Haven Caister-on-Sea (review score 85%). It's next to a beach and sometimes beats Haven Hopton on price. We've also been to Haven Caister-on-Sea and thought it was a really smart and well located resort (read about our visit and see photos of Haven Caister-on-Sea).
The final option in Norfolk is Haven Seashore (review score 85%). It's got the best swimming pool of the four, but it's usually the most expensive. You can read about our visit here.
See our Haven in Norfolk comparison for more details of how much you can expect to pay.
If you twisted my arm, I would ask you to stop and then admit that Norfolk probably has the best selection of Haven resorts in the whole of the UK. All of them are dog friendly holiday parks.
If you don't mind being inland then another Haven park in Norfolk worth your strong consideration is Wild Duck Holiday Park. It gets rave reviews of 88% overall, which is the highest in England. Personally, I love being near to the beach when I stay at a holiday park but we did love the woodland vibe (read about our visit to Wild Duck).
If you like the look of Haven Hopton but find that it's too expensive, I would take a look at Haven Caister-on-Sea (review score 85%). It's next to a beach and sometimes beats Haven Hopton on price. We've also been to Haven Caister-on-Sea and thought it was a really smart and well located resort (read about our visit and see photos of Haven Caister-on-Sea).
The final option in Norfolk is Haven Seashore (review score 85%). It's got the best swimming pool of the four, but it's usually the most expensive. You can read about our visit here.
See our Haven in Norfolk comparison for more details of how much you can expect to pay.
Haven Caister on Sea leads directly onto this beach
2. Hafan y Môr Holiday Park, North Wales (Action-packed, beachside, outstanding water park)
Best for:
Families who will use the indoor pool a lot and who want lots of activities (including some for older children). It's also good for dogs.
Why we love it:
Brilliant water park, plus sea views from quite a few of the caravans
Downsides:
The beach is convenient but it's not a sandy paradise
If you want a big and busy Haven caravan park in Wales, I would go for Hafan y Môr Holiday Park, which had a big revamp in 2019. We reckon it is one of the six largest Haven resorts in the UK.
It's got a whopping nine restaurants, nine play areas and a big swimming pool with a four lane waterslide. There's also an 'adventure village' called Dragon Lakes with things like high ropes courses, a boating lake and a sports court.
Back-to-nature type activities include treasure hunts, den building, bug hunts and bushcraft. You have to pay extra for some things, but Haven activities are usually cheaper than Center Parcs.
Customers give Hafan y Môr Holiday Park 3.9/5 on TripAdvisor whilst it scores a very impressive 4.4/5 on Google reviews. That gives us an average of 83%.
You can walk down to a (mostly stony) beach and it's a dog friendly holiday park. In fact, Hafan y Môr is one of half a dozen Haven resorts with a 'Bark Yard' dog agility course.
Price: £1129 for a week in a 'Saver caravan' for a family of four in August 2026.
It's got a whopping nine restaurants, nine play areas and a big swimming pool with a four lane waterslide. There's also an 'adventure village' called Dragon Lakes with things like high ropes courses, a boating lake and a sports court.
Back-to-nature type activities include treasure hunts, den building, bug hunts and bushcraft. You have to pay extra for some things, but Haven activities are usually cheaper than Center Parcs.
Customers give Hafan y Môr Holiday Park 3.9/5 on TripAdvisor whilst it scores a very impressive 4.4/5 on Google reviews. That gives us an average of 83%.
You can walk down to a (mostly stony) beach and it's a dog friendly holiday park. In fact, Hafan y Môr is one of half a dozen Haven resorts with a 'Bark Yard' dog agility course.
Price: £1129 for a week in a 'Saver caravan' for a family of four in August 2026.
Haven Hafan y Môr Holiday Park is a huge resort with a modern waterpark...
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...and enough activities to keep you busy for several days
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What about Haven's other Welsh holiday parks?
Haven has seven holiday parks in Wales (plus a couple of owners-only ones) and the truth is that there isn't a 'bad' one. However, they do vary significantly in size and facilities.
We've written a separate guide, which ranks our top five Haven resorts in Wales.
Our second choice behind Hafan y Môr is Greenacres Holiday Park, which is another large Haven holiday park in North Wales with good reviews. It isn't quite as big, but it's well placed for exploring Snowdonia and it has a popular beach, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a ‘splash zone’, adventure golf and other sporty things. It was a whopping £350 cheaper than Hafan y Môr for the dates we checked in August 2026.
We've written a separate guide, which ranks our top five Haven resorts in Wales.
Our second choice behind Hafan y Môr is Greenacres Holiday Park, which is another large Haven holiday park in North Wales with good reviews. It isn't quite as big, but it's well placed for exploring Snowdonia and it has a popular beach, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a ‘splash zone’, adventure golf and other sporty things. It was a whopping £350 cheaper than Hafan y Môr for the dates we checked in August 2026.
Greenacres in Wales has a decent beach and easy access to Snowdonia
3. Perran Sands Caravan Holiday Park, Cornwall (Fantastic beach, centrally located)
Best for:
Families who will spend a lot of time at the beach
Why we love it:
One of Haven's best beaches and gorgeous Cornish scenery
Downsides:
Tends to be expensive compared to other Haven resorts
Haven has got two holiday parks in Cornwall - Perran Sands and Riviere Sands - and to be honest there's not a great deal between them.
They’re both by the seaside and they’ve both got indoor and outdoor swimming pools. They both have several places to eat and surf lessons, as well as various sports on site.
Riviere Sands gets slightly better reviews with an 85% average, compared to 80% for Perran Sands (based on TripAdvisor and Google Review ratings).
However, Perran Sands is our favourite as it is larger and has a bigger range of activities.
They’re both by the seaside and they’ve both got indoor and outdoor swimming pools. They both have several places to eat and surf lessons, as well as various sports on site.
Riviere Sands gets slightly better reviews with an 85% average, compared to 80% for Perran Sands (based on TripAdvisor and Google Review ratings).
However, Perran Sands is our favourite as it is larger and has a bigger range of activities.
Which Haven in Cornwall is in the best location?
My advice for a Cornwall holiday is to think carefully about location. Cornwall’s roads are often slow and blocked by tractors so you are unlikely to be able to explore the whole county if you decide to stay in the remote (but very pretty) southern tip (Lizard Peninsula) or the northern end near the Devon border. A round trip from Bude to Lands End will take you more than four hours – my children get bored of car journeys after about 15 minutes.
For that reason, I’d pick Perran Sands, which is fairly central to the county without being in touristy Newquay itself. You could just about visit any part of the county in a day (at a stretch) and you’ve got a load of family friendly attractions in Newquay, which is only a short drive away. Riviere Sands is in a much more remote location in southern Cornwall.
Riviere Sands doesn't allow dogs, so that might be the clincher for some people. However, Perran Sands is usually more expensive than Riviere Sands.
Price comparison: £1085 for a family of four for a week in August 2026 in a Saver caravan at Perran Sands. That price was for a Friday arrival. If you arrived a day later it added on another £240!
Haven Riviere Sands started from £909 for mid-August 2026, which is about £175 cheaper than Perran Sands.
For that reason, I’d pick Perran Sands, which is fairly central to the county without being in touristy Newquay itself. You could just about visit any part of the county in a day (at a stretch) and you’ve got a load of family friendly attractions in Newquay, which is only a short drive away. Riviere Sands is in a much more remote location in southern Cornwall.
Riviere Sands doesn't allow dogs, so that might be the clincher for some people. However, Perran Sands is usually more expensive than Riviere Sands.
Price comparison: £1085 for a family of four for a week in August 2026 in a Saver caravan at Perran Sands. That price was for a Friday arrival. If you arrived a day later it added on another £240!
Haven Riviere Sands started from £909 for mid-August 2026, which is about £175 cheaper than Perran Sands.
Haven Perran Sands is next to a beautiful coastline...
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...and it has activities including minigolf, swimming, surf lessons, playgrounds and six places to eat
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4. Devon Cliffs Caravan Holiday Park, Devon (Excellent beach, sea views and loads of activities)
Best for:
Families who want to combine beach days with lots of (paid) activities
Why we love it:
One of Haven's largest parks so you get loads of activities, plus you get a great beach and a pretty good pool
Downsides:
It's very large and the layout is quite compact so you might find it a bit hard to get your bearings
There’s only one Haven holiday park in Devon, but Devon Cliffs is a pretty decent one (3.8/5 on Trip Advisor and 4.4/5 on Google Reviews, or 82% overall). It is Haven's second largest park in the UK with more than 1600 caravans. Some websites claim it's the biggest, but there are more caravans at Haven Cleethorpes Beach, according to my calculations!
There's a good-sized indoor swimming pool with waterslides at Devon Cliffs, as well as a couple of outdoor swimming pools, a high ropes course and a segway course (two wheeled balance thingys). It’s near to the descriptive Sandy Bay where you can do watersports on the beach.
Other activities include bowling, archery, minigolf, pottery painting and playgrounds (you pay extra for some activities).
The location is convenient, in that it is only a short drive from the M5 and is near to Exeter, Sidmouth and Seaton, which all have plenty of touristy things for a day out.
As you'd expect from Haven, there's a good range of accommodation, including caravans that are rated as Saver, Bronze, Silver and Gold. They also have some Luxury Lodges. Read our guide to the Haven accommodation grading system to get an idea of what you are getting for your money or read the official guide.
Read our full guide to Devon Cliffs.
Price comparison: £1049 for a family of four for a week in August 2026 (Devon Cliffs 'Saver caravan'). That's the price for arriving on a Friday. A Saturday arrival was about £175 extra (!).
There's a good-sized indoor swimming pool with waterslides at Devon Cliffs, as well as a couple of outdoor swimming pools, a high ropes course and a segway course (two wheeled balance thingys). It’s near to the descriptive Sandy Bay where you can do watersports on the beach.
Other activities include bowling, archery, minigolf, pottery painting and playgrounds (you pay extra for some activities).
The location is convenient, in that it is only a short drive from the M5 and is near to Exeter, Sidmouth and Seaton, which all have plenty of touristy things for a day out.
As you'd expect from Haven, there's a good range of accommodation, including caravans that are rated as Saver, Bronze, Silver and Gold. They also have some Luxury Lodges. Read our guide to the Haven accommodation grading system to get an idea of what you are getting for your money or read the official guide.
Read our full guide to Devon Cliffs.
Price comparison: £1049 for a family of four for a week in August 2026 (Devon Cliffs 'Saver caravan'). That's the price for arriving on a Friday. A Saturday arrival was about £175 extra (!).
Haven Devon Cliffs Holiday Park is near a Blue Flag beach and it has indoor and outdoor swimming pools...
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...as well as a climbing wall, bowling, minigolf and nature activities.
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5. Thornwick Bay Holiday Village – Yorkshire (**Winner: best value holiday park**)
Best for:
Families wanting a mix of activities and walking
Why we love it:
Lovely rural setting with green fields surrounding the site
Downsides:
The beach is divisive - we love the rocky cove but some people would prefer a wide sandy beach with facilities and easier access
Thornwick Bay in East Yorkshire is one of Haven's newer holiday parks. It had a previous life as Thornwick & Sea Farm Holiday Centre but Haven bought it, spent £10m on it and re-opened it in 2016.
It gets an average score of 4.1/5 on TripAdvisor and 4.5/5 on Google Reviews or 86% overall.
Thornwick Bay has got an indoor swimming pool, which won an award when it opened. It doesn't have an outdoor pool (let's be honest though, Britain's weather is not ideal for outdoor swimming pools). There are loads of things to do onsite, including archery, fencing, painting and sand art. Some of the activities cost extra, but you can get bundles which make it a bit cheaper.
They also put on kite flying and birdwatching activities, although I can't imagine my six year old keeping quiet enough for the latter...
You can wander down to a stony beach in 10 minutes. For a day trip, Bridlington is about 15 minutes away in the car whilst Scarborough is a 40 minute drive.
Price comparison: £639 for a family of four in a Saver caravan for a week in August 2026 at Haven Thornwick Bay. On this occasion, arriving on a Friday or Saturday was a similar price.
It gets an average score of 4.1/5 on TripAdvisor and 4.5/5 on Google Reviews or 86% overall.
Thornwick Bay has got an indoor swimming pool, which won an award when it opened. It doesn't have an outdoor pool (let's be honest though, Britain's weather is not ideal for outdoor swimming pools). There are loads of things to do onsite, including archery, fencing, painting and sand art. Some of the activities cost extra, but you can get bundles which make it a bit cheaper.
They also put on kite flying and birdwatching activities, although I can't imagine my six year old keeping quiet enough for the latter...
You can wander down to a stony beach in 10 minutes. For a day trip, Bridlington is about 15 minutes away in the car whilst Scarborough is a 40 minute drive.
Price comparison: £639 for a family of four in a Saver caravan for a week in August 2026 at Haven Thornwick Bay. On this occasion, arriving on a Friday or Saturday was a similar price.
Haven Thornwick Bay has playgrounds, an indoor swimming pool...
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...and it's a 10 minute walk to this beach
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How does Thornwick Bay compare to Haven's other Yorkshire holiday parks?
We've been to all of Haven's Yorkshire Holiday Parks.
Thornwick Bay is our favourite and it's also the winner based on its value for money, location and review scores.
However, there are other good options if you want a holiday in Yorkshire and like the Haven brand.
Haven Primrose Valley is the one to go for if you like holiday parks on a big scale (read about our visit). It's much bigger than Thornwick Bay and has a sandier beach within walking distance, as well as a good swimming pool. However, it's a little behind on review scores at 80% on average. We've found it is usually more expensive as well.
Thornwick Bay is our favourite and it's also the winner based on its value for money, location and review scores.
However, there are other good options if you want a holiday in Yorkshire and like the Haven brand.
Haven Primrose Valley is the one to go for if you like holiday parks on a big scale (read about our visit). It's much bigger than Thornwick Bay and has a sandier beach within walking distance, as well as a good swimming pool. However, it's a little behind on review scores at 80% on average. We've found it is usually more expensive as well.
This belter of a beach can be found at Haven Primrose Valley
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Primrose Valley has a bigger range of activities than Thornwick Bay
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Haven Reighton Sands is the other Haven resort in Yorkshire that I would consider. It is a similar size to Thornwick Bay and its current review score is 83%. The local beach is sandier than Thornwick Bay and is slightly easier to reach than the beach at Primrose Valley. It's worth a look if that's a dealbreaker for you.
We visited Haven Reighton Sands and liked how close the beach was to the caravans
6. Doniford Bay Holiday Park, Somerset (**Winner: cheapest holiday park**)
Best for:
Families who want a quieter break
Why we love it:
Tends to be outstanding value and is an easy-to-navigate size
Downsides:
The beach is nearby but it's not the most scenic
Doniford Bay gets marginally better reviews than Haven’s other Somerset holiday park at Burnham on Sea - but they are both decent choices.
We added together scores on TripAdvisor and Google Reviews and found that Haven Doniford Bay Holiday Park currently achieves a dazzling 86% whilst Haven Burnham on Sea is on 81%.
That puts both of them amongst the top half of Haven parks based on customer reviews (Lydstep Beach Holiday Park in South Wales and Norfolk’s Wild Duck Holiday Park are the highest rated with averages of 89% and 88% respectively).
Doniford Bay Holiday Park doesn't have as many activities as some Haven resorts, but it has got indoor and outdoor swimming pools. The outdoor pool was refurbished in 2017 and has a four lane waterslide. It's also got a zip wire and climbing wall, crazy golf, tennis, pottery painting, archery and a sports court. There are a couple of places to eat out.
As the name suggest, it is right on the beach. I'd say the beach is one for exploring and searching for shells rather than one for swimming and sandcastle building.
Doniford Bay is dog friendly, whereas Burnham on Sea Holiday Park doesn't allow pets.
Price comparison: £665 for a week for a family of four in August 2026 in a Saver caravan.
We added together scores on TripAdvisor and Google Reviews and found that Haven Doniford Bay Holiday Park currently achieves a dazzling 86% whilst Haven Burnham on Sea is on 81%.
That puts both of them amongst the top half of Haven parks based on customer reviews (Lydstep Beach Holiday Park in South Wales and Norfolk’s Wild Duck Holiday Park are the highest rated with averages of 89% and 88% respectively).
Doniford Bay Holiday Park doesn't have as many activities as some Haven resorts, but it has got indoor and outdoor swimming pools. The outdoor pool was refurbished in 2017 and has a four lane waterslide. It's also got a zip wire and climbing wall, crazy golf, tennis, pottery painting, archery and a sports court. There are a couple of places to eat out.
As the name suggest, it is right on the beach. I'd say the beach is one for exploring and searching for shells rather than one for swimming and sandcastle building.
Doniford Bay is dog friendly, whereas Burnham on Sea Holiday Park doesn't allow pets.
Price comparison: £665 for a week for a family of four in August 2026 in a Saver caravan.
Haven's Doniford Bay Holiday Park in Somerset has easy access to a scrubby beach...
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...and onsite activities including a zip wire, minigolf and two swimming pools.
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7. Haven Rockley Park, Dorset (Good swimming pools, well located for exploring)
Best for:
Families who want to try watersports
Why we love it:
It's well located for getting out and exploring a lovely part of Dorset's coast
Downsides:
The nearest beach is very small
There are four Haven holiday parks fighting for your attention in Dorset. They're all very good but Rockley Park is the winner for us because of its location and good value.
The four to choose from include three Weymouth holiday parks (Weymouth Bay Caravan Holiday Park, Littlesea Holiday Park and Seaview Holiday Park) or Rockley Park near Bournemouth. Weymouth Bay and Seaview are two halves of one resort and you can use the facilities at both, whichever one you choose.
Weymouth is a bucket-and-spade resort with loads for families to do and it’s also centrally located for exploring West Dorset - which is lovely. It's the area around where Broadchurch was filmed.
Personally, I prefer Bournemouth to Weymouth (or Wey-biza as we used to call it) and find it a little bit classier so I've gone for Rockley Park. The other advantage of Rockley Park is that it's right next to a beach, whereas Weymouth Bay and Seaview are a 15 minute walk or a short drive.
The four to choose from include three Weymouth holiday parks (Weymouth Bay Caravan Holiday Park, Littlesea Holiday Park and Seaview Holiday Park) or Rockley Park near Bournemouth. Weymouth Bay and Seaview are two halves of one resort and you can use the facilities at both, whichever one you choose.
Weymouth is a bucket-and-spade resort with loads for families to do and it’s also centrally located for exploring West Dorset - which is lovely. It's the area around where Broadchurch was filmed.
Personally, I prefer Bournemouth to Weymouth (or Wey-biza as we used to call it) and find it a little bit classier so I've gone for Rockley Park. The other advantage of Rockley Park is that it's right next to a beach, whereas Weymouth Bay and Seaview are a 15 minute walk or a short drive.
Which of the four Dorset Haven resorts gets the best reviews?
The three Weymouth resorts score 80% - 82% from customers, whilst Rockley Park is marginally lower with a still-respectable 79%. All of the parks have indoor swimming pools and entertainment. Overall, I would say that Rockley Park has the best swimming pool, as it has a slide, flume and a 'Splash Zone'.
Rockley has got three outdoor play areas, water sports, adventure golf, a climbing wall, a sports court and four places to eat and drink. There are also lodges if you want an upgrade.
Seaview is the Dorset holiday park with glamping options, such as safari tents for those who like the feel of a chill wind blowing up your trouser leg.
Price comparison: £725 for a week in a caravan for a family of four in August 2026 at Haven Rockley Park Holiday Park.
Meanwhile, Seaview Holiday Park was from £829, Littlesea Holiday Park was from £789 and Weymouth Bay was the most expensive by far at £1059.
Rockley has got three outdoor play areas, water sports, adventure golf, a climbing wall, a sports court and four places to eat and drink. There are also lodges if you want an upgrade.
Seaview is the Dorset holiday park with glamping options, such as safari tents for those who like the feel of a chill wind blowing up your trouser leg.
Price comparison: £725 for a week in a caravan for a family of four in August 2026 at Haven Rockley Park Holiday Park.
Meanwhile, Seaview Holiday Park was from £829, Littlesea Holiday Park was from £789 and Weymouth Bay was the most expensive by far at £1059.
Rockley Park is one of four Haven holiday parks in Dorset...
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...and it's got a climbing wall, indoor and outdoor swimming pools and four places to eat out
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8. Lydstep Beach Holiday Park, South Wales (Beautiful beach, gorgeous sea views, quieter than most parks)
Best for:
Couples or families who want a sea view and a great beach
Why we love it:
It's small and simple and feels much less overwhelming than the big Haven parks
Downsides:
The facilities onsite are very limited and the pool is only small. There also isn't an outdoor pool.
Lydstep Beach Holiday Park is Haven’s best holiday park in Wales according to customers with average reviews of 4.4/5 on TripAdvisor and 4.5/5 on Google reviews - or 89% overall.
However, you'll find it gets booked up quicker than most and it is much smaller than other Haven resorts in Wales, such as Hafan y Môr Holiday Park (see number 2).
Haven Lydstep Beach has got an indoor swimming pool, which is essential for dreary days. There is also kayaking on the nearby beach, a climbing wall, fencing and a few other things to do. The pool isn't on the same scale as the waterpark at Hafan y Môr but the superior beach and sea views make up for it.
It’s right by the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path, which is a real bonus, unless your children are of an age where they will complain relentlessly about walking.
Lydstep Beach is a dog friendly holiday park (that is a good thing or a bad thing depending on your point of view!)
Price comparison: £915 for a Bronze caravan for a week in August 2026 for a family of four.
However, you'll find it gets booked up quicker than most and it is much smaller than other Haven resorts in Wales, such as Hafan y Môr Holiday Park (see number 2).
Haven Lydstep Beach has got an indoor swimming pool, which is essential for dreary days. There is also kayaking on the nearby beach, a climbing wall, fencing and a few other things to do. The pool isn't on the same scale as the waterpark at Hafan y Môr but the superior beach and sea views make up for it.
It’s right by the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path, which is a real bonus, unless your children are of an age where they will complain relentlessly about walking.
Lydstep Beach is a dog friendly holiday park (that is a good thing or a bad thing depending on your point of view!)
Price comparison: £915 for a Bronze caravan for a week in August 2026 for a family of four.
Haven Lydstep Beach is a quieter resort with outstanding reviews...
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...and activities such as watersports on the beach
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9. Haven Seton Sands Caravan Holiday Park, Scotland (Beachside location, good value, smaller park)
Best for:
Families or couples wanting a city break and coast combination holiday
Why we love it:
Only half an hour from Edinburgh whilst also giving you access to a wide open beach
Downsides:
There's a fairly busy road between the park and the beach. It's also got a smaller range of activities than most Haven parks.
Our only Scottish entry into this Haven top 10 holiday parks guide is Seton Sands, which is on the east coast, about half an hour from Edinburgh. It averages 3.7/5 on TripAdvisor and 4.3/5 on Google Reviews or 80% overall. That is mid-table for Haven parks.
It won our cheapest holiday park award for 2023 but it was somewhere near the middle in more recent years.
There’s a 9 hole golf course at Seton Sands, whereas most holiday parks just have crazy golf. There is also an indoor swimming pool, an adventure trail and other activities including fishing, golf, archery and soft play.
If you want to explore, it's a couple of hours to Scotland's main national parks, such as Loch Lomond or the Trossachs. On the plus side, it's very near to the beach on the East Lothian coast.
Price comparison: £855 for a week in a Saver caravan for a family of four in August 2026.
It won our cheapest holiday park award for 2023 but it was somewhere near the middle in more recent years.
There’s a 9 hole golf course at Seton Sands, whereas most holiday parks just have crazy golf. There is also an indoor swimming pool, an adventure trail and other activities including fishing, golf, archery and soft play.
If you want to explore, it's a couple of hours to Scotland's main national parks, such as Loch Lomond or the Trossachs. On the plus side, it's very near to the beach on the East Lothian coast.
Price comparison: £855 for a week in a Saver caravan for a family of four in August 2026.
Haven Seton Sands is terrific value for money...
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...and there's a long stretch of beach next to the park
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How does Seton Sands compare to Haven's other Scottish resort?
If you want a Haven holiday park in Scotland on a much larger scale then I would go for Haven Craig Tara. It's much easier to reach from Glasgow, whereas Seton Sands is closer to Edinburgh. For the dates we checked in 2026, it was considerably cheaper at £389.
Many years ago, Craig Tara was a Butlins resort, so it is jam-packed with activities and things to do. The onsite swimming pool is more like a waterpark and had a big refurbishment in 2015. The resort also has five different outdoor playgrounds, six restaurants and things like zip wires and high ropes.
The main issue is that Haven Craig Tara's average review score is 73%, which is very low by Haven's standards. The main issues that come up in reviews are with cleanliness, food in the onsite restaurants and the water temperature in the pool. However, it's worth saying that Craig Tara also has hundreds of five star reviews from customers.
See our full comparison of Craig Tara and Seton Sands.
Many years ago, Craig Tara was a Butlins resort, so it is jam-packed with activities and things to do. The onsite swimming pool is more like a waterpark and had a big refurbishment in 2015. The resort also has five different outdoor playgrounds, six restaurants and things like zip wires and high ropes.
The main issue is that Haven Craig Tara's average review score is 73%, which is very low by Haven's standards. The main issues that come up in reviews are with cleanliness, food in the onsite restaurants and the water temperature in the pool. However, it's worth saying that Craig Tara also has hundreds of five star reviews from customers.
See our full comparison of Craig Tara and Seton Sands.
10. Haven Lakeland Leisure Park, Lake District, Cumbria (Good for watersports, outstanding natural scenery not far away)
Best for:
Families wanting to enjoy some stunning hiking scenery
Why we love it:
20 minutes from some of England's best scenery, plus it has some good watersports onsite
Downsides:
It's not actually within the Lake District - and the local beach is not a sandy paradise
Haven’s only Cumbrian holiday park isn’t right in the heart of the Lake District, but it’s only a 20 minute drive to Windermere or half an hour to Coniston.
Reviews of Lakeland Leisure Park are pretty good at 3.5/5 on TripAdvisor or 4.2/5 on Google reviews or 77% overall. It’s certainly a decent base for exploring one of the nicest parts of England.
The park itself has indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a 9 hole golf course and an ‘aerial adventure’ course as well as bowling, tennis courts and an adventure trail. Other activities include a football academy and pottery painting, though you do pay extra for some things.
It's got coastal walks near the park, but it doesn't really have a beach where you can go for a paddle.
Lakeland is often one of the best value Haven holiday parks in the UK. It was the cheapest in our 2024 comparison and is in the top half for 2025 and 2026.
Price: £739 for a week in a Saver caravan for a family of four in August 2026.
Reviews of Lakeland Leisure Park are pretty good at 3.5/5 on TripAdvisor or 4.2/5 on Google reviews or 77% overall. It’s certainly a decent base for exploring one of the nicest parts of England.
The park itself has indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a 9 hole golf course and an ‘aerial adventure’ course as well as bowling, tennis courts and an adventure trail. Other activities include a football academy and pottery painting, though you do pay extra for some things.
It's got coastal walks near the park, but it doesn't really have a beach where you can go for a paddle.
Lakeland is often one of the best value Haven holiday parks in the UK. It was the cheapest in our 2024 comparison and is in the top half for 2025 and 2026.
Price: £739 for a week in a Saver caravan for a family of four in August 2026.
Haven Lakeland Leisure Park is a short drive to the Lake District...
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...and it offers great value caravans and lodges
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Pros and cons of the 10 best Haven holiday parks
To help you make your mind up, we've compiled this summary of pros and cons for each of our 10 best Haven holiday parks.
Park & region |
Pros |
Cons |
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Devon Cliffs, South West |
Extensive pools, beach access, activities |
Large park, longer walks |
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Doniford Bay, South West |
Indoor & outdoor pools, beach access |
Beach not classic sandy swimming spot |
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Hafan y Môr, Wales |
Large indoor waterpark and activities |
Beach mostly shingle, not sandy |
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Hopton, East Anglia |
Direct sandy beach, indoor & outdoor pools |
Signage not as new as other Havens |
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Lakeland, North West |
Indoor/outdoor pools, watersports |
Not in central Lake District area |
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Lydstep Beach, South West |
Beautiful beach, peaceful seaside vibe |
Smaller pool, few facilities |
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Perran Sands, South West |
Sandy beach access and family activities |
Busy during school holidays |
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Rockley Park, South West |
Indoor/outdoor pools, watersports options |
Beach small, tidal inlet style |
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Seton Sands, Scotland |
Indoor pools, close to Edinburgh |
Road between park and beach |
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Thornwick Bay, Yorkshire |
Indoor pool, relaxed coastal setting |
Pebbly cove rather than sandy beach |
Price comparison of our 10 best Haven holiday caravan parks
Our price comparison looked at the cheapest caravan available for a week in August 2026 for a family of four, excluding any optional extras or upgrades. We searched in October 2025.
From cheapest to most expensive:
From cheapest to most expensive:
- Doniford Bay – Somerset - £639 **Winner: cheapest holiday park**
- Thornwick Bay – Yorkshire - £685 **Winner: best value holiday park**
- Rockley Park – Dorset - £725
- Hopton Holiday Village – Norfolk - £759
- Lakeland Leisure Park – The Lake District, Cumbria - £739
- Seton Sands – Scotland - £855
- Lydstep Beach Holiday Park - South Wales - £915
- Devon Cliffs – Devon - £1049
- Perran Sands - Cornwall - £1085
- Hafan y Môr Holiday Park – North Wales - £1129
Frequently Asked Questions About Haven Holiday Parks
Which is the best Haven holiday park overall?
Great question! Based on review scores alone, the best Haven resorts are Lydstep Beach in Wales, Wild Duck and Hopton in Norfolk, Thornwick Bay in Yorkshire and Doniford Bay in Somerset. These all score 86% or higher on average across the main review sites.
However, from our own visits we've concluded that you need to dig a little deeper as it really depends on what your family likes from a holiday. Families looking for a big resort with loads of activities, a good swimming pool and a beach on the doorstep often conclude that the best Haven parks are Devon Cliffs in Devon, Hafan y Môr or Greenacres in Wales or Seashore in Norfolk.
However, from our own visits we've concluded that you need to dig a little deeper as it really depends on what your family likes from a holiday. Families looking for a big resort with loads of activities, a good swimming pool and a beach on the doorstep often conclude that the best Haven parks are Devon Cliffs in Devon, Hafan y Môr or Greenacres in Wales or Seashore in Norfolk.
Haven Thornwick Bay is one of the best resorts according to visitors - and we like it too!
Which Haven park is best for dogs?
Most Haven holiday parks allow dogs. In fact, there are only two that don't allow dogs - Burnham on Sea in Somerset and Riviere Sands in Cornwall. However, there are some Haven resorts stand out as being particularly good for dogs.
Jumbo-sized Haven Cleethorpes Beach has both a dog agility course and a dog-friendly beach on the doorstep. The same can be said of Hafan y Môr, which features further up on this guide. Another great choice is Haven Caister on Sea, which also has a dog agility course and a dog friendly beach. We visited Haven Caister on Sea in 2025 and loved it. Read more in our guide to Haven's five best dog friendly parks.
It's also worth mentioning that Haven don't technically charge a fixed fee to bring your dog. Instead, they charge extra for their dog friendly caravans compared to their standard caravans. That means you'll stay be paying about £60 - £100 more, but it does mean that you will pay the same whether you bring one or two dogs on holiday.
Jumbo-sized Haven Cleethorpes Beach has both a dog agility course and a dog-friendly beach on the doorstep. The same can be said of Hafan y Môr, which features further up on this guide. Another great choice is Haven Caister on Sea, which also has a dog agility course and a dog friendly beach. We visited Haven Caister on Sea in 2025 and loved it. Read more in our guide to Haven's five best dog friendly parks.
It's also worth mentioning that Haven don't technically charge a fixed fee to bring your dog. Instead, they charge extra for their dog friendly caravans compared to their standard caravans. That means you'll stay be paying about £60 - £100 more, but it does mean that you will pay the same whether you bring one or two dogs on holiday.
Which Haven has the best beach?
Some Haven holiday parks are next to sandy beaches, whilst others are next to muddy estuaries or stony beaches. If a beach is your priority then our top picks for a Haven holiday are Perran Sands in Cornwall, Caister on Sea and Hopton in Norfolk, Devon Cliffs in Devon, Lydstep Beach in Wales and Reighton Sands in Yorkshire. Read our guide to Which Haven Has The Best Beach? or see all our Haven guides on one page.
Which Haven has the best swimming pool?
Three Haven holiday parks stand out for the quality of their indoor swimming pools. We think the best ones are the pools at Haven Hafan y Môr in Wales, Craig Tara in Scotland and Seashore in Norfolk. Lots of other Haven parks have lazy rivers, flumes, multi-lane waterslides and splash parks - but those three are generally considered to be the best. Read our guide to the 7 Best Holiday Park Swimming Pools.
Which is the biggest Haven holiday park?
That's a good question! Most websites will tell you that Devon Cliffs is the biggest Haven resort - but we disagree. Based on the number of accommodation units, the biggest Haven resort is Haven Cleethorpes Beach in Lincolnshire. It's got about 1800 caravans and lodges. By our count, Devon Cliffs is in second place with about 1650 caravans and lodges. You can read more in our guide to Which Is The Biggest Haven Holiday Park Site?
What's the difference between Saver, Bronze, Silver, Gold and Signature Haven grades?
It takes a while to get your head round the various grades of caravan and lodge at Haven. Upgrading gets you things like a wider caravan, a terrace or outside space, a large fridge/freezer and a TV in the bedroom. A 'Signature' grade is one that includes either a lake view or a sea view.
See our Haven accommodation grades guide for the full rundown.
See our Haven accommodation grades guide for the full rundown.
What's included in a Haven holiday and what do you pay extra for?
When you book you'll be asked to choose between a Haven Hideaway holiday or a standard Haven holiday. If you choose the Hideaway option then you might save yourself £100 - £200 for a family of four over the week. However, that means you only get accommodation and access to the restaurants. If you go for the standard Haven holiday then you get access to the swimming pool as well as evening entertainment (cabaret, discos for the kids etc).
However, if you go for the standard Haven holiday then you will still pay extra for a lot of activities - such as high ropes, archery and craft activities. You can find a price list in our Haven Activity Price List.
However, if you go for the standard Haven holiday then you will still pay extra for a lot of activities - such as high ropes, archery and craft activities. You can find a price list in our Haven Activity Price List.
Is Haven better than Butlins, Center Parcs and Parkdean Resorts?
Now, that's a good question! We've written detailed comparisons of all of these questions.
Haven tends to include less as standard than Butlins (e.g. the funfair) but it has many more locations (40 compared to three). Haven resorts are usually smaller, but there are some exceptions such as Craig Tara in Scotland and Hafan y Môr in Wales. Butlins also offers all-inclusive dining. Several of the best Haven resorts get much higher review scores than any of the Butlins resorts.
Center Parcs is generally much more expensive than Haven. It's not unusual to pay two or three times as much for Center Parcs - and you'll also pay more for activities than you do at Haven. Center Parcs gets more consistent reviews and has excellent swimming pools, whilst Haven's pools vary in scale significantly. You also tend to stay onsite at Center Parcs all week, whereas most people visiting Haven will get out and explore the local area.
Parkdean Resorts and Haven have quite a lot in common. Parkdean has a few more locations and - like Haven - has some large sites and some smaller sites. My experience and our research suggests that Haven is more consistent and has a smaller range in its review scores than Parkdean Resorts. However, both brands have some excellent sites. You just need to do some research first.
For more detail read our comparisons of Haven v Parkdean, Haven v Butlins and Haven v Center Parcs.
Haven tends to include less as standard than Butlins (e.g. the funfair) but it has many more locations (40 compared to three). Haven resorts are usually smaller, but there are some exceptions such as Craig Tara in Scotland and Hafan y Môr in Wales. Butlins also offers all-inclusive dining. Several of the best Haven resorts get much higher review scores than any of the Butlins resorts.
Center Parcs is generally much more expensive than Haven. It's not unusual to pay two or three times as much for Center Parcs - and you'll also pay more for activities than you do at Haven. Center Parcs gets more consistent reviews and has excellent swimming pools, whilst Haven's pools vary in scale significantly. You also tend to stay onsite at Center Parcs all week, whereas most people visiting Haven will get out and explore the local area.
Parkdean Resorts and Haven have quite a lot in common. Parkdean has a few more locations and - like Haven - has some large sites and some smaller sites. My experience and our research suggests that Haven is more consistent and has a smaller range in its review scores than Parkdean Resorts. However, both brands have some excellent sites. You just need to do some research first.
For more detail read our comparisons of Haven v Parkdean, Haven v Butlins and Haven v Center Parcs.
A few notes on the Haven comparison table at the top of the page:
- The time listed is how close it is to walk from the closest caravan to the sand. If you're on a large site then it could well be a 15 minute walk to get to the beach.
- The price is a rough guide, based on the peak time prices we looked at.
- The review scores are a total of the TripAdvisor and Google Review scores, which we averaged and converted into a percentage to make them easier to read.
Review scores and prices are correct at the time of typing. We checked review scores in June 2025. Most of the photos on Holiday Park Guru are original photos that we’ve taken ourselves from our own visits to 100+ holiday parks around the UK. Please don’t use them without permission. Other photos on this page are from Haven.
