Haven Caister on Sea Holiday Park in Norfolk Review

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We visited Haven Caister on Sea Holiday Park in August 2025

The park was looking in full bloom with some lovely flowers by reception

We were lucky enough to visit Haven Caister on Sea Holiday Park in late August this year.

That doesn't always guarantee good weather, but as it happened Norfolk was baked in beautiful sunshine.

The park still had a school holiday buzz to it with loads going on and lots of people just enjoying wandering around during the day. Children swung on swings, parents shouted encouragement from the bottom of the high ropes course and siblings argued on the minigolf course.

It was all pretty idyllic and I've got to admit I feel a little bit more in love with Caister on Sea Holiday Park than I expected (Ed: get a grip, man).

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Spoiler alert...Caister on Sea Holiday Park is in a great location

Let's start with the location, which sets Haven Caister on Sea Holiday Park apart from some of the other holiday parks in Norfolk (e.g. Haven Wild Duck, Parkdean Resorts Vauxhall Holiday Park and Parkdean Resorts Cherry Tree Holiday Park).

Right on the doorstep at Haven Caister on Sea is a beautiful long section of soft golden sand backed by sand dunes and a view out to sea.

We loved the beach at Haven Caister on Sea Holiday Park

These sand dunes lead onto the beach

You can even borrow some beach toys rather than cramming your own into the car!

​Unlike Haven Seashore and Parkdean California Cliffs, the beach is directly accessible rather than requiring you to cross a public road.

You can see the start of the sand dunes on the right hand side

If you're being a pedant, you'll point out that some of Seashore has direct access, but there's a big section that overlooks the road.

You could argue that the sea view at Haven Caister on Sea is not the most interesting, as you are unlikely to see a lot of boats sailing past. Instead, you get a view of wind turbines going about their business. 

We enjoyed gazing out to sea at Haven Caister on Sea Holiday Park

Some people love that sort of view, but personally I like a sea view where there is something to look at. Anyway, that's a pretty small criticism when you consider the lovely beach that the holiday park has on its doorstep. 

The sand dunes add a lot to the atmosphere and give it a real Norfolk vibe - but they do mean that you aren't likely to get a sea view from your caravan. You'll need to get off your bottom and walk perhaps 50 metres from the closest caravan to get onto the beach.

Top Tip: Haven Hopton is the one to go for in this part of the world if you want a stunning view from your caravan.

The caravans are a little lower than the sand dunes so you can't see the sea

I spent a good deal of time sat on a bench enjoying the sunshine. The peace and quiet was punctuated with screams of excitement from a mum who was finding the water at Caister on Sea to be a little bit chilly.

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Trampolines, high ropes and fun in the sun

The main outdoor entertainment area at Haven Caister on Sea has clearly had a lot of money spent on it and it is still looking very good in my opinion. You'll pay to use some things such as mini golf, bungee trampolines, kart hire and the high ropes but there is also a good playground that you don't pay extra for. 

We were impressed with the range of things to do at Haven Caister on Sea Holiday Park - many of which looked quite new

The adventure village at Haven Caister on Sea Holiday Park was buzzing with activity during our visit

These low ropes are a pay-as-you-play activity for younger visitors

Quite a few people were using these pedal go karts when we visited Haven Caister on Sea Holiday Park

The high ropes at Haven Caister on Sea Holiday Park are better for older children (and grown ups)

The minigolf course at Haven Caister on Sea Holiday Park is quite a simple and traditional course

Bike hire at Haven Caister on Sea Holiday Park with the minigolf course to the left

I thought that the communal areas at Haven Caister on Sea Holiday Park were looking smart

The sports court is one of the free things you can do at Haven Caister on Sea Holiday Park (although some activities on the court are paid for)

One of two playgrounds we found at Haven Caister on Sea Holiday Park

There's big screen entertainment at Haven Caister on Sea Holiday Park

The giant jumping pillow at Haven Caister on Sea Holiday Park

This nature area is tucked away near the swimming pool

We also found this older entertainment venue towards the outskirts of Haven Caister on Sea Holiday Park

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Eating out at Haven Caister on Sea

I was impressed with the range of places to eat, some of which are big names. This is quite common at Haven holiday parks and you could argue that it makes them all look quite similar. Personally, I quite like chain restaurants because we have to deal with a serious allergy in our family. It is quite reassuring when you see a Burger King that you know will be safe for your family to eat at (or a Papa John's if you're more in the mood for pizza).

Take your pick!

Mash and Barrel pubs can be found at several Haven resorts, including Caister on Sea

A holiday treat at Haven Caister on Sea Holiday Park

We also found a Papa Johns at Haven Caister on Sea Holiday Park

As with other Havens, the vast majority of accommodation at Caister on Sea is caravans. When we visited Caister on Sea, we saw a mixture of some caravans that were quite close together and some that were a bit more spread out. 

It certainly isn't the most jam packed holiday park (some resorts are way too crammed in my opinion), but we've also seen some that a bit more spaced out and leafy. There aren't many trees at Haven Caister on Sea compared to Haven Hopton or Haven Wild Duck, which I think is a shame.​

This is a typical row of caravans at Haven Caister on Sea Holiday Park

The roads and footpaths at Haven Caister on Sea Holiday Park are well looked after

We didn't see any potholes or damaged road at Caister on Sea - unlike some holiday parks!

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What about dogs?

I'm not a dog owner, but Caister on Sea is one of Haven's more dog friendly parks. In the last few years, they've added a bark yard, which is a dog agility course. To be fair, only two Haven resorts don't allow dogs - Burnham on Sea in Somerset and Riviere Sands in Cornwall.

You can read more about what Haven offers pet owners in our guide to Haven's dog friendly holiday parks. We've also written a guide to how much you'll pay to bring a dog at the various holiday park chains in the UK, as it does vary a bit.

Haven Caister on Sea Holiday Park has a dog agility course

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Swimming at Haven Caister on Sea

The indoor swimming pool at Caister on Sea is a really good size and it's clearly very popular. There was a pretty large queue of people trying to get in when I visited!

Haven Caister on Sea Holiday Park has a good swimming pool - but it's not as big as Haven Seashore

The highlight of the pool is the three lane slide

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Further exploring and conclusions

As I explored the park I kept finding new things that I liked about it. As well as accessing the beach via small paths through the sand dunes next to many of the caravans, you can also get to it down a lovely boardwalk near to the swimming pool.

This boardwalk provides the easiest access to the beach at Haven Caister on Sea Holiday Park

We thought that this was boardwalk was a really nice addition

The view from the boardwalk is lovely

Overall, it's fair to say that I was taken with Haven Caister on Sea and hope to come back for a longer stay at a later date.

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Want to know how it compares to Haven's other Norfolk holiday parks?

Of course you do!

Norfolk is blessed with four of the best Haven holiday parks in the UK. We've written a detailed comparison of all four Norfolk Havens that looks at peak time prices, overall customer review scores and swimming pool facilities. It also looks at important factors like location.

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