Which Haven holiday parks offer festive Christmas breaks?

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If you’re dreaming of a festive UK getaway that’s packed with twinkling lights, fun and a sprinkle of magic, then a Haven Christmas break at one of their family-friendly holiday parks might be the perfect treat. Most Haven holiday parks close for the winter, typically from November to March, but 9 of their parks transform for festive holidays where the little ones can meet Santa, parents can relax into the holiday spirit and everyone can make memories to last a lifetime over the Christmas season. These Haven Christmas breaks feature a range of seasonal activities designed to create a magical holiday atmosphere. Guests can enjoy things like: beautifully decorated areas throughout the park, a Christmas tree in each accommodation, festive food, a family pantomime, Christmas activities and all sorts!

So, keep reading as I’ll give you the low down on what you can expect from the Haven Christmas breaks and I’ll tell you a little about each of the holiday parks that offer them – including the location, family-friendly activities and facilities, and the wintery days out nearby. These sites are (fortunately!) well positioned for wintery walks, Christmas markets, Santa trains and indoor attractions.

Which Haven holiday parks offer festive Christmas breaks?

The Haven Christmas experience is available at nine of their parks – Seashore, Cala Gran, Seton Sands, Hafan y Môr, Rockley Park, Devon Cliffs, Craig Tara, Kent Coast and Primrose Valley. Prices start from around £100 for a four night mid-week stay and it’s a wonderful way to add a bit of sparkle to the festive season without overspending. There are plenty of Christmas craft activities available at the parks over the festive season, as well as chances for a boogie and other activities, and of course you’ll have all the usual facilities like the swimming pools and soft play to keep the kids busy too. So, here’s everything that you need to know about the 9 Haven holiday parks open for Christmas – just be sure to check which activities may be seasonal if there’s something in particular the kids really want to do:

1. Haven Seashore, Great Yarmouth

Situated right on the beachfront in Great Yarmouth, Seashore Holiday Park comes highly recommended as one of the best Haven holiday parks – so you’ll be pleased to know that it’s open for Christmas! This one has lots to offer including an indoor waterpark with flumes, slides and a splash-zone for little ones. There’s soft play too, so the kids can have fun in the warm, and activities like Junior segways, crazy golf, crafts, evening entertainment and all sorts! When it comes to days out, the nearby Norfolk Broads provide opportunities for winter walks. Plus, there are some brilliant family attractions on offer too – Africa Alive Zoo and SEA LIFE Great Yarmouth are both a short drive away, or head to Norwich Cathedral to enjoy their Christmas concerts and events. For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out Seashore Holiday Park on the Haven website.

2. Haven Cala Gran, Blackpool

For a lively break near one of the UK’s most famous seaside resorts, Haven Cala Gran is a winner. This Blackpool-based holiday park is packed with family fun with an indoor swimming pool, with a slide, and soft play which will keep the kids busy in the warm. It also offers a climbing wall, pedal go-karts, crazy golf, segways and more! (Though some activities may be seasonal so do check.) The location is brilliant for days out too – it’s just a short tram ride from Blackpool Tower which hosts a Christmas festival with FREE ice-skating (it doesn’t get more budget-friendly than that!) and market stalls – plus the SEA LIFE centre is nearby too, if you want a break from the winter weather, and you can catch the Blackpool Illuminations in the evenings. For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out Cala Gran Holiday Park on the Haven website.

3. Haven Seton Sands, Scotland

Haven Seton Sands in Scotland is one of the best holiday parks for a Christmas break – it’s in a fantastic location for a scenic getaway (you might even get some snow!) and it’s well located for Christmas magic. Just a 30 minute drive from Edinburgh, this site is well-equipped with an indoor pool, a 9-hole golf course and an extensive activity program that includes things like archery, karting and junior segways. When it comes to festive days out, you can enjoy the Castle of Light at Edinburgh Castle and you’ll of course want to spend some time exploring the city itself. Edinburgh has one of the best family-friendly Christmas markets in the UK, as well as ice-skating and fairground rides, and if you’re staying over the New Year you can enjoy the Hogmanay celebrations too! For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out Seton Sands Holiday Park on the Haven website.

4. Haven Hafan y Môr, North Wales

Hafan y Môr in Pwllheli, North Wales, is without a doubt one of the best Haven parks for a family holiday – we had such a good time – check out my Hafan y Mor Review. Nestled near Snowdonia National Park, this resort offers an impressive range of facilities and you might even get some snow! It has a fantastic indoor pool complex with waterslides and a wave pool, which my kids absolutely loved, and it’s the perfect entertainment whatever the weather. There’s also a high ropes course, segways, bungee trampolines and of course the Christmas activities too! There are some brilliant festive days out nearby – ride the Santa trains at the Welsh Heritage Railway, head to Zip World Llechwedd for their Zipmas Christmas event or check out a local Christmas market. For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out Hafan y Mor Holiday Park on the Haven website.

5. Haven Rockley Park, Dorset

Located on the edge of Poole Harbour in Dorset, Rockley Park Haven offers its own private beach – so you can wrap up warm and enjoy wintery walks along the coast. There’s an indoor swimming pool with a waterslide for plenty of fun whatever the weather, as well as crazy golf, climbing, craft activities and junior segways. (Though do check what’s available over the winter season.) For family-friendly days out that you can enjoy in the warm, you’ll find the Tank Museum and Weymouth SEA LIFE Adventure Park both less than an hour’s drive, or head to Dorchester to check out the Christmas markets. Plus, the brilliant Paultons Park (with Peppa Pig World) is about an hour away. For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out Rockley Park Holiday Park on the Haven website.

6. Haven Devon Cliffs, Devon

Haven Devon Cliffs, perched on the cliffs in South Devon, is in one of best spots for wintery walks along the coast. The park has direct access to a sandy beach and a fabulous indoor pool complex, complete with multiple water slides, to keep the kids busy in the warm. It also offers tube slides, high ropes, a NERF training camp, crazy golf and more – there are so many activities for the kids but do check which are weather dependent. When it comes to days out, Paignton Zoo is an hour away, whilst Crealy Theme Park is just a 30 minute drive, and a bit further away you’ll find the popular Woodlands Family Theme Park too – all three offer festive Christmas events and Santa visits. For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out Devon Cliffs Holiday Park on the Haven website.

7. Haven Primrose Valley, Yorkshire

If you’re looking for a winter getaway in Yorkshire, Haven Primrose Valley is a brilliant spot for festive breaks – you might even get some snow for Christmas! The park has a fantastic indoor adventure pool with play equipment to keep the kids busy whatever the weather, as well as activities like arcades, an aerial adventure, crafts and foot golf. For fun festive days out, pop to the historic town of Scarborough to meet Santa, admire the Christmas lights or wander a market. Or head a little further afield to York which hosts one of the best Christmas markets in the UK. You can catch a Christmas Special train nearby at the North Bay Railway too, or huddle in the warm at Scarborough SEA LIFE Aquarium. For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out Primrose Valley Holiday Park on the Haven website.

8. Haven Craig Tara, Scotland

Craig Tara Holiday Park in Scotland is well set up for all-weather fun with a great indoor waterpark and a sports hall. There are plenty of activities on offer including crazy pool, crazy golf, inflatables, a mini aerial adventure, soft play, crafts and a climbing wall – lots of the amenities are indoors so you can stay in the warm! When it comes to days out, festive fun doesn’t come much closer than this! Just a minute’s drive from the holiday park, the Heads of Ayr Farm Park hosts a Santa Experience which includes things like a North Pole Train Ride, animals visits, Santa’s Grotto and activities with Mrs Claus. It’s also right by the coast for wintery walks (wrap up warm!) and if you’re visiting over New Year you can join in with the Hogmanay celebrations too. For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out Craig Tara Holiday Park on the Haven website.

9. Haven Kent Coast, Rochester

If you fancy a Christmas getaway in the South East – Haven Kent Coast in Rochester is one of their most recently refurbished holiday parks. The site boasts an indoor swimming pool to entertain the kids even when it’s cold outside, and the new adventure village has activities like a climbing wall, aerial adventure, crazy golf and junior segways – though do check which are activities are seasonal. For fun indoors, the creative craft studio should keep the kids busy too. When it comes to days out, Kent has some fabulous places to visit over the festive season. The park is 40 minutes from Christmas Lights at Leeds Castle, there’s a Christmas Market in Rochester Castle grounds and you’ll definitely want to head to the Marlowe Theatre for their incredible pantomime! For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out Kent Coast Holiday Park on the Haven website.

Hopefully this article has helped you to decide which of these fabulous holiday parks is the best option for your UK winter staycation – click here to find out more about the Haven Christmas Breaks on their website. And, for even more options for a fun family getaway over the Christmas period, check out: The 20 best UK holiday parks for Christmas breaks with kids. Happy holidays! 🎄