The 10 best Haven holiday parks for teenagers

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If you’re hunting for Haven holiday parks that’ll impress the older ones, then look no further as I’ve found 10 of the best sites for teenagers. My top picks have great facilities for teens including things like: surfing, waterslides, high ropes, segways, kayaking, inflatable arenas, archery, ‘the jump’ and all sorts. There are some fantastic teen-friendly days out nearby too and, for trips over the summer months, I’ve thrown in some beachside locations and outdoor pools – perfect! So, if you’re searching for the best family UK getaway with teenagers, here are 10 fabulous Haven holiday parks that might just fit the bill.

1. Haven Primrose Valley, Yorkshire

One of the most popular Haven parks, Primrose Valley is a brilliant base for a family holiday in Yorkshire with teenagers. The site offers direct beach access and an indoor adventure pool with play equipment so you can keep busy whatever the weather! There are loads of activities for kids of all ages but the older ones will enjoy the inflatable arena, ‘the jump’, pedalos, kayaking on the lake, arcades, the aerial adventure and foot golf. If you fancy doing some exploring, there are some great days out nearby too – Alpamare Waterpark (with loads of big waterslides!) is a 30 minute drive away, and the North Bay Railway and Scarborough SEA LIFE Aquarium are closeby too. For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out Primrose Valley Holiday Park on the Haven website.

2. Haven Devon Cliffs, Devon

Haven Devon Cliffs, perched on the cliffs of the Jurassic Coast in South Devon, is one of the most popular parks for a family beach holiday and it offers lots to keep teenagers busy too! The park has direct access to a sandy beach for swimming and fossil hunting, as well as fabulous indoor and outdoor swimming pools. The site has lots of activities to entertain older kids including: tube slides, high ropes, a climbing wall, segways, ‘the jump’ and crazy golf – Devon Cliffs caters well for kids of all ages. When it comes to teen-friendly days out, Exmouth Watersports is just 15 minutes away, Go Ape Haldon Forest is around a 30 minute drive and Paignton Zoo is about an hour from the park. For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out Devon Cliffs Holiday Park on the Haven website.

3. Haven Cleethorpes Beach, Lincolnshire

With some great facilities for teenagers, Haven Cleethorpes Beach in Lincolnshire is one of the best holiday parks for family getaways with older kids. It has a fabulous indoor swimming pool as well as an outdoor lazy river and bowl flume for the summer months. It’s also another Haven park with direct beach access – you can walk along the sand to the nearby town if you fancy exploring. On site, older children and teenagers can enjoy the double story aerial adventure course, crazy golf, ‘the jump’, fishing, a climbing wall and pedal karts. There are some fantastic days out nearby – Cleethorpes Boating Lake is just a few minutes from the park, Mablethorpe Seal Sanctuary is around 45 minutes away and Skegness is an hour’s drive. For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out Cleethorpes Beach Holiday Park on the Haven website.

4. Haven Lakeland Leisure Park, Lake District

One of the best located holiday parks, Haven Lakeland Leisure Park is a fantastic base for an active break in the Lake District with teenagers – it’s hard to beat if the kids love water sports! It boasts indoor and outdoor pools, as well as activities like kayaking, pedalos and paddle-boarding that the whole family can enjoy! On top of that, the lakeside park offers crazy golf, an aerial adventure, bike hire, NERF camp, sports, pedal-karts and archery. Not far from Lake Windermere, this Haven park is a fantastic option for a nature-based retreat. There are some fabulous days out nearby as well – you’ll find attractions like Windermere Outdoor Adventure Centre, Windermere Lake Cruises and Zip World Windermere all around a 40 minute drive away. For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out Lakeland Leisure Park on the Haven website.

5. Haven Perran Sands, Cornwall

Perran Sands holiday park in Cornwall is a family-favourite that offers a fantastic beachside holiday experience. Set on the clifftops above the beach, the park provides stunning views and direct access to one of Cornwall’s most popular beaches. It’s one of the best Haven holiday parks for teenagers as the kids can try body-boarding or take surfing lessons at the on-site surf school! Families can enjoy the indoor and outdoor swimming pools with waterslides and there are activities on offer for the older ones like: adventure golf, sports, pedal go-karts and a NERF training camp. There are plenty of fabulous days out nearby as well – the site is close to Newquay Zoo, the Eden Project and Lappa Valley Railway. For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out Perran Sands Holiday Park on the Haven website.

6. 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 activities to cater to kids of all ages. It has a fantastic indoor pool complex (with waterslides and a wave pool – my kids loved it!), a high ropes course, segways, bungee trampolines, a NERF training camp, an inflatable arena, batfast and a boating lake with pedalos. There are some brilliant teen-friendly days out nearby too – this park is the perfect base for climbing Mount Snowdon (it’s so worth the climb!), you can ride the Welsh Heritage Railway and Zip World Penrhyn Quarry is around a 50 minute drive away. For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out Hafan y Mor Holiday Park on the Haven website.

7. Combe Haven Holiday Park, Sussex

Combe Haven Holiday Park, in Sussex, has a lovely outdoor pool (with a space bowl flume that older kids will absolutely love!) and an indoor swimming pool. The park also boasts an indoor games and sports area for all-weather fun, and plenty to keep older kids and teenagers entertained including: bungee trampolines, archery, foot golf, a climbing wall, segways and a NERF training camp. The location is perfect for family-friendly days out with teens too. Hastings Pier and open air cinema, Eastbourne Pier and The Battle of Hastings site (try to catch a reenactment day!) are all just a short drive away. And, about an hour’s drive from the park you’ll find Maverick Boat Adventures – their rapid RIB boat ride looks amazing! For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out Combe Haven Holiday Park on the Haven website.

8. Haven Thornwick Bay, Yorkshire

Haven Thornwick Bay is situated on the rugged Yorkshire coast near Flamborough – it offers a unique blend of coastal scenery and family-friendly activities. The location is perfect for those who love exploring dramatic cliffs and hidden coves, with spectacular walking trails nearby. Thornwick Bay itself boasts a beautiful rocky coastline, ideal for rock-pooling and wildlife spotting. The site has an indoor swimming pool and it’s one of the best Haven holiday parks for entertaining teenagers with water sports like kayaking and paddle-boarding, a climbing wall, bike hire and segways. You can also enjoy days out at places like Flamingo Land, North Bay Railway, SEA LIFE Scarborough and Go Ape Dalby. For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out Thornwick Bay Holiday Village on the Haven website.

9. Haven Quay West, South Wales

Haven Quay West is one of the best parks in South Wales for a summer holiday – it offers both indoor and outdoor swimming pools, as well as direct access to a beautiful sandy beach. There’s plenty to keep kids of all ages entertained on-site – the activities that will appeal to older kids and teenagers include: an aerial adventure, sports, bungee trampolines, archery and a NERF training camp. It’s in a great location for exploring the Pembrokeshire coastline with some amazing teen-friendly days out on offer. You can head out to sea on a dolphin spotting boat trip, have fun at Cardigan Bay Watersports or head to CQB Adventures (just over an hour’s drive) for paintballing and laser combat games. For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out Quay West Holiday Park on the Haven website.

10. Haven Weymouth Bay, Dorset

A popular Haven site for family getaways in Dorset, Weymouth Bay Holiday Park has an indoor swimming pool and an outdoor pool with a lazy river. Located on the Jurassic Coast, it’s perfect for getaways over the summer months as the beach is just under a mile away too. There’s absolutely loads of activities for the kids including: high ropes, an inflatable arena (one for little ones and another for teens), bungee trampolines, pedal-karts, aqua jets, archery, bike hire, ‘the jump’, crazy golf and a climbing wall! (There’s no chance of getting bored!) If you fancy some days out, you’ll find Weymouth SEA LIFE Adventure Park only a 5 minute drive away, whilst the beautiful Durdle Door, Monkey World and the Tank Museum are all just 20 minutes away. For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out Weymouth Bay Holiday Park on the Haven website.

Do Haven have hot tub holidays?

We love a good family-friendly hot tub holiday – and fortunately there are some hot tub accommodation options available at a couple of the Haven resorts – Perran Sands in Cornwall and Golden Sands Holiday Park in Lincolnshire. Hopefully, Haven will bring hot tub accommodation options to more of their holiday parks soon but, if you’d like a bit more choice location wise, you can find lots of great hot tub holidays here:

The 20 best UK family holiday parks with hot tubs
The 10 best Away Resorts family holidays with hot tubs
Which Parkdean Resorts have hot tub lodges? (They have 14 parks with hot tub accommodation options!)

Which of the Haven holiday parks is the best for teenagers?

As you can see there are lots of fantastic Haven Holiday Parks that offer activities for teenagers, so if you’re looking for a family-friendly UK staycation with older kids then hopefully this article has helped! The best Haven resort for your family break will depend on the ages of your children, what you like to get up to, whether you’re after countryside or coastal adventures, and how busy you like your holiday parks to be. If you’ve not found what you’re after, take a look at my article: The 20 best UK holiday parks for teenagers for even more great UK staycation options. And, for stays in Europe, this guide is the best place to start: The 20 best Eurocamp holidays for teenagers and older kids. Happy holiday hunting! 😊