Mum visits Haven, Parkdean, Parkdean & Away caravan park parks in a single year – then rates them

It can be difficult deciding which big holiday park to book next year if you are looking to rent accommodation in the UK.

My family of five, including boys aged 3-10, was able to visit. ButlinsThen there’s the HavenParkdean and Away Resorts were also last year operated by independent operator Ribby Hal.

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Butlins are best for busy bees

Highlights include the old free amusement park, large pool with air ducts, and large pool. Butlins. We enjoyed our visit to Bognor Resort. We loved the new leisure-themed pool with its outside slopes as well as the array of slides and splash zones. This might be the right place for your family if you love to swim.

All evening entertainment is included. There are usually several shows and venues available throughout the day. Butlins is the winnerYou can be busy from breakfast to dinner without spending extra money.

Costs for a family of four in a standard room (no kitchen) in Minehead mid-week at Easter start from £379 to £1,228 for a Bayside Beach Flat.

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Haven: Great for outdoor activities

The last few years have seen a significant increase in the number of people who use their phones. Haven It is improving its game when it involves adventurous outdoor activities. Many locations now have high ropes, climbing walls, or nature ranger sessions.

Activity costs are affordable and there is still plenty of entertainment for free.

We visited Orchards, Essex, and were impressed at how Haven collaborated with RNLI to highlight water safety and coastal safety. This included a musical show, a workshop with a natural ranger, and an interactive quiz about this park.

Midweek rates for a family of four over the Easter weekend range from £259 in Berwick in Northumberland to £2431 in Perran Sands, Cornwall.

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Parkdean: Great for people on a tight budget

Haven and Butlins invested in equipment and activities that would bring each site together. Parkden There is generally more variety in what each park has.

We visited Breydon Water in Norfolk. Although the indoor pool was small and tired, the outdoor pool was well-equipped with great beach changing facilities.

Parkdean pricesThe prices for stays and activities are generally lower, which is reflected by the standard of accommodation as well as site facilities.

A midweek break for a family of four over the Easter weekend will cost from £219 at Breydon Water to £829 at Warmwell in Dorset.

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Away Resorts is a nice option if you want a touch more luxury

Think Center Parcs without the enormous indoor swimming dome. Our visit to remote resortsWe were impressed by Tattersall Lakes’ classy amenities around it.

However, there are far fewer activities that we found with other vacation companies.

We loved the indoor splashpad for the kids, with its glass walls overlooking Lake Ontario.

The outdoor lido looked amazing, too. There are not many places where you can buy “Prosecco” in fish and chips shops. Many lodges and caravans have their own hot tubs.

Another advantage is that you can choose the night of your vacation and how many nights, unlike other operators who set change days for a certain number of nights.

A family of four’s mid-week break to Tattershall Lakes over Easter weekend costs from £477 for a luxury caravan without a hot tub up to £1,232 for a lakeside lodge with private fishing hook.

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Independents: Great for unique experiences

The beauty of locations that don’t belong to a larger chain is their ability to stand out from others by offering something a little different.

Ribby Hole, near Blackpool, might be the right place for you and your family if you have a passion about animals.

The Wild Discovery Zoo has mammals, birds, reptiles and even reindeer feeding sessions.

We loved the fact that the family pool was small and well-designed. It had slides, hot tubs and a splash pad. However, there was also an adults-only pool with sauna, steam room, and it was hidden away from the main leisure pool.

Each adult can have their own time, while the other can keep the children entertained.

A midweek Easter break for four people costs from £919 for a three-bed cottage up to £1,211 for a three-bed lodge with a hunting permit.

If you want to have a great holiday in the UK, make sure you take the time to look at the various operators and the theme parks to ensure you get the best value for your money.

Here are some Haven best deals 2023 From £3 per night, while Pontin has a 20 percent discount brake.