The lights will shine again on 2 September – 6 November 2011. Blackpool Illuminations are considered to be the greatest free light show on earth, with 7 miles of lights and great party atmosphere entertaining millions of visitors each year and bringing a glowing warmth to even the coldest October evening.

Click here to Book you Blackpool Illuminations Holiday from only £129 per family.

Why should you book your 2012 holiday now?

• This offer expires on the 31st October – prices of 2012 holidays will rise after that.
• Secure your holiday with just a £50 deposit
• Get complete protection from redundancy or illness if you book your holiday before 31 October. You will receive a FREE Holiday Protection Plan, worth up to £24, so you can rest assured that your Holiday is totally covered
• Haven’s new range of 2012 caravans are selling fast. If you’re quick you can secure one for yourself. Haven invested £27 million in improved accommodation in 2012 with many added benefits including: new fridges, new microwaves, better pitch locations, 26” flat screen TVs with Freeview

There is an excellent variety of on site activity at Newquay Holiday Park which ensures that there’s something to keep everyone entertained. If you have got young children then rest assured that they will be kept well occupied with ‘Maxi Million and friends’ while teenagers can kick back and enjoy their own Freestyle Club. In the evening the Venue entertainment club is open with fabulous live music and regular discos.

Due to steep gradients and steps Newquay Holiday Park is not suitable for wheelchair users or persons with severe mobility difficulties.

Newquay Holiday Park accomodation options

If you want to have a decent chance of good weather when holidaying in the UK then Newquay’s mild climate offers as good a chance as any of the resorts you can visit (but remember if there’s one thing you can predict about British weather then that is its unpredictability). With gorgeous beaches and quaint villages dotted throughout South Cornwall theres plenty for everyone looking to holiday there. It’s all about the sea in the far South West, and Hoseasons offer caravan holidays in South Cornwall near some of the region’s most popular resorts are all easily accessible.

Surfers flock to catch the waves all along the coast from Sennen to Newquay and Bude, and while Gwithian Beach offers the best kite and windsurfing in the country, there are also miles of clean, sandy beaches and lively resorts perfect for family days out – yours to enjoy when you book Hoseasons caravan holidays in North Cornwall. The spectacular coastline is great for walking too.

The Camel Trail, a disused railway line following the River Camel between Bodmin and Padstow, is now a superb walking and cycling path, and inland you’ll find a glorious landscape of hidden valleys and sweeping moorland dotted with ancient stone circles and steeped in legend. A visit to King Arthur’s castle at Tintagel is a must, and artists have long been lured to the picturesque town of St Ives, for its special quality of light and the loveliness of its coastal setting.

Cayton Bay is a superb base for exploring the many sandy beaches and historic attractions of this beautiful area. Scarborough, Filey and the famous cliffs at Flamborough Head are all within an easy drive.

Cayton Bay Onsite Facilities

• Family entertainment
• Oasis Showbar
• Sparky’s Krew shows
• Sparky’s Krew for 5–11s
• The Mix for 12–16+
• Food Choice Takeaway
• The Boathouse Restaurant
• Amusements+
• Soft play area
• Children’s adventure playground
• Crazy golf+
• ParkMart store
• Off licence
• Launderette+

Cayton Bay Accomodation
Cayton Bay offers a range of 2-3 bedroom caravans in which to stay and they can sleep up to 8 people. Facilities include the following.

• TV
• Kitchen including microwave
• Shower
• Bed linen and duvets
• Beds made up for your arrival (Gold caravans)
• Additional sleeping for two in the lounge area
• Gas and electricity included

How to get there
By Car: The Park is on the A165 between Scarborough and Bridlington approximately 2 miles south of Filey. Postcode: YO14 9RF

By Train or Bus: The nearest train station is in Filey, which is about 2 miles from the Park.
There is a coach route operated by the National Express which goes directly to the Park.

Accomodation
Primrose Valley Holiday Park offers a wide selection of Static Caravans for your stay ranging all providing excellent value and including a shower room and toilet, colour TV, fully fitted kitchen and all gas, electricity and hot water.

Choose from the Following Ranges:

• Standard – Entry Level Caravan, but still offer excellent value for money
• Standard Plus – A well equipped Caravan, offering more space the the standard
• Superior – Less a Caravan, more a luxury holiday home. 10ft wide and offering 2 or 3 bedrooms
• Superior Plus – Like the Superior, but even bigger. The Superior Plus Caravans are 12ft wide
• Prestige – Some of the best luxury Caravans on the Park.
• Platinum – The Best Primrose Valley has to offer. Outstanding quality fittings and interior design for stylish living

There are also a selection of Caravans adapted for Wheelchair access.

On the Primrose Valley Holiday Park
The holiday park itself provides a wide range of indoor and outdoor sports facilities which means they have everything covered, no matter what the weather. Football, fishing, mini-fencing or archery; if its sports you want its sports you can have. There are tennis courts, basketball coaching, abseiling, kids golf and if that’s not enough try out the Wake & Shake sessions to kick start your day along with a whole host of other activities designed to suit your needs.

If swimming is your thing then you’ll be pleased to know that there are extensive activities you can involve the family with in the on site Swimming Pools including:

• AquaJets
• Learn2Swim
• Aqua Gliders
• Scuba Diving
• Turbo Paddlers
• Water Walkerz

Not however that you may have to pay a little extras for these activities on site, and it is recommended that you buy a leisure pass to complement your stay.

Off the Park
The beach at Filey is just a short walk away from the Primrose Valley Park itself. A very picturesque beach with perfect sand against a backdrop of cliffs. A traditional English fishing town, Filey boasts a long sandy beach set in a wide bay, where the beach is edged with a historical promenade and beach chalets.

Scarborough Marine Sanctuary
Further afield is Scarborough Sea Life. A showcase of marine life that will introduce you to many strange, beautiful and fascinating creatures of the deep. Prepare for astonishing close views of everything from humble starfish to mighty sharks, all in displays which carefully recreate their natural habitats.

Eden Camp Museum
Eden camp is built from an actual prisoner of war camp from WWII and is a unique museum that will transport you back in time to wartime Britain. In an educational but neverthless fascinating day out for all the family you will experience what it was like during the blitz as well as fighting on the front line. Not to be missed.

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Location
Reighton Sands is not far from the traditional English fishing town, Filey, located on the beautiful North East coast of England. You can choose just how active you want your time in Filey to be, you can simply relax and enjoy the breathtaking views from the clifftop on which the resort stands, or you can invigorate the lungs with a brisk walk along the the 5 mile stretch of sands that runs from Filey Brigg to the chalk cliffs of Speeton.

On the Reighton Sands Holiday Park
Reighton Sands, as with all Haven Holiday Parks, offers a great variety of activities on site. There is a terrific range of sports facilities and activities, suitable for all weathers, which offer enough to satisfy even the most energetic of families. Play football or rounders, exercise your skill with the bow and arrow or dazzle your family with your swordsmanship in the fencing club, there’s always something to inspire children and adults!

The Kids Clubs cater for kids from tots to teens and the whole family can go swimming in the excellent Swimming Pool and keep active with the regular SplashZone activities. There’s also Daytime and Evening Entertainment with a non-stop programme of shows and events with spectacular Family Entertainment. There’s a Café Bar & Grill, Family ShowBar and Shops & Services for all your needs.

Daytime Entertainment
Entertainment is laid on through the day to, so if you’ve had enough of the exertions of the sports and SplashZone activities then you can always find something else happening on the park any time of day.

• Character Breakfast -Let the little ones start the day with breakfast with Rory, Bradley & the Gang.
• Games & Events – Such classics as Haven’s Got Talent
• Kids Alive: Wake and Shake -Shake the sleep out of their eyes with this interactive alarm
• Teddy Bears Picnic – A character picnic; with teddy bears
• Pantomimes – Timeless classics brought to live – the Haven way
• and.. um Wrestling? – Yes, actual wrestling – with pros!

There’s plenty to do in the evening too with an exciting and varied programme of professional entertainment laid on. There are live shows and live music and comedy. As the evening stretches out, the holiday atmosphere grows. Time to put on your party gear, perhaps order your favourite cocktail, and you’re ready to have another great night.

Off the Park

Whitby
For those that don’t want to spend their whole time in site then there are a host of places to visit in the local area. We’ve already talked about Filey, but that isnt the only seaside resort in the area. Why not visit Whitby, most famous as the fictional landing place of none other than Count Dracula as his ship was wrecked on its shores. Alternatively count the steps up to the clifftop Abbey and take the audio tour of this classical structure.

Yorkshire Moors
What can we say about the Yorkshire Moors. A national park with unbeatable landscapes, wildlife and history – not to mention the great country pubs and Heritage sites, the North Yorkshire Moors are a huge favourite with active groups.

Flamingoland Zoo
The best theme park in the area; with over 100 rides as well as a thriving Zoo, flamingoland is definitely a must see, especially if you have kids. A single price for admission will give you access to all the rides, just make sure you avoid it on bank holidays because the queues can get a little long…

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The Caravan site at Haggerston Castle offers a great selection indoor and outdoor sports facilities and activities so there is a lot to keep you occupied during your stay on the park. There’s football, fencing, horse riding, and archery to name a few – suitable for both children and adults alike. As usual with a Haven Holiday Park there are plenty of clubs for kids in any age bracket, and if you are into your water sports Haggerston Castle has some excellent swimming pools and SplashZone activities.

If you are not feeling very active (we all know holidays can be relaxing as well…), Haggerston Castle provides a full programme of entertainment for the daytime as well as the evening with regular staging of family shows and events. And if you are hungry then you wont have far to look for food with on-site café, bar & grill, Burger King, Chinese restaurant, sports bar, Tavern Inn, 2 family showbars, shops and services.

One of the beauties of a holiday at Haggerston Castle is of course the location. Northumberland offers easy access to beautiful countryside, dramatic coastlines and wonderful beaches remarkably undiscovered by the crowds.

Alnwick Castle
Just a few miles down the road lies Alnwick Castle, an amazing and imposing medieval castle with a history that offers plenty of drama and intrigue. Recently most renowned for its appearance in the Harry Potter movie franchise as well as ‘Elizabeth’ and the inimitable Blackadder. That aside Alnwick Castle has much more to offer as a tourist attraction – history, fine art, fantastic scenery, fun for the children.

Northumberland Coast
Nothumberland coast is studded with clean beaches, islands and broad stretches of silver sand. Heralded as ‘The Best Kept Secret’ in England, this the most northerly county, covers an area of some 1935 square miles. Adjacent with the Scottish Borders and the North Sea, the 100 mile long Northumberland Coast is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).

Lindisfarne
To round off the hilights of your Northumberland excursion we have to mention The Holy Island of Lindisfarne, the focal point of England’s Christian heritage. The magnificent 16th century Lindisfarne Castle dominates the rocky outcrop on which the island stands, cut-off from the mainland twice a day by the North Sea in an Area of Oustanding Natural Beauty. This romantic, enchanting Tudor Fort is packed to the turrets with small rooms full of intimate decoration and design, with views of the walled garden designed by Gertude Jekyll and stunning coastal panoramas.

With Hoseasons you’ll find the largest choice of canal boats available so you can be sure of booking the perfect boat to suit you, whether are part of a large group or small, or even just one man (or woman) and their dog.

A typical boat comes fully equipped with all modern conveniences, central heating in case the unpredictable British weather decides to turn against you, a fully equipped kitchen, and lounge area with TV/Video for those that miss the comforts of Coronation Street while they are way. The bathrooms are well appointed with toilets, showers (and a bath if needed) and they are always kept clean ready for your arrival.

Your holiday begins are one of Hoseason’s hand picked bases and from there its up to you where you go as you take your time exploring the canals and discovering miles of peaceful waterways and acres of great British countryside. If fishing is your thing then simply moor up your boat and cast your rod overboard. It really is the holiday with ultimate flexibility built in – you choose where you want to go and how far you want to travel.

So for an easy, fun and safe hliday that everyone can enjoy then book a hoseasons narrow boat on the canals and rivers of Britain. You wont be disappointed

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To be honest I don’t know why I’m so surprised, especially when I look back to my own childhood – in the Seventies and Eighties – we didn’t go abroad even once and I always remember with a fondness those trips to Blackpool or Scarborough, with my parents and Grand parents – even the weather didn’t get in the way of my young self eager to tear around the promenade, simply exploring and letting my imagination run wild.

Well be giving you a rundown of whats available at most of the major UK tour operators starting with Hoseason but over time we’ll be adding more operators to the site and as we do that then we’ll up date this page too, so feel free to bookmark it.

Hoseasons

Hoseasons have one of broadest selections of self-catering and short family holiday breaks in the UK. Packed with a host of fun and entertaining activities Hoseasons offer a huge selection of family holiday parks with with indoor and outdoor pools, clubs, entertainment. Whats more, most of the parks are situated in the heart of the British countryside or right on the doorstep of some spectacular coastline so you don’t need to stay on park to have a great time. Just hop in the car and start touring. Same applies if you opt for one of the European Parks (although if you need to hire are car for the journey then don’t forget to get some decent Car Hire Insurance).

Generally speaking booking online with Hoseasons is a straightforward experience. The site is bright, intuitive and easy to to use and is constantly updated with with real time availability of the accommodation as well as last minute deals and a continually changing range of special promotions. And with parks situated throughout the UK you are all but guaranteed to find the perfect family holiday.

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And to help us out even further Hoseasons are offering outstanding value over a huge range of family holidays with prices starting from only £240. Book before July the 3rd and save £100 off the price of the holiday and choose from a selection of parks from all over the UK.

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