Huge UK holiday park rivalling Butlin's unveils £10m overhaul with new pool
A giant holiday park is ploughing a whopping £10 million to transform one of its sites, as it promises guests there will 'never be a moment to be bored'.
Haven - which has 38 sites dotted along the Great British coastline - is upgrading its Kent Coast resort to create a brand new swimming complex. It will feature a splash activity zone, falling rapids slide, and see the current outdoor pool be converted into another huge indoor pool.
The huge investment follows previous refurb work, including a new state-of-the-art 1,200-seater venue with big screens, an outdoor terrace, and a bar and kitchen. Kent Coast's arcade also recently had a makeover - joining the Creative Studio space where guests can unleash their creativity with activities like pottery making and Make a Bear.
Alongside the swimming pool investment, Haven invested £1.35 million into opening a new J D Wetherspoon pub, The London Stone, which opened back in March. This was part of a much wider £6.7 million investment after the holiday park partnered with the pub chain to open three other JDW sites at Devon Cliffs, Cleethorpes Beach, and Haggerston Castle.
The expansion of its J D Wetherspoon partnership is also part of a broader £8.3 million boost to enhance food and beverage offerings in 2025. This has already resulted in two new Burger Kings opening up at Hopton Holiday Park and Lakeland Holiday Park.
Haven told the Mirror it is also working on 'modernising' its holiday home accommodation and adding more pitches across its portfolio. Work on Kent Coast Holiday Park began at the end of 2024, and is due to be completed by the end of the year.
In a statement sent exclusively to the Mirror, Simon Palethrope, CEO of Haven said the £10 million investment will create a 'brilliant new experience' for holidaymakers. "Whether it's the thrill of the new Falling Rapids, enjoying a splash in the new AquaPlay centre or toddlers learning to swim in the new Confidence Water area, there's something for everyone," he added.
"To add to this, grabbing a bite in our new J D Wetherspoon pub, taking part in Haven's Adventure Village, or simply relaxing in one of our stylish holiday homes, there's never going to be a moment to be bored. With pool works already underway and due for completion by the end of 2025, we look forward to welcoming guests to enjoy an even more memorable stay."
The park remains open as usual, and Haven has vowed to keep disruption to a minimum. If you're wanting to book a staycation at the park, four-night breaks start from just £49.
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