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Extra.ie
3 hours ago
- Business
- Extra.ie
People are selling day passes to Center Parcs Longford (and why that's a bad idea)
Center Parcs Longford have issued a stark warning to holidaymakers who've been trying to sell their day tickets. The popular holiday villages used to sell day passes when they first opened their gates in the UK and Ireland, but had to stop as a result of high demand and crowds. However, people who book extended stays in the resorts across the UK and in Ireland can get day passes to bring along friends and family who wish to come along for a day. Despite the friends and family policy, the passes have since popped up on social media as people began selling them online — with Center Parcs warning that abuse of the system will see them kicked out of the park they're staying in. Center Parcs Longford have issued a stark warning to holidaymakers who've been trying to sell their day tickets. Pic: Center Parcs 'Day visitor passes are only available for close family and friends and not available to sell to the general public,' Center Parcs Ireland say on their website. 'Guests found to be actively selling day visitor passes on social media or other channels will be asked to leave the resort without a refund.' The day passes see guests adding them to their booking, and must provide the personal details and car registration of the family and friends that are joining them. Center Parcs have added that people who are looking for day passes need to book them in advance to avoid disappointment. Center Parcs opened their first Irish park in 2019 after a €233million investment, with it being located in Newcastle Wood in Ballymahon. Center Parcs opened their holiday village in Longford in 2019. Pic: Center Parcs Last year, Center Parcs announced a new €100million expansion into their holiday village, including 198 new apartments and four luxury treehouses. Current facilities in the park, it was announced, were also due an upgrade — with the Aqua Sana spa being expanded to include new treatment rooms and a treetop sauna, while a new lakeside restaurant, coffee shop and an extension of the subtropical swimming pool are also in the expansion. 'We are delighted to announce that following several years of planning, we will commence work on our expansion of Longford Forest this autumn,' Center Parcs UK and Ireland CEO Colin McKinlay said at the time. The holiday village recently announced a huge expansion. Pic: Center Parcs 'Year on year, we have seen an increase in the number of guests we have welcomed to Longford Forest and many returning families, who have really taken Center Parcs into their hearts.'
Scottish Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Center Parcs makes major change to its swimming pools – and guests are divided
The holiday park has added a new 'Quiet Hour' to its pool schedule PARC UP Center Parcs makes major change to its swimming pools – and guests are divided Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A HUGE new change is being rolled out across Center Parcs in the UK and not everyone is happy about it. The new rules are being introduced for any guests visiting the much-loved Subtropical Swimming Paradise. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 The new rules will come into effect from October Credit: Alamy 4 The resort has new pool rules Credit: Alamy The resort has announced that its pools will open an hour earlier every day - from 9am rather than 10am - to allow visitors an earlier morning dip. The company is also going to close the pool at 8pm as it says fewer guests choose to swim late in the evening. A third change is to bring in new "Quiet Hours" between 9am and 10am on Sunday and Wednesday mornings, as it said some people find the pools overwhelming. During the quiet hours, the wave machine will be turned off, and there will be no loud music, plus the slides and rides will be closed. The main pools and rapids will remain open during these hours. The changes - which come into effect on October 10, 2025 - have proven popular with some, although others are disappointed by the new closing time. One said on Reddit: 'It used to close at 10pm. We are an adult couple and it was our favourite time to go when it's all lit up at night. 'It was always busy too and a great atmosphere. I think 8pm is ridiculous.' Another added: 'The no slides etc is just the Wednesday and Sunday times to give a quiet hour, which is a good choice. 'However closing an hour early is a bit naff, we liked going 4-7ish and even when leaving at 8 people were still going in. Especially as some of the rides closed well before 9 as it is.' First images revealed of Center Parcs Scotland village 4 The rapids will remain open during the new quiet hours Credit: Alamy A third moaned: 'I remember it closing at 10pm and doing the rapids in the dark was great fun. Feels a real backward step to me should be open 9am to 10pm.' And a parent of teenagers explained that while the new opening times might suit families with young children, teenagers won't be up for 9am. But they expressed that the teens would usually be there up until the late closing hour. On the We Love Center Parcs Facebook board one member revealed they were happy about the new Quiet Hour. They added: "I'm pleased to see Center Parcs making itself a holiday option for the disabled community.' Center Parcs responded: 'We've taken the decision to make some changes to our Subtropical Swimming Paradise, from October, based on guest feedback and how they use the pool. 'As fewer people swim after 8pm, we have changed the opening times to reflect this. The Subtropical Swimming Paradise will open an hour earlier (9am) and is still open for 11 hours every day. 'We have also introduced a quiet hour, for guests who may find the usual atmosphere overwhelming, with the aim of providing a calmer and more relaxed environment.' Here's more on the UK's brand new Center Parcs show off overwater lodges, tropical lazy river and 'sports loch'. Plus, the Center Parcs boss reveals future village locations.
The Irish Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Center Parcs makes major change to its swimming pools – and guests are divided
A HUGE new change is being rolled out across Center Parcs in the UK and not everyone is happy about it. The new rules are being introduced for any guests visiting the much-loved Advertisement 4 The new rules will come into effect from October Credit: Alamy 4 The resort has new pool rules Credit: Alamy The The company is also going to close the pool at 8pm as it says fewer guests choose to swim late in the evening. A third change is to bring in new "Quiet Hours" between 9am and 10am on Sunday and Wednesday mornings, as it said some people find the pools overwhelming. During the quiet hours, the Advertisement The main pools and rapids will remain open during these hours. The changes - which come into effect on October 10, 2025 - have proven popular with some, although others are disappointed by the new closing time. One said on Reddit: 'It used to close at 10pm. We are an adult couple and it was our favourite time to go when it's all lit up at night. 'It was always busy too and a great atmosphere. I think 8pm is ridiculous.' Advertisement Most read in Family Exclusive Exclusive Another added: 'The no slides etc is just the Wednesday and Sunday times to give a quiet hour, which is a good choice. 'However closing an hour early is a bit naff, we liked going 4-7ish and even when leaving at 8 people were still going in. Especially as some of the rides closed well before 9 as it is.' First images revealed of Center Parcs Scotland village 4 The rapids will remain open during the new quiet hours Credit: Alamy A third moaned: 'I remember it closing at 10pm and doing the rapids in the dark was great fun. Feels a real backward step to me should be open 9am to 10pm.' Advertisement And a parent of teenagers explained that while the new opening times might suit families with young children, teenagers won't be up for 9am. But they expressed that the teens would usually be there up until the late closing hour. On the We Love Center Parcs Facebook board one member revealed they were happy about the new Quiet Hour. They added: "I'm pleased to see Center Parcs making itself a holiday option for the disabled community.' Advertisement Center Parcs responded: 'We've taken the decision to make some changes to our Subtropical Swimming Paradise, from October, based on guest feedback and how they use the pool. 'As fewer people swim after 8pm, we have changed the opening times to reflect this. The Subtropical Swimming Paradise will open an hour earlier (9am) and is still open for 11 hours every day. 'We have also introduced a quiet hour, for guests who may find the usual atmosphere overwhelming, with the aim of providing a calmer and more relaxed environment.' Read more on the Irish Sun Here's more on the Advertisement Plus, the 4 The new rules will affect the swimming pools at Center Parcs sites Credit: Alamy
Business Wire
5 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Pierre & Vacances-Center Parcs: Third-Quarter 2024/2025 Revenue
PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: Franck Gervais, CEO of Pierre & Vacances-Center Parcs (Paris:VAC), stated: 'In a difficult and volatile environment, growth in Group revenue from the tourism businesses stood at almost 4% over the first nine months of the financial year, with strong momentum across all brands and a constant increase in satisfaction rates. Third-quarter revenue was particularly robust, with significant last-minute sales flows and an increase in key performance indicators, both occupancy rates and average letting rates. Growth in reservations accumulated to date for the summer period, combined with the 12% increase in third-quarter revenue, add weight to our guidance for full-year EBITDA of more than €180 million. At the same time, the Group is continuing to review its strategic options to ambitiously approach a new stage of its story'. 1] Revenue Under IFRS accounting, Q3 2024/2025 revenue totalled €470.2 million (with nine-month revenue at €1,235.4 million), compared with €421.0 million in Q3 2023/2024 (and €1,199.6 million over nine months of the previous year). The Group comments on its revenue and the associated financial indicators in compliance with its operational reporting (see 'Economic revenue' below), which is more representative of its business, i.e. (i) with the presentation of joint undertakings in proportional consolidation, and (ii) excluding the impact of IFRS16: € millions 9 months 2024/2025 9 months 2023/2024 Change IFRS revenue 1,235.4 1,199.6 +3.0% Proportional integration of joint-ventures +46.4 +51.0 -9.0% Integration of lease operations +12.0 +18.2 -34.2% Economic revenue (Operational reporting) 1,293.8 1,268.9 +2.0% Expand Revenue is also presented according to the following operational sectors4: - Center Parcs covering operation of the domains marketed under the Center Parcs, Sunparks and Villages Nature brands, and the building/renovation activities for tourism assets. - Pierre & Vacances covering the tourism businesses operated in France and Spain under the Pierre & Vacances brand and the Asset Management business line5. - a distribution and services platform, operating the Campings maeva, maeva Home, La France du Nord au Sud and Vacansoleil. - Adagio, covering operation of the city residences leased by the Group and entrusted to the Adagio SAS joint venture under management mandates, as well as operation of the sites directly leased by the joint venture. - An operating segment covering the Major Projects6 and Senioriales7 business lines. - the Corporate operational segment housing primarily the holding company activities. A reconciliation table presenting economic revenue and revenue under IFRS accounting is presented by operational sector at the end of the press release. Q3 Total 9 months Economic revenue, €m 2024/25 2023/24 Change excl. calendar effect* 2024/25 2023/24 Change Center Parcs 312.4 283.2 +10.3% 796.3 778.1 +2.3% Tourism 306.1 273.1 +12.1% 770.8 752.1 +2.5% Accommodation revenue 235.5 209.5 +12.4% +5.2% 592.8 581.7 +1.9% Supplementary income 70.7 63.6 +11.1% 178.1 170.5 +4.5% Others 6.3 10.1 -37.8% 25.4 26.0 -2.2% Pierre & Vacances 85.3 78.1 +9.2% 248.0 236.9 +4.7% Accommodation revenue 65.0 60.0 +8.4% +6.5% 198.7 190.4 +4.3% Supplementary income 20.2 18.1 +12.0% 49.4 46.4 +6.4% Adagio 68.6 59.1 +16.0% 172.5 164.9 +4.6% Accommodation revenue 61.8 53.2 +16.2% +15.4% 154.4 147.9 +4.4% Supplementary income 6.9 6.0 +14.7% 18.0 17.1 +5.8% 12.6 10.9 +15.6% 41.5 34.8 +19.3% Supplementary income 12.6 10.9 +15.6% 41.5 34.8 +19.3% Major Projects & Senioriales 12.3 15.4 -20.2% 34.4 53.6 -35.9% Corporate 0.5 0.0 NA 1.1 0.6 +98.6% TOTAL GROUP 491.6 446.6 +10.1% 1,293.8 1,268.9 +2.0% Economic revenue - Tourism 472.6 421.2 +12.2% 1,232.9 1,188.7 +3.7% Accommodation revenue 362.2 322.6 +12.3% +7.1% 945.9 920.0 +2.8% Supplementary income 110.4 98.5 +12.0% 287.0 268.7 +6.8% Economic revenue - Others 19.0 25.4 -25.2% 60.9 80.1 -24.0% Expand * estimated impact on accommodation revenue of spring school holidays and Easter weekend falling in April 2025 vs. March 2024. Economic revenue - Tourism Revenue from the tourism businesses rose by 12.2% in the third quarter of the year, with substantial growth across all brands, partly underpinned by a beneficial calendar effect (certain holiday periods shifted from Q2 into Q3 this year). After neutralising this shift in revenue, the rise in the Group's Q3 accommodation revenue remained robust, with an estimated performance of +7.1%. Supplementary income8 also increased (+12.0%), driven by both higher on-site sales (+12.6%) and momentum in business at (+15.6%). Over the first nine months of the year, revenue from the Group's brands was up 3.7% to €1,232.9 million. The customer satisfaction rate continued to rise across all brands with the NPS9 over the past 12 months up 9.0 points for maeva, 6.0 points for Center Parcs, 5.1 points for Pierre & Vacances and 0.4 points for Adagio. Accommodation revenue Accommodation revenue totalled €362.2 million in Q3 2024/2025, up 12.3% relative to the year-earlier period (+7.1% after neutralising the calendar effect due to a shift in holiday periods from Q2 to Q3). This growth was driven by both a rise in average letting rates (+6.5%) and the occupancy rate (+2.5 points). Change in key operational performance indicators RevPar Average letting rates (by night, for accommodation) Number of nights sold Occupancy rate € (excl. tax) Chg. % N-1 € (excl. tax) Chg. % N-1 Units Chg. % N-1 % Chg. Pts N-1 Center Parcs 146.3 +9.3% 188.3 +7.9% 1,250 341 +4.2% 77.7% +1.0 pt Pierre & Vacances 60.3 +8.2% 93.9 +4.6% 692,560 +3.6% 70.4% +1.7 pts Adagio 95.4 +15.4% 121.9 +4.3% 506,580 +11.4% 78.4% +7.1 pts Total Q3 2024/2025 revenue 108.6 +10.6% 147.9 +6.5% 2,449 481 +5.4% 75.5% +2.5 pts Center Parcs 125.0 +1.6% 176.4 +4.6% 3,360 143 -2.6% 70.9% -2.1 pts Pierre & Vacances 72.6 +3.0% 119.6 +2.7% 1,661 616 +1.6% 67.7% -0.3 pt Adagio 80.1 +5.6% 108.7 +0.9% 1,420 641 +3.5% 74.2% +3.2 pts Total 9M 2024/2025 revenue 100.6 +2.5% 146.8 +3.0% 6,442 400 -0.2% 70.6% -0.5 pt Expand Change in accommodation revenue by brand Revenue increased across all brands during Q3: - Center Parcs: +12.4% (+5.2% after neutralising the shift in revenue) Growth was driven by average letting rates (+7.9%) reflecting the premiumisation of the offer, and the number of nights sold (+4.2%), benefiting both: - the French domains (+21.8%), with solid performances especially from the 108 new VIP cottages opened as part of the extension of the Villages Nature Paris domain in early May 2025. - the domains located in BNG10 (+8.0%, o/w +11.5% in the Netherlands, +5.5% in Germany and +5.2% in Belgium). The occupancy rate increased by 1 points to 77.7% over the period. - Pierre & Vacances: +8.4% (+6.5% after neutralising the shift in revenue) Growth in revenue was driven by the rise in average letting rates (+4.6%) and the number of nights sold (+3.6%). - Revenue generated by the residences in France (+4.0%) was driven by the hike in business at mountain destinations, which posted occupancy rates of more than 80% over the quarter and average letting rates up almost 9%. Revenue from seaside destinations (both metropolitan France and the French West Indies) was down slightly in view of the reduction11 in the stock operated by lease (-0.9% of nights offered relative to Q3 of the previous year). - Revenue from residences in Spain surged 18.4%, driven by a price effect (+11.8%) and a volume effect (+5.9% of nights sold). The occupancy rate was up by 1.7 points to 70.4% over the period. - Adagio: +16.2% (+15.4% after neutralising the shift in revenue) Third-quarter growth was underpinned by both: - France (+17.8%), with particularly dynamic business in the Ile de France region (occupancy rate of almost 80% over the quarter). Note that Q3 of the previous year was penalised by the trend to avoid the Paris region in the run-up to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. - Other countries where the brand is operated (+9.7%), notably with the opening of an aparthotel in London (London City East) on 1 June 2025. In all, over the first nine months of the year, accommodation revenue totalled €945.9 million, up 2.8% relative to the year-earlier period. Supplementary income12 Q3 supplementary income totalled €110.4 million, up 12.0% relative to the year-earlier period, driven by: - maeva, which confirmed its growth in the third quarter (+15.6%) in view of the European development of its distribution platform through the Vacansoleil platform which represented a third of the quarter's performance. - growth in on-site sales (+12.6%, of which +8.8% for revenue related to catering and +17.4% for animation businesses). Over the first nine months of the year, supplementary income totalled €287 million, up 6.8%. Economic revenue - Others Q3 2024/2025 revenue from other business totalled €19.0 million compared with €25.4 million in Q3 2023/2024 (decline with no significant impact on EBITDA and confirming the Group's ongoing withdrawal from property and non-strategic businesses). Revenue from other businesses was primarily made up of: - renovation operations at Center Parcs domains on behalf of owner-lessors, for €6.3 million (mainly for the extension of the Park Eifel Domain in Germany and renovation of the Domaine des Hauts de Bruyères in France) compared with €10.1 million in Q3 2023/2024. - les Senioriales for €3.9 million (vs. €7.1 million in Q3 2023/2024). - the Major Projects business line for €8.4 million, primarily for the extension of the Villages Nature Paris Domain, compared with €8.3 million in Q3 2023/2024. In all, over the first nine months of the year, revenue from other business totalled €60.9 million, down 24.0% relative to the year-earlier period. 2] Outlook - Tourism businesses In view of the level of reservations to date for the summer season (representing 80% of the target or an achievement rate similar to the year-earlier level), as well as momentum in last-minute bookings, the Group is forecasting an increase in accommodation revenue over the summer period compared with the previous year. On the strength of its previous performances and these revenue prospects, the Group confirms its guidance for full-year 2024/2025 EBITDA of more than €180 million (vs. €163 million in 2023/2024, excluding the impact of non-recurring income). 3] Financial calendar Full-year revenue for 2024/2025 will be published on 23 October 2025 after the market close. 4] Reconciliation table between economic revenue and revenue under IFRS Under IFRS accounting, revenue for the first nine months of 2024/2025 totalled €1,235.4 million, compared with €1,199.6 million in the year-earlier period, representing growth of 3% driven by the tourism businesses (primarily driven by growth in average letting rates). € millions 2024/2025 Economic revenue according to operational reporting Restatement IFRS11 Impact IFRS16 2024/2025 IFRS revenue Center Parcs 796.3 - -5.4 790.8 Pierre & Vacances 248.0 +0.1 - 248.1 Adagio 172.5 -43.4 - 129.1 41.5 - - 41.5 Major Projects & Senioriales 34.4 -3.5 -6.6 24.3 Corporate 1.1 +0.4 - 1.5 Total 9M 2024/2025 revenue 1,293.8 -46.4 -12.0 1,235.4 Expand € millions 2023/2024 Economic revenue according to operational reporting Restatement IFRS11 Impact IFRS16 2023/2024 IFRS revenue Center Parcs 778.1 - -9.8 768.4 Pierre & Vacances 236.8 +0.1 - 236.9 Adagio 164.9 -41.1 - 123.8 34.8 - - 34.8 Major Projects & Senioriales 53.6 -9.9 -8.5 35.2 Corporate 0.6 - - 0.6 Total 9M 2023/2024 revenue 1,268.9 -51.0 -18.2 1,199.6 Expand IFRS11 adjustments: for its operational reporting, the Group continues to integrate joint operations under the proportional integration method, considering that this presentation is a better reflection of its performance. In contrast, joint ventures are consolidated under equity associates in the consolidated IFRS accounts. Impact of IFRS16: The application of IFRS16 leads to the cancellation in the financial statements of a share of revenue and capital gains generated on disposals made under the framework of property operations with third-parties (given the Group's right-of-use lease contracts). 1 Guidance announced in the Press Release of 28 May 2025 2Adjusted EBITDA = current operating profit stemming from operational reporting (consolidated operating income before other non-current operating income and expense, excluding the impact of IFRS 11 and IFRS 16 accounting rules) adjusted for provisions and depreciation and amortisation of fixed operating assets. Adjusted EBITDA includes the benefit of rental savings made by the Villages Nature project as a result of the agreements signed in December 2022 (€10.9m in FY 2023, €14.5m in FY 2024, €12.4m in FY 2025 and €4.0m in FY 2026). 3 Recognition in the first half of the 2023/2024 financial year of additional German government aid of €10.9 million for the Covid-19 pandemic. 4 Operational sectors defined in compliance with the IFRS 8 standard. See page 184 of the Universal Registration Document, filed with the AMF on 23 December 2024 and available on the Group's website: 5 Notably in charge of relations with individual and institutional lessors 6 Business line responsible for the construction and completion of new assets for the Group in France 7 Subsidiary specialised in property development and operating of non-medicalised residences (managed by mandate since the disposal on 1 January 2024 of the lease businesses to ACAPACE) 8 Revenue from on-site activities (catering, animation, stores, services etc.), co-ownership and multi-owner fees and management mandates, marketing margins and revenue generated by the business line. 9 Net Promoter Score 10 Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany 11 Decline in stock due to non-renewal of leases and withdrawal from loss-making sites 12 Revenue from on-site activities (catering, animation, stores, services etc.), co-ownership and multi-owner fees and management mandates, marketing margins and revenue generated by the business line.
The Irish Sun
6 days ago
- The Irish Sun
I've found an incredible cheap UK holiday park that brings the best bits of Center Parcs, Butlin's and Haven to ONE site
IF you want the style of Center Parcs, the buzz of Butlin's and the hype of Haven, I've found one holiday park that has it all and it won;t cost a fortune. When one child loves spending hours in the pool , another enjoys a boogie on the dance floor and the third wants to swing through the trees on the high ropes, it's hard to know which 7 I took my three sons for a holiday at a Haven park in North Wales Credit: Catherine Lofthouse 7 There's a climbing wall and plenty of other activities too Credit: Haven My family and I recently took a trip to Haven's Hafan y Mor park near Pwllheli in North Wales. We loved it so much I had booked to return next summer before we'd even made it home. The park is set on a little slice of the British coastline that's like stepping back in time to the holidays of your childhood. The site's staycation secret is that it used to be a Butlin's before being turned into a Haven 25 years ago. So it's still got all the best bits of Butlin's - from the flumes and slides of the I even did a double take when I saw the stripy blue tops of the entertainment crew, instead of the Redcoats of Butlin's from days gone by. Now one of the largest Haven parks, there's a stunning choice of outdoor activities you'd usually see at an upscale Center Parc resort. It's the first Haven I've been to where the high ropes take you through the trees, just like at Most read in Family The Dragon Lakes Adventure Park even sees thrill-seekers zipping over the waters where fellow guests can take to pedalos. The adrenaline-charged activities also include The Jump - a terrifying free-fall leap onto a huge inflatable cushion - as well as climbing wall, mini 4x4 off-roaders and even Segways. There's all sorts of accommodation at Hafan y Mor, including Center-Parcs-style pine lodges surrounded by trees. The perfect Haven holiday park for a kid-friendly break - with direct beach access, indoor waterpark and neighbouring seaside theme park 7 You can jump off the free-fall platform Credit: Haven 7 One of my sons was a big fan of the giant trampolines Credit: Catherine Lofthouse There are even old-fashioned chalet blocks from back in the Butlin's days and mod-con caravans you'll see at all Haven resorts, so you can pick whatever works for you and your budget. It's not often that my three boys all get their own bedroom when we go away on holiday, but our recently refurbished four-bed chalet was huge. I loved the village vibe of everyone hanging out on their decking or balcony, so reminiscent of childhood holidays when the kids played together on the grass by your block. I even spotted one family stringing up a badminton net. The chalet accommodation is also one of the cheapest options - we paid less than £300 for our June weekend away and it's only £275 for four nights in the summer holidays next year, which is incredible value for money if you're bringing eight people. We were just a stone's throw from Dragon Lakes Activity Village, which also offers up sports courts , a sandpit playground and even a bark park for furry family members. Like Center Parcs, most of the activities aren't included in the price of your break, and you'll need to factor that in, but the cost is far less at Haven. We paid £12 for Aquajets in the pool, £8 for the mini 4x4 off roaders and £7 for a go on the bungee trampoline. 7 We rented out aquajets which were cheaper than those at Center Parcs Credit: Catherine Lofthouse 7 The holiday park is surrounded by beaches where you can relax or paddle Credit: Haven Aquajets at Center Parcs would set you back £18.50 to £22.50, while children's 4x4 off-road explorers are £24, so there's a hefty saving to be made here. And you could easily just stick to the freebie fun if you prefer. The pool was enough to keep everyone busy for hours and although you pre-book an entry time, there wasn't anyone asking us to leave at the end of our hour time slot on the weekend we were there. The free shows and entertainment were great - my littlest loved the Jack and the Beanstalk pantomime and won a prize for his enthusiastic dancing at the kids' disco. And no This is quite a spread-out site with a railway track splitting it in two, but there's a land train that takes you on a turn around the park if your little ones are worn out with all the activities and don't fancy walking. This tucked-away spot is surrounded by dramatic mountains, picturesque beaches and unassuming tourist towns that only add to the magic of a trip here. It's like going back in time to the heyday of the great British staycation. Catching sight of It's a bit of a trek to get there, but the direct train from Birmingham takes less than five hours, around the same time as travelling by train from London to Cornwall. And Penychain station is on the edge of the park within walking distance of its entrance. This haven by the sea could well become our new holiday hotspot as it ticks all the boxes for my boys. Read more on the Irish Sun Here's more about the Plus, the beachfront 7 The Haven holiday park has the best bits of Butlin's and Center Parcs Credit: Haven
