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The Irish Sun
23-07-2025
- 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
Free Malaysia Today
06-05-2025
- Free Malaysia Today
Illegal to ride e-scooters on public roads, says JPJ
Melaka JPJ said they were aware of a video showing three people on electric scooters at a traffic light junction near Bachang. (Facebook pic) MELAKA : The road transport department (JPJ) has warned of stern action against users of electric scooters who ride on public roads. The warning came after a video clip was widely shared yesterday showing three people riding electric scooters at a traffic light junction near Bachang on the Alor Gajah-Melaka Tengah-Jasin highway. 'We would like to stress that this behaviour is illegal and poses a danger not only to those involved but also to other road users,' said Melaka JPJ deputy director Khairul Aswad Abdul Halim. Those who operate unauthorised vehicles on a public road may be prosecuted and could be fined up to RM1,000, or jailed for up to three months, or both. He said the use of micromobility vehicles, such as e-scooters, hoverboards, monowheels, Segways, and unapproved electric bicycles on public roads is strictly prohibited under an order which came into effect in December 2021. 'Micromobility vehicles are only permitted in designated areas such as recreational parks, dedicated lanes, or private premises, not on public roads,' he said.
New Straits Times
04-05-2025
- New Straits Times
Public roads off-limits for e-scooters, says Melaka RTD
MELAKA: The Melaka Road Transport Department (RTD) will not hesitate to take stern action against individuals caught operating micromobility vehicles on public roads. Deputy director Khairul Aswad Abdul Halim said the department is aware of an 18-second video that went viral, showing three individuals riding electric scooters on a public road. "We would like to stress that this behaviour is illegal and poses a danger not only to those involved but also to other road users," he said in a statement today. He added that under Section 54(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987, anyone operating an unauthorised vehicle on a public road may be prosecuted. "If convicted, offenders may face a fine of up to RM1,000, imprisonment for up to three months, or both," he said. He said the use of micromobility vehicles — such as e-scooters, hoverboards, monowheels, Segways and unapproved electric bicycles — on public roads is strictly prohibited under the Road Vehicle (Prohibition of Use) (Amendment) Order 2021, which came into effect on Dec 17, 2021. "Micromobility vehicles are only permitted in designated areas such as recreational parks, dedicated lanes or private premises — not on public roads," he said. He also urged parents to monitor their children's movements closely, especially regarding the growing use of micromobility vehicles. "Any violations of this regulation can be reported to the RTD or the nearest authorities for further action," he added. The video, which went viral on TikTok, is believed to show the three individuals riding electric scooters at a traffic light junction along the Alor Gajah–Melaka Tengah–Jasin Highway near Bachang yesterday. — BERNAMA
Malay Mail
04-05-2025
- Malay Mail
You ride, you pay: Melaka JPJ warns users against taking micromobility vehicles on public roads
MELAKA, May 4 — The Melaka Road Transport Department (RTD) will not hesitate to take stern action against individuals caught operating micromobility vehicles on public roads. Deputy Director Khairul Aswad Abdul Halim said the department is aware of a viral 18-second video showing three individuals riding electric scooters on a public road. 'We would like to stress that this behaviour is illegal and poses a danger not only to those involved but also to other road users,' he said in a statement today. He added that under Section 54(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 [Act 333], any individual operating an unauthorised vehicle on a public road may be prosecuted. 'If convicted, offenders may face a fine of up to RM1,000, imprisonment for up to three months, or both,' he said. He said the use of micromobility vehicles such as e-scooters, hoverboards, monowheels, Segways, and unapproved electric bicycles on public roads is strictly prohibited under the Road Vehicle (Prohibition of Use) (Amendment) Order 2021, which came into effect on Dec 17, 2021. 'Micromobility vehicles are only permitted in designated areas such as recreational parks, dedicated lanes, or private premises, not on public roads,' he said. He also urged parents to closely monitor their children's movements, particularly concerning the growing use of micromobility vehicles. 'Any violations of this regulation can be reported to the RTD or nearest authorities for further action,' he added. The viral video on TikTok showed three individuals riding electric scooters, believed to be at a traffic light junction along the Alor Gajah-Melaka Tengah-Jasin Highway near Bachang yesterday. — Bernama
The Star
04-05-2025
- The Star
Melaka JPJ vows stern action against illegal micromobility vehicle use on public roads
MELAKA: The Melaka Road Transport Department (RTD) will take stern action against individuals caught operating micromobility vehicles on public roads. Deputy Director Khairul Aswad Abdul Halim said the department is aware of a viral 18-second video showing three individuals riding electric scooters on a public road. "We would like to stress that this behaviour is illegal and poses a danger not only to those involved but also to other road users," he said in a statement on Sunday (May 4). He added that under Section 54(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 (Act 333), any individual operating an unauthorised vehicle on a public road may be prosecuted. "If convicted, offenders may face a fine of up to RM1,000, imprisonment for up to three months, or both," he said. He said the use of micromobility vehicles such as e-scooters, hoverboards, monowheels, Segways, and unapproved electric bicycles on public roads is strictly prohibited under the Road Vehicle (Prohibition of Use) (Amendment) Order 2021, which came into effect on Dec 17, 2021. "Micromobility vehicles are only permitted in designated areas such as recreational parks, dedicated lanes, or private premises, not on public roads," he said. He also urged parents to closely monitor their children's movements, particularly concerning the growing use of micromobility vehicles. "Any violations of this regulation can be reported to the RTD or the nearest authorities for further action," he added. The viral video on TikTok showed three individuals riding electric scooters, believed to be at a traffic light junction along the Alor Gajah-Melaka Tengah-Jasin Highway near Bachang on Saturday. - Bernama
