Ranger activities
Explore the great outdoors
Ranger activities are a chance for your little adventurers to get their hands dirty, learn outdoor skills and get up close to our native wildlife. You'll find a taster of activities below that are ideal for exploring and experiencing the great outdoors.
Bug Hunt
You’ll learn all about the bugs that live on the coast during this Discover activity. As you explore, our passionate Ranger will give you a wonderful understanding of the small inhabitants of our parks and show you how to spot them. You’ll then have chance to use all you’ve learnt to find your own.
- Suitable for all ages
- Free
- 45 mins
Creature Creations
If you like to create all kinds of wonderful things, then this Creation activity is for you. Our Rangers will help you to take your inspiration from nature and use materials from the world around you. From leaf art or stick creatures, to recycled creations – your imagination can take you wherever you want it to.
- Suitable for all ages
- 45 mins
Den Building
This Bushcraft activity will reveal the secrets of the forest as our expert Rangers show you how to create shelters and have a go at building your own. Will your shelter pass the waterproof test?
- 6yrs+
- 1 hour
Firelighting Techniques
Essential for any young explorer, this Bushcraft activity will give you the know-how to safely light a fire using things found in the wild. Our Ranger will teach you all the necessary skills and you’ll put them into practice there and then.
- 6yrs+
- 1 hour
Grass Head Creations
You’ll learn all about growing in this Creation activity, as you make your own flowerpot man to care for at home. Once his ‘hair’ grows you can chop it and watch it grow again!
- All ages
- 45 mins
Nature Trail
In this Discover activity, you’ll enjoy a guided tour of the park’s natural environment and learn all about the history, heritage and wildlife that lives on our part of the coast. Expect fresh air, fitness and a bucket load of facts!
- All ages
- Free
- 45 mins
Treasure Trail
The essential skill of navigation is introduced in this Discover activity. Join our friendly Ranger for a natural treasure trail and you’ll discover the hidden beauty of the park using clues to find the way while learning all about nature as you go.
- All ages
- Free
- 45 mins
RNLI Water Safety
We think this coastal activity is a must do for all. Together with the RNLI, we’ve created a fun, family focussed activity to help you and your family enjoy our beautiful coast safely. The session is led by one of our friendly park Rangers and there’s a variety of games to take part in as we learn how to keep safe by the water and find out more about the RNLI.
- All ages
- Free
- 45 mins
Browse and book
Activities and swimming are available to Haven package guests. Find out about our packages here
See what activities are on which parks, and when, on our activity listings.
Want to book your activity in advance? New for 2023, pre-book from 12 weeks before your break. Swimming sessions can be booked four weeks before your holiday.
Book at haven.com/experience.
Activities and swimming can also be booked whilst you’re on holiday, subject to availability, but we recommend booking ahead for anything you’re sure you want to try.
