Why you'll love Riviere Sands...
For a beautiful seaside holiday, you won’t be disappointed by Riviere Sands. Backing onto beautiful Towans beach - named the best beach in the UK by The Times in 2024 - the park perches high on the cliffs overlooking the beautiful white sands of St Ives Bay and the surrounding coastline. You'll love our outdoor pool with water slide and our beach is perfect for those who want to soak up the wild Atlantic waves.
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Activities
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Archery Coaching
Den Building
Kart Hire
Crazy Golf
Activitots and Activikids
Football Dartboard
Creative Sessions
Ranger Activities
Food and drink
Family restaurant with views
Coast Café
Cook's Fish & Chips
Papa Johns
Mini Market
Things to do near Riviere Sands
Sitting up on the cliffs looking over St Ives Bay, the view from Riviere Sands is stunning. Splash about in the heated indoor and outdoor pools at the park or head down to the white sandy beach and try paddle boarding and surfing. For a lazy afternoon, stroll through the winding streets of St Ives Harbour.
Surf school
Direct beach access
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On park
- Indoor and outdoor pools
- Our indoor and outdoor pools are primed and ready to welcome our guests. Splash around in the paddling pools and enjoy the water flumes whatever the weather. Outdoor pool is open, weather permitting, between May half term - end of August bank holiday (no booking is needed).
- Family restaurant with views
- Another culinary delight at Riviere Sands, The Bluff Inn is fantastic for a whole host of dishes with the family. There’s a kids play area and an awesome arcade to keep you entertained
- Coast Café
- The Coast Café serves a range of authentic Cornish delights in an authentic Cornish setting by the sea. There’s a great play area outside, and a terrace gives you stunning sea views
- Showbar
- Relax and unwind after a day full of activities and fun with a refreshing drink in the Show bar
- Entertainment
- Riviere Sands’ brilliant venue keeps all our guests entertained throughout the day. The fantastic FunWorks amusement arcade adds to the options on park
- Sports Range
- Whether you’re as sporty as it gets or want to try something new whilst you’re on staycation, the Sports Range hosts games throughout the day.
- Indoor pool
- Have a splash around in our heated indoor pool
- Outdoor play area
- There’s an awesome outdoor play area to challenge the kids throughout the day. Slides, swings and balance beams are just some of the things to look forward to here
- Cook's Fish & Chips
- Enjoy the unmistakable taste of the coast with delicious fish & chips from Cook's.
- Papa Johns
- Enjoy the finest quality pizza on park from Papa Johns. Order it to takeaway or eat it from the comfort of your caravan!
- Amusement arcade
- Penny machines, grabbing machines and prizes - the fun is endless.
- Mini Market
- For your everyday essentials, meals and hot snacks to last-minute souvenirs.
- Archery Coaching
- Got a strong arm and steady eye? Why not become a bowman? With help from our expert instructors you’ll be firing like Robin Hood in no time. So, keep your eye keen, draw back that bow and let’s hit the bullseye!
- Den Building
- Kids create their own hideaway as they learn about den building and other nature activities.
- The Seaside Squad
- The Seaside Squad are on-hand to keep young holidaymakers entertained, with a refreshed line-up and new shows
- Kart Hire
- Take a break from walking or driving around the park and put your pedal power to the test with a ride on one of our karts. Who are you going to invite on your adventure? Helmet hire is included for each guest and when you've finished, pop the karts back and we’ll do the rest!
- Crazy Golf
- Navigate around the holes carefully: each one is different to the last.
- Activitots and Activikids
- Introduce little ones to sports and nurture older kids' skills with a variety of new Activitots and Activikids sessions. Let them throw, catch, jump, balance and play as a team, with guided help from the activity leaders.
- Creative Sessions
- Let your little ones get creative and take their masterpiece home with you! Join these interactive sessions to learn and create your own slime, sand art or pottery. You can even create a teddy to take home and love in Make a Bear!
- Ranger Activities
- Our Ranger activities are essential for any young explorer! From bushcraft skills including firelighting to getting up close and personal with creepy crawlies on a bug hunt.
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Frequently asked questions
The park slopes up and down, with more areas on a slope than others.
Trelawny, Godrevy, Marazion Way and the bottom of St Aubyn are flat. Basset, Lander and the top of St Aubyn are hilly.
Is the park wheelchair friendly? Yes, however some parts may be a little more challenging. Trelawny and the bottom of St Aubyn are suitable for wheelchairs. You can't currently enter the fish and chip shop in a wheelchair. For entering the reception, a portable ramp can be put into place to assist anyone with difficulties. The Live Lounge, upper amusement centre and indoor soft play is on the first floor and can be accessed via a lift which is operated by a member of the team. You can hire a wheelchair or hoist from Mobility Hire Cornwall on 01872 859 598 or Mobilityhirecornwall.co.uk
Access A ramp to reception is available on request if needed. Most of the main complex building is flat. However, access to the Live Lounge, upper amusement centre and indoor soft play is via a lift which must be operated by a team member. There are numbers to call for assistance on the lift.
How long would it take you to walk from the furthest point in the park to facilities? 12 minutes.
Accommodation areas suitable for guests with disabilities Trelawny and the bottom of St Aubyn.
Parking We have Blue Badge spaces in the main complex for those who need them.
Swimming pools A hoist is available upon request for our main pool. The indoor and outdoor pools are linked together so guests can access the outdoor pool from either the indoor pool or by the use of the ladder outside.
Changing area There is a designated changing area with a disabled toilet.
Access to sea/beach There is wheelchair access to the beach by the Bluff Inn.
Hayle Train Station is just over one mile away from Riviere Sands Holiday Park. The station is served by regular trains between Penzance and Exeter St Davids. Both have onward links to major UK cities.
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When booking your holiday, choose the Haven package to access and enjoy 14 swimming sessions per holiday booking at the park's swimming pool facilities. Booking the Haven package will grant you access to all of the entertainment shows at this park. This package will also allow you to book any of the free and paid for activities on park, subject to availability.
Self-catering offers
2025 and 2026 breaks
Offers are for the whole family based on selected nights staying in selected grades at selected parks.
All offers are subject to availability, apply to new bookings only and cannot be used with any other voucher, discount or offer (unless otherwise stated).
These offers may be reduced or withdrawn without notice.
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*When booking your holiday, choose the Haven package to access and enjoy the swimming pools and the entertainment shows at this park. This package will also allow you to book any of the free and paid for activities on park, subject to availability.