Haggerston Castle
Activities
Fun-filled activities and adventures
To browse the full list of activities at each park, download the latest version of the My Haven app via Google Play or the App Store. If you've already booked your Stay+Play break, click here to book your activities.
See below for a flavour of the kind of fun you could have at Haven.
Please note: activities vary by park and date. Only Stay+Play breaks have access to book activities and are subject to availability. You will need your Play Pass to access activities.
Riding high
Activities at Haggerston Castle
Take to the trees on our Aerial Adventure Extra course, or soak in the lovely surrounding scenery from horseback, there's plenty of ways to enjoy the location. Even the little adventurers can enjoy the views from the seat of a kart. With Target shooting, play areas and pools no one will be short of things to fill their days with.
- New for 2021: Experience the thrill of The Jump
- Oodles family amusement centre
- Hit the road in our karts
- Go for a trek through the beautiful scenery
- Learn about nature and get creative with Nature Rockz
Park activities
Things to do
You'll never be bored with loads for kids to do...and grown-ups too. Make a splash, explore nature, be creative or get sporty. It's up to you, take your pick.
Please note: Activities for 2021 are subject to change.
Activities
Active
If you and your little ones like to stay active, boy do we have some great things for you to do. It's easy to find a great activity for all the family to enjoy on holiday!
Confirmed for 2021
Active
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!
| Age: | 6yrs+ |
| Cost: | £10 |
Confirmed for 2021
Active
Bike and Trailer Hire
Get moving with our NEW bike hire with Halfords! Hire a Carrera bike, fully serviced by Halfords, and explore the great British coast. We’ve got a comfy trailer for the little ones, helmets and bike locks, and the bikes have puncture resistant tyres, comfy memory foam saddles and lightweight frames, so you can ride with confidence. When you've had your cycling adventure, pop the bikes back and we’ll do the rest!
| Age: | Bike to be hired and rode by an adult (18yrs+). Children in the trailer must be 12mths+. |
| Please note: | We strongly recommend that cyclists wear the cycle helmet provided. Please ensure children are strapped in safely. Bike locks are provided and we ask that you secure bikes when unattended. A deposit will be taken when you collect the bike. |
| Cost: | 4 hours: £16 8 hours: £22 |
Confirmed for 2021
Active
Bungee Trampoline
Who doesn’t love bouncing on a trampoline? We’re certain your little ones will love bouncing on a bungee trampoline - where with the help of a bungee cord they can go as high as they wish.
| Age: | 4yrs+ |
| Weight: | Participants must weigh more than 19kg. |
| Cost: | £5 |
Confirmed for 2021
Active
Fishing
You can really take it easy at our freshwater or coarse fishing lakes. They are amply stocked for your enjoyment. All you have to do is bring your own rod and licence along with you.
| Age: | 12yrs+ |
| Cost: | Varies by park. |
Confirmed for 2021
Adventure
Junior Segways Stage 1
Your junior racers will soon be weaving in and out of obstacles on the Ninebot miniPRO Segways. Let our instructors help them master these amazing Segways on our fantastic sports courts or suitable all-weather surface.
| Age: | 6yrs+ |
| Height: | You must be over 1.2m tall. |
| Weight: | You must weigh between 20-100kg. |
| Cost: | £12 |
Confirmed for 2021
Active
Kart Hire - Double
Take a break from walking or driving around the park and put your pedal power to the test. Hire a kart and see what a nice change it makes. Our karts seat 2, so pack a picnic and share the pedalling. Who are you going to invite on your adventure?
| Age: | Double Karts: 3yrs+. Karts must be hired by an adult (18yrs+). 18yrs+ to supervise children. To book karts for a min. height of 100cm and baby seats for a 70-100cm baby, book at the Activity Booking Point on the park, subject to availability. |
| Cost: | Double Kart: £12 |
Confirmed for 2021
Active
Kart Hire - Single
Take a break from walking or driving around the park and put your pedal power to the test. Hire one of our karts and see what a nice change it makes. Our single karts are for one and we recommend hiring more to explore with family - it's such good fun!
| Age: | 8yrs+. Karts must be hired by an adult (18yrs+). |
| Cost: | £12 |
Confirmed for 2021
Active
Kart Hire Family
Our family karts, seating up to 4 people, are a great way for little legs to explore the park. It's so much fun to pedal your way round rather than driving, and the kids will love being 'up front' for a change.
| Age: | 3yrs+. Karts must be hired by an adult (18yrs+). 18yrs+ to supervise children. To book karts for a min. height of 100cm and baby seats for a 70-100cm baby, book at the Activity Booking Point on the park, subject to availability. |
| Cost: | Family Kart: £16 |
Confirmed for 2021
Active
Learn to Bike Coaching
Give your little ones the confidence to set off on their first set of wheels. Our Learn to Bike Coaching is especially for kids between 2.5 and 6 years old and in the session they'll be taught all the skills needed to enable them to ride a pedal bike on their own.
| Age: | 2½-6yrs |
| Cost: | £4 |
Confirmed for 2021
Active
Balance Bike Coaching
Our Balance Bike Coaching is especially for kids between 2.5-6 years old and will give your little ones the confidence to set off on their first set of wheels. The children use balance bikes (bikes with no pedals) which enable them to concentrate on manoeuvring. These are especially great for children with no experience!
| Age: | 2½-6yrs |
| Cost: | £4 |
Confirmed for 2021
Active
Target Shooting
Get your hands on a classic .177 calibre air rifle and take out the targets. With our expert instructors guiding you at every step, we can guarantee that you’ll be in safe hands.
| Age: | 10yrs+ |
| Cost: | £10 |
Activities
Adventure
If you like to test your fears, our adventure activities are for you. Take a look at what's on offer and find your next great adventure activity!
Confirmed for 2021
Adventure
Aerial Adventure
Do you like a challenge and want to push yourself to new heights? Then this adventure is perfect for you. Climb up to the platform, and keep your safety line to hand as you watch your step on this adrenaline-charged high ropes course.
| Age: | 6yrs+ |
| Height: | At Devon Cliffs, Primrose Valley, Haggerston Castle, Hafan y Môr, Lakeland, Presthaven and Quay West, you must be a minimum of 1.3m tall. If you're between 1.3 - 1.5m you must go round the course with an adult (18yrs+). If you're over 1.5m, you can go round the course on your own. At Craig Tara, Golden Sands, Caister-on-Sea, you must be a minimum of 1.2m tall. Adult supervision is required, but this supervising adult doesn't need to book a session. |
| Cost: | Prices vary by park. |
Confirmed for 2021
Adventure
The Jump
Come and experience the thrill of The Jump! Take a jump into the air and experience free fall before landing on a soft giant airbag. Are you ready to jump?
| Age: | 10yrs+ at Craig Tara, 8yrs+ at all other parks. |
| Cost: | £10 |
Activities
Creative
Are you someone who likes to let their creative juices flow? Take some time out of your day to relax, pick up your supplies and get creating.
Confirmed for 2021
Creative
Coastal Sand Bottles
Kids can make their own sand bottle creation in this session. To take part in this session, book the number of tables you need, one table seats 2 or 4 participants or spectators. The cost of this activity includes one Coastal Sand Bottle kit, you will be able to buy more at the session. They'll fill their chosen bottle with different layers of coloured sand. A label can be designed and attached, making it a perfect gift or souvenir from your break.
| Age: | 2yrs+ |
| Cost: | Table for 2: £7 Table for 4: £7 (£7 books space for 2-4 people and includes one Coastal Sand Bottle kit, extra kits to be paid for on the day) |
| Restrictions: | Children under 8yrs must be with at least one adult (18yrs+) per table for supervision, and assistance if required. |
Confirmed for 2021
Creative
Pic n Bobble Pottery
Create a fun party animal using foam clay in funky vibrant colours. The design possibilities are endless. Book the number of tables you need (one table seats 2 or 4 participants or spectators) and at the session, your deposit is redeemable against the pottery items you purchase (please note: the deposit will buy one party animal, you can buy more at the session if needed). The foam clay dries very quickly so you can take your animal home with you there and then.
| Age: | All ages |
| Cost: | Table for 2: £10 deposit Table for 4: £10 deposit (deposit redeemable against pottery items) |
| Restrictions: | Children under 8yrs must be with at least one adult (18yrs+) per table for supervision, and assistance if required. |
Confirmed for 2021
Creative
Pic n Paint Pottery
Decorate a fun pottery item of your choice with our colourful paint in this crafty session. Book the number of tables you need (one table seats 4 participants or spectators) and at the session, your deposit is redeemable against the pottery items you purchase (please note: the deposit will buy one of the following pottery items: the party animal, heart or ice cream-shaped box, or eight inch plate). You can pay to upgrade your item or buy more. Once you've painted, we'll pop the pottery in the kiln to dry and you can collect them a day or two later to take home with you.
| Age: | All ages |
| Cost: | Table for 2: £10 deposit Table for 4: £10 deposit (deposit redeemable against pottery items) |
| Restrictions: | Children under 8 yrs must be with at least one adult (18yrs+) per table for supervision, and assistance if required. |
Confirmed for 2021
Creative
Seaside Slime
Children can create their very own slime in this fun, interactive session. To take part, book the number of tables you need, one table seats 2 or 4 participants or spectators. The cost of this activity includes one Seaside Slime kit, you will be able to buy more at the session. When they've got their kits, our friendly instructor will show them how to make slime, which the kids can then decorate with glitter, ocean features and small fish. Their beautiful pot of goo is then ready to go home with them!
| Age: | 2yrs+ |
| Cost: | Table for 2: £7 deposit Table for 4: £7 deposit (£7 books space for 2-4 people and includes one Seaside Slime kit, extra kits to be paid for on the day) |
| Restrictions: | Children under 8yrs must be with at least one adult (18yrs+) per table for supervision, and assistance if required. |
Confirmed for 2021
Creative
Story and Paint
Do your kids love stories? Do they love painting? Well now you can do both. We listen to the story before encouraging the kids to use their imagination to paint a potted character from the story which they can then take home with them. To enjoy this session, book the number of tables you need, one table seats 2 or 4 participants or spectators, and at the session, your deposit is redeemable against the pottery items you purchase (please note: the deposit will buy one pottery item. You can buy more at the session).
| Age: | 4-8 years |
| Cost: | Table for 2: £12 deposit Table for 4: £12 deposit (Deposit redeemable against pottery items) |
| Restrictions: | Children under 8yrs must be with at least one adult (18yrs+) per table for supervision, and assistance if required. |
Confirmed for 2021
Creative
Precious Prints
Everyone loves a precious memory of their nearest and dearest so why not let your kids turn their footprint or handprint into a lion, tractor or butterfly, which we will then make into a ceramic keepsake or gift for your family. To enjoy this session, book the number of tables you need, one table seats 2 or 4 participants or spectators, and at the session, your deposit is redeemable against the pottery items you purchase (please note: the deposit will buy one pottery item. You can buy more at the session).
| Age: | All ages |
| Cost: | Table for 2: £12 deposit Table for 4: £12 deposit (deposit redeemable against pottery items) |
| Restrictions: | Children under 8yrs must be with at least one adult (18yrs+) per table for supervision, and assistance if required. |
Confirmed for 2021
Creative
Mask and Bobble
Come and join us for creative fun with our Mask and Bobble session. You'll select a wooden mask from lion to a princess and bring it to life with colourful foam clay. To enjoy this session, book the number of tables you need, one table seats 2 or 4 participants or spectators. The cost of this activity includes one mask and all the foam clay you need. You'll be able to buy more masks at the session. The foam clay dries really quickly so you can take your mask away with you.
| Age: | All ages |
| Cost: | Table for 2: £7 deposit Table for 4: £7 deposit (£7 books space for 2-4 people and includes one Mask and Bobble kit, extra kits to be paid for on the day) |
| Restrictions: | Children under 8yrs must be with at least one adult (18yrs+) per table for supervision, and assistance if required. |
Confirmed for 2021
Creative
Paint and Rhyme Time
If your kids are aged 0-4, come and join us for Paint and Rhyme Time where they listen to a nursery rhyme, then use their imagination to paint a pottery character from the rhyme, which they can take home as a treasured memory of their holiday. To enjoy this session, book the number of tables you need, one table seats 2 or 4 participants or spectators, and at the session, your deposit is redeemable against the pottery items you purchase (please note: the deposit will buy one pottery item. You can pay to upgrade your item or buy more at the session).
| Age: | 0-4yrs |
| Cost: | Table for 2: £12 deposit Table for 4: £12 deposit (deposit redeemable against pottery items) |
| Restrictions: | Children under 8yrs must be with at least one adult (18yrs+) per table for supervision, and assistance if required. |
Activities
Nature Rockz
Take a breath of fresh air whilst taking part in our Nature Rockz activities. Get back to nature and learn some life skills such as Den Building or Firelighting Techniques.
Confirmed for 2021
Nature Rockz
Bug Hunt
Our brainy Rangers can teach you all all about them in our guided hunt for mini beasts. You can explore our parks from top to bottom, find out where the best hiding places are and discover all there is to know about a bug’s life.
| Age: | All ages |
| Cost: | Free |
Confirmed for 2021
Nature Rockz
Creature Creations
Get your creative juices flowing as our Rangers guide you through the art of creating all kinds of wonderful things. From leaf art or stick creatures, to recycled creations – the possibilities are endless.
| Age: | All ages |
| Cost: | Free |
Confirmed for 2021
Nature Rockz
Den Building
Learn the ways of the forest with a little help from our expert Rangers. Find out how to create shelters with only the natural surroundings at hand.
| Age: | 6yrs+ |
| Cost: | £6 |
Confirmed for 2021
Nature Rockz
Firelighting Techniques
Essential for any young explorer. Find out how to light a fire with only the natural surroundings at hand.
| Age: | 6yrs+ |
| Cost: | £8 |
Confirmed for 2021
Nature Rockz
Grass Head Creations
Come and make your own flowerpot man. Watch as his hair grows and then cut it all off and start again!
| Age: | All ages |
| Cost: | £6 |
Confirmed for 2021
Nature Rockz
Nature Trail
Take a deep breath of the fresh outdoor air on our free guided nature trail sessions. Learn all about the wildlife that lives on our parks and along the coast, and find out about the history and the heritage of the park itself.
| Age: | All ages |
| Cost: | Free |
Confirmed for 2021
Nature Rockz
Pebble Art
Can you make a cat, caterpillar or even a ladybird? Build your creation using a variety of stones of all shapes and sizes, then start painting and dazzle your friends with your amazing design.
| Age: | All ages |
| Cost: | £5 |
Confirmed for 2021
Nature Rockz
Plant Pot Art
Grab a Giotto pen and let your imagination run wild with spots, stripes, flowers or even a face. When your design is finished, fill the plant pot with compost, plant the seeds, take it home and then sit back and watch it grow!
| Age: | All ages |
| Cost: | £6 |
Confirmed for 2021
Nature Rockz
Pond Dipping
Discover all the different critters and creatures of our sub-aquatic pond life on selected parks. Make friends with some newts and maybe come across some snails – there’s plenty to explore.
| Age: | All ages |
| Cost: | £2 |
Confirmed for 2021
Nature Rockz
RNLI Water Safety
A fun, family focussed activity led by one of our friendly park Rangers. Take part in a variety of games, learn how to keep safe by the water and find out more about the RNLI.
| Age: | All ages |
| Cost: | Free |
Confirmed for 2021
Nature Rockz
Treasure Trail
Join our friendly Ranger for a natural treasure trail, where you will discover the hidden beauty of the park using clues to navigate your way and learn about nature along the way.
| Age: | All ages |
| Cost: | Free |
Water sports
Make a splash and try something new! We've a great range of water sports to try your hand at, whether you you're looking for a relaxing meander on the water or after something a little more exhilarating we've got something for the whole family.
Confirmed for 2021
Fit and Fun
Pedalos
Drift slowly across the water in a pedalo; it’s so simple to control, you can go forwards, backwards, left and right. Everyone in the family is welcome, so zip up your jackets and get all involved in some peaceful paddling.
| Age: | 2yrs+ |
| Cost: | £12 |
Jam-packed full of fun
Activities and leisure facilities
Activity Bookings
Booking on park
You can book activities at the Activity Booking Point on the park once you have arrived, subject to availability.
Pre-booking activities
If securing your space in advance is important to you, then you can pre-book activities as soon as your break is booked.
Visit haven.com/experience and enter your Haven booking reference to book and purchase activities, subject to availability.
Please note: To book activities on your arrival day, please wait till you receive your arrival time 7 days before arrival. Please don't book before your arrival time as you may be refused access and no refund will be available. Activities can be booked up until 4pm on the day you need to depart the park.
View our FAQs for full details on booking activities.
Please note: Applicable to Stay+Play bookings only. You will need your Play Pass to access activities. Guests booked privately or via third parties will be able to book at the Activity Booking Point once you have arrived and must purchase a Play Pass in order to do this. Activities and swim sessions are subject to availability. Swim sessions are available to book closer to your holiday, please see the section below.
Make a splash
Swimming pools
Some of the best holiday memories as a kid are about the fun you had in the pool. From the littlest members of the family to the biggest, everyone can enjoy splashing about in a pool on their holiday.
Booking swim sessions on park
Simply visit the Activity Booking Point on park when you arrive. You'll be free to book as many swim slots for you and your family as you would like, subject to availability.
Pre-booking swim sessions
If being able to pre-plan your activities is important to you, we offer everyone the opportunity to pre-book some slots in advance. These are limited to 8 swim sessions per holiday home.
View our FAQs for full details on swimming.
Please note: Applicable to Stay+Play bookings only. Please come to the pool 'pool ready' to make the most of your time in the pool. View what this means and other safety measures we've introduced to keep you and your family safe. Swim sessions are subject to availability.
On and off the park
More things to do
Terms and conditions*
*Height and age restrictions may apply to some activities and facilities, some may also incur a moderate charge. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult at all times during the use of our activities. During busy periods entry to the pool may be restricted for your safety.
**Please note: Food and drink featured in the video will vary by park. If you have any questions about food and drink options please get in touch with the park.
There must be at least 1 adult accompanying up to 2 children under 8 as well as accompanying children up to 14 who are non-swimmers in the swimming pools at all times.
Imagery used for activities and entertainment are for representation purposes only, activities and facilities will vary for each park. Artist's impressions and all the facilities and activities shown are subject to final approval and planning permission. Some of these activities have an extra charge.
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Activities are available to book on haven.com/experience or the Activity Booking Point on park and apply to Stay+Play bookings only. Activities and swim sessions are subject to availability. You will need a Play Pass to access activities and swimming.