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Hi guys. To the snobs on here.....live a little. I dont like the idea of a Haven/ pontins/butlins type place after seeing redcoats but i would def consider it to give my son a holiday for him. How many times do we as parents book holidays with the kids in mind but its mainly for us? Why not let them have a holiday too.

To all the people that do like them, we were looking for one open for new year but cant find any open. Where do you find the details about pitches? All I could find on the web sites are details for static/bungalows/rooms? We live in kent so thorpe park or somewhere in the south would be great.

At least im willing to give it a try, as they say you cant judge til you've tried it yourself!!!!!!!

Cherl889,

The Haven touring site is here. There is a link on the main Haven site, but it can be easily missed.

We have tried several of the Haven sites and overall found the standard of cleanliness and services etc to be very high. The shows vary from site to site and have varied from the downright dodgy to the very good.

Whilst in Devon this year, we took a look at Devon Cliffs (The clue is in the name!) which is their only or perhaps one of only two 5* sites. A little disappointed with the location of the touring area, room for perhaps 30 units? Quite a tight area especially if you have a large twin-axle. The rest of the site did look very nice though.

We're trying Kessingland in Norfolk for half-term. Paid more for our week than some of you paid for the whole month  You lucky B*ggers!

Just back from Seaview in Weymouth which we loved and also Portmadog in Wales, good site too.  We have been to a lot of Haven sites and have never had a problem with any of them.

Oh and we are 50 plus and dont have kids with us but we enjoy the facilities on offer.

Taking grandson to Seton Sands next week. Using my 3 free nights from Freedom Trail £3 for electric hook up plus other two nights booked with my freedom trail cheques.  £17 for 5 nights and that is passes included.

Perran Sands has been a favourite of mine since I was a teenager (so much so we spent our honeymoon there!) - the location is just wonderful!

I also liked Thorpe Park (Cleethorpes) due to its size and location to the beach and Wild Duck at Belton is a lovely woodland location.  Went to both these in 2008.

Hated Golden Sands at Mablethorpe (went there in 2003) and would never return there again.  The place was dirty, disgusting and the staff were rude, lazy and obnoxious.

Haven sites are great if you want a weekend of cheesy entertainment and socialising and if you look off-peak can get some great deals.

I have been to a few Haven sites over the years. They are great if you have kids that need to be entertained.

I have usually stayed in statics and have generally found them to be row upon row of caravans, with only a view of other caravans.

Now my kids have grown up I prefer somewhere a bit quieter and with more charm.

My own favorite is Havan-y-Mor. A big site with lots going on for the kids. It is also big enough for you get away from the facilities if you wish and you can get a sea view.