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Blue Dolphin Holiday Park ( Haven Holidays)
Gristhorpe Bay
Filey
North Yorkshire (Browse area)
YO14 9PU
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Pitches: 272
Open: 01/03/2024 to 31/10/2024
01/03/2025 to 31/10/2025
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 Tent Pitches |
 Caravan Pitches |
 Motorhome Pitches |
 Small Campervans |
 No Glamping Units |
 Holiday Homes for Hire |
 Holiday Homes for Sale |
 No Seasonal Pitches |
 Electric Hookups |
 Hardstanding Pitches |
 No Fully Serviced Pitches |
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| Who's it for |
 Families Welcome |
 Not Members Only |
 No Rallies |
 Not Naturist Site |
 Dogs Welcome |
 No Dogs Allowed |
 Groups Welcome |
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| Facilities |
 Toilet Facilities |
 Hot Showers |
 No Washing Up Area |
 No Bathroom |
 No Baby Changing |
 Laundry On Site |
 Drinking Water |
 Disabled Friendly |
 No Chemical Disposal |
 No Battery Charging |
 No Gas Exchange |
 No Recycling Facilities |
 No Kitchen Facilities |
 No Freezer / Fridge |
 No Motorhome Point |
 No Wifi Access |
 Shop On Site |
 Bar On Site |
 Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway On Site |
| Activities |
 Kids Playground |
 No TV Room |
 Games Room |
 Evening Entertainment |
 No Fishing |
 No Wild Swimming |
 Indoor Pool On Site |
 Outdoor Pool On Site |
 No Horse Riding |
 No Cycle Hire |
 No Golf |
 Tennis On Site |
 No Beach |
 No Watersports |
 No Boat Launch |
| Other Features |
 No Sea Views |
 Not Working Farm |
 No Campfires Allowed |
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 No Waterside Pitches |
 Public Transport |
 No Dog Walk |
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| Date of Visit: July 2006 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Ian.s |
7 reviews from this member |
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 Very good for kids IE amusements and night life. The camp site was on a hill. Toilets and showers kept clean poorly lit at night. Would go again. A good 5min walk to toilets and shower block. Good sized washing up area. In the middle of brid and Scarborough. did not charge to freeze your ice blocks but get them in early as freezer was full and took a day to freeze. 
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| Date of Visit: August 2006 |
Unit: Trailer Tent |
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| Reviewer: JohnIves |
2 reviews from this member |
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We were looking forward to this site as it was a Haven site and we expected a top flight site. Unfortunately it turned out to be the complete opposite. This site turned out to be on the side of what I can only call a very steep hill side with no more than 20% of the pitches level enough to call reasonable. We were fortunate enough to be on the top of the slope in one of the more usable pitches but lower down there was up to 9 inches of water flooded across some of the pitches. The electric hook up did notwork and with the staff showing no interest I was left to sort it myself. The play area for the children was to say the least past its sell by date and was also on a steep slope making the joy of kicking a football impossible. It is a very badly organised site and the first I have ever been to where you con not buy any camping accessories or even any camping gas! The camp site is treated by the company as a second class citizen to the static area across the road. The entertainment we never got to see because the site was overcrowded and nowhere near enough space for even 25% of the visitors to enjoy an overpriced drink. They do however have a very expensive amusement area designed to extract as much money for as little value as possible from the children and adults alike. The line of people waiting to use the pool was for about 2 hours and far too many people were crowded into it.
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| Date of Visit: August 2006 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: The 4as |
4 reviews from this member |
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Just got back from a week at Blue Dolphin stayed at Haven sites many times, but really disappointed with this one. Booked two months in advance for two pitches together to find when we got there we were not allocated pitches till we arrived, had to juggle around to get this. The facilities were small for the number of pitches,especially as it was very busy,they were in need of repair,toilet seats missing,lights all over the park were out all week in main public walk ways,glass around the toilet blocks which we picked up.
The entertainment complex again was small so soon became packed,only 4 staff on duty so long queues for drinks,when the staff were not arguing between themselves that is.Lots for the kids to do but very little control on age limits in areas, due to the young members of staff not having control.
The area around Filey is lovley, nice pubs very friendly.Filey is well worth a visit.
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| Date of Visit: July 2006 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Good_in_tent |
3 reviews from this member |
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We've been going to this site for the past three years, mainly because it's convenient for the kids. Myself and the other half are a bit divided on it. He thinks it's good because the facilities are there if you need them, especially if the weather is bad, but I think the facilities are a let down. Typical of the big complexes, they are over-priced, over-crowded and over-heated. On our last visit there was problems with drunken teenagers, which the doormen were struggling to deal with. All they did was refuse them entry but the shouting and swearing in front of the kids did not stop until I had a go at them. On other sites such behaviour would result in the ejection of the troublemakers from the site but it seems that little was done. The shower blocks were entered by key cards last year, as was the site barrier, but this year there was no security at all. The showers are cleaned regularly but with 120 units arriving on the weekend we were there, the cleaner explained that they could not cope! We were also given a pitch that was too small and we were within 2m of the adjacent tents because someone in the row had pitched incorrectly. The pitch number should be central to the tent!
The surrounding area is great though, with fishing trips, boat rides and fun fairs. Bridlington is cheaper than Scarborough but there is plenty to do.
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| Date of Visit: August 2006 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Shell39 |
3 reviews from this member |
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Just returned from a 6 night holiday. 1st thing was the toilets and showers very clean and showers red hot Our tent pitch was on a flat spot but there were some on a slope. Site very big. Children never got to swim in pool as it was raining and they were turning people away. Entertainment was what you would expect. Kids loved the amusements. Close to Brid, Filey and Scarborough.
We did manage to get on the beach (not for the faint hearted) it was quite a trek and some parts were quite dodgy. It was worth it as on our last day we stood on some rocks and saw a group of seals popping up out of the sea(about 25 metres away from us)
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| Date of Visit: July 2006 |
Unit: Trailer Tent |
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| Reviewer: Chillman7 |
9 reviews from this member |
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Here goes. Arrived at Touring reception to a gent ahead of me in queue stating a demand that "Those noisy vulgar (bleep) animals better be off this site in next hour or I'm getting security!" to the receptionist. Not a very good start methinks.Though I pre-booked 6 months ago, I got put on an awful pitch, sloping and open to the elements. A warning - this site is very windy! There are 260 touring pitches alone with much more statics. This site reminded me of Butlins for numbers in attendance. Both sexes toilet blocks were disgusting. Everone was moaning of the state of them plus showers were cold throught 5 days we stayed. As the site was so large we darent let our 9 years olds go off and enjoy themselves alone. We had to use car to get to indoor sports arena as so far from touring pitches. The entertainment complex was a hike, should have packed my walking boots (lol). Both indoor and outdoor pools much too small for the number of people in attendance. One day we braved the indoor pool, it was so packed and noisy we didnt enjoy one bit of the 20 mins we were there. To add to this, we booked and paid for 7 nights, we left after 5 days as the weather was attrocious, many dome tents ruined, we were lucky our tt escaped any damage. We decided partly due to the weather, partly due to the awful site to leave and come home early. Overall, we will not be going to a HAVEN site ever again. But they dont care they take your money and await the next sucker to book. Give it 2 out of 10, and thats maybe generous. You have been warned, do not go to this site. Gray.
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| Date of Visit: June 2006 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Jimmy Page |
2 reviews from this member |
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Situated 5 miles from Scarborough , Blue Dolphin resides on a gentle incline overlooking gorgeous countryside. Blue Dolphin is a large site with all amenties. A large outdoor heated pool and a smaller indoor pool keep temperatues down, as does one of the three main bars. Toilet and shower blocks are large and clean but site security is dubious and relaxed . Food in the main complex is expensive and drinks are not cheap , but this is the norm in most complexes of this type.
Camping facilties are ok but getting a good flat spot is a problem, as are the crows in the nearby woods which are very vocal from about 4 in the morning! Childrens play areas exist but are in poor shape, and are often overrun by much older adults. Access to a beach is possible with extreme care, but not recommended.
Dog training fields are provided. Children are well catered for by "Rory the Tiger " but the show is tedious and boring. One thing I object to is whilst children are in the main concert room watching "Rory" etc , staff walk around displaying expensive toys pressurising parents into buying and turning a good time into a nightmare. Also the main entrance into the Concert hall is flagged by Gaming Machines and other *tempters*, I appreciate seasons are short but most people I talk to object to this behaviour. However I would go back to the Blue Dolphin but on my terms only!
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| Date of Visit: June 2006 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Wanlep10 |
1 review from this member |
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It has been two years since my last visit to this site, which wasn't very pleasant but we decided to give it another go and I am so glad we did. We went on Tues and stayed til Saturday. Myself, other half and three kids aged 16, 11 and 3 all had a fantastic time, the warden was super friendly, the pitch was great and the entertainment fab. The pool wasn't large but then again the kids loved it and there are two pools and we arn't olympic swimmers.
Toilet/shower blocks always clean and plenty of hot water.
All in all a great time and would definitely go again.
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| Date of Visit: May 2006 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Hornie dawnie |
2 reviews from this member |
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We visited on a bank holiday weekend and it wasn't over crowded which was very good. We've had that problem before.
Plenty of shower and toilet facilities and very clean. Lots to do for the kids. I will be going back. Very good value for money
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| Date of Visit: May 2006 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Klik |
5 reviews from this member |
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Just got back from Blue Dolphin and I was very disappointed. We were booked in, but ended up on the overflow field as our pitch was a quagmire according to the booking in clerk. It is certainly the truth that the site was way overbooked. We paid £5 deposit for a security key for the toilets only for my 13 year old daughter to be told by the cleaning lady that they didn't work and that to always go in pairs because any dirty old tramp could be in there. This meant I ended up having to take them everywhere as they were scared to go anywhere on their own. The idea of us going to a site like this was the security of toilets and the need for passes so that any old tramp cannot walk in.
Due to the fact that the site was overbooked you couldn't get a seat in the entertainment venues until the people with small children took them home, which wasn't too bad as the entertainment was just a step up from karaoke and not worth staying for.
The overbooking also resulted in a mountain of rubbish being stacked near the 3 full Biffa bins by Monday lunch time. A fact that probably resulted in people dumping rubbish in the trees behind us.
The site shop was reasonable for certain items but £1.85 for a 2 litre bottle of lemonade was a tad over the top. I like to try to be open minded and objective about sites but this site has too many negatives.
ps I didn't see the chap struggling with his tent or I'd have offered to help, but he need only ask as I did, and was helped by a very friendly couple next door.
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Is Blue Dolphin Holiday Park ( Haven Holidays) child friendly? YES, it accepts children & has a playground View all facilities
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