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Part of the Bourne Leisure group, sister company to Haven.

Where

Across the UK, primarily coastal close to beaches and holiday centres.

Accommodation

Mobile homes, rated from three-star up to Gold Olympic,. The top range accommodation is 20% wider than average and no more than 3 years old. The price including FunWorks passes, bed linen, extra heaters in the bedrooms and priority check-in.

Facilities

Vary from park to park but include in and outdoor swimming pools, a splash area for small children, golf, pitch 'n' putt, crazy golf, tennis and multi-sports, bowling and ten-pin bowling, indoor and outdoor play areas, coarse and sea fishing (some parks have their own lakes).

Activities

Water-sports, swimming pool sessions including water baby, Bradley and Rory's Learn2Swim, scuba diving, snorkelling, life saving and Aqua-Jets, horse riding, bike hire, basketball, football (with professional coaching), fencing, archery, trampolining, and volleyball, kick airobics, danceation, and park ranger walks.

Entertainment

A busy programme includes Inflataday, organised sports, wrestling, and other activities, evening entertainment for the family includes live music, dancing, shows and comedians, with children welcomed in the ShowBars.

For Children

Cots available at a charge of £10, high chairs £10 or both £15, bed guards £5, kids menus, and changing facilities. Bradley Bear caravans are available for those with small children.

Child Entertainment

Punch and Judy, Summertime Pantos, Bradley Bear's Tea Party and Breakfasts, puppet shows, early evening shows, music and dancing for children to join in with. Audition for a part in pantomimes in the summer (end May to end September) or to enter for talent contests.

Childcare

None.

Children's Activities

PAW's Club for 1-4 year olds with music, dancing, dressing up, making things, story with Rory; Bradley Bear Club for 5-7 year olds with singing, dancing, treasure hunts and competitions, kite making, face-painting, competitions etc; Rory's Tiger Club for 8-11year olds with sports, drama, crafts, treasures hunts, competitions etc; for 12-16 there is T-CO with quizzes, team games, sports, TCO Challenge, movie-making and more! David Bellamy's Family Park Rangers - environmental fun in a series of activities designed in conjunction with David Bellamy, for all ages.

Sample Price

Three night spring break in Scotland from £118 in 3 star accommodation for a family of six. A week in August on the South Coast in a Gold Olympic holiday home will cost around £811 for a family of six. Late availability special offers are posted on the web site.