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Expert guide to the Haven Play Pass
In this guide you will learn everything you need to know about the Haven Play Pass to help you work out if you need to buy it for your holiday along with tips to make sure you make the most of it. We include a breakdown of the precise costs for purchasing the pass across every Haven Holiday Park including the potential additional costs for some of the main bookable activities. What do you need a Haven Play Pass for? The Haven play pass is required in order to access the entertainment facilities in the Park. Without a Haven play pass you can only access the following:
Can you use the swimming pools at Haven without a Play Pass? No, you need the Play Pass to access the swimming pools at Haven Holiday Parks. But remember without the play pass you cannot book any of the paid-for activities. If you have booked a ‘Haven Holiday’ it will include play passes for all guests but if you have booked a ‘Haven Hideaway’ it won’t. Similarly if you have booked a stay in a caravan through a third party like Airbnb or Booking.com from a private caravan owner the play passes will not be included unless you got this perk added into your deal. What does the Haven Play Pass give you access to?
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The following table summarises what you can do with a play pass. Basically if you are looking at just using the Haven Holiday Park as a great base for accommodation and eating but plan to spend your days outside the park exploring the local attractions then you can get away without the play pass. On the other hand however if your children want to go swimming at the park and you fancy the night-time shows etc then the play pass is going to be essential, plus it unlocks your ability to book all of the additional activities (some of which require extra payment)
What you can do |
With the Play Pass |
Without the Play Pass |
Book any type of accommodation |
✅ |
✅ |
Eat at any on-site restaurant |
✅ |
✅ |
Order take-away food |
✅ |
✅ |
Mini-marts |
✅ |
✅ |
Laundrette |
✅ |
✅ |
Arcades |
✅ |
✅ |
Outdoor play areas |
✅ |
✅ |
Indoor and outdoor swimming pools |
✅ |
❌ |
Flumes + lazy rivers |
✅ |
❌ |
All indoor entertainment areas |
✅ |
❌ |
Night time shows |
✅ |
❌ |
Ability to book any on-site activities |
✅ |
❌ |
Do toddlers need the Haven Play Pass?
No, children under the age of 4 do not require a play pass, ages 4 - 15 do require a child's play pass and everyone aged 16+ requires an adult play pass.
Which activities at Haven are free and which are not?
Swimming is free with the play pass including the use of the flume slides and lazy rivers but remember sessions lasting 60 minutes should be booked in advance especially at peak times to avoid disappointment. Other free activities involve simple things involving either little or no equipment such as nature trials, rounders and mini archery. Most of the other activities do have a charge although this often includes personal coaching if required and the costs involved are generally modest. You can also benefit from a free activity if you spend £45 on activities.
Do toddlers need the Haven Play Pass?
No, children under the age of 4 do not require a play pass, ages 4 - 15 do require a child's play pass and everyone aged 16+ requires an adult play pass.
Which activities at Haven are free and which are not?
Swimming is free with the play pass including the use of the flume slides and lazy rivers but remember sessions lasting 60 minutes should be booked in advance especially at peak times to avoid disappointment. Other free activities involve simple things involving either little or no equipment such as nature trials, rounders and mini archery. Most of the other activities do have a charge although this often includes personal coaching if required and the costs involved are generally modest. You can also benefit from a free activity if you spend £45 on activities.
Top tips to ensure you make the most of your Haven Play Pass
The following table gives you a good idea of the average costs for various bookable activities
- Once you have purchased your play pass you will be sent an email with your purchase receipt, keep this safe because you will need to bring it with you to collect your play pass on arrival
- Booking for both activities and restaurants opens 12 weeks before the start of your holiday - we recommend that you book early especially during peak season as activities get booked up early
- Remember to book for the free activities as well especially the swimming pools
- Booking for the swimming pools opens 28 days before your stay and you can pre-book up to 14 swimming sessions each lasting one hour.
- If you wish to book activities for the day you arrive then these will become available to book from seven days in advance and are available from 1pm onwards on your arrival day
- All activities can be booked online at haven.com/experience
The following table gives you a good idea of the average costs for various bookable activities
Haven Activities |
Typical Price |
Typical Duration (mins) |
Swimming |
Free |
60 |
Nature Hunt |
Free |
varies |
Mini Archery |
Free |
varies |
Rounders |
Free |
varies |
Go-Kart Hire |
£10 - £16 |
60 |
Crazy Golf |
£3 |
n/a |
Climbing Wall |
£12 |
30 |
Archery Coaching |
£12 |
45 |
Nerf Camp |
£10 |
45 |
Golf (18 hole) |
£10 |
n/a |
Bike Hire |
£10 adult £6 child |
all-day |
Bike Hire |
£6 adult £3 child |
half-day |
Bungee Trampoline |
£5 |
10 |
Pottery painting |
£12 |
60 |
Make-a-Bear |
£22 |
60 |
Aerial Adventure |
£20 |
60 |
Mini-Aerial Adventure |
£10 |
30 |
Kayak Coaching |
£20 |
90 |
Paddleboard Coaching |
£20 |
90 |
Pedalos |
£12 |
30 |
How much do the Haven play passes cost?
The cost of the play pass varies depending on which Haven holiday park you are staying in (parks with more extensive facilities are more expensive) and also whether you are staying in peak season or not. Staying in peak season adds an additional 40% on average and the dates follow the school holidays.
The cost of the play pass varies depending on which Haven holiday park you are staying in (parks with more extensive facilities are more expensive) and also whether you are staying in peak season or not. Staying in peak season adds an additional 40% on average and the dates follow the school holidays.
Haven Peak Times 2024 |
England + Wales |
Scotland |
Easter Holidays |
31 March -16 April |
31 March - 16 April |
Summer half-term |
26 May - 4 June |
26 May - 4 June |
Summer Holidays |
21 July - 03 Sep |
30 June - 13 Aug |
Autumn half-term |
20 Oct - 5 Nov |
13 - 22 October |
The precise cost of the Haven play pass varies according to which holiday park you are staying at, parks with more extensive activities tend to be more expensive. No matter which park you stay at the total cost you will pay is capped according to the number of bedrooms your accommodation has and this improves the value for large families or groups staying together.
The following tables give you the exact cost of each play pass according to your chosen Haven Park with all prices checked for 2024.
Play Pass Prices 2024
Caister-on-Sea, Devon Cliffs, Craig Tara, Hafan y Mor, Seashore
Caister-on-Sea, Devon Cliffs, Craig Tara, Hafan y Mor, Seashore
Haven Play Pass |
3-4 nights Off Peak | Peak |
7 nights Off Peak | Peak |
Adult (16+) |
£36 | £59 |
£61 | £97 |
Child (4-15) |
£18 | £29 |
£30 | £51 |
2 bed max charge |
£141 | £207 |
£221 | £330 |
3 bed max charge |
£178 | £267 |
£286| £449 |
Play Pass Prices 2024
Allhallows, Combe Haven, Golden Sands, Haggerston, Hopton, Kiln Park, Lakeland, Marton Mere, Perran Sands, Presthaven Sands, Primrose Valley, Thorpe Park
Allhallows, Combe Haven, Golden Sands, Haggerston, Hopton, Kiln Park, Lakeland, Marton Mere, Perran Sands, Presthaven Sands, Primrose Valley, Thorpe Park
Haven Play Pass |
3-4 nights Off Peak | Peak |
7 nights Off Peak | Peak |
Adult (16+) |
£32 | £53 |
£55 | £87 |
Child (4-15) |
£17 | £25 |
£28 | £47 |
2 bed max charge |
£131 | £186 |
£204 | £297 |
3 bed max charge |
£164 | £241 |
£264 | £403 |
Play Pass Prices 2024
Blue Dolphin, Burnham-on-Sea, Cala Gran, Church Farm, Doniford Bay, Greenacres, Littlesea, The Orchards, Quay West, Rockley Park, Seton Sands, Thornwick Bay, Weymouth Bay, Wild Duck
Blue Dolphin, Burnham-on-Sea, Cala Gran, Church Farm, Doniford Bay, Greenacres, Littlesea, The Orchards, Quay West, Rockley Park, Seton Sands, Thornwick Bay, Weymouth Bay, Wild Duck
Haven Play Pass |
3-4 nights Off Peak | Peak |
7 nights Off Peak | Peak |
Adult (16+) |
£29 | £48 |
£49 | £79 |
Child (4-15) |
£15 | £23 |
£24 | £38 |
2 bed max charge |
£114 | £169 |
£184 | £276 |
3 bed max charge |
£144 | £217 |
£234 | £357 |
Play Pass Prices 2024
Berwick, Lydstep, Reighton Sands, Skegness
Berwick, Lydstep, Reighton Sands, Skegness
Haven Play Pass |
3-4 nights Off Peak | Peak |
7 nights Off Peak | Peak |
Adult (16+) |
£24 | £37 |
£41 | £64 |
Child (4-15) |
£13 | £19 |
£21 | £32 |
2 bed max charge |
£107 | £141 |
£156 | £235 |
3 bed max charge |
£136 | £178 |
£200 | £301 |
