19 May 2009
It�s Haven�s Big Green Weekend � an eco-friendly break that combines all the feel-good factor of a back to nature experience with all the comforts of a Haven Holiday home. Treat your Dad to a satisfying mix of sports, entertainment and eco-fun at selected award-winning Haven Holiday parks.
Hire bikes (available on all parks) for a cycle ride, or pack your walking boots and follow some of the many designated walking trails from Haven parks � including the South West Coast path, the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park and the Cleveland Way. There�s fishing, horse-riding, golf or surfing. Environmental guru Professor David Bellamy will be visiting Perran Sands in Cornwall and leading a guided walk across Penhale Sands and he�ll also be at Rockley Park, near Poole where he�ll lead a ramble across Ham Common � holidaymakers will be invited to join in at no extra charge.
Proposed activities for the Big Green Weekend include birds of prey displays, recycled sculpture and art competitions, green fancy dress, farmer�s markets and car boot sales, wildlife photography competitions, bat detecting , treasure hunts and mini-beast safaris. The programme and facilities vary from park to park � so check the website for details.
Prices start at �179 for a weekend break for a family of four in two-bedroom Superior self-catering accommodation � based on three nights at Wild Duck, near the Norfolk Broads. Three nights at Perran Sands starts at �219 in similar accommodation � a weekend at Hafan y Mor in Norfolk costs from �189. The price includes a range of first class facilities including heated indoor and outdoor pools, a full programme of daytime and evening entertainment and all additional eco-activities. To book call 0871 230 1900 or visit www.haven.com. 18th May 2009
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Haven Holidays are Britain�s largest provider of domestic holidays with 36 family holiday parks around the UK all offering a full programme of activities, kid�s clubs and entertainment at no extra cost to holidaymakers. Haven is part of Bourne Leisure Ltd which own Warner Leisure Hotels and Butlins Resorts and were awarded Best Travel Company 2008 by Travel Trade Gazette. For additional information and high-res photos please contact Deborah McCabe on 01444 235 154 or email Deborah@aboutwords.co.uk
Deborah McCabe T: 01444 235154 M: 07703 134 854 E: deborah@aboutwords.co.uk