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Welcome to our first blog post featuring Haven Weymouth Bay Resort! Let me know if it was helpful and if you have any questions at
Having stayed at Pontins (That’s a whole story in itself for another day) and Crealy last year, our introduction to self catering UK holidays was greatly mixed so we headed to Weymouth Bay Haven with relatively low expectations and were pleasantly surprised….
Accommodation
So let’s get the bad out of the way as finding moths under the kids beds and the previous occupants swimming knickers on the sofa were not the greatest introduction to caravan life but credit where it’s due; Haven have a free app that you can download for quick check in, reporting any issues, booking activities with a downloadable park map https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/my-haven-experience/id1517363519
Using the app, we were able to log all issues that were dealt with within 2 hours by 2 friendly, empathetic cleaning ladies… we popped out for a swim and returned to a sparkly clean, spacious, surprisingly modern caravan.
We, specifically were allocated Windsor 18, there is an option to choose your own spot prior to check in for a fee. As we had never been we just went with the Haven allocation and was pleased with how close to the main facilities, restaurant and pools we were located, it was around a 10 minute walk to the sports field for the outdoor activities.
The caravan has 2 bedrooms and bathrooms, which I wasn’t expecting as the floor plan only showed 1 bathroom, so make sure you bring 2 floor towels if you have booked a Silver caravan. This with 2 young boys was a pleasant surprise but if more than 1 person wants to shower, you will still need to wait as the temperature and pressure can drop quite low.
We had ample room within our caravan for self catering, full sized fridge/freezer, oven/grill & extractor, but make sure you bring dishwasher tablets as I wasn’t expecting a dishwasher and no tablets are supplied. There is a decking area to the front, accessed by sliding French doors and a small grass and patio area to the side of the caravan but the sun was a little fleeting here, may be better in the summer when the sun is higher but as we were out a lot of the time, it didn’t really effect us.
Facilities
There is another Haven park next door called Seaview, however we chose Weymouth Bay as the facilities seemed better, especially the outdoor lazy river pool. It is not open year round but thankfully we had beautiful weather so both pools were open. The indoor pool isn’t huge but as it is managed through a booking system that staff keep on top of, it didn’t feel overbooked or too busy at any time, both pools are heated to a comfortable temperature and our children enjoyed their daily swims. Prior to arriving you are allowed to book up to 10 swim slots (1 slot per person) but on arrival, you are able to book additional slots if you wish. There is also a pool shop which sell armbands, floats, goggles etc and was extremely well priced.
Adjacent to the pools are the reception, owners lounge, restaurant, arcade and large play park area. Haven have another free app that you can download to order food & drinks to your table, https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/haven-serve/id1457311497
however the app doesn’t show correct pricing or the full menu, I thought the cocktail deals looked fantastic at just over £10 a pitcher but upon ordering, the price was nearly £20 a pitcher instead so quite the difference, I raised the issue with bar staff but they said they had no control over the app and it had been reported to Head Office.
When he had ordered food and drinks, it was well priced and tasted good, my partner ordered the big burger and it was literally the size of our 3 year old’s head so great value. The chocolate fondue dessert was delicious, we ordered 1 thinking we may need another to feed the 4 of us and it was ideal so another great value dish. Yes, we have had better meals but for the price paid, location and proximity to the large play park, it suited our needs perfectly.
The play park is modern with an array of slides, climbing frames and swings set within a sandy zone for the little ones and play bark area for the older children, however both areas are great for all ages with our children spending hours here over the 5 days.
The arcade has a varied mix of games for varying ages and budgets, many of the machines give out tickets which my children loved collecting and cashing in for lots of sweeties and toys at the end of our stay.
There are so many activities available, we weren’t able to fit them all in during our 5 days but our boys managed to do: Ball sports - football, rugby and basketball, Dodgeball, Archery and Crazy Golf.
Both boys also enjoyed being Wild Wizards; making special wands and potions from items they collected within the woodland area and doing the mini aerial climb, where they were harnessed to a low level climbing course. Our 7 year old had grown over the 1.2m recommended height during the time of booking, he still enjoyed it but definitely more suited to under 6’s.
The highlight of all these activities for our boys was Ranger Chad, Chad was friendly and kept the boys interested throughout all activities with his laid back but in control style. He even lent us a butterfly net to rescue our football from a river and our boys fondly call it chads net as he let us keep it.
Locale
A short 10 minute walk from the ball field area, brings you to Weymouth Bay Beach, we are avid walkers so walked many hills and surrounding areas but there are flat buggy trails for the less adventurous that take slightly longer.
Weymouth Bay is a shingle beach but has all the local beach amenities you can need, including mini theme park, restaurants, cafes, bars and most important to our boys, an ice cream bar! However, if on a budget, the ice cream on the beach is considerably cheaper and delicious, you can also hire beach chairs for £5 a day here. There is also a tourist shop selling souvenirs and seaside paraphernalia, the beach is shingle so not many sandcastles being built but our boys still loved digging, building rock castles, skipping stones and playing in the water.
If you pop in the car, or the bus (there is a bus stop outside Haven with excellent links) only a 5 minute drive away is Weymouth Beach, we didn’t go to the sandy part so I cannot comment on this but enjoyed a couple of mornings at the Sealife Centre and Sandworld. The Sealife centre doesn’t have the largest selection of fish, especially sharks (to my youngest’s dismay) but it was the best Sealife we have been to with outdoor play space, water park and general theming. The restaurant serving pizza was well priced and the pizza was delicious! All staff were friendly and knowledgeable. I will do a feature in the future on Merlin parks and businesses which will include Sealife as we make our way around the country.
Sandworld is a family run business with an interesting history, small but well priced, especially if you complete the optional quiz as the children were spending longer at exhibits than they probably would and learned so much about sandart. There are also multiple areas for building sandcastles and creating your own sandart. We were blown away by the talent and look forward to returning when artists come in the summer to watch them at work.
Summary - 4.5 out of 5
Haven offers a comfortable family holiday with as many activities and facilities you could ask for, with an active family on a budget, you couldn’t ask for anymore. Weymouth Bay has opened our eyes to reasonably priced caravan holidays, yes it was nice having a hot tub and luxury lodge at Crealy but the extra costs didn’t balance, we paid only £222 for our 4 night break in a silver caravan and have already booked to return next May half term and are looking at other Haven locations in the UK, the blight of brexit and covid on our airports doesn’t seem to be fading so UK, we’re happy to stay!
Book now at https://www.haven.com/parks/dorset/weymouth-bay
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We just love a gallery rehang when it evolves… . We have the most beautiful original available by the late and much missed Jeff Rowland together with some of his last sketches. Richard Blunt and Rob Hefferan figurative pieces alongside the very talented founder of Art Attack, Neil Buchanan’s Hope Street all among the great sculptures by Nimrod Messeg. Come on join us here in Bournemouth, we are open daily and can’t wait to welcome you 😄 . . . . #neilbuchanan #robhefferan #richardblunt #nimrodmesseg #jeffrowland #hopestreet #alexandermillar #gallerylife #originalart #limitededition #artoftheday #easterready #halfterm (at Bournemouth) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqVsMKooq4q/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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Fantastic morning in our Trail Kidz session with @lewisbrown1_ lots of fun and lots learnt and all went away with lots of confidence and smiles, what a way to spend a morning during half term! Massive well done all!! #halfterm#schoolholidays#fun#happy#wednesday#coaching#photo#mtb#moutainbiking#mountainbike (at Cannock Chase) https://www.instagram.com/p/Co-OHAGMHix/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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Oh Natureza lindaaaaa 🎉🎉🎉 Obrigada Deus ❤️❤️❤️ Kids February Holidays #februaryphotoaday #halfterm #bognorregis #loveislove #familia 🌹🌹🌹🇬🇧 (at Bognor Regis) https://www.instagram.com/p/Co2XB2FNpym/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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Due to the expansion of lodges within Devon Holidays, we still have availability for this February Half Term. With 🐾 pet friendly 🐾 and pet free lodges available, most of which have private hot-tubs - no wonder our properties are popular. The lodges are located within a wonderful Spa Resort, nestled in the Dartmoor Countryside. There is plenty to do and see for children and adults, or just relax and recharge. We have a lodge to suit your families needs. Check us out below and book your half term holiday before they all go. https://www.DevonHolidays.co.uk ~~~~~~ #devonholidays #devonwithkids #livingthegoodlife #wherememoriesaremade #devon #finlake #finlakeresort #finlakeresortandspa #sironaspadevon #finlakefalls #finlakeridingcentre #Dartmoor #southwest #southwestengland #staycation #staycationuk #petfriendly #petfree #halfterm #halftermactivities #kidsholidays #schoolsout (at Finlake Holiday Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoS7tTvLnfx/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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A day at the Tate Modern #latergram #halfterm (at Tate Modern) https://www.instagram.com/p/CkZCyMEIh01wRVxIcsee18Us6PzpPlwmJasx8E0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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Half term…can’t wait for the school to start again 😂😂😂 . . . . #tiktok #tiktokfamily #reels #youtube #tubers_funfam #halfterm #family #familymoments https://www.instagram.com/p/CkLTptiLRCU/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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Autumn is coming... Book direct and avoid hefty booking fees from VRBO / Booking.com
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Focus on good things
“A person who has good thoughts cannot ever be ugly. You can have a wonky nose and a crooked mouth and a double chin and stick-out teeth, but if you have good thoughts it will shine out of your face like sunbeams and you will always look lovely.” Roald Dahl, The Twits
During any week we experience many different things; some positive and others negative. Most of us will focus on the negative or on things that cause us anxiety. It might be a test, a mistake we have made or a conversation we regret.
Although sometimes it can be therapeutic to talk about these issues, it can also mean we stop noticing the good and what is going well. At the start of term, it was suggested that in the run up to holidays, just when we are at our most tired, we as staff should try to ‘notice the good’. So, this week, I have occasionally taken myself away from my desk and visited random classrooms (some have been very random!) and asked the teacher to tell me who in the class that they have been particularly impressed by and why this is the case.
We know that praise can be immensely powerful, yet it can be something that we don’t do enough and I hadn’t realised how it would also make me feel. It reminded me of some of the fantastic things that go on every day and in every lesson. For example, the small triumph when a pupil has put in extra effort and been rewarded or the thought-provoking piece of drama produced by Shells as a response to a poem or the pupils who were keen to tell me about their recent history project on Black Tudors.
Sometimes, asking a teenager how the day has gone when they return home will elicit little response but if possible, encouraging your son or daughter to focus on two or three good things that happened each day can make a difference. Noticing the good things that have happened can reduce anxiety, which improves sleep, leading to greater alertness and better mood — which in turn leads to more positive things happening the next day!
I hope you have a wonderful half term break and I look forward to seeing everyone again, fully refreshed, for the second half of the term.
Andrew Wright
Headmaster
(Bulletin No 55 - 21st October 2022)
Photo Credit: The Twits, Roald Dahl
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Trail kidz mtb sessions! Skills sessions with the emphasis on fun. The ideal half term activity for your mtb mad kidz. We ll cover some of the basic mtb skills such as use of gears, cornering, braking, track stands,hopping, limbos and jumps. They ll be lots of games too! Suitable for ages from 8-13. All run by qualified expert coaches with site permissions and DBS checked. Sessions will run with a min of 4, if not reached riders will be moved to second date 24 Feb 23. Cost £35. Pm to book or use the booking links. #mtb#kids#mountainbiking#happy#halfterm#february#coaching (at Cannock Chase) https://www.instagram.com/p/CnU0PTSMFxF/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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