Park Review
HAGGERSTON 2010
By Park Moderator - Lisa
Haggerston Castle Park Review - 2010
About the Funstar Team in 2010
Manager – Michelle Burns
Carneby’s Presenter – Tracey
Showbar (Laylands) Presenter – Dan
Funstars for both venues –Kris, Lauren, Brian, Martin, Ian, Elizabeth
Male Vocalist – Brian
Female Vocalist – Elizabeth
Dancers – Kris, Lauren, Tracey
Michelle hasn’t been given as much Funstars this year so we are working with
less staff but the team are doing a great job from normally have 12 in a team we
have only currently got 9.
At the moment since the park has opened the Funstars are performing 2 shows
which are called:
Summer High 2
Anthology
Come mid June another show will be added which is:
Sunset Strips
About the Park
Haggerston Castle Holiday Park is located near Berwick-upon-Tweed in
Northumberland in an amazing back drop of views offering landscaped gardens and
a boating lake. The park has a 9 hole golf course and outdoor multi sports
action including archery, fencing, swimming pools. The park also has a
professional luxury spa facility with expert manicures and massages for you to
forget about the hassle of life really great memories of your stay.
• Golf
• Luxury Spa
• Boating Lake
• Bowling Green
• Evening Entertainment
• Football
• Swimming Pools
• Kids Clubs
• Sports / Splash Zone
Range of all-weather indoor and outdoor sports facilities and activities offer
plenty to keep everyone on the go.
Things available for you to do whist you visit
Water Walkerz
Big clear globes that you climb inside, the idea being that you "walk" around
the pool (like a hamster in a wheel). Hilarious & frantic fun! Participants must
be aged 8 and over. Maximum weight limit of 16 stone/102kg.
Learn2Swim
A professional programme approved by the Swimming Teachers Association (STA). It
aims to get children (or adults) swimming. Haven teaches 100,000 children to
Swim with its Learn2Swim programme. There are 5 levels of achievement, with
certificates awarded accordingly on completion. Participants must be aged 4 and
over.
AquaJets
Get the feel and excitement of exploring the underwater world. These funky,
fun-sized powered submersibles pull you through or under the water, with a
fish-like ability to turn, twist or dive. Participants must be able to swim 25m
unaided and be 8yrs+.
Aqua Gliders
Looking like a jet-ski and behaving like a bumper car, these mini-motorised
inflatables enable you to scoot around the pool. You can play it cool or go on
the attack, making sure your friends or family are in for a bumpy ride. Suitable
for 5-8yrs wearing a life vest, and suitable for 8yrs+ who can swim 25m unaided.
Surf Rider
The Surf Rider is a multi-activity teaching programme that covers a range of
water-based skills and abilities in a controlled pool environment that will be
of great use and benefit in exciting sea-based activities. Helping swimmers gain
confidence and ability, encouraging them to further explore the thrill and
excitement of the real thing. Certificates are awarded on completion of each
level verifying competency. Participants must be able to swim 25m unaided and be
8yrs+.
Ropes course, climbing wall and power fan
Our Ropes course makes for a fun and challenging activity where guests make
their way around the ropes on the courses elevated in the air and encounter many
challenges. The climb wall offers a variety of routes from easy to more
challenging and is a great way of trying this increasingly popular sport. Power
fans are a new craze and offer a simulated parachute jump feeling as you
descend.
Adventure Golf
Hours of fun are to be had testing your golfing skills at the NEW family
Adventure Golf course
Outdoor Family FunZone
Trampolines and a Bouncy Castle
Horse Riding
Haggerston Castle Holiday Park can offer its guests a wonderful opportunity to
get closer to one of nature's most loved animals. Anyone (from young to old) can
take a well-supervised ride on one of our beautiful horses.
Boating Lake
You can hire a boat.
Funworks Amusements
Arcade games provide entertainment for all ages, whatever the weather.
Mini Ten-Pin Bowling
Mini bowling game and score points.
Bowling Green
An all-weather Bowls green
Pool Tables
A game for any age group. Kids and parents alike can play
Tennis Courts
This includes coaching sessions
Kids’ Clubs
Little Cubs for 1-4's
pre-school time, where little ones mess around with paints, plasticine, puzzles
and more. There's also the chance to get involved with sand, water, music and of
course tons of toys.
Club R&B for 5-11's
Club R&B designed for 5 – 11yr olds, bringing popular games, exercise, music,
crafts & much more ensuring everyone has a good time and feels included.
Children will be either a ‘Rory’s Tiger’ or a ‘Bradley’s Bear’ during their
holiday, competing for team points in activities such as Mini Penalty Shoot-out,
Cheerleading Workshop, Draw the Zoo Troop, R&B Jungle Trail plus many more. Get
ready for the Fun Factor in the evening, where the games continue complete with
the ‘Club R&B’ Dance.
T-CO ZONE 12-16's
For younger teenagers on a family holiday, time out with others in the same age
group can be an important freedom. T-Co. provides on-Park activities and
get-togethers perfect for 12-16's.
There is a range of high-energy sports to take part in, or the chance to show
their DJ or arcade skills. T-Co. also gives kids the opportunity to choose what
they want to do and take it at their own pace.
More for Kids
• Character Breakfasts
• FunZone Play Area
• Trampolines
• Bouncy Castle
• Wake & Shake Sessions
• Family FunTime Shows
• Pantomimes
• Kids Alive Programme - Haven's healthy eating and exercise programme
Daytime Entertainment Haggerston Castle
Every day, a full programme of FREE family entertainment kicks off around
mid-morning. Or even earlier, with a Character Breakfast where you can meet Rory
& Bradley. The Funstars are full of imagination - there's always something
everyone can join in, or a wacky panto with a sea of smiling faces.
Entertainment available throughout the season.
Pantomimes
This timeless, colourful and interactive form of family audience entertainment
remains as much a favourite with parents as with children. Oh yes it does! You
could enjoy one of these classics new to Haven ~ Dick Whittington, Cinderella or
Sleeping Beauty.
Appearing 5 July – 30 August
Character Breakfast
Start the day with a special treat for the little ones, as they meet Rory,
Bradley and the gang for a fun breakfast together.
Kids Alive Wake & Shake Sessions
These free mid-morning Wake & Shake sessions encourage healthy lifestyles, and
offer lots of fun for all the family. The routines include a variety of easy,
low-impact activities like Diablo, Space Hoppers and Frisbee Fun, together with
more stretching sessions of Mini Trampolines. Just come along and come alive.
Meet 'n Greet the gang
A magical opportunity for children to meet all the Characters, as well as get
their autographs and a photo souvenir of this special holiday event.
Teddy Bears' Picnic
Picnics treat where you're sure of a big surprise. Join Bradley Bear and his
friends for party fun, with lots of yummy things bears love to eat and drink.
Wrestling
Exciting wrestling action from the professionals with a not to be missed
showdown from Super Bradley.
Appearing 5 July – 30 August
Games & Events
Every day there’s a whole range of fun games and competitions with tempting
prizes, including the popular Haven’s Got Talent. Don’t miss the special Awards
Event. There are also party dances for everyone to join in with!
Character Birthdays
Look out for these special birthday celebrations:
• Rory Mon 11 - Fri 15 May
• Greedy Mon 8 - Fri 12 June
• Anxious Mon 21 - Fri 25 September
• Bradley Mon 5 - Fri 9 October
Moscow Nikulin Circus.
Appearing 27 June – 30 August
Throughout the peak summer season our Showbars present some of the finest and
funniest Stand-ups in the business.
Also getting top billing are some of the most breath-taking variety acts from
around the world. Sit back and enjoy a quality of entertainment that is all the
more amazing, because it’s free!
Appearing 5 July – 30 August
Food Venues
There's a great choice of food and drink whenever you want it either from
• Papa John’s Pizza (You can have your order delivered right to your holiday
home)
• traditional Fish & Chip shop
• Aqua Bar
• Burger King
• Chinese Restaurant
Bakery
Bread is baked fresh every day in Park bakery.
Convenience Store
Range of fresh and packaged food, as well as non-food items from disposable
nappies or shampoo, to flip flops and sun cream.
Gift Shop
With thoughts of gifts and souvenirs for friends and family back home from the
wide range of character merchandise and interesting local craft items on
display.
Launderette
Travel light. Modern and professional Launderette all with super-fast washers
and big tumble dryers
Haven WiFi
Wireless Internet Access is now available across the whole Park as well as
inside the caravans. Bring your own laptop, game consoles or WIFI ready devices
with you on holiday. (Subject to a moderate extra charge.)
Spa
Has a Luxury Spa and Treatment Rooms. The elegant Spa complex is an oasis of
calm. Available to all. Professional massage and manicures.
Review by
Park
Moderator - Lisa