Kent’s draw as a top-tier UK staycation destination has been strengthened by TV presenter Joe Swash who teamed up with Haven, the UK’s leading holiday park operator,
to unveil a revamp to one of its flagship holiday parks based in Allhallows, Kent.
TV personality, Joe Swash, revealed the holiday park’s new name, Haven Kent Coast, formerly Haven Allhallows Leisure Park, at an exclusive event (24th
August) alongside Tourism Minister, John Whittingdale
MP, and local community leaders in celebration of a new era for caravan holidays within easy reach of Greater London.
This comes after over £18 million was invested into Haven Kent Coast, highlighting the holiday operator’s commitment to enhancing Kent staycation experiences and strengthening
the local economy. The revamped park has created over 100 new seasonal and permanent team roles.
Designed to give guests and holiday homeowners an unforgettable UK getaway, the most recent developments at Haven Kent Coast include the new 1,200-seater state-of-the-art
Marina Bar & Stage – which offers guests a cruise style entertainment experience on land – and a wonderful 100-seater terrace that provides lively outdoor space. Meanwhile, the park’s brand new Yacht Club offers an inviting escape for holidaymakers to eat
and drink by the waterside.
As the domestic tourism market continues to grow, the attraction of sites like Haven Kent Coast is only set to flourish, with projected guest numbers expected to reach
3.5 million across all Haven parks throughout 2023.
Haven Holidays has exceeded pre-pandemic with this year’s summer school holiday bookings, which are up 32% compared 2019 – signalling a resounding vote of confidence
in UK seaside resorts like Kent Coast, which has welcomed 20% more holiday makers this year.
As part of Haven’s commitment to its parks and the planet, a £480,000 investment into solar energy at Haven Kent Coast is helping the holiday provider work toward a
15% reduction in its carbon emissions by 2024.
TV presenter, Joe Swash, says:
“It was a real honour to come and reveal the new name of Haven Kent Coast. Having grown up holidaying in the UK, it’s so great to see Haven investing in the staycation experience for thousands of holidaymakers. I have cherished memories from when I was younger
being on holiday with Mum and Dad, and the money Haven has put into these parks means that other UK holidaymakers will be able to create their own magical memories and have the most incredible time with their family. I tried out some of the new activities
on the Adventure Village and would definitely recommend The Jump – a six metre
fall onto a massive
airbag – that will get your heart going!”
Simon Palethorpe, Managing Director at Haven, said:
“We are thrilled to have transformed and relaunched Haven Kent Coast, not only because it showcases our ambitious developments but because it promises
our UK holidaymakers an unrivalled, elevated holiday experience. We are always striving to ensure we are giving our guests the UK holiday they deserve and this huge investment into the park ensures we can provide the best entertainment and dining experiences.
Furthermore, we are delighted about the boost it will give to the local economy with the creation of thousands of new jobs across the sites.”
