Before we realised how unfit we were! Haha
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Park Holidays Dovercourt Caravan Stay

Park Holidays Dovercourt
Visited 17th July 2026
All day
Family of 5 (3 adults, 2 kids)
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Family of 5 (3 adults, 2 kids)

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We went to Park Holidays Dovercourt caravan park with some friends to kick start the 6 weeks. We used the pool, entertainment complex, activities and of course the caravan
VisitedJuly 2026
Time SpentAll day
LocationDovercourt
WhoFamily of 5 (3 adults, 2 kids)
TicketsAdvance booking required
Travel Time1-2 hours from Canvey Island
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Our Arrival & First Impressions

Fun at the park

We arrived at 2 as we had booked early check in. Finding the way round the park was pretty easy and we got unpacked. We had a 4 bed caravan which was clean and tidy. 2 double and 2 twin rooms, only 1 shower but 2 toilets. 1 telly in the living room. I will say the caravans at haven are better, but this holiday was quite a bit cheaper than haven so we didn't mind!

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Activities Breakdown

Restaurant
Go karts

The highlight for us was the pool, nice and bug and had a fast little slide that the kids absolutely loved. The 4 year olds were going up and down by themselves aswell as our 8 year olds and the adults!

for activities the older kids did rock climbing which they loved, all children did soft play. It was £5 per child which we thought was steep for what it was but the kids had fun.

We rented to go kart bikes which almost killed us off hahaha they are so hard to pedal!!!!

You can keep them for an hour....we definitely did not.

Restaurant was basic but fine! And kids went in the arcade but we hated it. Instead of cash you have to top up cards but the kids can't keep track of what they are spending as they just tap away. Half the games didn't work either

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    Pool

    The pool was really great for our aged kids. Not too cold either
    Caravan chilling
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    Rock climbing

    Kids loved this
    Climbing walls!
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Food & Drink

optionsffood and drinks in the restaurant were fine! Pub food and not too bad prices

Money-Saving Tip

We prepare alot of meals in the caravan and take alot of food and drink

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Pros & Cons Summary

Positive

What We Loved

  • TickPool
Negative

Could Be Better

  • CrossArcade
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Overall Verdict & Ratings

A Tried & Tested - Day Out With The Kids
Safety & Cleanliness3.0

Caravans and sites could always be cleaner

Rides & Entertainment3.0

Good range of activities but not all on that often

Food & Drink3.0

All fine

Queues & Crowds4.0

It was not that busy when we went

Fun & Delight4.0

The kids had a great time

Value for Money4.0

It was very good value for 6 weeks holidays

The Final Verdict:

I would definitely go back

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"A tiring full on weekend at the caravan!"
Stephanie Thomas
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