Two of Britain's favourite holiday parks have been forced to shut their gates unexpectedly, throwing summer getaways into chaos for countless families. The sudden closures affect a popular Haven site in Cornwall and a major park in North Wales, leaving visitors with cancelled bookings and urgent questions.
Haven Holidays' Cornish Retreat Shuts Down
In a move that has stunned the UK tourism sector, Haven Holidays has confirmed the immediate and permanent closure of its Riviere Sands site in Hayle, Cornwall. The park, a beloved destination for generations of British holidaymakers, will not welcome any future bookings.
A spokesperson for the holiday giant stated the closure was due to the park 'no longer meeting the high standards expected by Haven', though specific details behind the decision remain undisclosed.
North Wales Park Shuttered for the Season
Adding to the travel turmoil, the Tyddyn Isaf Caravan Park in Towyn, North Wales, has also ceased operations with immediate effect. The park's management cited 'operational reasons' for the abrupt shutdown, which affects all existing reservations for the remainder of the season.
Urgent Advice for Affected Holidaymakers
For those caught in the disruption, Haven Holidays is directly contacting all guests with bookings at Riviere Sands to arrange alternative accommodations at other Haven sites or provide full refunds.
Guests scheduled to stay at Tyddyn Isaf are advised to contact their booking agent immediately. Those who booked directly with the park should reach out to the management for information on refunds and cancellations.
The sudden nature of these closures serves as a stark reminder for UK staycationers to ensure they have comprehensive travel insurance, even for domestic trips, as unforeseen circumstances can disrupt even the best-laid holiday plans.
