Can You Camp At Pontins?

by | Last updated on January 24, 2024

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There are 6 Pontins holiday parks for you to choose from

and whichever one you pick, you can be sure to find a brilliant beach nearby plus stunning surroundings for your break or holiday. For more information about each of Pontins camping holiday parks, simply follow the links below for your desired location.

Are there caravans at Pontins?

Pontins is a big name in the budget holiday park market and is one of the cheapest options you'll find for a holiday in the school summer holidays.

You can easily find a self catering holiday in August for a week for less than £350 for a family of four

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Can you live at Pontins?

A.

Your accommodation will be available at approximately 4pm for Standard apartments or 2pm for Club apartments, but you are welcome to arrive from 12pm and use the facilities

. We are not able to accommodate any arrivals before 12pm or after 10pm.

Do Pontins allow touring caravans?

In the interests of safety

we do not allow any commercial vehicles, motorhomes, or caravans on to our Holiday Parks

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Is Pontins like Butlins?

Pontin's

Pontin's is the smallest of our places like Butlin's, with just six holiday parks in the UK. However,

it is one of the most similar to Butlin's

. Pontin's is the go-to place for fun-filled holidays with focus on entertainment and activities for all ages.

Do Pontins allow dogs?

Set in its own safe, secure, private garden, with patio furniture for those that want a little more tranquility. Not forgetting that

Dogs are Welcome to stay with you too

! Enjoy all the great entertainment, facilities and great Pontins holiday atmosphere while staying at the Dunes Bungalow.

Is there WiFi at Pontins?


FreeTime WiFi

Every option is covered! Best of all the service doesn't have to cost you a penny. Enjoy 30 minutes for Free each time, Plus there are some great value passes for those who just can't survive without your Fix.

How many people can stay at Pontins?

All our Standard Apartments have either 1 or 2 bedrooms, so they can sleep

up to 4 or 6 people

. *Studios only sleep 2 people in a double bed and have a slightly different layout.

What should I bring to Pontins?

  • Food.
  • Matches.
  • A torch.
  • Bin bags.
  • Toilet rolls.
  • Soap.
  • Ovenproof dish.
  • Oven gloves.

Is Pontins horrible?

Some guests loved their stay and said they were “pleasantly surprised”, dubbed their stay “cheap, cheesy and cheerful” and called upon people to not “believe all the bad reviews”. But around these positive reviews are far less glowing posts, with

guests calling their stay “awful” and the “holiday from hell”

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What activities are free at Pontins?

  • Family visits: Why not start your day in our fully heated indoor swimming pool with a host of water based activities including our fabulous Water Walkerz. …
  • Activities: …
  • Food and Beverages:

Has Pontins closed?


Pontins has announced it will be closing all its parks for the remainder of 2020

and the news has generated a range of responses.

What happened to Pontins?

Pontin, who

died in 2000 at the age of 93

, was an East End boy who left school at 15 and went to work on the stock exchange. During the second world war he built hostels for construction workers, and in 1946 he used that experience to open his first camp at Brean Sands on a former US army base bought for £23,000.

Is Pontins refundable?

If you are still unhappy with your accommodation on the day of arrival and leave the site,

Pontins “may be able to refund your monies

“. Any requests for a refund must be logged with the resort and processed via Guest Solutions.

What time can you check in at Pontins?

Early Check-In

from 2pm

. We make the beds up for you before you arrive. Daily Newspaper. Voucher for a free bottle of wine.

Is Pontins owned by Britannia?

Holiday camp company

Pontin's has been bought by Britannia Hotel Group

, saving 850 jobs, administrator KPMG has announced. The company, which runs five parks, had been placed into administration in November last year.

Which is cheaper Haven or Butlins?

In our limited price comparison,

Haven appears to be cheaper than Butlins

for a similar sort of holiday.

What's better Haven or Butlins?

Butlins and Haven are both good, if you go to the right camps. However, Butlins has much more on offer, but can be a lot more expensive if you're taking several kids.

Haven is great for a gentler, less commercial experience

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How do I pay for my Pontins holiday?

  1. Ring Pontins direct and tell us you'd. like to book a Pontins Family Holiday. …
  2. We'll check to see if your Holiday is. available and reserve it for you.
  3. Take this leaflet to your local PayPoint. shop and pay in cash for your Holiday.
  4. The PayPoint cashier will scan the. …
  5. Finally, call our Holiday Payment Team.

Can you take dogs to Butlins?


Dogs and cats are restricted to the Caravan Owners' section and are not allowed onto the main Butlin's resort

. We don't accept dogs listed under the Dangerous Dogs Act which are: Pit Bull Terrier, Dogo Argentino, Fila Brasileiro and Japanese Tosa.

Do Haven Holidays allow dogs?

Dog friendly experiences made easy by us

We have tailored our range of accommodation with this close to our hearts.

Our Saver, Bronze and Silver caravans are all accessible for your four-legged friends

, so you don't have to compromise on quality.

Does pontins have a gym?

Urban Gym.

Pontins now boasts our outdoors Urban Gym

. Suitable for adults and children aged 12 years and above, they are a great way to improve your health and fitness – for free!

Is swimming free at Pontins?


Free Swimming for everyone

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With so many activities on every Holiday Park from Aquafit to Water Walkerz, Snorkeling to the children's pool you will never want to leave.

Is Pontins opening this year?

DATES NIGHTS Pakefield Holiday Village Sand Bay Holiday Village 31-JUL FRI 3 NTS ✘ ✘

What is a club room at Pontins?

Club Apartments in general


Our Club Apartments provide you with a host of additional benefits like free electricity

. You also get the extra luxury of early check-in from 2pm just to make your stay more comfortable and convenient. Each Club Apartment holiday accommodation has the facilities for self catering holidays.

Can I upgrade my room at Pontins?


We are offering you an amazing chance to upgrade to Club Accommodation, absolutely free

! What's more, with the amazing live acts and entertainment that we have planned, there really is no better time to book at Pontins.

What's the difference between club and classic at Pontins?

3 answers.

Classic are just the standard basic( very basic) apartments, check in at 4pm… Club are upgraded apartments with a few extras, check in from 2pm

. All info on the pontins website.

Timothy Chehowski
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Timothy Chehowski
Timothy Chehowski is a travel writer and photographer with over 10 years of experience exploring the world. He has visited over 50 countries and has a passion for discovering off-the-beaten-path destinations and hidden gems. Juan's writing and photography have been featured in various travel publications.