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Blue Dolphin Holiday Park ( Haven Holidays)
Gristhorpe Bay
Filey
North Yorkshire (Browse area)
YO14 9PU
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Pitches: 272
Open: 01/03/2026 to 31/10/2026
01/03/2027 to 31/10/2027
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| Who's it for |
 Families Welcome |
 Not Members Only |
 No Rallies |
 Not Naturist Site |
 Dogs Welcome |
 No Dogs Allowed |
 Groups Welcome |
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| Facilities |
 Toilet Facilities |
 Hot Showers |
 No Washing Up Area |
 No Bathroom |
 No Baby Changing |
 Laundry On Site |
 Drinking Water |
 Disabled Friendly |
 No Chemical Disposal |
 No Battery Charging |
 No Gas Exchange |
 No Recycling Facilities |
 No Kitchen Facilities |
 No Freezer / Fridge |
 No Motorhome Point |
 No Wifi Access |
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| Activities |
 Kids Playground |
 No TV Room |
 Games Room |
 Evening Entertainment |
 No Fishing |
 No Wild Swimming |
 Indoor Pool On Site |
 Outdoor Pool On Site |
 No Horse Riding |
 No Cycle Hire |
 No Golf |
 Tennis On Site |
 No Beach |
 No Watersports |
 No Boat Launch |
| Other Features |
 No Sea Views |
 Not Working Farm |
 No Campfires Allowed |
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 No Waterside Pitches |
 Public Transport |
 No Dog Walk |
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| Date of Visit: July 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Angads |
3 reviews from this member |
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 We stayed here for 3 nights, in the tent field, non EHU. Plenty of room on the pitch, very slight slope but not a problem. Wind was a bit of a problem and our tent took bit of a battering one night but not the sites fault.
Toilet and shower block was always very clean and the water was always the right temp. Pot wash was always spotless too. However, only ONE family room for a site this size is no way near enough, we never got to use it because there was always someone in it so we struggled in the showers with our 2 yr old.
The playground is ok for the little ones on the camping field and the playground near the clubhouse is good for the kids which are a bit older.
The entertainment was typical Haven stuff, we recommend the wrestling show, really good, our 13 yr old loved it.
Good on site shop.
Scarborough, filey, whitby not too far away and not forgetting flamingo land which is a must if you have never been.
All in all, if you like busy sites with plenty to do then this is perfect. 
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| Date of Visit: July 2011 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: C.OLIPHANT |
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Booked 2 weeks for the summer holidays at Blue Dolphin was not sure what to expect with lots of mixed reviews. On arrival touring site is situated next the main Haven site with its own touring reception staff very friendly and helpful given map to our pitch and codes for the toilet block.
First impression on driving to our pitch was not the greatest the roads are in need of an upgrade passed the swing park which looked rather old and worn and thought oh no!
But could not believe our luck when we arrived at our pitch thankfully I had booked a Euro Pitch it was like driving into our own private little site there is only 7 euro pitches on the site and they have been given a complete make over compared to the rest of the site our kids called it living in the posh bit!
We had a fresh tarred road large pitch own elect hook up water drainage and ariel connection. The seven pitches have been fenced off and a garden shrub area is surrounding it.
Ideally situated just behind the toilet block which I have to say is the best Haven toilets I have ever seen they are constantly supervised and cleaned Spotless.
The family room is not beside the toilets its a room at the back of reception you pay £10 deposit for key, which you get back when your hols over, has a bath for the kids and also a separate shower which you do not need to keep pressing the button. We used this bathroom quite a lot and did not have to wait any time guess we were lucky.
The site also has its own ice cream van which comes round 2-3 times a day much to the delight of the kids it stopped right outside our pitch.
The site was very quiet at night
The complex was great good range of food available used chipshop & Burger King both tasty and fairly priced just slightly dearer than the high street.
Kids love the Haven entertainment as always they put on good shows. Swimming pool was on the small side for size of site but the kids had good fun on the three lane water slide. Only thing the sites misses out on is no direct beach access.
Great little market and car boot sale on in field at the bottom of the road on a Tue, Thur and Sunday lots of bargains.
Visited Scarborough for a good day out and Bridlington. Extra bonus the circus was in the field close to site I think its on for the whole of the summer it was a great night out the show was fantastic would recommend.
Would we go back to Blue Dolphin again yes we would but only to a euro pitch its slightly more expensive but when you see the difference especially if you are staying for a week or more its worth it.
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| Date of Visit: June 2011 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Lesley501s |
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This was our first trip camping with our 2 children aged 4 and 2. Great campsite the children loved it. I felt the children's play area could have been improved a little for how big the site is.
We arrived on the saturday and had lovely weather until around 2pm sunday when it started raining heavy, so we went to the inside play area, which unfortunately closed at 5pm so we only got half an hour but we were kept occupied in the amusements for a few hours.
When we decided to return to our tent unfortunately with the rain and wind and our inexperience the front of the tent had collapsed. One of the tent poles snapped so we had to pack up and go home so we missed 2 nights of our stay. We were very disappointed but this was no fault of the campsite and we would definitely return as we had a lovely first day and first night.
The showers and toilets were really clean and always smelt fresh and also very warm. They also had plenty of washing up sinks which were clean and undercover.
Even with our disaster of a first trip this did not put us off and would return to the blue dolphin.
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| Date of Visit: June 2011 |
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| Reviewer: KevCheston |
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We stayed at this site during the June half term week having booked in Mon to Fri. We were so impressed either the site facilities and staff that we booked an extra couple of nights!
The new toilet block was outstanding and kept clean throughout the day. The warden was first class and couldn't help enough. Pitches were well spaced out and the only criticism being that the slope was quite severe.
Overall an excellent stay and would definitely go back again. Ideal spot for families! Ideal base for the Scarborough coast and surrounding areas and a bus route.
If feeling energetic nice walk into Filey along the Cleveland Way.
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| Date of Visit: June 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Campingdad2011 |
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I'm a single dad with 3 energetic kids, aged 5 and twins aged 3. This was my first camping trip and chose this well known Haven site having used them for their static caravan before.
Firstly I'd like to say this is a brilliant site with friendly helpful staff who created a really good atmosphere for me and the kids. The site is brilliantly placed for Filey, Scarborough or Bridlington as well as the North Yorks Moors. All of the seaside towns are easily accessible by car or on the bus from just outside the park gates.
The camping pitch was on a bit of a hill but nothing which couldn't be worked around. There was plent of room and the site was filled with really pleasent families and this is what you should expect.
On arrival I was given the map to my pitch and hook up which was right next to the one of the two toilet blocks. Oh dear its a porta cabin I thought but they were cleaned several times during the day, not smelly at all and got no noise from them on a night time. The showers were always hot and clean. The wash up area was a bit small but who is in a rush to wash up??
The club on a night time is a bit pricey but its what you expect from Haven. Just sneak a few drinks in with you and its fine :) The kids entertainment on an evening was fantastic we stayed in the club til 10 most nights. The kids all made lovely friends and enjoyed themselves thoroughly. The chippy on site was great for a bag of chips on the way back to the tent but if you want a proper take away I'd suggest just pop to Filey or there's plent there who'll deliver.
The playgound near the camping facilities was a bit tired but was in the middle of an overhaul so should be better and the one near the complex was great. There was also a nice little indoor soft play which we didn't use this time but have used before and it gives something else to do on wetter days. The pool is fantastic and you could lose track of time in there. There are loads of other things we didn't get a chance to use like bike hire, kids clubs, go karts, lazer quest etc etc
The best thing about the holiday was it only cost £62 for the week, including the club passes. I'll definitely be going again, infact I've just booked up for next weekend too for my girls birthday :D
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| Date of Visit: June 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Fairywings75781 |
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We chose the Blue Dolphin as our sister-in-law owns a static there and we thought it would be nice to meet up there. We have stayed at Haven sites before to knew what to expect.
We got a good deal 2 adults, 2 children, dog and EHU for about £30 for three nights Fri-Mon. On arrival the booking process with simple and we were given directions to our pitch.
However, the pitch we were allocated with shorter than nearby pitches due to a curving hedgeline, this meant that our Icarus and porch would not fit on. We were able to swap to a neighbouring pitch as the site was not full.
The pitches are slightly sloping but this is what you would expect in North Yorkshire. I am not sure we would be happy on the site in the main season as the pitches are close together and I would imagine the field would get packed.
The nearest toilet block with a portacabin was was adequate, if not at times a little muddy. A bit of a longer walk away was a brand spanking new block which was fantastic. Lovely and warm, spacious shower cubicles, loads of hot water. It is the best shower block I have ever seen or used 10/10.
The site has lots of facilities for children and young families. We made use of the swimming pool, soft play area (could do with a bit of an update), park, indoor rollerskating, amusements, pub and evening entertainment.
The food and drinks on site are expensive but this is to be expected on a Haven site. Sneek in your own drinks for the kids. The evening entertainment and party disco was good fun. The club house does get very busy and I would say that in the the summer weeks it could be very hard to get a table.
The site itself appears well maintained, although I would say the static side of it does to my mind seem very crowded. The location of the site is good and within easy reach of lots to do in Filey and Scarborough.
All in all, I would recommend this site to young families who benefit from taking advantage of the good deals which Haven offer for stays out of the main season.
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| Date of Visit: June 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Lindsey22 |
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This was our second visit to Blue Dolphin (fist time about 5yrs ago) This time stayed 2night/weekend. Great location for Scarborough and Filey.
I was disappointed with the pitch itself this time (last time was perfect and flat!) as we were on a slope and it was also very very bumpy ground, I asked if we could have the pitch next to it as it was a bit less bumpy but still on a slope, they kindly agreed. For 2 nights we coped with it but any more and I think the uneven floor would have drove us mad, the kids and us were wobbling all over the tent and the air beds were slowly slipping to the corner of the tent! Staff were lovely and friendly, good shop, great soft play, play parks both great and a hit with kids, pool was great! We were near the portacabin loo's which were fine and clean, the new loo's and showers were lovely!.But, no hair driers (just plugs to use your own which we didn't think to take and were always being used by young girls anyway!) and for new showers the drainage was bad as the water from all the showers was puddling in the area to get dry making it very awkward to dry feet and I felt was a little unhygienic!
Paid only £35 for two night with passes so overall pleased and we would go back but would ask for a flat pitch! Kids loved it!
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| Date of Visit: May 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Fredsredhat |
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We had a great time, 3 nights (inc bank holiday mon) for £81 for 4 adults and my 6 month old son. We were greeted by friendly staff at check in and shown to our pitch, which was a bit uneven but we soon had it chocked up and level. The toilet block was always immaculate, with good showers and plenty of hot water. The bars were ok, reasonably priced, as was the spar. The on site pizza house was almost very good value! 2 XL pizzas, 4 bags of wedges and 4 large drinks for £26. Really tasty too. The pool was nice though the management of people could have been better. We queued for about 20 mins then rushed through and at the last min we found we have to take our shoes off, the people that already knew this pushed past and we ended up losing the parent and baby changing area to someone who didn't have kids so we had to change our son on our knees in a regular changing spot. Other than that it was a great weekend, good car boot only a few mins away on the Sunday. And plenty to do on site and its a lovely view from the cliff top if you walk up the little road that splits the site.
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| Date of Visit: May 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Leebone1 |
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Decided to visit this site after the kids needing a holiday after SATS. On arrival met by friendly warden and given a map to our pitch. On getting to the pitch we found that the site was rather unkept and litter everywhere this may have been due to the gale force winds over the weekend.
There were plenty of rubbish bins but they weren't emptied over the weekend and stayed that way during our stay.
However don't let this put you off play area basic clean and safe with a picnic table to monitor younger children.
Showers very clean with a cleaning team permanently on duty cleaning them. Loads of things for the kids to keep them busy to give you a bit time for adult time. Spar Shop very reasonable and not overpriced bar restaurant again fairly reasonable, nightly entertainment great for the younger kids but get there early to get a seat. And by early we are talking around 5.30 to 6pm the queue begins.
The only downside was a group of 14 to 16 year old girls running round trying to buy drinks and being rowdy.
Great Time booked again for August £130 for 5 nights bargain.
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| Date of Visit: May 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Steviewell |
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Just back from 4 night stay, non electric pitch. Absolutely magic! We had booked for 3 nights at £15.00 total but stayed an extra night for £10. Bargain! Price included entertainment passes and we took our 2 kids (3yr and 18month) to a panto, painting and swimming pool, all of which were great.
Clean toilets, clean (and good quality!) showers, fairly priced and nice restaurant (typical pub grub around £7 for burger and chips/ steak pie etc). Also the on site spar didn't over charge and was very handy.
No problems, great holiday! Would go back.
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| Date of Visit: May 2011 |
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| Reviewer: SeaRabbit |
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Chose this site because of the out of season deal Haven have/had. Even though the visit was out of season, not during school holidays, the site was still quite busy.
The facilities in the tenting field were good, the toilet/shower block was clean, the tent field was quiet and there is a strict no noise policy after 11pm rule.
Haven include funworks passes in the price which allows access to various entertainment and there is also free wifi.
There is a supermarket on site and several places to eat.
Haven parks seems to be ideal if you camping early or late in the season because of the cheap rates.
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| Date of Visit: May 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Mrsfionac |
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I thought I should write a review of our stay at Blue Dolphin as after reading some reviews on here (after booking), I was dreading our first family camping trip! However it turned out to be fab!
On arrival I went into the reception and we were checked in very quickly and directed to our pitch. Our pitch was very spacious and everything was close by. Unfortunately we were on a bit of a slope but this didn't cause too many problems, we just had to make sure we were extra careful when cooking. We also had a park very near our pitch and the kids loved it.
Our nearest toilets, showers & pot washing rooms were in porta cabins, but these were always clean & warm. The showers were hot & powerful, so basically nothing to complain about.
The entertainment complex is typical of all haven parks, but this is what our kids love. The complex was clean and the lager was even drinkable! (I've been to a few haven parks and the lager is normally rank!) Unfortunately we found the staff to be rather miserable but again that is quite typical for haven.
All in all after dreading our stay here, we had a fab time :-), especially as we got on offer - £18 for 3nights with electric.
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| Date of Visit: May 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Matey23 |
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Just got back from blue dolphin, spent 4 days there on grass electric for only 24 pounds. Cracking deal.
Booked in at reception and was given a map of site. Set off to find my pitch. Going up the hill noticed quiet a lot of transit vans with ladders on their roofs. Thought it was a window cleaners convention till we got up to them. When we got up to them, they were mostly tree surgeons and landscape gardeners packed in like sardines.
A few more came after 8 pm and just mingled in with them. We heard a chain saw fire up about 9pm for about 5 minutes, just wondered how many kids that woke up.
Apart from that could not complain, toilets on site were fantastic never seen any as clean
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| Date of Visit: April 2011 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Bigbird245 |
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I had booked Blue Dolphin as its like a comfy pair of slippers to us. I booked from Easter Monday departing on Friday 29th (Royal Wedding) I got a cracking deal of £26.40 for 2 adults and 2 children.
We had been on hard standing last month and I had forgotten how uneven these pitches are. If you book them make sure you have plenty of chocks of wood as you'll need them.
Anyway, we were on electric grass pitch 2 rows from the toilet block, so this was fab for a quick dash and the park was within viewing distance. We tried to check in just before 12 but were kept waiting till 12 on the dot.
No problems whilst we were there, delighted to find that the 5 a side soccer games are now free as are a few other sporting activities but watch out as you have to buy passes for the popular ones (£36 for 8 sessions!)
The pool was well used and one day we queued over an hour to get in. The entertainment was as you'd expect from Haven. The weather was fab so we tried to book to stay longer, it was a whopping £49 for one night or £54 for 3, meaning we would leave on May Day! We chose to do just that
We had tried to book at main reception but they told us it was full so I called Haven direct and they said they were 7 pitches available! We booked direct and went back to reception to tell them, quoting our booking references to save us moving and so they knew not to allocate our pitches in error. No idea why we were told we couldn't stay so please bear that in mind.
Fab Time was had and despite how busy the site was, we had no problems what so ever. Look forward to going back again in June.
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| Date of Visit: April 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Princessfiona |
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We stopped here at the end of April. Very cold on a night but lovely through the day. We went with 2 kids (3 & 1yrs old) and had a brilliant time. We had a very smooth check in at the touring reception and were given a map showing us clearly where to go. The toilets/shower block was new & modern and the cleaners did a brilliant job trying to keep them spotless. There was a family bathroom which had a shower in it that you don't have to keep pressing the button which was good. You had no way of booking this family room so sometimes had to just wait your turn. They did have baby baths available from the cleaner which was also a bonus. The only fault I found with the family room is that there was no water drainage grill on the floor to stop the water from the shower (or baby bath if your baby decides to take out his plug!) to stop the water going all over the floor leaving you with no dry floor space to get dressed in. A minor problem really just thought it was a bit of a design fault. We were on the lower field of camping near the touring reception (with electric hook up) so had a bit of a walk to the shower blocks as the one in this field had not yet been completed. Again not a big problem but with small kids it would have been nice to be nearer. At the weekend they did open up some temporary portacabin style showers & toilets which were fine but not cleaned as regularly as the main block. The site itself was great & had everything we needed and more. We did not experience any load noise after about 9pm except on 1 night at the weekend when a family returned to their tent and had obviously been drinking. They also became quite about midnight so not bad at all. The kids loved the park & it had loads on offer for them. We had meals in the new pub a few times and found them to be very good & reasonably priced. Good service & polite staff throughout the site. We will definitely book to come here again next year.
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