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All them daft windmills ,generating enough power to charge your camera for this video - theres 14th century working windmills in east anglia - hard wood & stone ,yet they provided enough power to grain an entire county in days ,always thought they helped was shocked to learn they are purposely underperforming for profit = by rights everyone should have one in the garden scaled down for house use
My sister is the manager of the restaurant at Haven (my niece - her daughter - is also a waitress). She also manages all the other food outlets, like the ice cream & candy floss vans, & the fast food outlets. She's also responsible for the bar & entertainment lounge. After one of her chefs had been teasing the staff (kind heartedly), she tied him to a chair in the entertainment lounge! She put a notice beside him instructing customers of what he'd done & for suggestions on how best to 'punish' him, by writing ideas on post-it notes & sticking them on the chef! Suffice to say, the kids on holiday, along with the adults, found this hilarious. The chef ended up covered in post-it notes!
My mum used to work here when i was a kid, i spent many days roaming this park on my bike, super nostalgic watching this video but also very interesting on how much its changed!
Brilliant to see this Tim; I used to work here as a Haven Mate in 1998 and 1999, when the Carousel Club was the place for young families, Neptunes palace was pumping and Coasters Bar was was a great place to relax after a day taking part in all the action we got up to here during the day! Best years of my life! I love this place and always will 🥰
I worked as a 17 year old musician in The original Holiday Inn and Neptune’s. I have lots of photos and original entertainment programmes. My first summer season. So good to see your video. Thank you
We loved it there in the early 80s. Holiday Inn and Neptune's were great. I remember the guy upstairs doing portraits at Neptunes, and you could see the flames on the oil rigs out of the windows from there when it was dark. We used to always have chalets 160 and 161 opposite Neptunes.
I worked there for a number of years on the doors, in Neptunes and The Carousel. My last season was 1999, which was when I met my wife while she was on holiday there. Our family still have a holiday home on the park and get to go back every chance I get. So very different now, perhaps lost a lot of its character, but then I am biased LOL
hi Russell I agree it has lost all its character hope you your wife and daughter are staying safe and well bring back the good.old days at caister with you Barry Mark Geoff Sue Leanne Corin Mary all the old haven mates
You must have worked security with Nobby Clarke in 1996 then! I was working as a resident musician down the other end in "Chaos" located in the old Bull & Bush.
Would you have been there for the October when all the jazz bands around the UK would meet up there for the second biggest competition? I think the first was 77/78 and went on for about ten years. Sad hearing that neptunes palace has gone 😢😢
Hi Tim. I haven`t been to Caister for years, but I have many happy memories of holidays there as a kid. My family always went there almost every year from 1953 until the early 70`s. The Camp, or is it Centre, these days, as my dad knew the manager, a man named Micklewright if I remember rightly. At the time I think it was owned by a Yarmouth brewery (before Ladbrokes) Years ago the other site was called Silver Sands, and was all caravans. Next to the pool and beach was the Holiday Cafe (upstairs) and the Holiday Inn. The pool came later, around `66 and it was open air. I remember the Dining hall being built, as the camp was all full board, and the old dining room, shops and some facilities were on the other side of the main road. We even had a "lollypop man" to see the campers over the road at meal times. Also the old asbestos Reception building being replaced by the current one, some time in the late 50`s early 60`s. The now demolished Neptune`s was just called the Ballroom. It was run like a real old Hi De Hi place, but was great. There was Johny`s bike hire if you wanted to cycle into Yarmouth. We never had a car, so used to come up from South London by coach. When we first went there, it had only just lost it railway station, which had a reception in the Holiday Cafe. Sorry if I`ve gone on a bit, but I used to love holidays at Caister.
Thanks for the memories and the video. Don't feel as old for a change ! Didn't think this place still exists. The chalets have gone and the layout has changed but the beach is still deep and sandy with that long grass. This was my 1st holiday in '77 or' 78. I can't have been more than 4 years old. Think it was run by Ladbrokes holidays back then.
My parents took us there every year for as long as I can remember. My grandparents always come with us and mum remembers going to sycamore campsite which where Tesco is now to this day my parents and grandparents still visit every year several times a year an avid members of the caister comunity centre pub. As you can imagine made friends with many locals over the years. My Nan actually managed to get one more visit in October before she sadly past dec 9th of cancer. She wants her ashes scattered in caister. To me it’s home from home but I never new just how old that site was. I remember we new the owner of caister camp an remember my last visit there before he sold it to heaven. Lovely fella. Did get to take my first born there before haven took over an got too expensive. Now we stay grassmere down the road. Thanks so much for this video.
last time i was there was 1970 when ladbrokes had it,when food was in,and we went up stairs for our food was brill then, and it was chalets then,was better to get your food all-in,and thats where i met my first wife not good for me,but now i live here
I worked there in the mid 80s at Christmas over a few years. They used to have huge dinning facilities and catered full board for the three main days at Christmas. Big club house with bars and amusement. My point is they used to have better and larger facilities and have actually down sized the experience they offer.
Great video. I was last there in 1987. At the time travelling around the site could be done on 4 wheeled cycles. I also remember a donkey derby and an egg throwing competition while I was there! Really good to see a site I went to years ago still in existence. Most the others I remember (mostly I.O.W.) are now either derelict or built over!
Very good video. I understand things have to move on in terms of modernisation etc, but my family have some great memories of the park from around 30 years ago when Neptunes was the main entertainment venue. It was a sad day when we rolled up there one year and it was gone. There also used to be a small pub opposite Neptunes entrance with a children's play area in between. This was a lovely area on a summers evening with a good atmosphere. There used to be donkey rides in the park on the main green and we had some great laughs playing on the camel races stall. Next to the lovely rose garden there was a small swimming pool which used to offer scuba lessons, we loved that too. Yes there are more activities for kids and teenagers now but for me the place has lost the holiday feel we used to know and love.
Loving the channel and vids! Long time lurker! September '23 we are going back to this holiday park, as a couple, 30 years after 1st visiting as a family!!
I use to go here as a child, I have a lot of great memories coming to this Haven Park. The only thing I would say is it's a shame they got rid of the two big slides now where the two aerial adventures is. Hopefully I can come back to this Park again. Thank you for this great video it was amazing.
I was there with my grandkids about 7 year ago and had a brilliant time enjoyed every minute of it. Only trouble is it's a long drive from the North East to Yarmouth. But loved it
Thx for this looks lovely. Watch you and Gabby’s live the other night hence how I come across this after you mentioning holiday parks etc. Defo a thumbs up from me thank you both.
Was amazing to watch, went here in the summer of 2019 which was my sons first holiday and sadly my grandmas last. We made some amazing memories here. Can’t wait to come back in august and make more.
Really enjoyed watching this Tim. Looks like a lovely place to stay with the grand children as it’s so close to the beach. Wouldn’t have known it was there if it wasn’t for your video. You’re doing a wonderful job for the Norfolk tourist industry. Looking forward to the next one😀😍
I stayed at this holiday park 33 years ago when I was 18. My first holiday away with my then boyfriend and my best friend and her partner! We were in chalet blocks then. But it was still a nice place. Lovely indoor swimming pool too! Played cricket on the beach everyday.... good to whack the ball when there are only four of you.... happy drunken times ! Oh and visited Great Yarmouth by bus and we walked to Caister Castle!
I love this site, I didn't realise it was the oldest one in the UK. My friend and I have been going every year for the last 7 years with our 2 grandchildren. They love it.
I remember as a child going to Blackgang Chine on the Isle of White. All the cowboy stuff and ghost towns, it was amazing, I loved it. the walk in bars and shops, reminded me a bit of it. Don't go for astro -turf it sucks and is bad for wildlife
Hi Tim, great presentation as always. I was in a band called Van Gogh's Ear and we used to play there a few times each year from around 97 - 2005 Great memories!
Wow so much has changed. I went to Caister as a child in the 80s - used to have once a year which turned to twice a year because we loved it so much (it was very early 80s until 1991). I used to love going to Starcruiser Club which ran by Captain Crumble (it was upstairs from the restaurant, going pass the shoe shop), I'm pretty sure there was another "captain" before Crumble, think his name was Ted and it was by the "old fort park"?. There was a game to play next door to photo shop, it was called Grand National where you keep rolling the ball into the numbered holes to get the plastic horse move to the finish line. There was a hire shop near the swimming pool. Donkey Derby held - fancy dress competition. In between swimming pool and photo shop there was laundrette, betting shop. There used to be a game room to play pools or table tennis. Think there was 2 tennis courts. Loved going to Neptune's Palace at nights. Fish & Chips opposite Neptune's... I could go on :D Thanks for doing the walk through.
Seem to remember it was Captain Dusty when we went (would have been mid 80s-ish). He was nuts. He had us all barge into the adults entertainment one night and kidnap one of the performers off the stage. Good times. Had some good memories of this place.
Went there in the late 70's early 80's. Remember Neptune's Palace, Commodore Club near the outdoor swimming pool and the two storey chalets and further down by the beach entrance was the Holiday Inn and indoor pool I can remember a tune being played to let you know it was food time. Happy Days
Hi Tim and Gaby ,reminds me my child days ,teen days even 🤗loved holiday camps ,sleeping in a tent ,shalleys ,old caravan vans little white ones rented ,good old days 🤗
We went to Caister in the 70s. About 4 years on the trot it was fantastic. We had chalets and used it as a base my sisters going round the center and my mum and dad and me went for days out was fantastic always sunny
If you know where to look, you can find the remains of Caister Camp Halt railway station. There are wooden planks buried in the pampas grass and sand somewhere between the camp and the beach.
Great video, certainly changed since I worked there in the early 1980s. It has changed so much. I met my hubby there been married for 35 years. He worked behind the bar and I worked in the old Dining hall, both gone
I was there at the beginning of September with my Daughter and Grand daughter.. Absolutely fantastic Holiday. Would absolutely recommend Caister on Sea to anyone. Brilliant place.. friendly staff..Lots of giggles and fun the whole time.
Great Video, Tim. What a fantastic holiday park. Never seen one with so many facilities. Looks like you would be able to spend your entire holiday on the park!
Hi Tim really enjoyed this I've never stayed on Caister holiday park. I might try it out looks good. Especially access to the lovely beach. Thankyou for sharing with us . As always love Tracey xxxxxx
Love Caister and we are planning to stay at this holiday park possibly next year, usually stay at Wild Duck at Belton but really like the look of this park and easy access to the beautiful beach is surely the Icing on the cake, another great vlog Tim, already looking forward to the next ♥️😀👍
My caravan is here I miss that big massive park they had the one they replaced it with doesn't do it justice lol but I love the new football pitch with the astro turf as the old one used to be concrete
Great Video Tim, love going to Great Yarmouth/Caister and have been going there for years, ever since I was a child. Fond memories and would love to own a caravan there.
Came here as a kid in the 80s when it was owned by Ladbrokes. I remember the kids entertainment was the 'Starcruiser Club' run by a bloke called Captain Dusty. Had some right laughs here.
Wow. I can’t believe how this place has changed. I first went there in 1981 and 1982 with 18 plus who held their Easter weekend there (it was Ladbrokes then). We later went back a few times as a family in the 90s/2000s. It’s changed so much but the swimming pool still looks familiar. Caister Beach used to be called Silver Sands in the 80s by the way.
I started to doubt my memory watching this as it looked so different. Had several long weekends here with my kids in 2002 when Haven did weekend breaks for £69.99. They loved the pool and funworks.
Went here in about 2016 (think it was about that time). Wow, it's very different to how I remember it! The swimming pool was really good. 16:13 - That Grand Bingo place was never open.
Hi Tim, well this brought back memories, been there a few times with family many years ago, I can remember Neptunes and there was an old style pub a little further down in front of the green where Neptune's stood, also funworks used to be the dining room with play area above it for indoor crafts etc, they've retained the rounded wall in front of mash & barrel that was part of the original dining room with massive windows all around, the new adventure park is where the old fashioned chalets were & the older venue next to the beach was near a drs/first aid office if my memory serves me correctly, it used to have a viewing area over the old pool, where the carousel venue was I think there was another unused pool, kind of makes sense now that they had added to the park, as we used to wonder why you had to walk out of the park onto a little road next to some private houses to get to the other venue, loved this one Tim, the areal shots are so good too, thanks for sharing, I've really enjoyed going down memory lane, xx👍👌😊
@@vanessavowles8759 Ahh, my bad, remember a little building opposite the club next to the beach, it was closed up & someone told us it was a drs chalet, never saw anyone there tho.
Caster beach was owned by blue ribbon and Thay use to be a pool where the rose garden shops and arcade and a shop and there food spot I love coming to caster on sea even when I was little girl and thank you so much Tim for doing that walk around haven holiday park I loved it especially the adventure park
I’m sure there used to be a Pub called The Old Bull and Bush. I remember all the chalets down the one side going down towards 5he swimming pool. You used to be able to stay half and full board and there used to be a massive restaurant.
Hi Tim Gaby casiter is a nice place to have a break plus it's only down the road from Yarmouth all so not far from were you may be soon is the race course plus near casiter that do bagerracing at weekends
This is the pure beauty of Haven caravan parks. They have a seaside feel, and most of their parks do have a sea next to it. Haven holiday’s are just perfect, because they are not perfect. Contradicting, yes. But what makes a haven holiday a haven holiday is having a little problem in the caravans, or noisy children in the entertainment area. And some great parts like the annoying, at the time, seagulls. Giving a good morning song. At night, whilst enjoying some TV in the caravan, you can hear people passing by outside. Chatting away. It’s just beautiful. Caravans in my opinion are the greatest.
@@WalkWithMeTimSame. I’ve been going ever since I was a baby. My mother is the same, and my grandmother has been going for the 70 or so years before she died. Caravans are just amazing.It brings my family together every years.
spent a lot of time in different haven sites growing up, can confidently say a majority of their sites are invested into and are kept in pretty good condition, so if you go to a haven you can be pretty confident you'll be well looked after
Really enjoyed this, Tim. Played many a show at Caister when I was an entertainer at Seashore. It would be great if you could walk Seashore next. Had two great seasons there.
Excellent video Tim and yes I have walked from the cinema in Yarmouth back to Caistor on the beach in the dark, a bit spooky after watching a horror film lol
I have so many memories of that place as I was in a jazz band and every October all the bands in the uk would spend a week there competing. We stayed in the caravans, chalets and even the two storey buildings. Sad to hear that Neptunes has gone. I remember a decrepit swimming pool and a childrens theatre. We were only ever there out of season so not much was open. I remember the fish and chip shop and it was the worst chippy I’d ever tried. But even that looks different now. I’d love to go back again. So many happy memories as we’d compete in the different camps to get through to the final. And the final would be in Neptune’s Palace. Would love to know if anyone remembers the bands there in the late 70s and 80s. It would take us between 8-10 hours to get there travelling up from wales in convoy and the highlight of our year
It's always been Caister Holiday Park. Silver Sands was a neighbouring caravan park where there is now a housing estate. Back then Caister was all chalets.
Met my husband at an 18+ caister do (wall to wall music with top Radio 1DJs Easter weekends) in 1976. Travelled from Bedfordshire. Married in 1979 and carried on going to 18+ at Caister till son born Easter 1982. Soo long ago!
Wow i remember staying here in the 80s on a family weekend break.It looks totally different theyve done a great job.Nice video thanks for showing us round big 👍👍🙂
I can tell you. Stayed here last year in a "silver" caravan. It was pretty rubbish. Miles away from the beach, grubby caravan. Family stayed here this year in a "bronze" caravan - stains on the carpet, shower didn't work, toilet was broken. Their caravan backed onto the beach but they couldn't see it because of the huge dunes. Other members of my family stayed in a "superior" caravan, was much nicer. Island in the kitchen, en-suite in the master bedroom and a terrace (still miles from the beach though).
The swimming pool with what used to be "the bull 'n' Bush, was closed after alot of reporting's plus too much hastle with cleaning. A train de-railed there many years ago before the site was built and the belief is that the blood on the walls was the ghosts haunting the old Bull and bush pub which is a shame, it had a lovely Games room upstairs, 6 snooker tables, and 4 pool tables along with 3-5 ping-pong tables.
Last time I was there in 2007 the buĺl and Bush was still there so was Neptune's and the fish and chip shop was owned by Harry Ramsden. Oh what a change. Would love to go there again.
Many happy holidays here in the early 80s in the Ladbroke's days when it was all still chalets. We nearly always used to have both chalets 160 and 161 opposite Neptune's Palace as there was my family plus several of my mates. We used to come every bank holiday week at the end of May from 1981-1987.
Hi Definitely brought back loads of memories I haven't been for years Will have to visit again The swimming pool is not in a different place just had the other buildings have been taken away Shame it has gone all self catering it had a really great half board restaurant one of the best
We used to stop at the Caister Beach caravan park many years ago when it was separate to the Haven site. I remember a club there which I think was possibly called the Seaspray Club. Wonder if anyone remembers the characters that were in charge of the entertainment - Tony Richardson, Jez Mesmer, and a band called 'Fresh'? They were all really good, hence why it has stuck in my mind. I have since never been able to even find any evidence of their existence!
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Hi Tim. It’s raining here in doniford bay. Somerset. Took loads pictures. ? Cool
All them daft windmills ,generating enough power to charge your camera for this video - theres 14th century working windmills in east anglia - hard wood & stone ,yet they provided enough power to grain an entire county in days ,always thought they helped was shocked to learn they are purposely underperforming for profit = by rights everyone should have one in the garden scaled down for house use
My sister is the manager of the restaurant at Haven (my niece - her daughter - is also a waitress). She also manages all the other food outlets, like the ice cream & candy floss vans, & the fast food outlets. She's also responsible for the bar & entertainment lounge. After one of her chefs had been teasing the staff (kind heartedly), she tied him to a chair in the entertainment lounge! She put a notice beside him instructing customers of what he'd done & for suggestions on how best to 'punish' him, by writing ideas on post-it notes & sticking them on the chef! Suffice to say, the kids on holiday, along with the adults, found this hilarious. The chef ended up covered in post-it notes!
whole family involved then
My mum used to work here when i was a kid, i spent many days roaming this park on my bike, super nostalgic watching this video but also very interesting on how much its changed!
Oh my goodness! That's my mum on the right in the old photo at 0:50 - She worked there in the 70's.
Wow! What are the chances? 🤩
Brilliant to see this Tim; I used to work here as a Haven Mate in 1998 and 1999, when the Carousel Club was the place for young families, Neptunes palace was pumping and Coasters Bar was was a great place to relax after a day taking part in all the action we got up to here during the day! Best years of my life! I love this place and always will 🥰
Very cool Lou, thanks for watching!
I worked as a 17 year old musician in The original Holiday Inn and Neptune’s. I have lots of photos and original entertainment programmes. My first summer season. So good to see your video. Thank you
We loved it there in the early 80s. Holiday Inn and Neptune's were great. I remember the guy upstairs doing portraits at Neptunes, and you could see the flames on the oil rigs out of the windows from there when it was dark. We used to always have chalets 160 and 161 opposite Neptunes.
I worked there for a number of years on the doors, in Neptunes and The Carousel. My last season was 1999, which was when I met my wife while she was on holiday there. Our family still have a holiday home on the park and get to go back every chance I get. So very different now, perhaps lost a lot of its character, but then I am biased LOL
yes agree
hi Russell I agree it has lost all its character hope you your wife and daughter are staying safe and well
bring back the good.old days at caister with you Barry Mark Geoff Sue Leanne Corin Mary all the old haven mates
You must have worked security with Nobby Clarke in 1996 then! I was working as a resident musician down the other end in "Chaos" located in the old Bull & Bush.
Would you have been there for the October when all the jazz bands around the UK would meet up there for the second biggest competition? I think the first was 77/78 and went on for about ten years. Sad hearing that neptunes palace has gone 😢😢
How romantic Russ..
Hi Tim. I haven`t been to Caister for years, but I have many happy memories of holidays there as a kid. My family always went there almost every year from 1953 until the early 70`s. The Camp, or is it Centre, these days, as my dad knew the manager, a man named Micklewright if I remember rightly. At the time I think it was owned by a Yarmouth brewery (before Ladbrokes) Years ago the other site was called Silver Sands, and was all caravans. Next to the pool and beach was the Holiday Cafe (upstairs) and the Holiday Inn. The pool came later, around `66 and it was open air. I remember the Dining hall being built, as the camp was all full board, and the old dining room, shops and some facilities were on the other side of the main road. We even had a "lollypop man" to see the campers over the road at meal times. Also the old asbestos Reception building being replaced by the current one, some time in the late 50`s early 60`s. The now demolished Neptune`s was just called the Ballroom. It was run like a real old Hi De Hi place, but was great. There was Johny`s bike hire if you wanted to cycle into Yarmouth. We never had a car, so used to come up from South London by coach. When we first went there, it had only just lost it railway station, which had a reception in the Holiday Cafe. Sorry if I`ve gone on a bit, but I used to love holidays at Caister.
Wow ... that's fine I love reading people memories about it
the parks were causter caister Beach and silversands
Thanks for the memories and the video. Don't feel as old for a change ! Didn't think this place still exists. The chalets have gone and the layout has changed but the beach is still deep and sandy with that long grass. This was my 1st holiday in '77 or' 78. I can't have been more than 4 years old.
Think it was run by Ladbrokes holidays back then.
My parents took us there every year for as long as I can remember. My grandparents always come with us and mum remembers going to sycamore campsite which where Tesco is now to this day my parents and grandparents still visit every year several times a year an avid members of the caister comunity centre pub. As you can imagine made friends with many locals over the years. My Nan actually managed to get one more visit in October before she sadly past dec 9th of cancer. She wants her ashes scattered in caister. To me it’s home from home but I never new just how old that site was. I remember we new the owner of caister camp an remember my last visit there before he sold it to heaven. Lovely fella. Did get to take my first born there before haven took over an got too expensive. Now we stay grassmere down the road. Thanks so much for this video.
last time i was there was 1970 when ladbrokes had it,when food was in,and we went up stairs for our food was brill then, and it was chalets then,was better to get your food all-in,and thats where i met my first wife not good for me,but now i live here
so many people meet there wifes here
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I worked there in the mid 80s at Christmas over a few years. They used to have huge dinning facilities and catered full board for the three main days at Christmas. Big club house with bars and amusement. My point is they used to have better and larger facilities and have actually down sized the experience they offer.
Looking forward to going there on Monday! Thanks for the walk around!
Great video. I was last there in 1987. At the time travelling around the site could be done on 4 wheeled cycles. I also remember a donkey derby and an egg throwing competition while I was there!
Really good to see a site I went to years ago still in existence. Most the others I remember (mostly I.O.W.) are now either derelict or built over!
Wow this place looks awesome. Love from the US
Local here - Love your vids - you get the balance right on camera to presenter etc. also the human touch you give
Thanks Terry
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Very good video. I understand things have to move on in terms of modernisation etc, but my family have some great memories of the park from around 30 years ago when Neptunes was the main entertainment venue. It was a sad day when we rolled up there one year and it was gone. There also used to be a small pub opposite Neptunes entrance with a children's play area in between. This was a lovely area on a summers evening with a good atmosphere.
There used to be donkey rides in the park on the main green and we had some great laughs playing on the camel races stall. Next to the lovely rose garden there was a small swimming pool which used to offer scuba lessons, we loved that too.
Yes there are more activities for kids and teenagers now but for me the place has lost the holiday feel we used to know and love.
Loving the channel and vids! Long time lurker! September '23 we are going back to this holiday park, as a couple, 30 years after 1st visiting as a family!!
I use to go here as a child, I have a lot of great memories coming to this Haven Park. The only thing I would say is it's a shame they got rid of the two big slides now where the two aerial adventures is. Hopefully I can come back to this Park again. Thank you for this great video it was amazing.
you are welcome
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Some of my earliest memories are of this park. Spent a week there as a fresh faced four-year-old back in 1977.
I was there with my grandkids about 7 year ago and had a brilliant time enjoyed every minute of it. Only trouble is it's a long drive from the North East to Yarmouth. But loved it
thanks for watching John
Thx for this looks lovely. Watch you and Gabby’s live the other night hence how I come across this after you mentioning holiday parks etc. Defo a thumbs up from me thank you both.
Thanks Tracey
Was amazing to watch, went here in the summer of 2019 which was my sons first holiday and sadly my grandmas last. We made some amazing memories here. Can’t wait to come back in august and make more.
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Really enjoyed watching this Tim. Looks like a lovely place to stay with the grand children as it’s so close to the beach. Wouldn’t have known it was there if it wasn’t for your video. You’re doing a wonderful job for the Norfolk tourist industry. Looking forward to the next one😀😍
Many thanks
Alan Partridge would be delighted too 😀
My sister won Miss Caister in 1970! We got a free week in the chalets! Loved it.
ha ha wow thats going back
I stayed at this holiday park 33 years ago when I was 18. My first holiday away with my then boyfriend and my best friend and her partner! We were in chalet blocks then. But it was still a nice place. Lovely indoor swimming pool too! Played cricket on the beach everyday.... good to whack the ball when there are only four of you.... happy drunken times ! Oh and visited Great Yarmouth by bus and we walked to Caister Castle!
I love this site, I didn't realise it was the oldest one in the UK. My friend and I have been going every year for the last 7 years with our 2 grandchildren. They love it.
yep a lot of history
I remember as a child going to Blackgang Chine on the Isle of White. All the cowboy stuff and ghost towns, it was amazing, I loved it. the walk in bars and shops, reminded me a bit of it. Don't go for astro -turf it sucks and is bad for wildlife
Hi Tim, great presentation as always. I was in a band called Van Gogh's Ear and we used to play there a few times each year from around 97 - 2005 Great memories!
Blimey that's going back, thanks for watching Colin
Been here loads of times will bring me back good memories
thanks for watching Hayley
OMG absolutely love this! So many great memories there as a kid. Please keep these videos going Tim, they are absolutely brilliant!
Thanks steve
Wow so much has changed. I went to Caister as a child in the 80s - used to have once a year which turned to twice a year because we loved it so much (it was very early 80s until 1991). I used to love going to Starcruiser Club which ran by Captain Crumble (it was upstairs from the restaurant, going pass the shoe shop), I'm pretty sure there was another "captain" before Crumble, think his name was Ted and it was by the "old fort park"?. There was a game to play next door to photo shop, it was called Grand National where you keep rolling the ball into the numbered holes to get the plastic horse move to the finish line. There was a hire shop near the swimming pool. Donkey Derby held - fancy dress competition. In between swimming pool and photo shop there was laundrette, betting shop. There used to be a game room to play pools or table tennis. Think there was 2 tennis courts. Loved going to Neptune's Palace at nights. Fish & Chips opposite Neptune's... I could go on :D Thanks for doing the walk through.
Wow
Seem to remember it was Captain Dusty when we went (would have been mid 80s-ish). He was nuts. He had us all barge into the adults entertainment one night and kidnap one of the performers off the stage. Good times. Had some good memories of this place.
Another great video Tim, can't wait for the rest of the Holiday Park series 👍
More to come!
Omg I’m going there in July! I can’t wait!!
Went there in the late 70's early 80's. Remember Neptune's Palace, Commodore Club near the outdoor swimming pool and the two storey chalets and further down by the beach entrance was the Holiday Inn and indoor pool
I can remember a tune being played to let you know it was food time. Happy Days
Another great video - I’ll be staying at Caister in August for a few days so will help familiarise myself with the park & facilities, thanks Tim
My favourite part of England. We had a chalet in Scratby for many years and loved all the time we spent in the area.
Thanks your for the new experience! I love this virtual tour that I just took with you. So awesome : )
Glad you enjoyed it!
We were there this August, had a front line holiday home, straight overlooking the dunes and the sea, brilliant.
Nice
Went to caister when it belonged to Ladbroke, warmers and haven. The lions club used to have their holidays there. Cost £86 full board in 1986.
Yikes
We used to go from 1981-1987 and you're so right about the prices! We loved it!
Hi Tim and Gaby ,reminds me my child days ,teen days even 🤗loved holiday camps ,sleeping in a tent ,shalleys ,old caravan vans little white ones rented ,good old days 🤗
Thanks for sharing Andy agree!
We went to Caister in the 70s. About 4 years on the trot it was fantastic. We had chalets and used it as a base my sisters going round the center and my mum and dad and me went for days out was fantastic always sunny
Love watching "The Great Escape" Every Christmas!!!😄
If you know where to look, you can find the remains of Caister Camp Halt railway station.
There are wooden planks buried in the pampas grass and sand somewhere between the camp and the beach.
Oh wow I'll have to check that out
What a great holiday park lots of memories , thankyou for sharing x
you are welcome
Great video, certainly changed since I worked there in the early 1980s. It has changed so much. I met my hubby there been married for 35 years. He worked behind the bar and I worked in the old Dining hall, both gone
I know such a shame
I was there at the beginning of September with my Daughter and Grand daughter.. Absolutely fantastic Holiday.
Would absolutely recommend Caister on Sea to anyone.
Brilliant place.. friendly staff..Lots of giggles and fun the whole time.
Thanks Jacqueline for watching
Hi gaby and Tim looking forward to this absolutely love Caister holiday park been going there for years
Hope you enjoy it!
Great Video, Tim. What a fantastic holiday park. Never seen one with so many facilities. Looks like you would be able to spend your entire holiday on the park!
Thanks for bringing back so good memories of our holiday there in 1997 with the kids !
Your welcome
Love this! Brings back some memories. Nice one Tim!
Thanks andy
@@WalkWithMeTim no problem,Tim.
Hi Tim really enjoyed this I've never stayed on Caister holiday park. I might try it out looks good. Especially access to the lovely beach. Thankyou for sharing with us . As always love Tracey xxxxxx
thanks Tracey
Love Caister and we are planning to stay at this holiday park possibly next year, usually stay at Wild Duck at Belton but really like the look of this park and easy access to the beautiful beach is surely the Icing on the cake, another great vlog Tim, already looking forward to the next ♥️😀👍
Thanks Stephen
This brings so many childhood memories & good ones to 🤗
My caravan is here I miss that big massive park they had the one they replaced it with doesn't do it justice lol but I love the new football pitch with the astro turf as the old one used to be concrete
We just got back from their yesterday. Loved it. Right by the beach too. And their fish and chips were banging.
Thanks for watching!
Brilliant video as always Bruv. I do remember the big zip line they had, when had Neptune at the front. 👍👍👍
Thanks for watching Rob!
Great Video Tim, love going to Great Yarmouth/Caister and have been going there for years, ever since I was a child. Fond memories and would love to own a caravan there.
Glad you enjoyed it
I used to visit this park alot when I was younger. Crazy to think its changed and the amusements have changed too.
I know.. I used to like the old site
Enjoyed the walk around Caister holiday park you did Tim, stayed there a couple of times on holiday.
Thanks Janet
Came here as a kid in the 80s when it was owned by Ladbrokes. I remember the kids entertainment was the 'Starcruiser Club' run by a bloke called Captain Dusty. Had some right laughs here.
Wow. I can’t believe how this place has changed. I first went there in 1981 and 1982 with 18 plus who held their Easter weekend there (it was Ladbrokes then). We later went back a few times as a family in the 90s/2000s. It’s changed so much but the swimming pool still looks familiar. Caister Beach used to be called Silver Sands in the 80s by the way.
Thanks david for watching
Me to I went many times and the Soul weekenders got the idea from 18+
Those were the days
18plus. Me too in 1981 and 1982
A few houses on our estate have the astroturf - it just looks filthy!
Lol
I started to doubt my memory watching this as it looked so different. Had several long weekends here with my kids in 2002 when Haven did weekend breaks for £69.99. They loved the pool and funworks.
good times!
Went here in about 2016 (think it was about that time). Wow, it's very different to how I remember it!
The swimming pool was really good.
16:13 - That Grand Bingo place was never open.
Came in 2019. Absolutely loved it, great holiday park... it’s kept immaculate and is a nice place to chill out and enjoy the seaside!
Yes it's a great holiday park
Hi Tim, well this brought back memories, been there a few times with family many years ago, I can remember Neptunes and there was an old style pub a little further down in front of the green where Neptune's stood, also funworks used to be the dining room with play area above it for indoor crafts etc, they've retained the rounded wall in front of mash & barrel that was part of the original dining room with massive windows all around, the new adventure park is where the old fashioned chalets were & the older venue next to the beach was near a drs/first aid office if my memory serves me correctly, it used to have a viewing area over the old pool, where the carousel venue was I think there was another unused pool, kind of makes sense now that they had added to the park, as we used to wonder why you had to walk out of the park onto a little road next to some private houses to get to the other venue, loved this one Tim, the areal shots are so good too, thanks for sharing, I've really enjoyed going down memory lane, xx👍👌😊
Thanks for sharing Alison, yes agree arial shots made it lol
drs and nurses office was.down the lefthand side of Neptune's
@@vanessavowles8759 Ahh, my bad, remember a little building opposite the club next to the beach, it was closed up & someone told us it was a drs chalet, never saw anyone there tho.
Caster beach was owned by blue ribbon and Thay use to be a pool where the rose garden shops and arcade and a shop and there food spot I love coming to caster on sea even when I was little girl and thank you so much Tim for doing that walk around haven holiday park I loved it especially the adventure park
You're very much welcome
Looking forward to watching this 🤩 love to you and Gabby x
thanks Luke
Much changed since I worked as a Blue Coat at the holiday camp. Many happy memories.
Certainly has
So pretty there ! Thumbs up for Tim. He puts a lot of work into this!! 👍 can’t wait to see the next one Tim!
Thanks Melissa
@@WalkWithMeTim you are welcome Tim. 👏🏻
thinking of coming here again in spring! we always went here on holiday but we haven't be here since 2015 8 years ago!
Blimey, stayed in that place years ago, some funny memories there👍👍👍
funny? lol
Yes, you had to see it to believe it😂
@@Hammertime054 I bet!
I’m sure there used to be a Pub called The Old Bull and Bush. I remember all the chalets down the one side going down towards 5he swimming pool. You used to be able to stay half and full board and there used to be a massive restaurant.
Hi Tim Gaby casiter is a nice place to have a break plus it's only down the road from Yarmouth all so not far from were you may be soon is the race course plus near casiter that do bagerracing at weekends
true! thanks for watching Gary
This is the pure beauty of Haven caravan parks. They have a seaside feel, and most of their parks do have a sea next to it.
Haven holiday’s are just perfect, because they are not perfect. Contradicting, yes. But what makes a haven holiday a haven holiday is having a little problem in the caravans, or noisy children in the entertainment area.
And some great parts like the annoying, at the time, seagulls. Giving a good morning song.
At night, whilst enjoying some TV in the caravan, you can hear people passing by outside. Chatting away. It’s just beautiful.
Caravans in my opinion are the greatest.
I grew up on caravan holidays I know what you mean
@@WalkWithMeTimSame. I’ve been going ever since I was a baby. My mother is the same, and my grandmother has been going for the 70 or so years before she died.
Caravans are just amazing.It brings my family together every years.
spent a lot of time in different haven sites growing up, can confidently say a majority of their sites are invested into and are kept in pretty good condition, so if you go to a haven you can be pretty confident you'll be well looked after
Agree
Really enjoyed this, Tim. Played many a show at Caister when I was an entertainer at Seashore. It would be great if you could walk Seashore next. Had two great seasons there.
Hi Ross , seashore is coming up nxt make sure u subscribe and hit notification bell so u know when I upload
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My Dad was born in1906, he and my Mum spent a week in Great Yarmouth with the blind club.
I'm impressed by the village I wish other holiday parks pontins we create this idea I love it
Your videos are great and very professional .
Just got into this guy's videos and I love them. Quick intros and straight into it. I will be watching more..... A10
yes! thank you
Excellent video Tim and yes I have walked from the cinema in Yarmouth back to Caistor on the beach in the dark, a bit spooky after watching a horror film lol
Oh wow!
Good video there are however tides all along the coast. Caution is always advised.
the tides here are nothing you would notice lol
I have so many memories of that place as I was in a jazz band and every October all the bands in the uk would spend a week there competing. We stayed in the caravans, chalets and even the two storey buildings. Sad to hear that Neptunes has gone. I remember a decrepit swimming pool and a childrens theatre. We were only ever there out of season so not much was open. I remember the fish and chip shop and it was the worst chippy I’d ever tried. But even that looks different now. I’d love to go back again. So many happy memories as we’d compete in the different camps to get through to the final. And the final would be in Neptune’s Palace. Would love to know if anyone remembers the bands there in the late 70s and 80s. It would take us between 8-10 hours to get there travelling up from wales in convoy and the highlight of our year
Looks decently turned out - Pontin's take note!
It looks lovely...so old does not mean dirty decrepid not loved..Pontins management should take a look to see how it is really done ! Ty Tim 🎉
I went there on holiday around 1982-3ish, I would have been about 7. I think it was called Silversands Holiday Park, fond memories thanks for sharing.
thanks Darren for watching
It's always been Caister Holiday Park. Silver Sands was a neighbouring caravan park where there is now a housing estate. Back then Caister was all chalets.
Met my husband at an 18+ caister do (wall to wall music with top Radio 1DJs Easter weekends) in 1976. Travelled from Bedfordshire. Married in 1979 and carried on going to 18+ at Caister till son born Easter 1982. Soo long ago!
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Went there as a youngin loved it..remember beach short walk from caravan always nice weather to
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Wow i remember staying here in the 80s on a family weekend break.It looks totally different theyve done a great job.Nice video thanks for showing us round big 👍👍🙂
Thanks for watching
I’d love to know what the caravans are like inside.
I can tell you. Stayed here last year in a "silver" caravan. It was pretty rubbish. Miles away from the beach, grubby caravan. Family stayed here this year in a "bronze" caravan - stains on the carpet, shower didn't work, toilet was broken. Their caravan backed onto the beach but they couldn't see it because of the huge dunes. Other members of my family stayed in a "superior" caravan, was much nicer. Island in the kitchen, en-suite in the master bedroom and a terrace (still miles from the beach though).
They were actually pretty nice, ngl and it was also clean
I used to go caister in the early nineties, cant believe how different it is. The old bull an bush an neptunes gone and all the chalets
Went there 1981 with young baby ,even had a nappy service ,left them o /s in sanatizing solution ,came back at tea time ,clean and folded ace!
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Brilliant video Tim! 💛
Thanks so much!
The swimming pool with what used to be "the bull 'n' Bush, was closed after alot of reporting's plus too much hastle with cleaning. A train de-railed there many years ago before the site was built and the belief is that the blood on the walls was the ghosts haunting the old Bull and bush pub which is a shame, it had a lovely Games room upstairs, 6 snooker tables, and 4 pool tables along with 3-5 ping-pong tables.
Last time I was there in 2007 the buĺl and Bush was still there so was Neptune's and the fish and chip shop was owned by Harry Ramsden. Oh what a change. Would love to go there again.
Many happy holidays here in the early 80s in the Ladbroke's days when it was all still chalets. We nearly always used to have both chalets 160 and 161 opposite Neptune's Palace as there was my family plus several of my mates. We used to come every bank holiday week at the end of May from 1981-1987.
thanks for watching Glen
Hi
Definitely brought back loads of memories I haven't been for years
Will have to visit again
The swimming pool is not in a different place just had the other buildings have been taken away
Shame it has gone all self catering it had a really great half board restaurant one of the best
Yes shame they took that away although I think you can fo half board
We used to stop at the Caister Beach caravan park many years ago when it was separate to the Haven site. I remember a club there which I think was possibly called the Seaspray Club. Wonder if anyone remembers the characters that were in charge of the entertainment - Tony Richardson, Jez Mesmer, and a band called 'Fresh'? They were all really good, hence why it has stuck in my mind. I have since never been able to even find any evidence of their existence!