HOLIDAY PARK · BLACKPOOL, LANCASHIRE, ENGLAND
MARTON MERE HOLIDAY VILLAGE
WHERE IT IS
Blackpool, Lancashire, England
Mythop Road, Blackpool FY4 4XN
Run by Haven. Private caravans on Marton Mere, rented direct from their owners. Park passes or wristbands for the pools and entertainment are usually bought from the park and not included in the rent: check with the owner.
ON THE PARK
- Heated indoor pool, plus outdoor pool and lazy river in season
- SplashZone and The Jump
- Boathouse Bar and Restaurant
- Cook's Fish & Chips, Burger King, Papa Johns and Bertie's Ice Cream
- Entertainment venue with shows such as The Tiger Club Show
- Archery, climbing wall, kart hire and NERF sessions
- Supermarket and family arcade
- Dogs: Haven says dogs are welcome, with a dog-friendly restaurant terrace and walking areas on and off the park.
- Beach: Blackpool beach is about 3 miles away by car, taxi or bus; there is no direct beach access.
From haven.com ukcaravans4hire.com, checked October 2026. Facilities and opening times change: check with the park.
AROUND BLACKPOOL
- Central Beach: wide sand between the piers, beach patrol in season.
- South Beach: sand towards Squires Gate, dogs allowed all year.
- The Blackpool Tower: the Tower Ballroom, Tower Circus and Tower Eye.
- Pleasure Beach, including Nickelodeon Land for younger children.
- Rainy day: Sandcastle Waterpark, an indoor waterpark with 18 slides.
- Blackpool Zoo, and Stanley Park with woodland gardens and paths that link to Marton Mere.
- Train: Blackpool North, with a tram to the promenade, or Blackpool Pleasure Beach station by the park.
- The tram runs about 12 miles from Starr Gate to Fleetwood.
Dogs on the beach, 2026 season: Summer 2026: dogs banned from the beach between North Pier and the Mirror Ball opposite the Solaris Centre from 1 May to 30 September. Solaris to Squires Gate and North Pier to Anchorsholme are open to dogs all year. Dogs on a lead on the promenade between the North and South Piers.
From local tourist information (visitblackpool.com blackpool.gov.uk visitblackpool.com), checked 22 October 2026.
GUEST GUIDE
YOUR GUIDE TO MARTON MERE
PASSES AND WRISTBANDS
Haven bookings include swimming and entertainment; one owner's hire listing says guests in a privately owned caravan need a Haven pass from park reception for swimming and activities.
GETTING THERE
Blackpool South station is about 2.5 miles and Blackpool North about 3 miles away; the M55 runs into Blackpool close to the park.
NEARBY
- Blackpool Promenade and beach: about 3 miles
- Blackpool Tower and Pleasure Beach: main resort attractions about 10 minutes away
- Marton Mere Local Nature Reserve: lake and birdwatching next to the park
WORTH KNOWING
Haven reports a refreshed entertainment venue and new shows for 2026. The outdoor lazy river opens only in set periods, weather permitting.
From haven.com ukcaravans4hire.com, checked October 2026. Parks change their facilities, passes and opening times: check with the park or the owner before you travel.
HOLIDAY HOMES ON MARTON MERE
DOGS WELCOME
QUESTIONS PEOPLE ASK
Can I rent a private caravan on Marton Mere?
Yes. 3 privately owned caravans on Marton Mere are listed here, rented direct from the owner with no booking fee.
How much is a caravan on Marton Mere for a week?
From £340 to £1,200 a week on Static Stays, depending on the season.
Are dogs allowed on Marton Mere?
Haven says dogs are welcome, with a dog-friendly restaurant terrace and walking areas on and off the park. Each owner decides for their own holiday home, so check the listing.
Are park passes included?
Usually not. Passes or wristbands for the pools and entertainment are normally bought from the park. Check with the owner.
OWN A HOLIDAY HOME ON MARTON MERE?
List it for £79 a year, no commission. Or sell it here free.
LET YOUR HOLIDAY HOME