Pontins Pakefield Day 1

This year we took two holidays with the kids back in May when we went to Cardiff for a long weekend and then Spain for 2 weeks. So we didn't really have too much planned for during the 6 weeks holiday. Then we got a very kind invite from Auntie Chris and Uncle Steve to join them for a long weekend at Pontins in Pakefield as a treat for the kids as they always struggle with what to buy them for their birthdays. The Pakefield site is in a really nice part of Lowerstoft about 13 miles South of Great Yarmouth and so took us under 2 hours to drive there.

Chris and Steve had booked half board so we had all inclusive breakfast and dinner catered for us which was fantastic value really. So to start the holiday we all met in McDonald's and had a bit to eat before entering on to the site. Our room wasn't ready until 4pm but we could use all the facilities and therefore we parked the cars up and got straight in to holiday mode with some crazy golf, trampolining and even went swimming before our room was ready.

The rooms themselves are 50's style chalets and very dated, but all you need is somewhere dry and warm with a bed to sleep in. The 3 kids absolutely loved the chalet though and they all stayed in one room that had two bunk beds, Joshua and Brandon went up top and Holly took one of the lower ones. Once we were settled in our room we headed over to the ship themed restaurant for dinner and then it was off to the mini disco, followed by evening entertainment and arcades.

All the kiddies (and Tina) were hooked on the 2p machines and winning tickets to exchange for gifts at the end of our holiday. Holly also really enjoyed the mini disco and was getting on like sisters with Layla. It was pretty amazing to see them two together this time as Layla was really taking on a big sister type of role with Holly and spent a lot more time with her than she did with Josh and Brandon.

Day was was very tiring indeed and I don't think the kids got to bed until close to 11pm by the time we got back to the chalet.

Layla, Holly, Brandon and Josh at Pontins Pakefield.

Holly standing on a tiger cub in the Pakefield safari.

Layla exploring the safari.

Holly cheating with crazy golf and using her hands to drop the ball in the hole.

Brandon on the crazy golf.

Joshua aiming for a small tunnel under the wood.

The master showing them all how it is done!

But then Holly goes one better and plays one handed.

Uncle Steve looking cool as cucumber.

Brandon, Holly and Josh having fun on the trampolines in 30 degree + weather.

Brandon and Layla getting air time.

Two happy little girls on the trampolines.

Joshua getting some good height (and yes he injured his foot again!).

Tina and Auntie Chris seeking shade from the scorching sun.

Holly playing with Auntie Chris outside our chalets.

Me and Bee enjoying some Frisbee fun.

Brandon cooling off with some cold water poured over him, shortly after Brandon and Josh had a massive water fight with each other.

Auntie Chris, Layla and Holly having some chill time in the chalet.

Joshua all dressed up and ready for a night out.

Layla was like a big sister to Holly and kept her entertained all weekend.

The 4 kids sitting on the ship themed restaurant tables.

The tables were set inside the hull of a ship.

The ship was the S.S.Victoria.

Uncle Steve, Layla, Holly and Tina enjoying the mini disco (sorry Dad doesn't do dancing).

Holly having some fun time in the park.

A novel see-saw with cars on each end.

Little Duracell Holly just kept going all day and night.