J D Wetherspoon announces exclusive new partnership with holiday park operator

Holiday park operator Haven has announced it has signed an exclusive agreement with J D Wetherspoon to operate at its parks.

The agreement means that Haven is the first and only UK holiday park operator to enter a commercial partnership with the pub company, which operates over 830 pubs in the UK and Republic of Ireland.

The first Wetherspoon pub will open at Haven Primrose Valley Holiday Park in North Yorkshire, with the first pint to be pulled in March ahead of what is expected to be a busy summer.

Haven has invested over £170m in its parks over the past year and the latest agreement with J D Wetherspoon forms part of an additional £4m investment being made to expand Haven’s food and beverage offering in 2024.

Wetherspoon joins a roster of household names operating at Haven’s 41 parks, including Burger King, Papa Johns, Slim Chickens, Costa Coffee, Millie’s Cookies and Chopstix.

Peter Blake, Chief Operating Officer at Haven, commented: “We are thrilled to be the first holiday provider to partner with one of the UK’s leading and much-loved pub operators. This new venture underlines our dedication to growing our food and beverage partnerships and offering for our holiday makers and holiday homeowners.”

Michael Barron, Commercial Director of Wetherspoon, added: “We are delighted to be partnering with Haven and are confident that the pub will prove popular with holidaymakers.”

Acquired by Blackstone in 2021, Haven has already invested over £410m in its parks across 2021, 2022 and 2023, with a commitment to upgrading and modernising all holiday sites to offer guests an unforgettable holiday experience.

By Matthew Neville – Senior Correspondent, Bdaily

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