Blue Dolphin

near Filey, North Yorkshire

Park open: 19th March to 1st November

Park highlights

  • Menu Arrow4-Star Park
  • Menu ArrowAll-action traditional holiday Park
  • Menu ArrowNEW improved pool complex
  • Menu ArrowImpressive clifftop location
  • Menu ArrowPlenty of entertainment & activities
  • Menu Arrow2 ShowBars
  • Menu ArrowIndoor SportsDrome

Blue Dolphin Holiday Park, Gristhorpe Bay, Filey, North Yorkshire, YO14 9PU
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Blue Dolphin Holiday Park - Impressive clifftop location

A lively resort on Yorkshire’s seaside holiday coast with perhaps the most panoramic clifftop sea views of all. The family will love this all-action Park where it’s all go in the new improved pool complex, the indoor SportsDrome or one of the many fun facilities available. Or simply take a gentle stroll on the Cleveland Way coastal path beside the Park. Relax in your own way.

All-action traditional Holiday Park

Go karts and Café Bar & Grill at Blue Dolphin, Filey, North Yorkshire

Feel free to fill each day in just your own way. Every family is different of course, but a typical day might begin with a lazy lie in or a family Wake 'n' Shake session. It could be a morning in the newly upgraded pool complex or a spin around the Go Kart track.

And then...

Lunch out at a great little pub or pop into our Smugglers Diner Café Bar & Grill. Afternoon on Filey beach, off exploring Yorkshire or playing a relaxing game of Bowling. Early evening enjoy a game of Crazy Golf, a sunset bike ride or a barbecue. Then head off to the ShowBar for a drink, live music and dancing. So, whether it's out and about or staying on the Park, you're sure to have a great holiday at Blue Dolphin.

Park Highlights

Park Views and outdoor pool at Blue Dolphin, Filey, North Yorkshire


  • All-action traditional holiday Park
    Activities and entertainment to enjoy whatever the weather
  • NEW improved pool complex
    Make a splash on the flume in the heated indoor pool
  • Impressive clifftop location
    Overlooking Filey Bay and within easy reach of Filey and Scarborough and the beach
  • Plenty of entertainment & activities
    Something to keep the whole family entertained all day long

New to this Park for 2010

Indoor Pool at Blue Dolphin, Filey, North Yorkshire

New for 2010, Blue Dolphin has had its indoor and outdoor pool facilities comprehensively upgraded to provide guests with the very best water fun around. Includes a Heated Indoor Pool with Flume† and Outdoor Pool with Paddling area▲.

▲ Outdoor Pool opens 28th May - 3rd September
† Height Restrictions may apply

Explore the area

Filey near Blue Dolphin, Filey, North Yorkshire

Filey is a traditional English seaside resort and is a fishing town on the North East coast of England. Filey is the perfect location whether you prefer an active holiday or whether you would just like to relax. Most of the town stands above the sea on a cliff which provides beautiful views of the bay below. The bay runs from Filey Brigg to the chalk cliffs of Speeton, and with its 5 mile stretch of sand it is a perfect place to enjoy a leisurely stroll.

Total Family Fun At Blue Dolphin

Perfect for toddlers, great fun for energetic kids, ideal for hard-to-please teenagers and just what mums, dads and the grandparents are looking for – a holiday with something for everyone.

There are fantastic facilities from pools to sports courts offering fabulous family water and sports fun, kids’ clubs for all ages, top rate day and evening entertainment from Character shows and Pantomimes to great live bands and shows. All of this adds up to fantastic fun for all plus all your essential holiday needs and food to suit the mood.

Family Sports Fun

  • All-Weather Multi-Sports Court 
  • Indoor SportsDrome 
  • SportsZone Activities Programme
  • Gym* 
  • Tri Golf 
  • Character Olympics
  • Basketball Coaching* 
  • Football Coaching*
  • Archery Coaching* 
  • Fencing Coaching*
  • Wake & Shake Sessions
  • Mini Sports 
  • 5-a-side Football 
  • Family Rounders
  • Shoot the Hoop
  • Roller Blading*

Family Water Fun

  • Heated Indoor Pool with Flume†
  • Heated Outdoor Pool with Paddling Area▲
  • Tumblewave Slide
  • SplashZone activities programme 
  • Scube Diving*
  • Turbo Paddlers* 
  • Family It's a Knockout 
  • Water Walkerz*
  • AquaJets*
  • Surf Rider*
  • Fun Inflatables*
  • Learn2Swim*
  • Aqua Gliders*

Kids' Club

  • Little Cubs for 1 - 4's***
  • Club R&B for 5 - 11's***
  • T-Co Zone for 12 - 16's
  • Character Breakfasts* 
  • Soft Play Area for Under 5's
  • Soft Play Area for Over 5's 
  • Wake and Shake Sessions
  • Family FunTime Shows
  • Pantomimes
  • Kids Alive Heatlthy Eating Programme

More For All

  • Gym* 
  • Roller Blading* 
  • Go Karts* 
  • FunWorks Amusements*
  • Mini Ten-Pin Bowling* 
  • Crazy Golf* 
  • Pool Room*

Daytime & Evening Entertainment

  • Character Breakfast*
  • Zoo Troop
  • Meet 'n' Greet the Gang
  • Character Birthdays
  • Kids Alive Wake & Shake Sessions
  • Games & Events
  • Character Shows
  • Pantomimes
  • Character Tales
  • Teddy Bears' Picnic*
  • Live Bands
  • Soul Sounds
  • Tribute Bands
  • Stage Shows
  • Circus Circus
  • Top Comedy & Variety
  • Family Shows
  • Disco Decades
  • Party Specials

Services

  • Café Bar & Grill
  • Fish & Chip Shop
  • Papa John's
  • Burger King 
  • Annabel Karmel Healthy Eating Choices
  • Kids Alive Programme
  • Family Friendly Services
  • Convenience Store
  • Gift Shop
  • Bakery 
  • Off Licence 
  • Launderette*
  • Hire Shop
  • Rory Shop 
  • Telephones
  • Post Boxes
  • Cash Machines

Please Note

Swimming

For access, Children under 8 and non-swimmers under 14 MUST be accompanied by a responsible adult. An adult may be responsible for only 2 children under 8 at any one time. Non-swimmers and beginners must not go out of their depth, and wearing approved swimming aids is highly recommended. We operate a booking system for these activities due to their popularity. Please make sure you reserve your place when you arrive.
▲ Outdoor Pool opens 22 May - End August
† Height Restrictions may apply

Kid's Clubs

***Parents please note:
Our childrens' activities are not a child minding facility. Children remain the responsibility of parents, and we require parents to stay with their children throughout Little Cubs for 1-4's and Club R&B for 5-11's.

General

* Subject to moderate extra charge


Family Holidays in Filey, North Yorkshire

Yorkshire’s deeply sculpted coastline, steeped in maritime history, prides itself on wide sandy beaches, teeming rockpools and a promenade of colourful resorts. Here you’ll find Victorian elegance preserved and modern demands fully catered for. Put on your explorer’s hat and you’ll discover enchanting old seaports, lots of boat trips, major pathways, steam trains and magnificent moorland.

A coastline steeped in maritime history, with rugged cliffs, sheltered ports, and dotted with all-happening resorts, right here in North Yorkshire. You can explore the heather-clad North York Moors or simply enjoy endless golden sandy beaches near Blue Dolphin.

Beach Access - 3 miles

Beach in Yorkshire

The nearest beach to Blue Dolphin is in the nearby resort of Filey, just 3 miles away. Largely undeveloped, the beach offers perfect sand backed by low cliffs of boulder clay. Take a family stroll along the shore down to the great little café at Hunmanby Gap and beyond to the start of Flamborough Cliffs. A short walk along the beach takes you to the rockpools of Filey Brigg which is famous for its angling.

Filey is a traditional English seaside town well known for the quality of its Fish & Chip shops. It has been a seaside resort since Edwardian times and a fishing village for much longer. It is smaller and more refined than Bridlington and Scarborough and there is much less noisy development on the sea front. Hours of family fun await you in this idyllic and picturesque coastal setting.

Scarborough - 7.5 miles

Scarborough in Yorkshire

Just north of Blue Dolphin Holiday Park lies the famous seaside resort of Scarborough, the largest and best-known of its kind on the Yorkshire coast. Hours of fun are to be found in this beautiful, traditional coastal town, including the golden sand by the rugged cliffs.

Flamingo Land Theme Park - 24 miles

Flamingo Land in Yorkshire

A major visitor attraction. The entry price covers all rides, including Mumbo Jumbo, the sensational new vertical drop roller coaster. There’s a great zoo, too.

North York Moors National Park - 30 miles

North York Moors in Yorkshire

A world of stunning heather, towering sea-cliffs, sandy beaches, ancient woodland, pretty villages, a wealth of wildlife - and a steam train service.

Whitby - 26.5 miles

Whitby in Yorkshire

In Whitby you can count the many steps to the Abbey, and enjoy the fantastic views over this historic port from where Captain Cook set sail.

Also nearby

Eden Camp in Yorkshire

  • Sewerby Hall - 14 miles
  • Eden Camp - 24 miles
  • Historic York - 44 miles

Quality Investments

New for 2010
At Blue Dolphin we have invested a further £500,000 including refurbishing the indoor and outdoor pools, constructing new changing rooms and introducing a new children's water play area.

New model accommodation

New model caravan Holiday Homes at Haven

We know your accommodation is important to you at Blue Dolphin so we have introduced even more new model caravan Holiday Homes for 2010.

Updated Indoor & Outdoor Pools ▲

Indoor Pool at Blue Dolphin, Filey, North Yorkshire

New for 2010, Blue Dolphin has had its indoor and outdoor pool facilities comprehensively upgraded to provide guests with the very best water fun around. Includes a Heated Indoor Pool with Flume† and Outdoor Pool with Paddling area.

▲ Outdoor Pool opens 28th May - 3rd September
† Height Restrictions apply

Holiday Homes

We have a number of Self-Catering Holiday Homes offering a variety of styles, models and number of bedrooms. Indulge yourself with our Luxury plus caravans or choose our fully equipped Standard Holiday Homes.

Standard Caravans

Standard Lounge

10ft Wide caravans, equipped for full family comfort and modern self catering. Standard holiday home features include:

  • 2 Bedroom models sleep up to 6 (including the use of convertible beds in the lounge area)
  • 3 Bedroom models sleep up to 8 (including the use of convertible beds in the lounge area)
  • Shower room & WC
  • Fridge
  • Colour TV
  • Gas fire in the lounge
  • Bed linen for hire
  • Check in from 4:00 pm

Standard Accommodation Floor Plan

Example of a 2 bedroom Standard Holiday Home

Please note: Pictures are for representation purposes only and serve to provide you with a guide of each Holiday Home available. We have a number of varying models and both the interior design and fittings are dependent on model and manufacturer.

Luxury Plus Caravans

Deluxe Lounge

12ft Wide caravans giving 25% extra space, newer model caravans. These holidays homes offer modern, higher quality interiors with stylish and contemporary design and the extra convenience of a microwave. These Luxury plus holiday home feature include:

  • 2 or 3 bedroom models available
  • Shower room & WC
  • Fridge
  • Colour TV
  • Gas fire in the lounge
  • Check-in from 4:00
  • Microwave Oven
  • If Linen is purchased then your bed will be made up for your arrival

Deluxe Accommodation floor plan


Example of a 2 bedroom Deluxe Holiday Home

Please note: Pictures are for representation purposes only and serve to provide you with a guide of each Holiday Home available. We have a number of varying models and both the interior design and fittings are dependent on model and manufacturer.

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