THE GUIDE TO GETTING THE BEST AT THE CAISTER SOUL WEEKENDER
Many of you ask how can we get the best Accommodation or how to add more people to your group, etc, when you come to the Weekender. Our famous Weekender Reception Girls have taken time out to share some hot tips with you...
One very important point - Due to recently added attractions there is only limited car parking available at the site, therefore if you are coming by car please car share as much as possible and larger groups would do better to use a minibus.
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You can increase your party size by adding extra people to your group, spaces permitting. See the FAQ's below for more details. If you have received your 'Confirmation of Booking' form please call or e-mail us quoting your booking reference if you wish to add people to your group. If we have sold out on-site there is normally hotel accommodation or camping pitches available for late bookings and additions. Please try and book for your full and final group size when you make your initial booking, as this prevents disappointment when we sell out on-site!
NOW, this is the important bit!! For reasons that even we don't understand, virtually all of the accommodation, including the brand new units, have sleeping arrangements for groups of people in even sizes of 4, 6 and 8, plus multiples of these numbers. (Large groups above 8 in size are allocated several holiday homes or chalets near to each other). So, if you want to get the best and newest accommodation try and arrange your party so that the final number is 6 upwards! There is only a limited amount of smaller accommodation so you do need to book early if your group size will be smaller than six in total. Groups of 5 are normally allocated a four berth with one person using the sofa, and groups of 7 people a six berth with one on the sofa.
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How can I add someone to my booking?
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Before you return your confirmation form simply call or e-mail us and we will see if it is possible to increase your group size and confirm any additions. If this is a late addition, ie after you have already returned your confirmation form you will need to call us as soon as possible as we may not have enough space or places available. Always try and book for the exact number in your group when you make your initial booking.
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When will I receive my Confirmation of Booking form?
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This will depend when you book. We start processing bookings for a Caister Weekender as soon as all preceding events are over. You can book for Caister up to a year in advance, if there is an event in front then once that is over we will post you a Confirmation Form, normally 4 weeks after the preceding event has finished. Until then all bookings are stored in order. If you book after any preceding event is over, then please allow up to 14 days for your Confirmation Form to be posted to you.
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Why do you need photos and why must photos be of the correct passport type and size?
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Everyone that attends receives an event Pass with their photo embossed, this allows you to enter everywhere for free. When we make your Caister Pass your photos run through a special machine that fixes them to your pass, adds the Caister Hologram and then laminates them. If they are of the wrong size, not a clear image of your head and shoulders or on thin paper they will not run through the machine. A non-clear photo, if it has been drawn on, or if you are wearing a hat, mask etc, will be rejected for security reasons.
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What do we need to bring with us if staying onsite ?
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All accommodation comes fully equipped with cooking facilities, fridge freezer, kettle, plates, knives & forks, cups and glasses, etc. Bedrooms have pillows and either duvets or blankets. You will need to bring your own sheets, pillowcases, towels, soap, toiletries, toilet roll etc. We recommend that everyone brings some additional blankets or a duvet with them.
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Is there a Cloakroom ?
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There is a cloakroom facility inside the main arena, next to the merchandise stalls. This can be used for coats and bags.
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What time can I arrive ?
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On the Friday you can arrive at the Holiday Centre any time after the time shown on your ticket. Please do not arrive before the time on your ticket. If arriving by car you will be allocated a parking place in our security patrolled car park. After showing your ticket at the main gate please go immediately to Reception and exchange your ticket for your ‘Weekender Pass’. You will also be given a free Event Programme containing full details about the Weekender, with appearance times, site maps, etc. Reception will be open until 11pm for you to check in. If you are not arriving until the Saturday then you can arrive any time after 12 mid-day.
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Can I add someone to my group that I dont know well.
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If you add people to your group and you are staying onsite then it is assumed that they will be sharing your accommodation. They will be treated as part of your group and cannot be treated as a separate booking. Caister Weekenders have no way of separating people in the same group booking nor can we take responsibility for this.
Unless you know the people or have had some reasonable contact with them then you should not add them to your booking unless you have clearly defined what is happening regarding your accommodation. Please contact us if you need further assistance. PLEASE NOTE.... IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO CHANGE OR SWAP THE PARTY LEADER OF ANY GROUP
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What happens if I want to cancel?
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We start to incur costs for your booking from the time your booking is made. Therefore please note that deposits will always be payable once you make a booking. In keeping with most holiday bookings, deposits are always non-refundable and non-transferable. We also absorb all Credit and Debit card charges. If a member of you group wishes to cancel then if you have paid in full it may be possible to refund the balance of their payment, less their deposit, provided we receive a request in writing by post at least 30 days in advance of the event. Regretfully within 30 days no refunds of any kind can be made.
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I have left something at Caister, what should I do?
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If you left something in the cloakroom and hopefully still have your ticket please call Caister HQ on 0844 585 1000. If you left something in your accommodation or in the venues then you will need to contact Vauxhall Holiday Park directly and speak to their lost property department on 01493 857231
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How do I become an Elite Member?
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All the details are on the Elite Members page on the Caister Website.
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