The popular pub chain JD Wetherspoon has confirmed the opening schedule for twelve new establishments set to launch across the United Kingdom before July 2026. The first venue is scheduled to open in just a matter of weeks, marking a significant expansion for the brand.
Strategic Partnership with Haven Holiday Parks
Haven, the holiday park operator, will open four additional onsite JD Wetherspoon pubs during the spring of 2026. This development builds upon the exclusive partnership initiated in 2024, which will bring the total number of Wetherspoons located on Haven's parks to nine.
Executive Commentary on the Expansion
Simon Palethorpe, Chief Executive Officer of Haven, commented on the collaboration. "Haven is dedicated to providing our customers with more of what they enjoy, and our partnership with JD Wetherspoon achieves precisely that," he stated. "All our parks offer access to beloved brands, whether it's Burger King, Costa Coffee, or JD Wetherspoon. With these four new pubs, alongside our new £10 million water park at Kent Coast and other investments, there are even more compelling reasons to choose Haven for a holiday in 2026."
Michael Barron, Commercial Director at JD Wetherspoon, echoed this sentiment. "Our partnership with Haven continues to flourish. We are thrilled that four new JD Wetherspoon pubs will open at Haven parks in 2026 and are confident they will be a hit with holidaymakers and owners alike."
Confirmed Opening Dates and Locations
The full list of new JD Wetherspoon pubs and their scheduled opening dates is as follows:
- Alicante Airport – February 9, 2026
- Bath – March 3, 2026
- Flookburgh, Cumbria – March 3, 2026
- Great Yarmouth – March 24, 2026
- Blackpool – March 31, 2026
- Hayle, Cornwall (four at Haven Holiday Parks) – April 2, 2026
- Fareham – April 7, 2026
- Birmingham University – May 25, 2026
- Edinburgh – July 21, 2026
Background of the Haven Partnership
The inaugural JD Wetherspoon pub under this partnership opened in March 2024 at Haven's Primrose Valley Holiday Park in Filey, North Yorkshire. Subsequently, four more were established at Haggerston Castle near Berwick, Northumberland; Cleethorpes Beach in Lincolnshire; Devon Cliffs near Exmouth; and Kent Coast near Rochester.
This expansion underscores JD Wetherspoon's ongoing commitment to growth and its successful collaboration with Haven, offering more dining and social options for patrons across various UK locations.
