Whether you’re escaping to the forest for a September break, October half-term holiday or a ghoulishly good time at Halloween, there’s something for everyone on a family autumn break at Center Parcs. Enjoy up to 200 indoor and outdoor activities, 400 acres of forest to explore, a range of restaurants and our cosy lodges in the heart of the forest.
Five unique villages to explore
With five Center Parcs villages across the UK, you're never too far from your next adventure.
Whinfell Forest, Cumbria
Whinfell Forest sits on the edge of the Lake District, the perfect place to reconnect with family & friends. Book a break at the award-winning Whinfell Forest .
Sherwood Forest, Nottinghamshire
Enjoy a break in the legendary Sherwood Forest and be enchanted by 400 acres of forest, while reconnecting with family and friends. Book your Center Parcs Break.
Elveden Forest, Suffolk
Explore 400 acres of rural Suffolk woodland with family and friends at Center Parcs Elveden Forest. Book your Suffolk family break.
Longleat Forest, Wiltshire
Explore the 400-acre Longleat Forest featuring rare Giant Redwoods in Wiltshire, and a range of activities and a forest spa to enjoy. Book your break today.
Woburn Forest, Bedfordshire
Center Parcs Woburn forest is the ideal place to explore nature near London. Relax or get active in 365 acres of magical forest. Book your forest break.
Our accommodation
As always, your home-from-home at Center Parcs, will be comfortable and made for families to enjoy.
- All our bedrooms sleep up to two people and there is a mix of single and double beds in our accommodation
- Choose an Apartment, Woodland Lodge or Executive Lodge nestled in your own piece of forest
- Add some luxury with an Exclusive Lodge or Treehouse and enjoy features such as a games room, hot tub, sauna and steam room
- Don’t forget we also have adapted lodges and dog-friendly lodges
Autumn activities
Discover activities and adventures for the whole family during your autumn break, from nature-themed to spooky Halloween fun.
Wizard Academy
We are inviting new trainees to go on an adventure of their own by joining our Wizard Academy. Come along to learn new spells and wizard crafts in this fun unaccompanied session. Ages 3 to 9 years.
Available at all locations.
Willow Workshop
Learn how to weave delicate, beautiful willow fronds into pretty objects and structures. Minimum age 8 years.
Available at all locations.
Archery - Target Archery
Accuracy and precision are the names of the game as you take aim and fire. It’s friendly family fun with a competitive edge as you take on the challenges and see who can rack up the most bullseyes. Minimum age 10 years.
Available at all locations.
Roller Skating
Strap on your skates, find your balance and you’ll soon be whizzing around the rink like a pro. Minimum age 6 years.
Available at all locations.
October half-term holidays
Make the most of the October half-term break. On an October half-term holiday, you can:
Spooktacular breaks at Center Parcs
Have a spookily good time at Center Parcs with:
- Get creative with Broomstick Making, Halloween Cupcakes or Halloween Wreath Making
- Unleash little monsters into the Halloween Pumpkin Carving Workshop or Halloween Spooky Science
Most of our activities are an extra cost but there are also plenty of free things to do, including the Subtropical Swimming Paradise water park, adventure play areas, a sandy beach plus miles of woodland trails.
Subtropical Swimming Paradise
Free entry to our Subtropical Swimming Paradise which includes:
- Wave pool, Wild Water Rapids and rides and slides
- Indoor and outdoor pools
- Splash pools and children’s water play areas
- Free use of swim jackets (these are swimming aids and not lifejackets)
- Spacious family changing rooms and large lockers
- Refuel at Canopy Café with poolside snacks, meals and drinks
- Top tip: hire a Family Cabana for a relaxing retreat between splashing in the waves and riding the Wild Water Rapids!
Take a closer look at autumn breaks
“We’ve got serious holiday blues! Last week we were at @centerparcsuk Woburn for the week - it was amazing! The biggest boy is just getting to right age to really love the pool and can do a few more activities now too!”
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