Winter Wonderland Breaks
Ready to feel the magic in the forest? If you join us between Friday 8 November 2024 until Thursday 2 January 2025 you'll get to experience the wonder of a Winter Wonderland break at Center Parcs. An enchanting experience for all ages... and magical memories you'll treasure forever.
- Santa's Woodland Village: Step into the heart of Winter Wonderland and enjoy unlimited access to Santa’s Woodland Village. Discover toadstool displays, photo opportunities including The Nest, festive decorations and much more.
- Enchanted Light Garden: Wander through twinkling lights and bright bursts of colour. Open 4pm - 9pm daily.
- Santa's Greetings: Wave to Santa as he passes by on his sleigh, accompanied by drummers, dancers and elves. Wednesday and Saturday from 5pm. Locations differ at each village, please check your arrival guide for further information.
- Letters to Santa: Little ones can write a letter to Santa and receive a magical reply during your break!
- Elf Explorer Passport:
Complete your Elf Explorer Passport in Santa’s Woodland Village to become an official elf explorer.
- Elf Playtime: Meet our mischievous elves as they come out to play in Santa's Woodland Village.
- Festive entertainment: Get into the Christmas spirit with live choir performances.
- Storytime with Nutmeg and Friends: Follow the adventures of Nutmeg and friends as you snuggle up to watch all of our animated bedtime stories on your lodge TV (every evening from 6pm), including our brand-new story, Clove and the Bouncing Sugar Plums.
- Snow Zone:Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow! Step into our brand-new Snow Zone and get a fun family photo in the giant snow globe as the snow falls around you.
Get into the Christmas spirit
Watch our festive videos and discover the magic of Winter Wonderland for yourself.
Our lodge holiday locations
All five of our villages have everything you need for a perfect lodge holiday - but each one has its own distinctive character and unique features to discover
Whinfell Forest, Cumbria
Whinfell Forest sits on the edge of the Lake District. Book a break at our award-winning village.
Sherwood Forest, Nottinghamshire
Enjoy a break in the legendary Sherwood Forest and be enchanted by 400 acres of forest. Reconnect with your family and friends at Center Parcs.
Elveden Forest, Suffolk
Explore 400 acres of rural Suffolk woodland at Center Parcs Elveden Forest. Book your Suffolk family break.
Woburn Forest, Bedfordshire
Looking for a family break near London? Relax or get active in 365 acres of magical forest.
Longleat Forest, Wiltshire
Explore the 400 acre Longleat Forest featuring rare Giant Redwoods in Wiltshire. Book your break today.
Winter Wonderland activities
Make the most of your Winter Wonderland experience by booking festive activities, additional to the cost of your break.
Elf Pyjama Party
Little ones can join our elves for the party of the season - dressed in their best Christmas pyjamas! It's a festive adventure with Christmas crafts, party games and a magical storytelling session with their new elf friends. Ages 3 to 9 years.
Available at all locations.
Santa's Workshop
Make special festive memories as you meet Santa and his elves in Santa's Woodland Workshop. You'll get a photograph and maybe even an early Christmas present.
Christmas Crafts Workshop
Your little ones will love joining in the festivities in this craft session, where they'll create a light up box and a festive door hanger or bauble that they can proudly display at home year after year. Ages 3 to 9 years.
Available at all locations.
Design a Santa Sack
Design a Santa sack ready to leave out on Christmas Eve in this festive arts and crafts session that's fun for all ages. Minimum age 3 years.
Available at all locations.
Elf Academy
It takes a lot of hard work and dedication to become one of Santa's elves. This 3-hour fun training session is jam-packed with Christmas crafts, dancing, games and treats. Ages 3 to 9 years.
Available at all locations.
Elf Hunt
Uh oh - our elves need your help! Follow the trail, answer the riddles and find all the missing Christmas presents. Ages 2 to 5 years.
Available at all locations.
Elf Pots for Tots
Little ones will love learning new painting techniques and decorating their very own festive masterpiece. Their creation will be professionally glazed and fired ready for you to display at home year after year as a special souvenir. Ages 1 month to 5 years.
Available at all locations.
Festive Chocolate Chefs Academy
'Tis the season to eat chocolate! Packed with sticky, sweet, chocolatey fun, our famous Festive Chocolate Chefs’ Academy is perfect for budding chefs as they make their very own Christmassy chocolate creations in this unaccompanied session. Ages 3 to 9 years.
Available at all locations.
Festive Cupcake Decorating
Piping bags at the ready as you learn a range of professional cake decorating techniques - and transform six ordinary cupcakes into magical Christmassy masterpieces. Minimum age 8 years.
Available at all locations.
Festive Forest Discovery Trail
Explore the festive forest together! Navigate around the village, following the map to find the Christmas clues and solve the puzzles. Guide your little ones and learn all about the fascinating forest in this brand-new festive family experience. Minimum age 3 years.
Available at all locations.
Festive Pottery Painting
The activity that’s loved by all the generations and will leave you with a special Christmas souvenir to take home. Your festive masterpiece will be professionally glazed and fired overnight, so you can treasure it forever. Suitable for all ages and abilities.
Available at all locations.
Toy Making Workshop
Our elves need all the help they can get at this time of year, so come and see what they get up to behind the scenes at Christmas time! Your little ones can experience the joy of toy making as they create and decorate two toys to take home. Ages 3 to 9 years.
Available at all locations.
Discover our lodge types
Make the most of your break by selecting your preferred lodge location. You can stay closer to the central village locations or go further out for a tranquil and secluded retreat.
Sleeps from 1 to 8 guests
Woodland Lodges
Practical and popular, our Woodland Lodges are a family favourite. They include a modern and open-plan living area and kitchen, comfortable bedrooms and a private patio perfect for barbecues.
Modern and stylish with a touch of luxury
Executive Lodges
Add a touch of luxury to your break in the forest with our stylish, open-plan Executive Lodges. Offering wifi, luxury bed linen and a flat screen TV in the lounge and bedrooms.
Exclusive features, high-end finishes and luxurious touches
Exclusive Lodges
Exclusive Lodges are finished to the highest standard, with stunning interiors and en-suites. Some also include a combination of games room, sauna, steam room and outdoor hot tub.
Compact, modern accommodation perfect for couples and small families
Hotels and Apartments
For couples and small families, a hotel room or apartment is the perfect way to experience Center Parcs. You’ll get stylish interior design, en-suite and a great, convenient location.
Unique and luxurious, our most spectacular accommodation yet
Treehouses
For when only the best will do, our Treehouses are our most luxurious accommodation. Enjoy your own private outdoor hot tub, exciting games den and four stylish en-suite bedrooms.
Forest Festive Fayre
Be sure to pay a visit to Forest Festive Fayre and Tipi in Santa’s Woodland Village. You can enjoy tasty treats including luxury hot chocolate, mince pies, traditional sausage rolls, Bratwurst and Christmas tree-shaped waffles, and warm up in the cosy Tipi.
Christmas Shop
Indulge in a little retail therapy with a visit to the Christmas Shop, which offers a variety of Christmas decorations, souvenirs, bespoke gifts and hand-painted baubles. Why not purchase a festive photo frame for your favourite family photo at Winter Wonderland? You can also treat little ones to our storybooks and plush cuddly characters from the story.
“Just having the most magical time at Center Parcs. It's making us feel so festive - I want to get home and put my tree up now 🎄”
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