Latest News
Woburn Forest now taking bookings for Autumn/Winter 2014
A vision for the future, a decade in the planning and a massive £250 million investment, we are delighted to be taking bookings for our new Village, Woburn Forest in Bedfordshire. You can now book a short break at Woburn Forest for arrivals between 1st September 2014 and 19th December 2014.
Latest village news and updates
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Center Parcs raises £500,000 for Great Ormond Street Hospital
Today we are celebrating reaching our £500,000 target for Great Ormond Street Hospital as Center Parcs Directors cross the finish line in their final cycle challenge.
Center Parcs crowns new school champions in National Badminton finals
On 20th and 21st April, 36 schools headed to the courts at Center Parcs Sherwood Forest for the finals of the Center Parcs National Schools Badminton Championships 2012/13.
Center Parcs crowned winner of Best UK Holiday Provider at Tommy’s Awards
Wednesay 21st March 2012
At a glittering ceremony at the Landmark Hotel in London, baby charity Tommy’s announced the winners of its annual Let’s get baby friendly Awards.
Villages remain open despite bad weather
Sunday 20th January 2013
Despite the weather conditions currently affecting the whole country, all our villages are open for guests arriving on Monday 21st January 2013. However guests should be aware that heavy snowfall on arrival/departure days can cause operational difficulties and may result in some disruption to our normal service levels. We have excellent contingency plans in place and our teams will be working extremely hard to ensure a smooth arrival and departure for our guests.
We would advise guests to monitor the highways agency website http://www.highways.gov.uk/ before setting off.
Latest updates and news about Woburn Forest
Monday 14th January 2013
Find all the latest updates and news about Woburn Forest.
Share your memories and enter our competition on Facebook
Tuesday 2nd January 2013
Over the years, our villages have been the backdrop to millions of life-long family memories. Now we’re asking you to upload a photo that puts you in one of our Center Parcs background settings.
Aqua Sana nominated for five Good Spa Guide Awards
Monday 26th June 2012
We are pleased to announce our four Aqua Sana Spas have been nominated in the Good Spa Guide Awards 2012 regional categories.
We are excited to announce the launch of our mobile booking site
Friday 15th June 2012
We are one the first UK short break holiday providers to give our customers the opportunity to book a short break on their mobile phone.
Center Parcs continues to help keep families together at Great Ormond Street Hospital
Friday 1st June 2012
Center Parcs is delighted to announce that after two years in partnership with Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity, the partnership will be continuing for a third year in 2012.
Accommodation contractors announced for Center Parcs Woburn Forest
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Woodland Birds at Center Parcs
Over the years Center Parcs has undertaken a commitment to encourage a diverse variety of rare wildlife living on village.
Woodland Birds at Center Parcs
Over the years Center Parcs has undertaken a commitment to encourage a diverse variety of rare wildlife living on village.
Celebrating 25 years in the forest - The Anniversary
Wednesday 12th June
Center Parcs was originally established in Holland, by Dutchman Piet Derksen in 1967, under the original name of Sporthuis Centrum Recreatie.
The Olympic Flame passes Center Parcs Head Office
The Olympic flame arrived in Ollerton Nottinghamshire on Thursday 28th June 2012.
Aqua Sana nominated for five Good Spa Guide Awards
Monday 26th June 2012
We are pleased to announce our four Aqua Sana Spas have been nominated in the Good Spa Guide Awards 2012 regional categories.
Center Parcs continues to help keep families together at Great Ormond Street Hospital
Friday 1st June 2012
Center Parcs is delighted to announce that after two years in partnership with Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity, the partnership will be continuing for a third year in 2012.
Interview With Chris Adcock and Imogen Bankier
Friday 11th May 2012
An Interview With Chris Adcock and Imogen Bankier
National Schools Badminton Championships Finals Results
Over the weekend of 21st and 22nd April, 180 school children headed to Center Parcs Sherwood Forest for the finals of the 2011/12 Center Parcs National Schools Badminton Championships.
Spring Village Life - first digital edition
Tuesday 1st May 2012
This month we have launched our spring edition of Village Life, a unique issue as it is only available digitally. Let us know what you think of our interactive video clips and links!
Read our nature blog – April update
Wednesday 25th April 2012
We launched our nature blog in March this year and will be sharing updates from our village rangers every month.
Short breaks now available to book up to 16th December 2013
Monday 23rd April 2012
We are pleased to announce short breaks are now available up to and including 16th December 2013.
Teams countdown to Center Parcs National Schools Badminton Championships
Wednesday 18th April 2012
With over 21,000 children entering the National Schools Championships this year, 36 schools will compete at the finals on 21st and 22nd April at Sherwood Forest in a bid to be crowned National Champions.
New Online Customer Service Facility
Thursday 15th March 2012
We have recently launched our online customer service facility. This 24/7 service will help you find answers to all of your Center Parcs questions quickly and efficiently.
Construction to begin at New Center Parcs
Thursday 1st March 2012
Center Parcs is delighted to announce that the construction of its 5th UK village, Woburn Forest in Bedfordshire, will commence in the next few weeks. The construction phase will last for approximately two years, with a scheduled opening date now set for Spring 2014.
Exciting world first water ride at Elveden Forest
Monday 20th February 2012
Coming soon to Elveden Forest is the most exciting and innovative water ride anywhere on the planet!
Share your memories and enter our Facebook competition
Thursday 12th January 2011
Over the years, our Villages have become the backdrop of many treasured family memories. Share your memories with us by uploading your photos to our Facebook competition.
Center Parcs achieves Hospitality Assured accreditation
Tuesday 15th November 2011
Center Parcs has achieved the Hospitality Assured accreditation again this year. This accreditation is the industry measure of excellent service and guest care.
Delight someone special with the gift of Spa
Monday 12th December 2011
It’s not too late to buy the perfect present.
Center Parcs Corporate Events has the Midas touch in 2011
Thursday 24th November 2011
We are pleased to announce that our Longleat Forest Village won the gold award in the category ‘Event hotel or venue of the year (up to 750 capacity)’ at the annual Eventia Awards at the Hilton Park Lane on Friday 18th November.
Center Parcs Leads the Way in Energy Efficiency
Thursday 10th November 2011
Center Parcs, the UK's leading short break holiday operator, has topped the government's new energy efficiency league table.
A brand new way to book your short break at Center Parcs
Tuesday 25th October 2011
A brand new way to book your short break at Center Parcs.
Center Parcs named Best Family Friendly Holiday
Friday 21st October 2011
Prima Baby and Pregnancy have just announced the winners of their 2011 Reader Awards and Center Parcs have won the award for Best Family Friendly Holiday.
Vouchers for Videos and Photos Competition
Thursday 11th August 2011
For your chance to win £50 worth of Center Parcs gift vouchers each month and be entered into an annual prize draw to win a Center Parcs short break for up to 6 people, enter our vouchers for videos and photos competition!
Treehouses at Longleat Forest now available to book
Thursday 28th July 2011
We are delighted to announce that you can now book a break in our luxury Treehouses at Longleat Forest in addition to those at Sherwood Forest. Breaks are available from Friday 6th January 2012 onwards.
New - Pay your balance in instalments online
Friday 19th August 2011
If you have a Center Parcs reservation, you can now part pay your outstanding balance online.
The Countdown begins
Wednesday 27th July 2011
It's only a year to go until the world's greatest athletes converge on London to celebrate sporting achievement and competition, with millions looking on from around the world.
Aqua Sana Longleat Forest Nominated for The SPA Traveller Awards
Wednesday 6th July 2011
We are delighted that Aqua Sana Longleat Forest has been nominated as Best Family-friendly Spa in the 2011 Spa Traveller Awards by SPA Traveller readers.
Aqua Sana is Best Value UK Spa in the Value For Money Awards
Friday 24th June 2011
Each year the Sunday Times Travel Magazine selects a Best Value Spa in the UK and Best Value Spa Worldwide in their prestigious Value For Money Awards. This year, Aqua Sana has been recognised as the Best Value Spa in the UK.
Utterly Quackers Fundraising at Center Parcs
Monday 6th June 2011
Center Parcs launched its first Charity Partnership with Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity in May 2010 and have raised £144, 272.16 in the first year. Following the success of the first year of the partnership, Center Parcs are holding a rubber duck race down the Wild Water Rapids within the Subtropical Swimming Paradise on Sunday 12th June at 11am.
