Important village updates and latest news
The latest information on new developments, closures, roadworks and any general works that may impact your break is listed below. We will update this information as soon as we have finalised confirmation of any changes and updates and we kindly ask that you check back regularly. Our aim is to be as open and honest as we can, though please bear in mind that there may be emergency situations that we are unable to communicate in advance.
Early Arrival Offer – All Villages
Aqua Sana pool replacement - Elveden Forest
Elveden Forest - Treasure Cove refurbishment
Elveden Forest - A11 Roadworks
All villages - Restaurants to receive refurbishment
Elveden Forest - Suptropical Swimming Paradise update
Woburn Forest - Contract Awarded for Leisure Buildings at
Elveden Forest - Closure of Wild Water Rapids update
Early Arrival Offer - All Villages
Monday 22nd April 2013
Can’t wait for your short break to begin? Beat the rush and book your ‘early arrival’ and settle into your accommodation ahead of the crowd.
Early arrival is now available in all villages from just £30.00 and allows you to check in, unpack and relax an hour ahead of the scheduled time.
Aqua Sana pool replacement - Elveden Forest
Thursday 18th April 2013
We will be replacing the pool in the Aqua Sana at Elveden Forest between 29th July 2013 and 25th August 2013 inclusive.
During this time the Aqua Sana will be closed to external guests and only Center Parcs resident guests will have access to the Aqua Sana.
Guests on a Center Parcs break will be able to book limited Spa sessions and will receive a discounted rate due to the lack of pool. All other facilities within the Spa will be available, including treatments.
We are very excited about the new pool and we thank our guests for their understanding whilst we improve our facilities. Guests with existing bookings will be contacted shortly.
Treasure Cove refurbishment at Elveden Forest
Valid until late July 2013
The Treasure Cove (toddler area) at Elveden Forest will be the next area of the Subtropical Swimming Paradise to be refurbished. This area will close from 7th January 2013 and we hope to launch the new area to guests by late July 2013.
The new water ride, Tropical Cyclone and family Lagoon Pool are now open. We will also be creating a temporary family friendly area in the main pool where the waves will have limited impact. In addition, we will have some poolside play equipment available for toddlers.
We are very excited about this upgrade and thank our guests for bearing with us throughout this improvement.
Elveden Forest - A11 Roadworks
Monday 28th January 2013
Roadworks are taking place along the A11 close to Elveden Forest and we kindly ask that guests visit www.highways.gov.uk/a11fiveways-to-thetford for the latest information. Guests should be aware that reduced speed limits as well as road closures may be in operation.
Restaurants to receive refurbishment in 2013
Tuesday 2nd January 2013
A number of restaurants will receive refurbishment throughout 2013, we have listed below the expected dates of closure for each restaurant. As some of the dates are way in advance there may be some changes but we will update this information as we receive it.
Sherwood Forest
Strada - closure 4th June 2013 - re-open 12th July 2013
Elveden Forest
Cafe Rouge - closure 25 June 2013 - re-open 18 July 2013
Bella Italia - closure 3 September 2013 - 26 September 2013
Longleat Forest
Cafe Rouge - closure 25 June 2013 - re-open 18 July 2013
Ortega - closure 4 November 2013
Whinfell Forest
Bella Italia - closure 3 September 2013 - re-open 26 September 2013
We would like to thank our guests for bearing with us whilst we improve our restaurants.
Elveden Forest Suptropical Swimming Paradise update
Thursday 6th December 2012
The Tropical Cyclone ride and the family Lagoon Pool at Elveden Forest are now open. We hope you enjoy these additions to your Center Parcs short break experience.
Contract Awarded for Leisure Buildings at Woburn Forest
Wednesday 14th November 2012
We are delighted to announce that Bowmer & Kirkland Ltd has been appointed to construct the leisure buildings and facilities at our fifth village Woburn Forest.
The £93m contract incorporates the construction of the main central buildings including the Subtropical Swimming Paradise. Work has started and is expected to take 72 weeks, with completion in spring 2014. The project builds on an existing relationship between us and Bowmer & Kirkland, who have completed a number of refurbishments at Center Parcs Sherwood Forest.
This is the final major contract to be awarded at Woburn Forest, following the announcements that ISG Group plc will undertake the lodge construction, while Birse Civils were appointed to complete the infrastructure.
Lake closure at all villages
Thursday 1st November 2012
Due to lack of demand and severe weather conditions in previous years we have made the decision to close our lakes across all Villages from November 2012 to February 2013. We have lots of other activities available to our guests during this time.
Closure of Wild Water Rapids at Elveden Forest update
Tuesday 4th September 2012
We are pleased to announce that the first part of the essential maintenance to our Wild Water Rapids has been completed. As originally planned, there will be further work needed to complete the job and we will keep you informed once a date for this has been confirmed.
Unexplained dog illness
During the months of September and October 2009, 2010 and 2011 some areas of Nottinghamshire and Suffolk suffered an unexplained dog illness. The illness is currently believed to be triggered by a naturally occurring cause, however this is still under investigation and there is no comprehensive explanation as to why this has occurred.
Please visit www.aht.org.uk for further information. If you are bringing a dog to one of our Villages during this period and feel concerned, please call our Contact Centre team on 08448 266266.
