Holiday Tips

You may find these tips helpful for having a hassle-free start to your break:

Planning your activities
Pre-booking a selection of activities will give you a real head start to enjoying your break. Our brand new online booking service lets you browse and book our entire range of activities up to 15 weeks in advance of your stay with us. To view the full range of activities visit My Booking.

Children’s Activities

• There are a large range of children’s activities to choose from at the Timeout Clubhouse, all of which are suitable for different ages.
• Remember to fill in your registration cards prior to the session to save time. These can be collected from the Time Out Club or any Booking Point.
• To avoid confusion, double check if you need to stay with your child, or leave them with us for the whole session.

Outdoor Activities
If you are under 18, please bring your signed medical form from your parent/guardian, which are available at any Booking Point.

• If you don’t want to bring your own equipment, you can hire or purchase most items on-Village.
• Prompt arrivals ensure smoother session starts.
• For water based activities, it is best to bring a towel and a change of clothes.

Indoor Activities

• Arrive five minutes prior to your activity start times in order to get started on time.
• If you don’t want to bring your own sporting equipment, you can hire or purchase most items on-Village.

Preparation and Packing

Bathroom
Toiletries are provided in Executive & Exclusive accommodation only.

Towels
Towels are provided in Comfort Plus, Executive & Exclusive accommodation only. Guests in Comfort accommodation should either bring their own (bath and hand towels) or pre-book them by calling 08448 267 723. All guests are requested to bring their own towels for the pool area.

Bed Linen
All linen is provided (sheets, pillows and pillowcases and duvets with covers, plus additional blankets if required). Cot linen is not provided.

Cot & High Chair
One cot and high chair are provided in each villa and lodge. If more are required, please pre-book or speak to reservations when making your booking.

Clothes
Center Parcs is a casual and relaxed environment. There is no dress code in place, so please just be yourselves. You will need swimwear for the pool and Aqua Sana. Our bars and restaurants also have an informal atmosphere. Practical footwear is essential for our woodland paths and many activities, so dress for comfort.

Rucksack
The most common method of transport at Center Parcs is the bicycle, so you may find a rucksack style bag handy.

Torch
The forest paths are well lit, however you may find a torch of use in places.

Kitchen and Food Shopping
In your accommodation you'll find a small welcome pack to get you started. It contains: Sachets of tea, coffee, sugar, milk. Sachet of washing up liquid, washing up sponge, cloth, tea towel, oven glove and a toilet roll.

We have our own supermarket, ParcMarket, on site which stocks these products, and can cater for a wide range of tastes if you are eating in your villa. If you spend more than £40 in the ParcMarket we will deliver it free of charge. We will even put perishable items into your fridge so that you don’t have to wait in.

Kitchen Equipment
All kitchens are stocked with the basic cooking utensils.

Sports Equipment
If you're feeling active, then you might like to bring your own racquets along, although all equipment can be hired on village.

Subtropical Swimming Paradise

• Lockers are available in the changing rooms, and require a £1 for operation.
• For a quiet swim, why not visit the pool early or late during opening hours?