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Embark on an aquatic adventure in our tropical water park, the Subtropical Swimming Paradise. Heated to 29.5C all year round and decked in lush green tropical plants and trees, it’s perfect for the whole family to enjoy, whatever the weather!
Are you brave enough to take on our thrilling Tropical Cyclone raft ride? Experience the twists, turns and exhilarating gravity-defying drop together!
Open daily from 11am to 7pm.
Our exciting rides and slides
Laugh all the way down the Wild Water Rapids or challenge your loved ones to a race on the multi-slides. With a variety of rides and slides at each village, you’re guaranteed twists, turns and breathtaking drops!
Wave Pools and Whirpools
Jump feet first into a world of excitement! Take a dip in a bubbling Whirpool or float on your back as you gently rock back and forth in the Wave Pool.
Buckets of fun for little adventurers
Little ones can dip their toe into the wonderful world of water, with slides, spray fountains and splash pools galore – whilst older children can explore the thrilling water play area with play structures, colossal tipping buckets, flumes and more!
Aquatic adventures for all ages
Baby Dolphins
Take to the water in this fun, free pool session just for under 3’s. From singing songs to playing with inflatables, this session is a great way to introduce babies and toddlers to the joys of being in the pool.
Available at all locations.
Splash, dive, twist and turn… our exhilarating Aqua Jetting will bring out your adventurous side. You must be able to swim 25 metres to take part. Minimum age 8 years.
Available at all locations.
Little ones can experience the thrill of riding a mini jet ski in this pool based activity. They’ll learn the art of riding a motorised, inflatable jet ski, then get to show off their new skills on our special course. Ages 3 to 7 years.
Available at all locations.
Glide through the depths of the Subtropical Swimming Paradise on an exciting Underwater Sea Scooter, swooping and barrel rolling through underwater obstacles. Minimum age 14 years.
Available at Elveden Forest.
An exclusive haven in the heart of the Subtropical Swimming Paradise at Sherwood Forest, why not book a Cabana for 6-8 people in the luxury Cabana Cove? Order food and drinks directly to your Cabana or unwind in the secluded whirlpool reserved exclusively for Cabana Cove guests.
Treat yourself to a secluded sanctuary in the heart of our Subtropical Swimming Paradise... the perfect place to hangout and relax between activities, and great for families. Fully equipped with a TV, safe and other luxuries and essentials.
Available at Elveden Forest and Woburn Forest.
Treat yourself to a secluded sanctuary in the heart of our Subtropical Swimming Paradise... the perfect place to hangout and relax between activities, and great for families. Fully equipped with a TV, safe and other luxuries and essentials.
Available at Sherwood Forest, Elveden Forest and Longleat Forest.
Treat yourself to a secluded sanctuary in the heart of our Subtropical Swimming Paradise in one of our adapted Cabanas designed for hassle free luxury. Fully equipped with a TV, safe and other luxuries and essentials.
Available at all locations.
Treat yourself to a secluded sanctuary in the heart of our Subtropical Swimming Paradise by hiring an Exclusive Cabana. With the added luxury of the fluffiest of towels and a large TV, an Exclusive Cabana is the perfect luxury place to hang out.
Available at Woburn Forest.
Treat yourself to a secluded sanctuary in the heart of our Subtropical Swimming Paradise ... the perfect place to hangout and relax between activities, and great for families. Fully equipped with a TV, safe and other luxuries and essentials.
Available at Whinfell Forest and Longleat Forest.
Treat yourself to a secluded sanctuary in the heart of our Subtropical Swimming Paradise in one of our adapted Cabanas designed for hassle free luxury. Fully equipped with a TV, safe and other luxuries and essentials.
Available at Whinfell Forest, Sherwood Forest, Woburn Forest and Elveden Forest.
As part of our mission to make Center Parcs accessible for all guests, we’re pleased to introduce Changing Places facilities at all our villages within the Subtropical Swimming Paradise. These are designed for guests with additional needs, and include a mobile shower changer, hoist, wash basin and a toilet with drop-down grab rails – helping everyone to enjoy the Center Parcs experience.
Take the time to enjoy our two wonderful spa pools, flumes and slides or kick it up a notch with our rip-roaring Canyon Ride. Hot and cold food served all day from The Canopy Café and Bar.
At Sherwood Forest Subtropical Swimming Paradise be sure to try the rip-roaring raft ride, Tropical Cyclone. There's also a wave pool, Wild Water Rapids and the hot whirlpool.
Take on our Wild Water Rapids which carries you along a series of dips and dives and isn’t for the faint hearted, while the warmer outdoor pool is a great area to relax.
There is plenty of fun to be had on our flumes and be sure to try Tropical Cyclone, our thrilling and fast-paced raft ride taking you up to 30 miles per hour and zero gravity.
Experience the Typhoon, a two-seater tube ride, which will whiz you through enclosed tunnels and soar through a labyrinth of back-to-back, 180 degree and 360 degree turns and multiple accelerating drops.