11 year olds
Abseiling
Falling to earth is such an exhilarating feeling and in this beginner's abseiling session you'll learn all the necessary rope skills to be able to climb our 13 metre tower and control your descent back down to the bottom.
Adventure Golf
Travel back in time when you embark on a special golf adventure into Roman Britain. Then if you feel really brave why not peer over 'Hadrian's Wall' and putt your way through Ancient Britain.
Archery - Target
At our purpose built Archery Centre, you stand in covered bays and fire at our targets, trying to hit the red centre. You score points depending on where you hit the target, which we'll move further back as you progress so you can refine your aim.
Birds of Prey Experience
In this exciting introduction to the medieval art of falconry, our expert handlers will present our magnificent birds, including species such as owls, falcons and hawks. You'll then have the chance to fly one of these impressive predators from your gloved fist.
Bobby Charlton Soccer School
Top coaches from the Bobby Charlton Soccer School (BCSS) provide high quality football tuition. BCSS provide the very latest training equipment and methods for all players, utilising the original Soccer Theme Park coaching equipment, a concept which has been developed since 1966. It is well documented that David Beckham won the BCSS skills compettiion as a 12 year old, so join one of our sessions and follow in the footsteps of our current England Captain.
Soccer Mites (3 - 5 yrs)
Mini Soccer Coaching programme (5 - 7 yrs)
Junior Soccer Coaching Programme (8 - 14 yrs)
Build a Habitat Box
It's never too early to get your child interested in protecting our beautiful wildlife. Join the rangers on this hands-on workshop, and make either a bird box, butterfly house, insect house ladybird house orbird feeder. Whatever you choose to make, take it home and give it pride of place in your garden.
Bush Craft
Living in a beautiful forest is hardly an everyday occurrence for most people. So why not make the most of Center Parc's idyllic setting by joining our bush craft session? One of our Rangers will show you a few of the survival and tracking techniques essential for wilderness living. The perfect way to spend a couple of hours before retiring to your cosy accommodation for a nice cup of tea!
Climbing
Our 9 metre climbing wall has been cleverly designed with routes for beginners that will familiarise them with climbing techniques and skills, and more demanding options to challenge experienced climbers. The session starts with tuition and a safety briefing from an experienced instructor, then it's time to head skywards.
Cross Country Hack - Advanced
Being in control of a majestic, powerful horse is a real thrill, especially when you can ride out through beautiful woodland. Riders will need to be experienced in all aspects of horsemanship to tackle this thrilling and fast-paced cross country hack.
Dance Fever
Teaching basic cardio funk moves, choreographed to popular dance themes, this class is guaranteed to get everyone grooving.
NB. Not suitable when pregnant.
Exboard
Exboard is the next generation in street board design. It is a unique street surfing device that has caught on with skateboarders, snowboarders and surfers alike. Experience the Exboard on our rink, improve your fitness levels, balance and flexibility.
Full protective equipment is provided and is compulsory.
Family Bird Watching Walk
Learn how to identify many of our feathered friends by sound as well as by sight as you take a bird's eye view of the forest with one of our Conservation Rangers.
Fan Descender
For a serious adrenaline surge! Experience the thrill of a simulated parachute jump as you step off the 13 metre platform and descend quickly and controlled to the ground.
Feed the Birds
Join us at the Rangers Lodge to find out exactly what type of food keeps these beautiful little creatures warm and gives them the energy they need to take to the skies. You can then become 'little chefs' and mix all the ingredients together to make a tasty morsel that will tempt the woodland birds when they are feeling peckish. Everything you need will be provided, so just bring yourself along (with an adult if you are under 12 years old) and enjoy the fun. Please note that ingredients will include peanuts.
Foil Fencing
In this lively introduction to the ancient and dramatic sport of fencing, our instructors will give you background information and take you through the basic moves, such as the 'on guard' position, the lunge and the parry. Then, equipped with a helmet and foil, a traditional duelling sword, you can practice with a partner. Touché!
Go Ballistic
With floats, balls, inflatables and toys, we plunge into the pool for an eventful and entertaining session of team games.
Golf Simulator
Play some of the most prestigious courses in the world, from the same spot. By registering the speed and direction of the balls you hit, our clever golf wizardry simulates a life-like game.
Group Golf Tuition
Golfers of all ages and abilities can join our professional coach to learn the basics of the game. A group fault finding session helps to identify individual problems you can work on to improve your technique.
Hawk Walk
The hawk is an impressive bird of prey and this opportunity to learn more about its relationship with nature and with man is not to be missed. You'll also have the chance to fly a hawk and watch it feed from your gloved fist.
High Ropes
A cunning collection of poles, ropes and beams form a daring course of action, set out to include the 'Multi Vine', 'Balancing Beams', the 'Inclined Log', Leap of Faith and 'High All Abroad'.
Hula-Hoop-A-Cise
It's back – and it's better than ever! With slightly weighted and heavier hoops, you'll find it easier thanever to learn the hula-hoop – and tone the abs and trim the waistline at the same time. Hula-Hoop-a-cise is a funky, fresh routine that's guaranteed to put the fun back into fitness!
Junior Champions league
Football fans won't want to miss this exciting event, run in true Champions League style. Players represent the biggest clubs in European football and compete in group stages, before moving on to the knock-out stage. Will you make it through to the grand final and win the league?
Junior Fencing
Let the swashbuckling begin! Aspiring D'Artagnan's can try their hand at fencing using foam swords, safely protected by plastic masks.
Junior Olympics
Why wait for 2012 when you could take part in the Center Parcs Junior Olympics right now? In this fun tournament you could join in team and individual events with a winners' ceremony at the end, where the 1st, 2nd and 3rd placed from each session will receive a medal. Please come in suitable sportswear.
Kayak Tuition
This course offers basic instruction in kayaking skills.
Lad's and Dad's Cricket
Young and old (related or not) are all welcome to join in with a light hearted Center Parcs version of the Ashes. Each team has 2 innings but whether you win or not, you're bound to enjoy taking part.
Laser Combat
A family paintball adventure without the paint! Armed with state-of-the-art laser guns you and your team sneak through the forest, manoeuvring around barricades to beat your rivals and solve the Ranger Mission.
Little and Large Soccer Tournament
A light-hearted competition that players of all ages can join in with. The emphasis is on fun, not winning, so that everyone enjoys themselves as much as possible.
Madness and Mayhem
Get ready for action-packed session that starts with designing your own t-shirt. You can then wear your creation as you take part in all sorts of games and quizzes with new friends. As this is a long session, we'll make sure you have drinks and snacks too.
Mini Wimbledon Tournament
Played with a short racket and soft ball, mini tennis is a great introduction to tennis. And our tournament is a great introduction to competitive play. It's fast moving, exciting and brings out everyone's competitive streak!
Multi Sport Challenge
Want to show off your sporting skills? Then take the Multi Sport Challenge – an action packed hour of fun! Held at the Soccer Circus, you'll play everything from basketball to hockey, scoring points by hitting the lights on the special panels. Will your team be going for gold?
Junior teams are for 8 to 14 years olds; Minis are for 5 to 7 year olds.
Pico Sailing Tuition
A Pico is a performance sailing dinghy that's easy to handle and great fun to sail. Our enthusiastic instructors will show you how and soon have you sailing single-handedly across the lake.
Quad Track Challenge
After a safety briefing, each child learns techniques for handling and controlling the 50cc quad bikes from an instructor, then goes on a fully supervised practise lap. When they're confi dent, they'll take it in turns to zip round the exciting, purpose-built track.
Raft Building
For this adventurous challenge, your team will receive a plan and materials then the clock starts ticking. You'll have to build your raft in the time allowed. Then comes the ultimate test; will your raft float or will you sink?
Rangers Ramble
An easy stroll around the village nature trails in the company of a Conservation ranger, who'll point out the forest's many secrets, from rare plants to what our squirrels eat for lunch.
Rollerblading
Adults and children alike are welcome to come along and whiz around our roller rink. Minimum skate size: Junior size 11
Sailing Tuition
The sport of sailing is popular with the whole family. This course offers basic tuition in sailing skills.
Scuba Diving
Exploring hidden, underwater depths amongst colourful fish and reefs is an amazing experience and this introductory lesson gives you a taste of how thrilling location diving would be. Led by a PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) qualified instructor, you learn the basics in a safe, controlled environment, using state of the art Scuba equipment.
Soccer Circus
Are you ready to take on the challenge? Soccer circus is a fantastic, fun, family activity developed by former England player and manager Kevin Keegan. It's guaranteed to be loved by all ages and abilities, ensure you bring along Mum too! This exciting attraction will test your skills by dribbling, passing, shooting and throwing your way
to the best score. You require no experience just the ability to have lots of fun.
Under 4s are free when accompanied by a paying adult.
Soccer Coaching Programme
Dribbling, kicking, passing, marking, tackling, heading and, hopefully, scoring! All the many techniques of the beautiful game are taught by our BCSSA coaches using their unique soccer theme park equipment, such as dribbling mannequins and free kick walls. each session combines intensive training with short matches so every player can put their new skills into practice.
Soccer Shoot Out
Can you make the shot when you're under pressure? You're up against our Sports Plaza goalie in this exciting penalty shoot out.
Squirrel Session
Join the ranger on a short walk and join in games and activities designed to teach you more about red squirrels.
Snorkelling
We can't provide the reef fish, but our experienced tutors can teach you all the techniques you need to explore sea life on your next trip abroad. Please arrive 20 minutes before the session and bring your completed medical form (issued on arrival at the village).
Swimming Academy
Being able to swim competently opens up a whole world of fun and adventure. Our qualified instructors will help swimmers of all levels build their confidence in the pool, learning basic techniques and different swimming strokes. When you're happy that they're safe in the water, you can let them loose on the exciting children's flumes, pools and attraction in the Subtropical Swimming Paradise.
Tanks
Ever looked at the churning caterpillar tracks of a tank and wondered what it would be like to actually drive the vehicle? Brand new to the UK, our Tank session lets you do exactly that! Each one-man tank is powered by a Honda engine and controlled by hydraulic levers just like those in full-size versions. Once out on the purpose-built track, you can tackle the lumps, bumps and ditches that are too much for vehicles with boring old wheels.
Tree Trekking
You are connected into the Expo Glider safety harness system whilst you tackle our Aerial Adventure course, experiencing the many individual challenges from the Postman's Walk, Burma Bridge, Hanging Platforms and Indiana Bridge to make the exhilarating 13 metres Power Fan finale where you will make a quick and controlled descent to the ground.
Urban Funk
Combining hip hop and urban street dancing, this energetic class offers a fun way to get fit.
NB. Not suitable when pregnant.
Windsurfing Tuition
With modern boards and sails and a fully qualified RYA instructor on your side, you should soon be whizzing confidently across the lake.
Willow Weaving
Try your hand at this old woodland craft and join the rangers in making willow woven objects/structures.
Zip Wire
This is the ultimate rush! Climb to the top of our 13-metre tower (via ladders) where you will be attached to the wire. Then fly through the trees and abseil to the ground.