7 year olds

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.

Doctor Do-A-Lot

Walk, talk and squawk with the animals in this fascinating, fun-packed family adventure. Watch Dude the Bearded Dragon perform, play games in the Outback, discover the magic of ultra violet light, learn parsel tongue with Kellog the corn snake and tiptoe with the tribes to visit our African animals. You'll also meet Tommy the tortoise and Jane the jungle nymph. We think you'll agree; there's definately a lot to do!

Face Painting

Become a beautiful butterfly or a ferocious tiger! Using washable face paints, we'll capture active imaginations and transform little ones into colourful characters for the day.

Family Pony Trekking

The whole family can enjoy a gentle forest walk, perfect for introducing the absolute beginner to the joys of horse riding. Children 4 years and under must be held and supported on the horse by a walking adult. Lead reins are available for adults and older children, please enquire at the time of booking .

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.

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.

Hair Braiding

Girls love to co-ordinate accessories and little trendsetters can have a super cool hair braid decorated with their choice of pretty coloured beads to match their favourite outfit.

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.

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 People's Llama Experience

After a fun yet educational talk about the friendly character of the llama, you'll set off on a short walk that's perfect for younger legs, leading the llamas as you go. There are plenty of chances to stroke the llamas, and for great photo opportunities - plus the children receive a picture to colour of the llama they lead and a certificate of participation.

Magical Makeovers

For all children with a yearning to be a fairytale character or superhero, we'll make their dream come true. They can choose from a fantastic array of wonderful costumes then, with clever make-up and brilliant painted backdrops, their transformation is complete and recorded for all time on a photo to take home.

Mammal Magic

A hands-on experience animal lovers will adore. We meet Tiggiwinkle the hedgehog, along with some of the rarest, cutest and more unusual mammals in the world. As well as learning fascinating facts about the animals, young David Attenboroughs will get chance to handle and stroke them.

Mini Tennis Academy

Every champion has to start somewhere and mini tennis, played with short racquets and larger, soft balls, is a superb way of introducing children to the skills and techniques of tennis. Led by our Center Parcs coaching team, a 30 minute practice session is followed by 15 minutes of games.

Painting Pottery

Young and old alike go potty for our pottery painting studio! Choose a piece of pottery from a huge selection, paint it with your own design we'll professionally glaze and fire it for you to take home.

Pony Pals

To a pony-mad youngster, learning how to pamper one is exciting as riding one. On this fun and rewarding session, experienced instructors share their knowledge with the children – from teaching them the basics of grooming, to glittering hooves and plaiting manes. A tranquil forest ride follows.

Robin Hood and Little John

Learn new skills together and find out who's got the best aim in our parent and child archery session.

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.

Sport 14 Sailing Tuition

A Sport 14 is a double or single sailed dinghy that carries up to 4 people. Three of you can climb aboard for basic tuition and a thrilling demonstration from your instructor.

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.

Teddy Bear Making

A child's teddy is even more precious to them when they've made it themselves. In this wonderful craft session, everyone creates their own bear or animal then chooses an outfit for their new friend before taking them home.

Body Art

Having a favourite animal, symbol or image painted on to their skin never fails to fascinate youngsters. Body Art gives them the chance of exactly that – and even lets them choose which colours are used. The air brushing process takes about 15 minutes and all pictures last around 2-5 days.

Junior Fencing

Let the swashbuckling begin! Aspiring D'Artagnan's can try their hand at fencing using foam swords, safely protected by plastic masks.

Little and Large Basketball

Mums, dads, brothers, sisters, aunties, uncles;
bring the whole family to join in the fun of
our basketball tournament.

Mini Olympics

This event is a great way for five to seven year olds to get some exercise in a fun setting. Inspired by school sports days, events range from the eggm and spoon race to fun to fun relay races.

Woodland Detectives

Center Parcs is set in beautiful forest that teems with wildlife. But recently a few of our woodland neighbours seem to have gone missing. Join Detective Do Little as he investigates what's going on. Find the clues that will unearth their whereabouts.

A great way to learn about some of the animlas that share our surroundings.

Little Chefs

They'll be the cutest cooks in the kitchen when they've been to this fun workshop. Aspiring chefs will get to design and decorate their own apron, mug and much more – creating memories and souvenirs that stay with them long after your trip ends.

Multi Sports Challenge

Want to show off your sporting skills? Then takethe 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.

5 to 7 year olds must be accompanied by an adult.

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.

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.

Woodland Carriage Ride

This exhilarating carriage ride, led by a team of professional drivers and magnificent horses whisks you off on a tour of the surrounding woodland.