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Magical Christmas holidays and breaks

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Christmas breaks.

Create unforgettable family memories on a Christmas break at Center Parcs. Stay between 2 and 7 nights from the 18 December to 27 December 2026 and see the magic of Christmas come to life in enchanted forest surroundings.

                          

Animatronic reindeer heads lean from shuttered windows, mouths open as if singing, in a wooden hut festooned with garlands and red-gold ornaments, set among trees with string lights.

Christmas at Center Parcs

  • Wander through twinkling lights and spectacular displays in the Enchanted Light Garden. Visit as many times as you like!
  • Step into Santa’s Woodland Village, a magical snowy wonderland where you can enjoy Forest Festive Fayre and meet playful elves.
  • See little faces light up when you visit Santa and his team of elves in the Woodland Workshop – available until Christmas Eve.
  • Curl up on the sofa and enjoy the adventures of Clove and her friends in our brand-new storybook, Clove and the Bouncing Sugar Plums.
  • Make your lodge feel festive by purchasing a Christmas Tree, Lights and Decorations Pack at the checkout. We’ll deliver it to your lodge on arrival day.
  • Ride the Rapids on Christmas Eve or enjoy a Christmas Day dip in our free Subtropical Swimming Paradise, heated to 29.5C all year round.
  • Feel the magic all around as you cycle or walk amongst acres of twinkling forest.
Seven stylized evergreen trees stand upright, evenly spaced, atop a light gray snowy strip, against a wide white background with ample empty space.

  

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Wooden cabin sits nestled among tall trees, path leading to a dark front door and windows. Sunlight filters through dense forest, grass patches surrounding the compact, modern structure.
From 1 to 6 bedrooms, sleeps from 1 to 12 guests

Woodland Lodges

Access from 4pm

Practical and popular, our fully-equipped, family-friendly Woodland Lodges feature:

  • Open-plan living area
  • Modern kitchen
  • Private patio
  • Comfortable bedrooms

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Curved beige sectional sofa anchors the room, encircling a round coffee table, in a bright living space with forest-wall mural, circular ceiling light, patterned chair, and sliding glass doors.
From 1 to 6 bedrooms, sleeps from 1 to 12 guests

Woodland Premium Lodges

Access from 4pm

Elevate your Center Parcs getaway with the newly refurbished Woodland Premium Lodges at Whinfell, Sherwood and Elveden Forest which feature:

  • Larger patio area complete with new table and seating
  • Redesigned kitchen layout featuring modern amenities
  • Refreshed décor throughout, incorporating sustainable and recyclable materials
  • Blackout curtains in every bedroom for restful nights

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Wooden lodges sit nestled among tall pine trees, with balconies and large windows; bicycles rest by doors as warm sunlight slants across a grassy clearing in a quiet forest resort.
From 1 to 4 bedrooms, sleeps from 1 to 8 guests

Forest Lodges

Access from 3pm

Everything that’s included in a Woodland Lodge, plus added comforts for a relaxing break:

  • Ensuite in all bedrooms
  • Flat screen TV in all bedrooms
  • Hydrobath
  • Some Forest Lodges include a sauna, hot tub or games room

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Curved orange sectional sofa surrounds a round coffee table, beneath a circular ceiling light, in a living area with a forest mural and green-framed sliding glass doors to a patio.
From 1 to 4 bedrooms, sleeps from 1 to 8 guests

Grand Forest Lodges

Access from 3pm

Get ready to unwind in style with the newly refurbished Grand Forest Lodges at Whinfell, Sherwood and Elveden Forest which feature:

  • Larger outdoor seating area with new table, chairs and heated pergola
  • New ensuite bath/shower rooms for every bedroom
  • New décor, including sustainable and recyclable materials

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Timber-clad cabin overlooks a fenced patio, featuring lounge chairs, dining table, and hot tub. Surrounding buildings echo the wood-and-stone style, while leafy trees and blue sky frame the quiet setting.
4 bedrooms, sleeps from 1 to 8 guests

Exclusive Lodges

Access from 2pm

The next level of luxury, our Exclusive Lodges offer added premium features:

  • Sauna, steam room and outdoor hot tub
  • Games room with pool table
  • Ensuite in all bedrooms

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Bed sits neatly made with folded towels on top, centered under twin lamps. Surroundings: carpeted hotel room with armchair and table, framed art, mirror, and corridor leading toward bathroom area.
1 to 2 bedrooms, sleeps from 1 to 4 people

Hotels and Apartments

Access from 3pm

Ideal for couples, our stylish apartments and hotel rooms can be found with woodland or lakeside views. They include:

  • Furnished patio or balcony
  • Ensuite shower room
  • Self-catering facilities including coffee machine
  • Twin or double beds

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Wooden treehouse rests elevated on stilts, connected by railings and platforms, surrounded by tall pine trunks. Sunlight illuminates the structure within a dense green forest, with fences and pathways below.
4 bedrooms, sleeps from 1 to 8 guests

Treehouses

Access from 1pm

Our spectacular Treehouses are perfect for special occasions, featuring:

  • Private outdoor hot tub
  • Dedicated Treehouse Host
  • Games den with pool table
  • Ensuite bathrooms
  • Private infrared sauna

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Wooden house hosts outdoor relaxation: sun loungers line a covered patio, dining table sits nearby, and a hot tub rests beside a detached room, all set within a forested backyard.
From 1 to 4 bedrooms, sleeps from 1 to 8 guests

Adapted Lodges

Designed for guests with disabilities to enjoy a relaxing and comfortable break, they include:

  • dedicated disabled parking nearby
  • ramps to access your accommodation
  • lowered countertops
  • handrails throughout
  • walk-in / wheel-in showers and more

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Three modern, curved-roof cabins face the water, their glass-fronted balconies overlooking a calm lake; surrounded by trees and greenery, they sit on stilts near the shoreline in a forested setting.
3 bedrooms, sleeps from 1 to 6 guest

Waterside Lodges

Access from 2pm

Exclusive to Elveden Forest, our extraordinary nautical-themed Waterside Lodges feature:

  • Private outdoor hot tub
  • Balconies for two bedrooms
  • Ensuite in all bedrooms
  • Private decking with breath-taking views over the lake

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Row of evergreen trees stands evenly spaced on a low snowbank, their layered branches pointing down. Minimalist scene with empty white background suggests a quiet winter forest clearing.

 

Family Christmas activities

Our Christmas activities are packed with festive fun for all ages. Enjoy getting stuck into the Christmas Crafts Workshop or Festive Pottery Painting before taking home your Christmassy creations. Some festive activities are only available until Christmas Eve.

Person dressed as Santa Claus sits smiling, partially obscured by colorful Christmas tree ornaments and lights, in a warmly lit, red-decorated room with festive garlands and figures in the background.

Santa's Workshop

A magical festive experience. Make special memories together as you meet Santa and his elves in Santa's Woodland Workshop. You'll get a souvenir photograph and maybe even an early Christmas present… Available at all locations.

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Children in chef hats decorate cookies with icing alongside an adult dressed as a holiday elf, in a warm, festive kitchen with wooden walls and garland.

Festive Chocolate Chefs Academy

'Tis the season to eat chocolate! Packed with sticky, sweet, chocolatey fun, our famous Festive Chocolate Chefs’ Academy is perfect for budding chefs as they make their very own Christmassy chocolate creations in this unaccompanied session. Ages 3 to 9 years. Available at all locations.

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Santa Claus leans toward children, presenting a gift, while a family wearing paper crowns sits at a festive restaurant table, watching and smiling amid holiday decorations and daylight windows.

Brunch with Santa

Santa is heading to Huck’s for a tasty brunch – and he’d love for you to join him! This experience includes brunch, entertainment at your table from our playful elves and a special visit from Santa with an early Christmas gift for each child. Available at all locations.

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Two people paint ceramic mugs with thin brushes, concentrating at a shared table; paint bottles and tools surround them, with other participants and shelves blurred in a bright craft studio.

Festive Pottery Painting

The activity that’s loved by all the generations and will leave you with a special Christmas souvenir to take home. Your festive masterpiece will be professionally glazed and fired overnight, so you can treasure it forever. Suitable for all ages and abilities. Available at all locations.

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  • Group of five adults and one child walk, chatting, under glowing archways on a forest path at night; trees sparkle with white lights. Text overhead: Santa's Wonderland Village.
  • Person dressed as Santa Claus waves while standing in an illuminated red sleigh; wrapped gifts behind. Nighttime outdoor scene with spotlight and dark trees. Winter Wonderland
  • Marshmallows on wooden skewers roast over glowing charcoal on a metal grate, with blurred bokeh lights in the background, indicating an indoor or nighttime setting.
  • Man and girl sip hot drinks and smile at a wooden picnic table, wearing winter hats and coats, inside a rustic tent café with other patrons in background. Text: SUPERDRY.
  • Mushroom-shaped playhouse shelters a person peering through its round doorway, surrounded by snow-dusted firs and twinkling string lights in a nighttime forest display with purple and pink illumination.

Santa's Woodland Village

Follow the snow-covered paths and twinkling lights to discover Santa’s Woodland Village. It’s included in the cost of your break and you can visit as often as you like. Make magical memories as you:

  • Step into our Snow Zone and get a fun family photo in the giant snow globe as the snow falls around you
  • Say hello to Santa and his elves in their Woodland Workshop, with pre-bookable slots until Christmas Eve
  • Sing along to your favourite festive tunes with our famous singing reindeer
  • Meet playful elves who can’t wait to show off their dance moves and magic tricks
  • Warm up with festive drinks and treats at the Forest Festive Fayre (UK only)
  • Child runs toward camera, smiling, on a forest path. Glowing orange light installations hang from trees and line the walkway, creating a festive, dusk-lit atmosphere among tall woods.
  • Vertical LED tubes glow, hanging suspended and illuminating a nighttime forest. Small lights sparkle along shrubs and a winding path among tall pines under a deep-blue sky.
  • Family group walks, bundled in winter coats, along a night forest path; children smiling as adults guide them, surrounded by hanging glowing light tubes and decorative butterfly lanterns on trees.

The Enchanted Light Garden

This festive season we’re lighting up the forest with our spectacular Enchanted Light Garden. Watch the little ones look up in awe as you wander through twinkling lights nestled between the trees and the forest floor. Lose yourself in a magical winter wonderland, surrounded by festive tunes that will have you jingling and dancing along. You can visit every evening of your break. 

Roast turkey slices with gravy sit on a plate, accompanied by potatoes, stuffing, pigs-in-blankets, and greens, presented on a wooden table amid Christmas lights, pine branches, and a champagne flute.

Christmas Lunch

Hang up your cooking apron and head to one of our restaurants for a traditional Christmas Lunch with all the trimmings. With special children’s menus, little ones can enjoy festive food on the big day too.

 

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  • Child slides feet-first, arms raised, smiling, down a bright-blue water slide, splashing water. Context: indoor water park with sunlight through glass and surrounding plants along the slide.
  • Child rides down a water slide, arms raised and mouth open, splashing into shallow water; another child follows behind; white slide runs alongside a stone wall in bright outdoor light.
  • Smiling toddler wearing a green life vest leans back and splashes into shallow water after descending a small wooden slide inside an indoor water park.
  • Inflatable raft carries four riders, splashing and leaning as they descend through a curving enclosed waterslide; teal-tinted light and white panels illuminate the smooth cylindrical tunnel around them.

Make a splash this Christmas

Our Subtropical Swimming Paradise is open every day during your festive break. Enjoy a Christmas Day dip and work up an appetite before the big feast. Ride the waves, relax in the whirlpools, brave the rapids and race down the slides.

 

Subtropical Swimming Paradise

Three people—an adult and two children—walk hand in hand away from the camera along a paved path. Autumn leaves, wooden fences, and forest cabins surround them, with sunlight streaming ahead.

“We've had a beautiful weekend away at @centerparcsuk 🍁

The perfect top up of family time, fun activities, and festive cheer” 

Instagram: @Kristiecrafts 

 

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Family walking through Winter Wonderland children wearing jumpers with Rudolf on them

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Three cartoon elves dance, smiling with raised arms and lifted feet. They wear green-red hats, long tunics, and striped leggings, standing on pale snowy ground against a blank white sky.
Group of people pose and smile through elf-face cutouts in a photo board labeled “Winter Wonderland”, while a child claps below; snowy, decorated trees and festive lights surround them outdoors.
Child smiles and chats with Santa while an elf and a woman look on, seated in a cozy Christmas room with stockings, garlands, and a tree near a fireplace.
Three bundled singers perform into microphones, profiles lit by red and blue stage lights, wearing patterned winter headbands, standing closely on a dark stage with blurred background and spotlights.
Red LED light tubes glow overhead, illuminating a winter forest path. Snow-dusted evergreens, rope fences, and scattered visitors appear beneath the canopy, creating a festive nighttime woodland scene.
Person dressed as Santa waves from a red, light-trimmed sleigh, with wrapped gifts behind, under a night sky and bright spotlight. Text on lower right reads: Winter Wonderland.

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Parent holding a bundled child smiles while a costumed elf claps, amid a winter light display: snow-dusted trees, glowing arches, hanging bulbs, and oversized mushroom decorations along a forest path.

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Santa Claus figure sits smiling, hands resting on lap, in a cozy, ornately decorated room with red wallpaper, glowing Christmas tree lights, ornaments, and festive garlands.

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Champagne flutes hold sparkling wine, bubbles rising; they stand clustered on a table with warm, blurred string lights in the dark background, suggesting a festive celebration setting.

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