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Make this one a Christmas to remember with a magical festive break in the heart of the forest. With three, four, six or seven night breaks between 23 December and 27 December 2022, Christmas at Center Parcs could be your new family tradition.
Pre-order a Christmas tree, lights and decorations pack to add seasonal sparkle to your lodge
Wake up in the breathtakingly beautiful winter forest on Christmas morning
Visit Santa at his Woodland Workshop right up until Christmas Eve, with a gift and special souvenir photo to cherish
Soak up the festive atmosphere and see brand-new displays at Santa’s Woodland Village
Gaze up at sparkling lights and spectacular decorations all around the forest
Discover fabulously festive activities for the whole family to enjoy, available up until Christmas Eve.
Feast on a delicious Christmas dinner in one of our restaurants
At the end of the day, curl up in front of a real log fire in your cosy woodland lodge
In line with our commitment to protecting our forests and wildlife, we’ve made the decision not to bring back our firework displays at Center Parcs. Instead, we’re lighting up the forest with our Enchanted Light Trail - and you can visit as often as you like!
Whatever your age, there’s sure to be something to get you into the festive spirit - from designing your very own Christmas stocking to discovering the magical village on our Festive Treasure Trail. Remember to pre-book your activities to avoid disappointment. Please note that activities are an additional cost. Some festive activities are available only up until Christmas Eve.
Santa's Workshop
The big day is on its way and we have a very special visitor at Center Parcs… Santa Claus himself is setting up his workshop right here in the forest, as his little helpers make all the last-minute toys and gifts for Christmas.
Loved by all the generations, bring your little ones, bring the grandparents, and all get stuck in painting your festive masterpiece, professionally glazed and fired.
Free entry to Santa’s Woodland Village, with spectacular displays and installations (although Santa himself will be off enjoying a well-deserved rest after Christmas Eve!)
Free entry to the magical Enchanted Light Trail
Twinkling lights and festive decorations throughout the forest
Animated stories featuring Nutmeg the reindeer on your lodge TV every evening
Pre-bookable entry to our water park, the Subtropical Swimming Paradise, even on Christmas Day
Up to 400 acres of beautiful winter forest to explore on foot or on two wheels
Santa's Woodland Village
At the heart of our Christmas breaks is Santa’s Woodland Village, covered with a sprinkling of snow. It’s free to enter and you can visit as often as you like. Inside, you’ll find:
Our new Toadstool Cabins, featuring elves in Christmas scenes
Our famous singing reindeer singing your favourite festive tunes
Seasonal sculptures and photo opportunities to capture that perfect family picture
The Forest Festive Fayre, where you can warm up with delicious festive drinks and treats (UK only)
Santa’s Woodland Workshop, with pre-bookable slots to see Santa up until Christmas Eve
Playful elves wandering round the snowy paths, showing off dance moves and magic tricks
The Enchanted Light Trail
This festive season we’re lighting up the forest with a brand-new free Enchanted Light Trail. Watch the little ones look up in awe as you walk through thousands of twinkling lights nestled between the trees and the forest floor. Lose yourself in a magical winter wonderland, surrounded by captivating festive tunes that will have you jingling and dancing along. You can visit every evening of your break.
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.
For a Christmas Day like no other, why not work up an appetite for the big Christmas meal with a visit to our water park, the Subtropical Swimming Paradise? Escape from the unpredictable British weather in our tropical world of rides, slides and splash pools - all heated to a toasty 29.5C.
