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Book Ahead & Save £40

Book ahead on Christmas breaks to get our Price Promise and save £40 with code ESCAPE. T&Cs apply*

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Christmas breaks.

Create unforgettable family memories on a Christmas break at Center Parcs. Join us for three, four or seven nights between 19 December and 27 December 2025 and see the magic of Christmas come to life in enchanted forest surroundings.

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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 Garden- and you can visit as often as you like!

                          

Singing reindeer animatronics

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 with a Christmas Tree, Lights and Decorations Pack. 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
Tree illustration.

  

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Woodland Lodge exterior
From 1 to 6 bedrooms, sleeps from 1 to 12 guests

Woodland Lodges

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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Lodges in the forest surrounded by trees
From 1 to 4 bedrooms, sleeps from 1 to 8 guests

Executive Lodges

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 Executive Lodges include a sauna, hot tub or games room

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Exclusive Lodge exterior
4 bedrooms, sleeps from 1 to 8 guests

Exclusive Lodges

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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Bedroom space of an apartment.
1 to 2 bedrooms, sleeps from 1 to 4 people

Hotels and Apartments

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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The exterior view of a Treehouse.
4 bedrooms, sleeps from 1 to 8 guests

Treehouses

Our spectacular Treehouses are perfect for special occasions, featuring:

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

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External view of an adapted lodge with hot tub and sun loungers.
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, giving you complete peace of mind. Our adapted lodges 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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Waterside lodges at Elveden Forest next to the lake.
3 bedrooms, sleeps from 1 to 6 guest

Waterside Lodges

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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Tree illustration.

 

Family Christmas activities

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

Santa's Workshop | Christmas activities

Santa's Workshop

Make special festive memories as you meet Santa and his elves in Santa's Woodland Workshop. You'll get a photograph and maybe even an early Christmas present.

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Festive Chocolate Chefs Academy

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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Festive Cupcake Decorating

Festive Cupcake Decorating

Piping bags at the ready as you learn a range of professional cake decorating techniques - and transform six ordinary cupcakes into magical Christmassy masterpieces. Minimum age 8 years. Available at all locations.

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Festive Pottery Painting

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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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 brand-new 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)

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. 

A plate of Christmas dinner

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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  • A school aged boy going down a slide in the Subtropical Swimming Paradise.
  • A young girl and boy sliding down the rapids with their arms in the air.
  • A pre school aged child laughing as he reaches the bottom of the slide.
  • A family on the tropical cyclone slide in the Subtropical Swimming Paradise.

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

A family walking through the forest

“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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Magical memories are waiting to be made... 

 

Elf illustration.
A family stood in a photo frame in Winter Wonderland.
A little girl sat next to father Christmas talking to an elf.
A choir singing.
The forest lit up pink by the Enchanted Light Garden
Santa waving on his sleigh

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*Book Ahead and Save Offer Terms and Conditions

  1. You can add this offer to your booking by entering ESCAPE at the bottom of the payment page.
  2. You can use this offer code to book a new break up to 23:59 1st July 2025
  3. The offer code can only be used if you book your stay for arrivals after 1st September 2025.
  4. You must add this offer when you book your break – you can’t add it on later.
  5. Offer is available on all accommodation types for UK villages only. Except Spa Suites bookings, Spa Break bookings and Longford Forest, Ireland bookings.
  6. The Offer consists of:
    1. £40 saving per unit of accommodation up to a maximum of 3 units of accommodation, if booked under the same booking reference. The saving will be applied to the full balance of the break but not the deposit amount payable.
    2. Price Promise, if you see the same break (village, accommodation type and arrival date) at a lower price after you have booked contact us by phone on 03448 266 266 or e-mail [email protected] to request an adjustment to price. Adjustment to price must be requested within 5 days of discovering the lower price.
  7. Offer cannot be transferred to an existing booking or used in conjunction with any other offer. Not re-saleable or exchangeable. There is no cash alternative.
  8. The prices shown on our website or in our advertising are subject to change without prior notice and are only guaranteed when your booking is confirmed.
  9. Center Parcs reserves the right to amend or remove this promotion at any time prior to a confirmed booking.
  10. All other terms and conditions as per the Center Parcs standard booking terms and conditions apply.