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Summer holidays and breaks in the UK
Are you ready for the perfect summer family holiday? Enjoy al fresco dining on our restaurant terraces or your lodge patio areas, perfect for picnics and barbecues. Soak up the sun on our very own sandy beaches and explore the forest, with a variety of indoor and outdoor activities available. Feel rejuvinated at Aqua Sana Spa or make a splash at the Subtropical Swimming Paradise.
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Family Summer holidays at Center Parcs
Center Parcs locations
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Whinfell Forest, Cumbria
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Sherwood Forest, Nottinghamshire
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Elveden Forest, Suffolk
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Woburn Forest, Bedfordshire
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Longleat Forest, Wiltshire
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Family summer breaks in the UK
Escape to the forest for your summer break and experience family time as it should be. Whether you’re trying new activities together, dining al fresco on your patio or having adventures as you explore the forest, everything at Center Parcs is designed to bring families together and help you make memories that will last a lifetime.
Lodges for your perfect summer holiday
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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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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 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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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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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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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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Adapted Lodges
Specially adapted lodges for guests with disabilities featuring:
- Ramps up to the lodge
- Dedicated parking space
- Lowered kitchen worktops
- Spacious bedrooms with one electric bed per lodge
- Bathrooms with walk-in/wheel-in showers
- A hoist for the hot tub, saunas and steam rooms with wider access (Exclusive Adapted Lodges only)
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Dog-friendly Lodges
Bring your four-legged friend on a break with the family. Our paw-friendly lodges:
- Are available in a selected number of our Woodland and Executive Lodges
- Feature tether rings on the patio so they can join you outside
- Fitted with laminate flooring and reverse door handles
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Summer holiday dates 2024
Reconnect from Friday 19 July until Monday 2 September 2024 and enjoy some well-deserved family time on your summer school holiday break.
- Discover exhilarating rides and slides at the Subtropical Swimming Paradise
- Try something new with up to 200 indoor and outdoor activities
- Enjoy al fresco dining on our restaurant terraces or have a barbecue on your patio
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2025 Early summer breaks
Spend precious time with your little ones on an early UK summer holiday from Monday 2 June to Friday 18 July 2025.
- Soak up the sun and build sandcastles together on the sandy beach
- Splash into exciting toddler play areas in the Subtropical Swimming Paradise
- Get creative with activities made for little ones, such as Mucky Pups or Crazy Science
- Explore the summertime forest, creating picture-perfect moments for the memory book
Unforgettable experiences for your summer holiday
Make the most of every moment of your summer break by booking activities at an additional cost.
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AquaParc
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Double Kayak Hire
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Tennis - Outdoor Courts
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Mini Trek
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Splash into your summer break
- Take on exhilarating rides and slides or surf the waves in the wave pool
- Ride the Wild Water Rapids, a family favourite
- Discover themed play areas for young children
- Hire a Family Cabana, your private family oasis
- Make a splash in our water-based activities
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All-day al fresco dining
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Bring your four-legged best friend
- Explore up to 400 acres of summertime forest
- Play in our designated dog exercise areas
- Enjoy spacious open-plan living space, specially designed for dogs
Your picture-perfect summer break
Browse through our images of summer holidays at Center Parcs
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"Swinging into holiday mode… The girls are having the best time at Center Parcs. We have lucked out with the weather, and it is like being abroad. Lots of swimming, scooters, park playing, pottery painting, crazy golf and learning to ride a bike and we are only two days in. It’s been so great watching them explore and having time together"
Instagram: @yesmummydrinks
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Find your perfect spring or summer break
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