Summer holidays and breaks in the UK
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 Forest Spa or make a splash at the Subtropical Swimming Paradise.
What's included
- Free unlimited entry into The Subtropical Swimming Paradise
- A beautiful lake, sandy beach and acres of peaceful forest surroundings
- Indoor soft play and outdoor adventure playgrounds
- Self-catering essentials in all accommodation
- Free Friendly wifi throughout the village and in your lodge
Explore what makes our Center Parcs villages
The perfect lodge for your summer break
Discover a wide range of holiday lodges, perfect for your summer getaway.
- Choose an Apartment, Woodland Lodge or Executive Lodge nestled in your own piece of forest
- Add some luxury with an Exclusive Lodge or Treehouse and enjoy features such as a games room, hot tub, sauna and steam room
- Don’t forget we also have adapted lodges and dog-friendly lodges
Splashing fun in The Subtropical Swimming Paradise
This Easter, discover the Subtropical Swimming Paradise, our indoor and outdoor water park, with a variety of fun experiences for the whole family:
- Water slides, Wild Water Rapids and wave pool
- Themed play areas for little ones
- Fun water-based activities
- Private Family Cabanas available to hire
Aqua Sana Forest Spa
Discover a spa like no other, in the heart of the forest and cherish relaxing moments together. Unwind with a treatment or indulge in a three hour Forest Spa Experience and explore up to 25 nature-inspired experiences. Just pre-book your Aqua Sana Forest Spa slot to secure availability before your break.
Center Parcs locations
Whinfell Forest, Cumbria
Whinfell Forest sits on the edge of the Lake District, the perfect place to reconnect with family & friends. Book a break at the award-winning Whinfell Forest .
Sherwood Forest, Nottinghamshire
Enjoy a break in the legendary Sherwood Forest and be enchanted by 400 acres of forest, while reconnecting with family and friends. Book your Center Parcs Break.
Elveden Forest, Suffolk
Explore 400 acres of rural Suffolk woodland with family and friends at Center Parcs Elveden Forest. Book your Suffolk family break.
Unforgettable experiences for your summer holiday
Make the most of every moment of your summer break by booking activities at an additional cost.
AquaParc
Bounce, balance and zoom across our outdoor, inflatable water obstacle course, fun for all the family on the lake. Minimum age 6 years.
Available at Longleat Forest.
Double Kayak Hire
Spend some peaceful quality time with your partner or invite a friend or family member, taking to the water in one of our fantastic double kayaks. You’ll learn new skills in the water, taking in your idyllic surroundings at the same time.
Available at all locations.
Tennis - Outdoor Courts
Fun, competitive and a great way of keeping fit... whether you’re the next Andy Murray or just a keen amateur, enjoy a game of tennis on our outdoor courts.
Available at all locations.
Early summer and school holiday breaks 2025
Spend precious time with your little ones on an early UK summer holiday from Monday 2 June to Friday 18 July 2025.
Reconnect during the school holidays from Friday 25 July until Monday 1 September 2025 and enjoy some well-deserved family time.
- Soak up the sun and build sandcastles together on the sandy beach
- Splash into exciting toddler play areas and the Wild Water Rapids in the Subtropical Swimming Paradise
- Get creative with activities made for little ones, such as Mucky Pups or Crazy Science
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.
Splash into your summer break
Discover endless adventures in our indoor and outdoor water park, the Subtropical Swimming Paradise.
- 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
All-day al fresco dining
Whether you need a quick pit stop before your next adventure or a hearty and delicious evening meal, you’ll find plenty of restaurants ready to welcome you. Many of them have open-air terraces perfect for a summertime holiday, and you’ll also find play areas for little ones. If you’d prefer to enjoy restaurant food in the comfort of your lodge, you can order delivery instead.
Your picture-perfect summer break
Browse through our images of summer holidays at Center Parcs
"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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