Winter Wonderland breaks
If you join us between Friday 7 November 2025 until Friday 2 January 2026 you'll get to experience the wonder of a Winter Wonderland break at Center Parcs. An enchanting experience for all ages and magical memories you'll treasure forever.

- Santa's Woodland Village: Step into the heart of Winter Wonderland and enjoy unlimited access to Santa’s Woodland Village. Discover seasonal displays, photo opportunities including The Nest, festive decorations and much more.
- Enchanted Light Garden: Wander through twinkling lights and bright bursts of colour. Open 4pm - 9pm daily.
- Santa's Greetings: Wave to Santa as he passes by on his sleigh, accompanied by drummers, dancers and elves. Wednesday and Saturday from 5pm. Locations differ at each village, please check your arrival guide for further information.
- Letters to Santa: Little ones can write a letter to Santa and receive a magical reply during your break!
- Elf Explorer Passport:
Complete your Elf Explorer Passport in Santa’s Woodland Village to become an official elf explorer.
- Elf Playtime: Meet our mischievous elves as they come out to play in Santa's Woodland Village.
- Festive entertainment: Get into the Christmas spirit with live choir performances.
- Storytime with Nutmeg and Friends: Follow the adventures of Nutmeg and friends as you snuggle up to watch all of our animated bedtime stories on your lodge TV (every evening from 6pm), including our brand-new story, Clove and the Bouncing Sugar Plums.
- Snow Zone:Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow! Step into our Snow Zone and get a fun family photo in the giant snow globe as the snow falls around you.
Get into the Christmas spirit
Watch our festive videos and discover the magic of Winter Wonderland for yourself.
All five of our villages have everything you need for a perfect lodge holiday - but each one has its own distinctive character and unique features to discover

Whinfell Forest, Cumbria

Sherwood Forest, Nottinghamshire

Elveden Forest, Suffolk

Woburn Forest, Bedfordshire

Longleat Forest, Wiltshire

Make the most of your Winter Wonderland experience by booking festive activities, additional to the cost of your break.

Elf Pyjama Party

Santa's Workshop

Christmas Crafts Workshop

Design a Santa Sack

Elf Academy

Elf Hunt

Elf Pots for Tots

Festive Chocolate Chefs Academy

Festive Forest Discovery Trail

Festive Pottery Painting

Santa's Workshop

Brunch with Santa

Santa's Greetings

Toy Making Workshop

Messy Elves

Elf Pyjama Party

Festive Cupcakes for Little Ones

Elf Academy

Elf Hunt

Elf Pots for Tots

Festive Mini Trek

Festive Cupcake Decorating

Festive Target Archery

Festive Pottery Painting

Festive Forest Discovery Trail

Design a Santa Sack

Festive Roller Skating
Discover our lodge types

Woodland Lodges
Practical and popular, our fully-equipped, family-friendly Woodland Lodges feature:
- Open-plan living area
- Modern kitchen
- Private patio
- Comfortable bedrooms

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

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

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

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

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

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
Forest Festive Fayre
Be sure to pay a visit to Forest Festive Fayre and Tipi in Santa’s Woodland Village. You can enjoy tasty treats including luxury hot chocolate, mince pies, traditional sausage rolls, Bratwurst and Christmas tree-shaped waffles, and warm up in the cosy Tipi.
Step into our Christmas Shop
Indulge in a little retail therapy with a visit to the Christmas Shop, which offers a variety of Christmas decorations, souvenirs, bespoke gifts and hand-painted baubles. Why not purchase a festive photo frame for your favourite family photo at Winter Wonderland? You can also treat little ones to our storybooks and plush cuddly characters from the story.
See what our guests say about their Winter Wonderland break

“Just having the most magical time at Center Parcs. It's making us feel so festive - I want to get home and put my tree up now 🎄”
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