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Child-friendly family breaks in the UK

Child-friendly breaks in the heart of the forest

Whether you’re letting little adventurers loose in Off Road Explorers or braving the heights of Aerial Tree Trekking with your teens, cherish every moment together on a Center Parcs short break.

 

A girl posting a letter to Santa through a post box.

Wander through Winter Wonderland with your little ones

Spend precious time with your little ones on a magical Winter Wonderland break and enjoy some well-deserved family time.

  • Get in the festive spirit with activities made for little ones, such as Santa's Workshop or Messy Elves
  • Make a splash in the Subtropical Swimming Paradise, heated to a toasty 29.5c
  • Enjoy a family feast in one of our restaurants or delivered to your accommodation
Learn more about Winter Wonderland

 

Discover child-friendly breaks for all ages

Activities for children of all ages
  • Two goggle-wearing swimmers ride handheld electric sea scooters, propelling forward underwater in a clear tiled pool; bubbles trail behind. The scooters show an oval logo with small, unreadable white text.
  • Boy runs laughing while an adult crawls behind on a rope bridge, within a colorful indoor soft-play maze of nets, padded beams, and hanging foam obstacles.
  • Two helmeted riders glide on parallel ziplines, legs outstretched and arms spread, suspended in harnesses, against a backdrop of tall green trees and overcast sky in an outdoor adventure park.
  • A baby slides down a metal playground slide, arms out, while an adult in red reaches to catch them amid wood-chip ground, wooden play structure, and fenced greenery.
  • Two blue kayaks, linked by a bar, carry two adults and two children wearing life jackets, paddling with green-bladed oars on calm water beside dense trees.

Things to do for all ages

  • Enjoy unlimited access to our Subtropical Swimming Paradise with with exciting rides, slides and the Wild Water Rapids perfect for older children, and cherish every playful splash with your little adventurers in our fun water play areas 
  •  From arts and crafts to indoor play areas, there’s plenty of fantastic indoor activities to try
  • Spot wildlife in the woodland, explore outdoor playgrounds and try thrilling outdoor activities

Discover things to do

 

 

Child-friendly accommodation
  • Toddler reaches toward an adult offering food, seated in a high chair at a kitchen table near a window; a bowl of vegetables and a baby-food pouch sit nearby. Text: “cken erole”.
  • Pool table sits prepared for a game, balls racked and cue ball placed; surrounded by beanbag chairs, low table, wall-mounted TV, large windows, wooden floor, and wallpaper patterned like bookshelves.
  • Sofa set frames a low coffee table with flowers, facing a wall-mounted TV; nearby, a staircase ascends and a forest mural decorates the wall; dining area beyond. Text: “Center Parcs”.
  • Three people splash in a bubbling outdoor hot tub. Surrounding wooden cabin, patio seating, and trees frame the scene; a frosted window reads “Center Parcs.”
  • Child in striped pajamas stretches arms as an adult lifts them into the air, both smiling, on a sectional sofa in a living room with forest artwork and orange pillows.

Child-friendly accommodation

  • There’s plenty of room for pushchairs and all the gear that comes with family life
  • Two-storey lodges come equipped with stair gates to keep little explorers safe
  • Highchairs are in every lodge to make mealtimes easy
  • Try a Forest or Exclusive lodge with a games room, perfect for keeping older children entertained

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Enjoy child-friendly dining
  • Family with young child share a meal, laughing as the child eats fries, at a restaurant table with drinks and salads, beside an indoor playground with climbing nets and children.
  • Boy eats a tortilla chip on a woman's lap; a man and baby sit at a table with fries and drinks, dining together in a leafy outdoor restaurant under umbrellas.
  • Bright green baby-feeding station holds a microwave and bottle warmer, providing heating and recycling; it stands in a restaurant beside booths and bar, decorated with food illustrations on cabinet doors. Text visible: - BABY STATION IN PARTNERSHIP WITH Ella’s kitchen - Welcome to our Baby Station (appears twice) - Ella’s kitchen (logo on cabinet and poster) - CDA (on microwave) - FANCY A BURGER? - TRADITIONAL PIZZA OVEN - [additional small text illegible]

Family-friendly dining

  • Every restaurant offers tasty and nutritious options that children love
  • Ella’s Kitchen pouches (subject to availability) for the littlest diners
  • Activity packs with crayons to keep little ones entertained

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Ofsted registered creche
  • Woman carrying an infant looks upward; the baby also gazes up. In a warmly lit indoor space, blurred decorative lights sparkle in the background.
  • Adult and two toddlers read a colorful picture book together, pages showing a green caterpillar; seated on cushions in a bright playroom with wall art silhouettes.

Ofsted registered creche

  • Our professionally trained DBS checked childcare staff gently encourage children to learn, develop and investigate, all in a happy, safe and stimulating environment
  • Our caring, professional staff will look after your little ones, so you can have some well-deserved adult time.

Discover our creche

Colorful resort map shows attractions and paths; labels mark facilities and restaurants; whimsical forest illustrations frame the scene. SHERWOOD FOREST VILLAGE MAP The Nature Centre The Country Club The Beach and The Boathouse Subtropical Swimming Paradise Nature Discovery Area Action Challenge Village Square Guest Services Cycle Centre Jardin des Sports Aqua Sana Forest Spa KEY First Aid Centre Cycle Parking Children’s outdoor play area Nature Discovery Centre Leisure Bowl with indoor play area Changing facilities ParcMarket Just Kids – toy shop Treats – sweet shop Restaurants: Rajinda Pradesh Restaurants with indoor play areas: Dazing Duck (opening Dec 2024) Bella Italia Café Rouge Huck’s American Bar and Grill Las Iguanas Sports Café The Pancake House A HANDY SNAPSHOT of our village map designed with young families in mind. Find everything from adventure playgrounds and family friendly restaurants to changing facilities and activity areas. Center Parcs

 

Maps designed with little ones in mind

Our village maps are designed with young families in mind. Find everything from

adventure playgrounds and family friendly restaurants to

changing facilities and activity areas. Download your village map below:

Whinfell Forest village map

Sherwood Forest village map

Longleat Forest village map

Elveden Forest village map

Woburn Forest village map

 

 

Find your nearest child-friendly Center Parcs village

Lake reflects evening sky, bordered by dense forest. Aerial view shows scattered cabins, footpaths, and a large glass-roofed building near the shoreline, with calm water curving through a wooded resort.

Whinfell Forest, Cumbria

Whinfell Forest sits on the edge of the Lake District, the perfect holiday to reconnect with family & friends. Book a break at the award-winning Whinfell Forest

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Wooden cabins cluster along a winding road, bordered by dense forest; additional buildings and rectangular courts sit nearby within a quiet, green hillside community with parking areas.

Sherwood Forest, Nottinghamshire

Enjoy a break in the legendary Sherwood Forest and be enchanted by 400 acres of forest. Reconnect with your family and friends at Center Parcs

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A person zip-lines over a lake, approaching a dock where people stand near kayaks; trees frame the sandy shore on a calm, sunny day.

Elveden Forest, Suffolk

Escape to Center Parcs at Elveden Forest, Suffolk. A perfect forest holiday break for families, groups, and couples, including dog-friendly options. Book now!

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Green tourist tram drives along a paved path, towing open carriages, within a dense forest of tall coniferous trees and ferns, bordered by wooden fences.

Longleat Forest, Wiltshire

Discover Center Parcs Longleat Forest, with the Subtropical Swimming Paradise, exciting activities, Aqua Sana Forest Spa and much more in 400 acres of woodland.

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Group of adults and children walk along a wooden boardwalk, surrounded by tall pine trees. Cabins dot a hillside in the background, sunlight filtering through a forested park.

Woburn Forest, Bedfordshire

Discover Center Parcs Woburn Forest near London. Enjoy 365 acres of woodland, family activities, spa relaxation. Book your Woburn Forest break today!

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Discover your perfect family break

Two people swim and interact in a sunlit pool; a child with inflatable armbands faces an adult; surrounding tropical foliage and rocks border the clear water.

Subtropical Swimming Paradise

Perfect for the whole family, the Subtropical Swimming Paradise water park features family-friendly heated pools, slides, water rides and adventure play areas.

Opening times are 9am – 8pm, including a Quiet Hour at 9am on Wednesday and Sunday.​​

Subtropical Swimming Paradise
Four people toast with colorful drinks, smiling and clinking glasses. Seated at a restaurant table with condiments and menus, surrounded by lush greenery and bright daylight through glass.

Food and drink

Serving tasty dishes from around the world, there’s something for everyone with our range of family restaurants. Fancy a night in? Why not try our on-site delivery service, Restaurant Runner? We’ll deliver your favourite dishes right to your door.

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Candy shop shelves display chocolates while whimsical mushroom stands hold candy canes; a yellow M&M station operates beneath colorful hanging discs. Text: "m&m"; "mix together"; "£7".

Shopping

Whether it’s treats for the little ones, everyday essentials or a special souvenir, pick up everything you need from our on-village shops.

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Nowhere says ‘family’ quite like Center Parcs
Adult holding a bundled child gazes upward, standing inside a tunnel of blue-green string lights, both wearing knit beanies and winter coats in a nighttime display.

New Year breaks

Discover New Year breaks
Child and adult sat at a red table painting a wooden reindeer, smiling whilst looking at each other. Child is wearing elf hat and elf costume. Christmas tree is adorned with multicoloured lights twinkling in the background.

Winter Forest Lights breaks

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Four glasses of champagne on a light blue table decorated with twinkling lights and bronze leaf decorations. Bottle of champagne sits on the table in background. Two glasses are in focus in the dark room.

February half-term breaks

Discover February half-term breaks