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UK holidays with teenage children

Book a holiday that everyone will love at Center Parcs. Teenagers can zoom down the Wild Water Rapids on repeat, reach new heights on Aerial Adventure or cycle through the woodland spotting wildlife. After a fun-filled day together, get everyone around the table for a family meal in our restaurants. Why not get cosy in your lodge with delicious food delivered to your door by Restaurant Runner – the perfect way to spend time together and reminisce about the day's adventures. 

 

Center Parcs locations

Whinfell Forest breaks | Lake District breaks

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 .

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Sherwood Forest breaks | Nottinghamshire breaks

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.

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Elveden Forest breaks | Suffolk holidays

Elveden Forest, Suffolk

Explore 400 acres of rural Suffolk woodland with family and friends at Center Parcs Elveden Forest. Book your Suffolk family break.

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Woburn Forest break | Country break near London

Woburn Forest, Bedfordshire

Center Parcs Woburn forest is the ideal place to explore nature near London. Relax or get active in 365 acres of magical forest. Book your forest break.

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Longleat Forest breaks | Wiltshire holidays

Longleat Forest, Wiltshire

Explore the 400-acre Longleat Forest featuring rare Giant Redwoods in Wiltshire, and a range of activities and a forest spa to enjoy. Book your break today.

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Top activities for teenagers

Water park holidays UK | Water park breaks

Subtropical Swimming Paradise

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

The Subtropical Swimming Paradise
Aerial Adventure

Aerial Adventure

Get ready for an amazing treetop adventure, perfect for adrenaline junkies and thrill seekers. Conquer our spectacular treetop course, complete all the elements and finish with a descent on our zip wire. Maximum weight 18 stone. Available at all locations.

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Double Kayak Hire

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.

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Paintball

Paintball

A classic favourite to test your teamwork and accuracy as you march into combat with your friends and family. Minimum age 12 years. Available at Whinfell Forest, Sherwood Forest, Elveden Forest and Longleat Forest.

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Tennis - Outdoor Courts

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.

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Quad Bike Safari 16 years+

Quad Bike Safari 16 years+

Take on the challenging terrain of our purpose-built track with your tough, go-anywhere quad bike. Adrenaline-fuelled and fast-paced fun thrills and adventure. Minimum age 16 years. Available at Whinfell Forest, Sherwood Forest, Elveden Forest and Longleat Forest.

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Archery - Field Archery

Stealth, speed, precision and accuracy… Field Archery is about so much more than hitting the bullseye. Learn all the special techniques from our experts before you’re unleashed into the forest to find and fire at targets. Minimum age 10 years. Available at all locations.

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Golf Driving Range

Golf Driving Range

Practice makes perfect and our Golf Driving Range is the ideal place to perfect your swing and work on your posture. Minimum age 6 years. Available at Whinfell Forest.

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Aerial Tree Trekking

Aerial Tree Trekking

Take to the trees and navigate the suspended paths and obstacles as you swing, climb, crawl and balance, guided along by our qualified instructor. Minimum height 1.10m, maximum weight 18 stone. Available at all locations.

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What’s included in your break

  • Fully equipped cosy home-from-home lodge nestled within the forest
  • Up to 400 acres of beautiful woodland and pathways to explore on foot or two wheels
  • Free entry to the Subtropical Swimming Paradise water park, with the Wild Water Rapids, Wave pool, and rides and slides for all ages
  • A sandy beach and lake with bookable watersports activities for all ages
  • Adventure playgrounds and picturesque picnic areas
  • Our villages are easy to get around with ramped entrances and walkways in most areas
  • Games room with a pool table
  • Twin bed bedroom at Sherwood Forest.
  • Living room of a lodge
  • Interior of a lodge

Family lodges teenagers will love

Here at Center Parcs we offer a wide range of spacious, private and stylish accommodation perfect for families with teenagers with plenty of space to spend some alone time and come together as a family. 

  • Enjoy the woodland ambiance on your own patio, ideal for family barbecues
  • Your essentials are covered with provided bed linen, towels, and kitchenware
  • Embrace the open-plan layout, perfect for quality family time and games nights

Woodland Lodges are stylish, comfortable and equipped with everything you need, while Exclusive Lodges offer ensuite bedrooms, and your own private sauna, steam room and hot tub (excluding some at Whinfell Forest). 

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See what our guests are saying

Whinfell Forest

Fantastic week at Whinfell Forest

@Michelle R - September 2023, Whinfell Forest

Had a fantastic week at Whinfell Forest with family. Lots of activities to choose from, loved the swimming & ten pin bowling. The food at Hucks was lovely but the best meal was at the Sports Cafe (katsu loaded fries & gammon steak were amazing). The caving adventure was awesome too. My teenagers loved the aerial adventure and quad bikes as well as field archery. Our lodge was ideally situated (Moorland view area) and was lovely & clean as were all the facilities and we really enjoyed cycling through the forest. Will definitely be back soon.

 Fantastic as usual  

@Gilx4 - August 2023, Whinfell Forest 

Visiting Whinfell is like coming home. We’ve been fortunate enough to be able to visit each year (except 2020 due to COVID) for over the last 14 years. We always find the accommodation to be spotless and in good order, beds are comfortable and linen and towels fresh and clean. Fully equipped kitchen for our needs. We like to eat out and pre-book restaurants prior to our stay to avoid disappointment. The Sports Cafe is great because you don’t pre-book that so can visit whenever suits. The swimming area has been refreshed since my last visit and a new slide has been built, teenagers loved the slides! All our party enjoyed the Pottery Painting this year, very relaxing 90 minutes activity. Tree top trek, paddle boarding, badminton, adventure golf and bowling were all fantastic. Staff are all friendly and nothing is too much trouble. We enjoy all the wildlife that visits the area behind the lodge and this is a highlight of our stays

Sherwood Forest

Family winter wonderland break

@SarahM - November 2023, Sherwood Forest

Our first time at sherwood. We visited during winter wonderland as a family of four. 2 adults and 2 teenagers. From the moment we arrived everything was fantastic. We stayed in an executive new style lodge. The location on the park was great for us. The whole place was spotless this was Credit to Kim and Les. We loved Santa’s village the decorations are amazing and so much effort has been made to make it all so magical. We particularly enjoyed the swimming pool especially the rapids and slides. The pancake house deserves a mention too it was excellent. The staff are super helpful and friendly. A special weekend making memories.

The best weekend ever

@Emma H- January 2023, Sherwood Forest

Amazing weekend with 5 older teenagers. The activities were fabulous we chose Segway , Ariel adventure and bowling. All we’re able to participate and great to get the family altogether . Highly recommended and we will definitely be returning.

Longleat Forest

Great family break

@Rache lS - February 2024, Longleat Forest

So much fun for the whole family. In our party there were 5 adults, a teenager and 2 babies under 2. I can honestly say there was something for everyone and we all loved every minute. Staff were particularly friendly and helpful. We can not wait to go back.

Fun for the whole family

@Michelle R - September 2023, Longleat Forest

It was our first holiday as a family with our 2 year old and 6 year old. We were joined by our extended family with teenagers and grandma. It was fantastic for every age group. The high standards across the whole resort were exceptional. Everywhere was maintained to the highest standard and super clean. Amazing considering the amount of people that visit and how busy the area especially the swimming and changing room were still spotless. Our lodge was spotless and will stocked with any basics you would need for a long weekend. Everyone who works in the resort were genuinely happy and very helpful. Every restaurant we ate at was amazing, every activity was super and especially the child care workers in the Activity Den.
I was not sure about spending all this money on a trip to Center Parcs having had such lovely holidays abroad before children but We had the very best experience and can’t wait to go back. The Spa is a wonderful treat for the adults.

Elveden Forest

Wonderful stay

@Joe K - January 2023, Elveden Forest

Wonderful family time. We went for a birthday celebration. 2 adults and 2 teens. The kids felt like they could be independent but we did a lot of activities together too. We stayed in an executive lodge and it was super clean and comfy. Absolutely loved our stay and want to go back. The Winter lights were a magical touch.

Amazing holiday

@Julie R - August 2023, Elveden Forest

We had a lovely mid week break
There was lots of forest visitors to our patio for breakfast squirrels and Deer
Everything was clean and tidy
Although busy we felt there was enough space to spread out
The staff we’re really welcoming and helpful
I’d definitely recommend this place 100%

Woburn Forest

Excellent short break for family with teenagers

@Nellietrumpet - July 2023, Woburn Forest

Wonderful short family break with teenagers. Stayed in an Executive Lodge which was great with en suites for all. Loved the sauna too. Activities were great as always, favourite was the Drop for the teenagers. Aqua Sana Spa is outstanding, best one I’ve been to both in and out of Centerparcs. Best restaurants were Las Iguanas and Amalfi. All staff attentive, particularly those on the Aerial Adventure and the Drop on Wednesday and the Indoor Climbing on Thursday. Great water park too

First Time at Center Parcs with Teenagers

@JPhelan - May 2023, Woburn Forest

It was our first time at Center Parcs and we had a fantastic time. The staff made our holiday, they were so helpful, friendly and really went out of their way to make sure your having a good time. We did Kayaking and Archery and loved it. Can't wait to go back again

 

 

  • A family laughing whilst eating a meal at Hucks Restaurant.
  • Plates of food on a table including a pie and chips, sandwiches and cheesy garlic bread.
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Restaurants for all the family

Catching up over brunch, lunch or dinner is perfect time to reconnect as a family. From quick pit-stop lunches to sit down dinners, enjoy mealtimes with your teenage children in our family-friendly cafes and restaurants. Here's what you can expect:

  • Children’s menus with tasty dishes for little ones
  • Activity sheets and crayons to keep children entertained
  • Play areas (selected restaurants across the village)
  • Ample space for highchairs and pushchairs
  • Facilities to warm milk or baby food you've brought with you
  • Free Ella’s Kitchen baby food available (subject to availability)
  • Allergen information is available

Top tips:

  • Reserve restaurants in advance, especially for popular early evening slots

If you’re all ready to relax after a busy day, why not order delicious food delivered to your door with Restaurant Runner?

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  • Outdoor pool at Aqua Sana Elveden.
  • Two women relaxing in a wooden Nordic sauna.
  • Two woman eating at Aqua Sana Spa

Feel revitalised at Aqua Sana Spa

Need some time to recharge? Why not visit Aqua Sana Spa and enjoy a relaxing spa session during your break?

Nestled in the trees of our Center Parcs villages, each of our spas have up to 25 different spa experiences inspired by the natural world. From wet to dry, herbal or meditative, you'll find everything you need to leave feeling relaxed and revitalised.

The minimum age for booking into the spa is 14 years. Under 18s must be accompanied by a paying adult. 

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  • A family going down the water slides in an inflatable.
  • A man smiling while coming down a flume water slide.

Swimming, slides and rides for all the family

Experience the excitement of the Subtropical Swimming Paradise! Perfect for the whole family, older children and teenagers will love the thrilling Tropical Cyclone raft ride, and relaxing in the dreamy year-round warmth with water heated to 29.5°C. You’ll find:

  • Indoor and outdoor pools
  • Wave pool, Wild Water Rapids and rides and slides
  • Dedicated splash pools and children’s sensory water play areas for endless aquatic adventures
  • Free use of swim jackets (these are swimming aids and not lifejackets)
  • Spacious family changing rooms and large lockers to store all your belongings
  • Refuel at Canopy Café with poolside snacks, meals and drinks

Top tip: hire a Family Cabana for a relaxing retreat between splashing in the waves and riding the Wild Water Rapids! 

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Top tips for the perfect break with your teenager

  • Book early arrival to access your lodge from 2pm
  • Hire bikes (free helmet hire with all cycles), mobility scooters and buy cycling essentials from the Cycle Centre
  • Ensure a hassle-free start by pre-ordering groceries before you arrive
  • Don’t worry if you forget anything, ParcMarket is open daily for any essentials
  • Visit Aquatique for any additional swimming gear
  • Discover adventure playgrounds for all ages
  • For older children who want to spend their own money, buy them a Center Parcs gift card and they can manage their own money during the holiday

Teenage breaks for every season

 

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Spring breaks

A short break in the forest during March, April or May is the perfect chance for your family to soak up the spring sunshine. 

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Summer breaks

Spend precious time with your family on a Center Parcs break in the sun. There’s so much to discover on a summer break and is perfect for creating those picture perfect moments.

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Autumn breaks

Watch the forest transform from green to gold, feel the leaves crunch under your feet and enjoy a beautiful evening sunset over the lake.

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Winter Wonderland breaks

Ready to feel the magic in the forest? Join us between Friday 8 November 2024 until Friday 3 January 2025 to experience the wonder of a Winter Wonderland.. An enchanting experience for all ages... and magical memories you'll treasure forever.

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Picture perfect moments

A teenage boy on the indoor climbing wall.
A girl going down the Wild Water Rapids at night.
Family on quad bikes in the forest
Family cycling through the forest on a sunny day
A deer on the patio at a Center Parcs lodge

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Frequently asked questions

At what age can our teenage children come to Center Parcs on their own?

You must be aged 18 years or over to make a booking at Center Parcs. Under 18s must be accompanied by at least one adult on a break.

Are there any age limits for the activities that our teenage kids can take part in?

There are plenty of activities for teenagers, including indoor, outdoor and watersports activities! Discover our activities for different ages:

Activities for those 15 years and over

Activities for those aged 10 – 14 years

Which of the activities require adult supervision?

All children under 8 years taking part in activities must have parental supervision unless the activity expressly states it is supervised by us. It may also be requested in other instances.

What is the best time of the year to book a break with our teenage children?

Center Parcs is open all year round, so whatever the weather you can enjoy a spectacular seasonal break. See the forest in full bloom in springtime, soak up the sunshine in summer, see the vibrant colours of the autumn forest and discover magical Winter Wonderland and Winter Forest Lights breaks. With a huge range of indoor and outdoor activities, there’s lots to keep the whole family entertained, whatever the weather!

What can the parents do while our kids are having fun with all the activities?

While older children are off enjoying exciting activities or whilst younger ones are booked onto an unaccompanied session, why not escape to Aqua Sana and indulge in some well-deserved relaxation? Explore up to 25 spa experiences inspired by nature, or indulge in a luxurious spa treatment designed to improve your mental and physical wellbeing and help you to relax. From full-body massages to stylish manicures, you’ll be sure to find the perfect treatment for you.

How can we look out for last minute offers?

Sign up to our email mailing list, check our special offers page and keep an eye on our social media pages for last minute offers!

What features are available in the accommodation to entertain our teenage children?

All our lodges include a private patio and barbecue stand so you can get everyone together for a family barbecue. Some of our lodges include a private games room, perfect for keeping teenagers entertained!

Can my kids bring their games consoles to the lodge?

We advise against bringing your own DVD/games console players. Please remember that any available sockets in your accommodation will not have been electrically tested for equipment like this. This means any accident that occurs as a result of using this equipment would be your responsibility. Additionally, your items will not be covered if they are lost or stolen. We highly recommend that all electrical items you wish to bring are PAT tested before using them at Center Parcs.

Can we order takeaways to be delivered to our accommodation if we want to eat in?

Yes, you can order takeaways to your lodge from our on-site delivery service, Restaurant Runner – perfect for a cosy night in after an action-packed day!