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Let your little ones create their own adventures by booking them into an unaccompanied activity like Chocolate Chef’s Academy or try something new that you can do together with one of our accompanied activities like Archery – Little Outlaws or Roller Tots.
Here are some of our more popular activities - pre booking is advised as these book up fast!
Off Road Explorers
This great adventure is for you and your little ones to enjoy together. Watch as they navigate around the track in a miniature 4x4, tackling rough terrain and rumble strips as they go. Ages 3 to 7 years.
Available at all locations.
A child can never have enough teddies, and when it’s one they’ve made themselves it’s extra special. In this creative session, they can make their own cuddly bear or animal to take home with them afterwards. Minimum age 3 years.
Available at all locations.
This exciting aerial rope course is specially designed for younger children, giving them the chance to have their very own adventure in a safe, secure environment. Age 2-5 years.
Available at Whinfell Forest, Sherwood Forest, Longleat Forest and Elveden Forest.
Sneak through the forest, manoeuvre round obstacles and outwit your enemies… this is a game of tactics, precision and stealth. Minimum age 6 years.
Available at all locations.
Let your little ones get gooey and messy creating chocolate treats and playing themed games. Expect some chocolatey clothes and fingers in this unaccompanied session. Ages 3 to 9 years.
Available at all locations.
With plastic skates specially designed to help little ones keep their balance, this activity is a great way to introduce your children to the fun of rollerskating. Ages 2 to 6 years. Skate sizes junior size 6-9/10-13.
Available at all locations.
We are inviting new trainees to go on an adventure of their own by joining our Wizard Academy. Come along to learn new spells and wizard crafts in this fun unaccompanied session. Ages 3 to 9 years.
Available at all locations.
Younger guests can still take on the challenging terrain of our purpose-built track, in complete safety as they first learn to handle and control these incredible machines. Ages 6 to 11 years.
Available at Whinfell Forest, Sherwood Forest, Elveden Forest and Longleat Forest.
Level up your Center Parcs break with brand-new and exciting activities!
Puttify
This is mini golf, reimagined! Try your hand at Puttify, an innovative new golf game that blends cutting-edge technology with vibrant visuals for unforgettable fun for the whole family. Available at Whinfell Forest and Woburn Forest.
Calling all adrenaline junkies – it’s time to take on the TAG Challenge Arena. Discover a variety of challenges to test your physical and mental agility, swiping your TAG wristband to earn points depending on the difficulty of each obstacle. Which strategy will you use to gain the most points against the clock? Minimum height 1.2m. Available at Sherwood Forest.
Step into an interactive gaming adventure! Get ready to play together in this unique social gaming experience, where your body is the controller. Immersive Gamebox is like nothing you’ve experienced before. Minimum age 3 years. Available at Woburn Forest.
Step into an interactive gaming adventure! Get ready to play together in this unique social gaming experience, where your body is the controller. Immersive Gamebox is like nothing you’ve experienced before. Minimum age 3 years. Available at Woburn Forest.
Take a journey through the forest as you tackle nine nature-themed Crazy Pool tables in this brand-new indoor activity located at The Dozing Duck gastropub. Available at Sherwood Forest.
Take to the treetops and explore a network of walkways, tunnels and treehouses! Exclusive to Center Parcs, you can also play competitive TAG Active games and score points by tagging beacons as you explore the course. Minimum age 8 years. Available at Longleat Forest.
Bounce, balance, crawl and climb through a network of nets, tunnels and treehouses! Exclusive to Center Parcs, you can also play fun, slower paced games such as treasure hunts, tagging beacons as you explore the course – perfect for little adventurers. Minimum age 3 years. Available at Longleat Forest.
Get ready to stretch, squish and sparkle! Join us for a hands-on slime session where little ones mix up their very own batch of slime to take home! It’s messy, magical and full of creative fun! Suitable for children aged 3 and above. Available at all locations.
Step into The ARENA - the ultimate mix of gaming, challenge and fun. Test your skills, speed and reactions in this immersive experience packed with physical, mental and skill-based games for the whole family. Available at Whinfell Forest.
Step into The Bat Cage, a high-tech batting experience in the Entertainment Hive at Whinfell Forest. Swing, hit and score your way through fast-paced cricket, tennis, lacrosse or baseball challenges using state-of-the-art sports simulators. It's competitive, family-friendly fun for all ages! Available at Whinfell Forest.
Soak up the sun on our very own sandy beaches and enjoy the view of our picturesque lakes. Or why not build some sandcastles together, and enjoy an ice cream from our Boathouse Kiosk? Whatever you choose to do, the waterfront is the perfect place to make those special family moments.
Explore the Adventure Playgrounds
Around our villages you will find our adventure playgrounds perfect for your little ones, so whether it's balancing on logs, climbing into our huts or running wild, they are free to use at all times of the day. Did you know we even have children’s water play areas in our Subtropical Swimming Paradise?
Our Subtropical Swimming Paradise is the perfect place to visit on a children’s holiday! Heated to a lovely 29.5C all year long, it includes a number of different child-friendly pools for your little ones to enjoy. Have a swim or try one of our fun water-based activities.
The children’s playgrounds at Center Parcs include both indoor soft play and outdoor play areas at various locations throughout the villages. These are included in the cost of your break.
Activities suitable for toddlers aged 2 at Center Parcs include soft play, and children’s water play areas in the Subtropical Swimming Paradise. You can also find a range of age-appropriate activities designed for younger children at the Activity Den, allowing toddlers to play and explore in a safe environment.
Absolutely! Center Parcs is perfect for toddlers, with age-appropriate activities, safe play areas, and family-friendly facilities. Little ones can enjoy toddler-specific swimming zones, outdoor play spaces, and plenty of nature adventures.
A great place to go with kids in the UK is Center Parcs. We offer a wide range of things to do for families of all ages, including the Subtropical Swimming Paradise, outdoor play areas, woodland walks and lots of indoor and outdoor activities.
Yes, Center Parcs offers holiday options and activities specifically for children. There are age-appropriate sessions for babies and toddlers, activities tailored for younger children, and adventure activities designed for older children and teenagers.
Center Parcs is widely regarded as a top destination for families. You’ll find a wide range of age-appropriate activities, safe traffic-free woodland environments, and free entry to the Subtropical Swimming Paradise. Plus, with outdoor play areas, lots of wildlife to see, and plenty of space
Center Parcs is a favourite for family holidays. You’ll find a wide range of age-appropriate activities, safe traffic-free woodland environments, and free entry to the Subtropical Swimming Paradise. With everything on your doorstep including outdoor play areas, lots of wildlife to see, and
No, you cannot bring your own bow and arrows for the archery activity at Center Parcs. We provide all equipment, which has been safety checked and approved for guest use. This helps ensure a consistent and safe experience for all guests.
There are many things in the forest for kids to explore at Center Parcs. Children can discover woodland trails, spot wildlife and take part in outdoor activities. These experiences encourage curiosity and allow children to engage with nature in a safe environment.
Yes, Center Parcs still offers the treasure trail activity, but it has now been renamed to The Forest Discovery Trail.
Take a look at our other activities
Watersports
Our Watersports Lake has a whole raft of water-based sports and activities, all with expert tuition and supervision when you need it. Let your little ones become a Mini Captain or soak up the views on a Pedalo.
There's something to keep the whole family entertained, no matter what the weather is like. There are a wide variety of activities from indoor sports, creative activities and fun adventures.
If outdoor activities are your favourite, then we’ve got a wide range for all ages and abilities. From adrenaline to adventure, nature to never-tried-before, there’s something for everyone outdoors at Center Parcs.
Little ones can have big adventures of their very own with our range of activities. From learning sleuthing skills in Spy School to decorating delicious cupcakes or trying amazing experiments in Crazy Science, there's always something to keep the little ones entertained.
Learn all about the environment around you by heading over to our Rangers Lodge. Take advantage of our knowledgeable Center Parcs Rangers as you discover and learn all the secrets of the forest.
