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Shake off the winter blues and enjoy an unforgettable experience at Center Parcs from Friday 9 January until Sunday 22 February 2026.
What's included in your break
Explore The Wishlight Village, gaze up at dazzling light displays in the Enchanted Light Garden and discover immersive and innovative experiences for all ages. Make friends with our playful pixies, enjoy exciting activities and try delicious winter warmers at Forest Fayre.
Ready to make the most of your Winter Forest Lights break? Here’s everything you need to know before you go.
You’ll be given an arrival guide when you arrive at Center Parcs. Keep it handy – this contains details about all the experiences you can enjoy at no extra cost during your break, such as:
Forest Festival of Light
Join us as we celebrate light in the forest! Discover spectacular illuminations, enchanting performers and exciting experiences including games, crafts, face painting and more.
Light up the Forest
Cycle at the speed of light or spin the wheel to make the lights glow around you in these new interactive experiences.
Enchanted Light Garden
Wrap up warm as you wander through thousands of twinkling lights and bright bursts of colour.
You’ll be given an arrival guide when you arrive at Center Parcs. Keep it handy – this contains details about all the experiences you can enjoy at no extra cost during your break, such as:
Forest Festival of Light
Join us as we celebrate light in the forest! Discover spectacular illuminations, enchanting performers and exciting experiences including games, crafts, face painting and more.
Light up the Forest
Cycle at the speed of light or spin the wheel to make the lights glow around you in these new interactive experiences.
Enchanted Light Garden
Wrap up warm as you wander through thousands of twinkling lights and bright bursts of colour.
You’ll be given an arrival guide when you arrive at Center Parcs. Keep it handy – this contains details about all the experiences you can enjoy at no extra cost during your break, such as:
Forest Festival of Light
Join us as we celebrate light in the forest! Discover spectacular illuminations, enchanting performers and exciting experiences including games, crafts, face painting and more.
Light up the Forest
Cycle at the speed of light or spin the wheel to make the lights glow around you in these new interactive experiences.
Enchanted Light Garden
Wrap up warm as you wander through thousands of twinkling lights and bright bursts of colour.
You’ll be given an arrival guide when you arrive at Center Parcs. Keep it handy – this contains details about all the experiences you can enjoy at no extra cost during your break, such as:
Forest Festival of Light
Join us as we celebrate light in the forest! Discover spectacular illuminations, enchanting performers and exciting experiences including games, crafts, face painting and more.
Light up the Forest
Cycle at the speed of light or spin the wheel to make the lights glow around you in these new interactive experiences.
Enchanted Light Garden
Wrap up warm as you wander through thousands of twinkling lights and bright bursts of colour.
You’ll be given an arrival guide when you arrive at Center Parcs. Keep it handy – this contains details about all the experiences you can enjoy at no extra cost during your break, such as:
Forest Festival of Light
Join us as we celebrate light in the forest! Discover spectacular illuminations, enchanting performers and exciting experiences including games, crafts, face painting and more.
Light up the Forest
Cycle at the speed of light or spin the wheel to make the lights glow around you in these new interactive experiences.
Enchanted Light Garden
Wrap up warm as you wander through thousands of twinkling lights and bright bursts of colour.
Winter Forest Lights activities
Discover exciting, creative or relaxing winter-themed activities and make special memories together. From the Frosty Forest Discovery Trail to Messy Owls, there’s something for the whole family to enjoy.
Get stuck in with lots of squidging, sticking and splashing fun in this owl-themed activity. Our Activity Den is packed with creative play stations where you can get messy together. Ages 18 months to 5 years.
Available at all locations.
Join us in the Tipi and get your face painted by one of our pixie or fairy friends, using special UV paints for a spectacular glow in the dark look - perfect for The Wishlight Village. Minimum age 2 years.
Available at all locations.
Let's get musical! An enchanting activity for little ones, featuring light-up toys, songs, instruments, dancing and a magical parachute game. Ages 18 months to 5 years.
Available at all locations.
Transform into a pixie or fairy with wings, face paint, costumes, hair braiding and accessories in this brand-new magical dress-up experience. Ages 3 to 9 years.
Available at all locations.
Join us for this Winter Storytime session in the Tipi, where your little ones can listen and enjoy watching our storytellers bring our Winter Forest Lights characters to life in this storytime session. Minimum age 2 years.
Available at all locations.
Please note we charge a £1 charitable donation for Winter Storytime in the Tipi.
Learn how to weave delicate willow fronds into a beautifully illuminated willow ornament decked out with fairy lights to brighten up your home during the winter months. Minimum age 8 years.
Available at all locations.
Twist and turn like a fish through our magically glowing pool on the miniature Seadoos submersibles. You’ll learn plenty of new skills as you navigate the water in this enchanting activity. Minimum age 8 years
Available at all locations.
Whether you’re a pro or a keen amateur, dashing around the table with ping pong paddles is always a lot of fun, but have you ever played the game in the dark?
Available at Elveden Forest, Whinfell Forest, Woburn Forest and Longleat Forest.
Weave your way through the winter woodland, following the map to find the clues and solve the puzzles. Learn all about the fascinating forest in this outdoor family experience. Suitable for the whole family.
Available at all locations.
Put your putting skills to the test on our Adventure Golf course under the stars! Tackle the challenges, take the tricky tests and see who gets the golfing glory out of your friends and family on our floodlit 9 hole course. Suitable for all ages.
Available at Sherwood Forest, Longleat Forest and Whinfell Forest.
English Pool will test your accuracy and precision more than ever before as you challenge your opponent, but who will have the sharpest skills with a cue when it’s under UV lights?
Available at Elveden Forest and Longleat Forest.
You can enjoy plenty of winter treats to help make your break extra special, available at an additional cost. If you’re feeling peckish, wrap up warm and head to Forest Fayre for savoury snacks and sweet treats. You can also purchase and take home our storybook, The Lost Wishlights. Little ones will love our cuddly characters, Beacon the Owl and Twiglet!
Forest Fayre
Indulge in delicious hot chocolates, tasty treats and sweet snacks in The Wishlight Village. Wrap up warm and enjoy on the go, or when you’re ready to take a break from exploring, cosy up in the Tipi. There’s no need to book, just turn up.
Winter Shop
Located in The Wishlight Village is the Winter Shop - a one-stop-shop for all your Winter Forest Lights souvenirs! You can buy our magical storybooks (The Winter Forest Lights and The Lost Wishlights), cuddly Beacon and Twiglet plush toys and other mementos including dressing up pixie wings, wishing nets, lanterns and photo frames.
