Beacon's Owl Crafts
Discover a fun and creative owl-themed session! You and your little ones will create three owl-inspired masterpieces and hear the enchanting story behind the Winter Forest Lights. Ages 3 to 9 years.
Available at all locations.
Welcome to Winter Forest Lights
Shake off the winter blues and enjoy an unforgettable experience at Center Parcs from Friday 9 January until Sunday 22 February 2026. 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.
What's included in your break
Winter Forest Lights activities
Discover exciting, creative or relaxing winter-themed activities and make special memories together. From the Frosty Forest Discovery Trail to Frosty Cupcake Decorating, there’s something for the whole family to enjoy.
Recommended - Family Winter Quest
Family Winter Quest is an immersive, exploratory experience for the whole family. Solve clues, puzzles and riddles as you guide your way through the Lodge of Light to discover the secret forest cabin at the end, learning all about wildlife that call the winter forest home.
Activities for little ones
Winter Cookie Decorating
Let your little ones get creative in this fun session led by our pixies and fairies. They'll decorate some delicious cookies and finish the session with an enchanting winter story. Ages 3 to 9 years.
Available at all locations.
Messy Owls
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.
Glow in the Dark Face Painting
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.
Glow Mini Musical Movers
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.
Pixie Dress Up Experience
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.
Winter Storytime in the Tipi
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.
Activities for older ones
Enchanted Willow Weaving
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.
Frosty Cupcake Decorating
Piping bags at the ready as you learn some professional, impressive techniques for decorating and embellishing a box of six winter-themed cupcakes. Minimum age 8 years.
Available at all locations.
Aqua Jet and Glow
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.
Glow Table Tennis
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.
Activities for the whole family
Frosty Forest Discovery Trail
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.
Beacon's Owl Experience
Get up close and personal with Beacon the Owl, the star of the Winter Forest Lights story. Supervised by our expert handlers, you’ll get to hold Beacon or one of his owl friends and learn all about these amazing creatures. Minimum age 3 years.
Available at Longleat Forest, Sherwood Forest and Elveden Forest.
Moonlit Adventure Golf - 9 hole
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.
Glow English Pool
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.
Family Winter Quest
Discover an immersive indoor family activity. Solve clues, puzzles and riddles as you learn about the wildlife that call our winter forest home, in your quest to reach the secret forest cabin.
Available at all locations.
Shops and food
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 brand-new 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.
Pre-order The Lost Wishlights storybook bundle before your break and it will be waiting for you in your lodge when you arrive.
