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Fill your days with festive adventures in the forest, making memories you’ll never forget. Explore Santa’s Woodland Village, see spectacular displays and discover festive experiences for all ages. Make friends with our playful elves, enjoy Christmas-themed activities and even meet Santa himself.
Ready to make the most of your Winter Wonderland 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:
Elf Explorer Passport
Your little ones will be handed an Elf Explorer Passport when you arrive. Take this with you each time you visit Santa’s Woodland Village and collect stamps for your passport to become an official elf explorer.
Enchanted Light Garden
Watch the magic unfold as you wander through twinkling lights and bright bursts of colour.
Letters to Santa
You’ll receive your Letters to Santa pack when you arrive. Our special postbox is located in Santa’s Woodland Village - post your letter before 2pm on Wednesday or Saturday for a magical reply during your break.
Festive entertainment
Get into the festive spirit by watching live performances during your break.
Elf Playtime
See the elves getting up to mischief in Santa’s Woodland Village or lighting up the Enchanted Light Garden.
Santa’s Greetings
See Santa on his sleigh, followed by magical drummers, cheeky elves and costumed dancers. Find a viewing spot anywhere along the route and get ready to shout, wave and dance along to the festive soundtrack as Santa passes by.
Storytime with Nutmeg and Friends
Follow the adventures of Nutmeg and friends as you snuggle up to watch all of our animated bedtime stories on your lodge TV, every evening from 6pm on the Center Parcs TV channel.
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:
Elf Explorer Passport
Your little ones will be handed an Elf Explorer Passport when you arrive. Take this with you each time you visit Santa’s Woodland Village and collect stamps for your passport to become an official elf explorer.
Enchanted Light Garden
Watch the magic unfold as you wander through twinkling lights and bright bursts of colour.
Letters to Santa
You’ll receive your Letters to Santa pack when you arrive. Our special postbox is located in Santa’s Woodland Village - post your letter before 2pm on Wednesday or Saturday for a magical reply during your break.
Festive entertainment
Get into the festive spirit by watching live performances during your break.
Elf Playtime
See the elves getting up to mischief in Santa’s Woodland Village or lighting up the Enchanted Light Garden.
Santa’s Greetings
See Santa on his sleigh, followed by magical drummers, cheeky elves and costumed dancers. Find a viewing spot anywhere along the route and get ready to shout, wave and dance along to the festive soundtrack as Santa passes by.
Storytime with Nutmeg and Friends
Follow the adventures of Nutmeg and friends as you snuggle up to watch all of our animated bedtime stories on your lodge TV, every evening from 6pm on the Center Parcs TV channel.
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:
Elf Explorer Passport
Your little ones will be handed an Elf Explorer Passport when you arrive. Take this with you each time you visit Santa’s Woodland Village and collect stamps for your passport to become an official elf explorer.
Enchanted Light Garden
Watch the magic unfold as you wander through twinkling lights and bright bursts of colour.
Letters to Santa
You’ll receive your Letters to Santa pack when you arrive. Our special postbox is located in Santa’s Woodland Village - post your letter before 2pm on Wednesday or Saturday for a magical reply during your break.
Festive entertainment
Get into the festive spirit by watching live performances during your break.
Elf Playtime
See the elves getting up to mischief in Santa’s Woodland Village or lighting up the Enchanted Light Garden.
Santa’s Greetings
See Santa on his sleigh, followed by magical drummers, cheeky elves and costumed dancers. Find a viewing spot anywhere along the route and get ready to shout, wave and dance along to the festive soundtrack as Santa passes by.
Storytime with Nutmeg and Friends
Follow the adventures of Nutmeg and friends as you snuggle up to watch all of our animated bedtime stories on your lodge TV, every evening from 6pm on the Center Parcs TV channel.
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:
Elf Explorer Passport
Your little ones will be handed an Elf Explorer Passport when you arrive. Take this with you each time you visit Santa’s Woodland Village and collect stamps for your passport to become an official elf explorer.
Enchanted Light Garden
Watch the magic unfold as you wander through twinkling lights and bright bursts of colour.
Letters to Santa
You’ll receive your Letters to Santa pack when you arrive. Our special postbox is located in Santa’s Woodland Village - post your letter before 2pm on Wednesday or Saturday for a magical reply during your break.
Festive entertainment
Get into the festive spirit by watching live performances during your break.
Elf Playtime
See the elves getting up to mischief in Santa’s Woodland Village or lighting up the Enchanted Light Garden.
Santa’s Greetings
See Santa on his sleigh, followed by magical drummers, cheeky elves and costumed dancers. Find a viewing spot anywhere along the route and get ready to shout, wave and dance along to the festive soundtrack as Santa passes by.
Storytime with Nutmeg and Friends
Follow the adventures of Nutmeg and friends as you snuggle up to watch all of our animated bedtime stories on your lodge TV, every evening from 6pm on the Center Parcs TV channel.
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:
Elf Explorer Passport
Your little ones will be handed an Elf Explorer Passport when you arrive. Take this with you each time you visit Santa’s Woodland Village and collect stamps for your passport to become an official elf explorer
Enchanted Light Garden
Watch the magic unfold as you wander through twinkling lights and bright bursts of colour.
Letters to Santa
You’ll receive your Letters to Santa pack when you arrive. Our special postbox is located in Santa’s Woodland Village - post your letter before 2pm on Wednesday or Saturday for a magical reply during your break.
Festive entertainment
Get into the festive spirit by watching live performances during your break.
Elf Playtime
See the elves getting up to mischief in Santa’s Woodland Village or lighting up the Enchanted Light Garden.
Santa’s Greetings
See Santa on his sleigh, followed by magical drummers, cheeky elves and costumed dancers. Find a viewing spot anywhere along the route and get ready to shout, wave and dance along to the festive soundtrack as Santa passes by.
Storytime with Nutmeg and Friends
Follow the adventures of Nutmeg and friends as you snuggle up to watch all of our animated bedtime stories on your lodge TV, every evening from 6pm on the Center Parcs TV channel.
Get into the Christmas spirit and make special memories with a range of festive activities, which can be booked for an additional cost. From creative Christmas crafts to festive adventures just for little ones, there’s something for everyone.
Santa is heading to Huck’s for a tasty brunch – and he’d love for you to join him! This experience includes brunch, entertainment at your table from our playful elves and a special visit from Santa with an early Christmas gift for each child.
See Santa on his sleigh, followed by magical drummers, cheeky elves and costumed dancers. Get ready to shout, wave and dance along to the festive soundtrack as Santa passes by. Included in the cost of your break.
Children's activities
Toy Making Workshop
Our elves need all the help they can get at this time of year, so come and see what they get up to behind the scenes at Christmas time! Your little ones can experience the joy of toy making as they create and decorate two toys to take home. Ages 3 to 9 years.
Available at all locations.
Little ones will love to get stuck in to our marvellously messy and fabulously festive play session at the Activity Den. Ages 18 months to 5 years.
Available at all locations.
Little ones can join our elves for the party of the season - dressed in their best Christmas pyjamas! It's a festive adventure with Christmas crafts, party games and a magical storytelling session with their new elf friends. Ages 3 to 9 years.
Available at all locations.
Your little ones will love learning new cake decorating techniques and creating four deliciously Christmassy cupcakes - not to mention getting to eat them afterwards! Ages 3 to 9 years.
Available at all locations.
It takes a lot of hard work and dedication to become one of Santa's elves. This 3-hour fun training session is jam-packed with Christmas crafts, dancing, games and treats. Ages 3 to 9 years.
Available at all locations.
Uh oh - our elves need your help! Follow the trail, answer the riddles and find all the missing Christmas presents. Ages 2 to 5 years.
Available at all locations.
Little ones will love learning new painting techniques and decorating their very own festive masterpiece. Their creation will be professionally glazed and fired ready for you to display at home year after year as a special souvenir. Ages 1 month to 5 years.
Available at all locations.
A festive twist on our aerial rope course activity! Little ones will make their way around the one-metre high course - can they find all the Christmas puzzle pieces? Age 2-5 years.
Available at Whinfell Forest, Sherwood Forest, Longleat Forest and Elveden Forest.
Piping bags at the ready as you learn a range of professional cake decorating techniques - and transform six ordinary cupcakes into magical Christmassy masterpieces. Minimum age 8 years.
Available at all locations.
Bullseye! Accuracy and precision are the names of the game in this Christmas archery activity. It’s friendly family fun with a competitive edge as you take on the challenges and fire at festive themed targets. Minimum age 10 years.
Available at all locations.
The activity that’s loved by all the generations and will leave you with a special Christmas souvenir to take home. Your festive masterpiece will be professionally glazed and fired overnight, so you can treasure it forever. Suitable for all ages and abilities.
Available at all locations.
Explore the festive forest together! Navigate around the village, following the map to find the Christmas clues and solve the puzzles. Guide your little ones and learn all about the fascinating forest in this brand-new festive family experience. Minimum age 3 years.
Available at all locations.
Design a Santa sack ready to leave out on Christmas Eve in this festive arts and crafts session that's fun for all ages. Minimum age 3 years.
Available at all locations.
Ready to skate into Christmas? Pop on your Christmas jumpers, strap on your roller skates and glide around with a festive soundtrack and disco lights. Minimum age 6 years.
Available at all locations.
From Brunch with Santa to Forest Festive Fayre, the Christmas Shop to a decorations pack for your lodge, you’ll find plenty of Christmas treats to get the whole family feeling festive!
Brunch with Santa
Santa needs to fuel up for the big day, so why not join him at Huck’s American Bar and Grill for a delicious brunch together? Enjoy a visit from Santa at your table, a present for each child and roaming entertainment from Santa’s elves. This experience can be pre-booked for an additional cost. It’s popular, so don’t miss out!
Forest Festive Fayre is your one-stop-shop for tasty treats, which you can enjoy in the cosy Tipi or as you’re exploring Santa’s Woodland Village.
Warm up with a luxury hot chocolate and mince pie, enjoy savoury dishes such as bratwurst and our festive snack pots. There’s no need to book, just turn up.
Christmas Shop
Visit the Christmas Shop during your break to browse special souvenirs, photo frames, bespoke gifts and hand-painted baubles. Little ones will love our special storybooks, plush toys and hand puppets of Nutmeg, Clove and Cranberry. Brand-new for 2024, you’ll find a special edition of Clove and a cuddly sugar plum from our newest story
Christmas Tree, Lights and Decorations Pack
Transform your accommodation into a cosy Christmas hideaway by pre-ordering a real Christmas tree, lights and decorations pack, which will be waiting in your lodge when you arrive. Get the whole family feeling festive as you decorate your Christmas tree with baubles, beads and fairy lights.
