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At the heart of every Center Parcs break, is our incredible water park, the Subtropical Swimming Paradise. Heated to 29.5C all year round and decked in lush green tropical plants and trees, it’s perfect for the whole family to enjoy, whatever the weather!
With Subtropical Swimming Paradise entry included in the cost of your break, you can simply turn up in order take a dip in our wave pool, tackle the Wild Water Rapids, make a splash in the water play areas or relax in our whirlpools. For the ultimate relaxation, you can hire a private Family Cabana, complete with TV, refreshments and loungers.
Open daily from 10am - 9pm. From time to time, we may have to restrict entry for your safety if we reach capacity during busier times.
Festive Opening Times
Christmas Eve
10am - 8pm
Christmas Day
11am - 7pm
New Year's Eve
10am - 8pm
New Year's Day
10am - 8pm
Our rides and slides
The Subtropical Swimming Paradise is the home of thrilling water rides and slides, from our gravity-defying Tropical Cyclone (open from 11am to 7pm) to our family favourite Wild Water Rapids. Rides and slides vary at each village but you're guaranteed twists, turns and drops on each one.
Children's water play areas
Let your little ones dip their toes in our water play areas with little slides, spray fountains and a splashing pool for the little ones and for older children a family water play area with fun slides, giant tipping buckets and more if they're a little more confident in the water.
Exclusive Cabana Cove
Cabana Cove is a private retreat within the Subtropical Swimming Paradise, exclusive to Sherwood Forest. Book a Cabana for between 6-8 people and make your Subtropical Swimming Paradise experience extra special. Order food and drink directly to your Cabana and relax in the secluded whirlpool for the use of Cabana Cove guests only.
Take to the water in this fun, free pool session just for under 3’s. From singing songs to playing with inflatables, this session is a great way to introduce babies and toddlers to the joys of being in the pool.
Available at all locations.
Splash, dive, twist and turn… our exhilarating Aqua Jetting will bring out your adventurous side. You must be able to swim 25 metres to take part. Minimum age 8 years.
Available at all locations.
Little ones can experience the thrill of riding a mini jet ski in this pool based activity. They’ll learn the art of riding a motorised, inflatable jet ski, then get to show off their new skills on our special course. Ages 3 to 7 years.
Available at all locations.
As part of our mission to make Center Parcs accessible for all guests, we’re pleased to introduce Changing Places facilities at all our villages within the Subtropical Swimming Paradise. These are designed for guests with additional needs, and include a mobile shower changer, hoist, wash basin and a toilet with drop-down grab rails – helping everyone to enjoy the Center Parcs experience.
Take the time to enjoy our two wonderful spa pools, flumes and slides or kick it up a notch with our rip-roaring Canyon Ride. Hot and cold food served all day from The Canopy Café and Bar.
At Sherwood Forest Subtropical Swimming Paradise be sure to try the rip-roaring raft ride, Tropical Cyclone. There's also a wave pool, Wild Water Rapids and the hot whirlpool.
Take on our Wild Water Rapids which carries you along a series of dips and dives and isn’t for the faint hearted, while the warmer outdoor pool is a great area to relax.
There is plenty of fun to be had on our flumes and be sure to try Tropical Cyclone, our thrilling and fast-paced raft ride taking you up to 30 miles per hour and zero gravity.
Experience the Typhoon, a two-seater tube ride, which will whiz you through enclosed tunnels and soar through a labyrinth of back-to-back, 180 degree and 360 degree turns and multiple accelerating drops.
