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An hour from London, a world away from the city

Woburn Forest short break holidays

Holidays in Bedfordshire

Just an hour from London in beautiful rural Bedfordshire, Woburn Forest is one of our newest and most modern villages. You’ll find a range of activities, restaurants and accommodation types within a compact 300-acre site that’s ideal for young families.

  • Discover the Subtropical Swimming Paradise with the biggest selection of rides and slides
  • Relax in the Aqua Sana Forest Spa, with 25 experiences including the world-first Mineral Room
  • Reduced travel times around the village helps you pack in even more fun!
  • Discover hidden gems such as the ‘Hugging Tree’ and secret picnic areas
  • A haven for wildlife including Pied wagtails, hedgehogs and lizards
  • Stay in extra modern, comfortable accommodation

All our villages are cashless and can no longer accept cash payments, including for the purchase of gift cards.

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Discover our lodge types at Woburn Forest

Woodland Lodge exterior
From 1 to 6 bedrooms, sleeps from 1 to 12 guests

Woodland Lodges

Practical and popular, our fully-equipped, family-friendly Woodland Lodges feature:

  • Open-plan living area
  • Modern kitchen
  • Private patio
  • Comfortable bedrooms

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Executive Lodge exterior
From 1 to 4 bedrooms, sleeps from 1 to 8 guests

Executive Lodges

Everything that’s included in a Woodland Lodge, plus added comforts for a relaxing break:

  • Ensuite in all bedrooms
  • Flat screen TV in all bedrooms
  • Hydrobath
  • Some Executive Lodges include a sauna, hot tub or games room

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Exclusive Lodge exterior
4 bedrooms, sleeps from 1 to 8 guests

Exclusive Lodges

The next level of luxury, our Exclusive Lodges offer added premium features:

  • Sauna, steam room and outdoor hot tub
  • Games room with pool table
  • Ensuite in all bedrooms

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Bedroom space of an apartment.
1 to 2 bedrooms, sleeps from 1 to 4 people

Hotels and Apartments

Ideal for couples, our stylish apartments and hotel rooms can be found with woodland or lakeside views. They include:

  • Furnished patio or balcony
  • Ensuite shower room
  • Self-catering facilities including coffee machine
  • Twin or double beds

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The exterior view of a Treehouse.
4 bedrooms, sleeps from 1 to 8 guests

Treehouses

Our spectacular Treehouses are perfect for special occasions, featuring:

  • Private outdoor hot tub
  • Dedicated Treehouse Host
  • Games den with pool table
  • Ensuite bathrooms
  • Entertainment system
  • Private infrared sauna

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Activities at Woburn Forest

Discover a range of activities for all ages at Woburn Forest.

Escape the Forest – Forest Laboratory

Escape the Forest – Forest Laboratory

Challenge your puzzle-solving prowess in our Forest Laboratory, nestled deep within the woodland. This indoor activity will see you manoeuvring through foliage, unravelling nature’s secrets and putting your skills to the test in this exciting new escape room experience. Minimum age 8 years. Available at Woburn Forest.

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Archery Adventure

Archery Adventure

All about accuracy, Archery Adventure will bring out your competitive side as you complete archery-themed challenges. Minimum age 6 years. Available at Whinfell Forest and Woburn Forest.

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The Drop Jump

The Drop Jump

Test your mettle as you climb the Tower and leap down onto a giant inflatable Air Bag. Will you be brave enough to jump from the highest platform, a whopping 10 metres tall? Minimum age 8 years. Available at Woburn Forest and Elveden Forest.

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Pickleball

Pickleball

A paddle sport like no other, Pickleball combines Badminton, Tennis and Table Tennis all in one. Available at Woburn Forest, Longleat Forest, Elveden Forest and Sherwood Forest.

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Jim Jam Pyjama Party

Jim Jam Pyjama Party

It’s the ultimate children’s pyjama party! An evening of exciting games, crafty creations and captivating storytelling - all dressed in your favourite pyjamas! Ages 3 to 9 years. Available at Woburn Forest.

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  • External view of an adapted lodge with hot tub and sun loungers.

Accessible accommodation

At Center Parcs, our accessible accommodation is designed for guests with disabilities to enjoy a relaxing and comfortable break, giving you complete peace of mind. Our adapted lodges are designed for those with reduced mobility, with dedicated disabled parking nearby, ramps to access your accommodation, lowered countertops, handrails throughout, walk-in / wheel-in showers and more so that all guests can have fun in the forest.

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  • A couple in a hot tub
  • A hot tub outside a lodge.

Woburn forest hot tub lodges

Add a touch of luxury booking a lodge with a hot tub. Our hot tub lodges have everything you need for a perfect relaxing holiday, and feature a private and secluded outdoor hot tub. With a glass in hand and good company at your side, our hot tub holidays are perfect for a romantic getaway or a special family break.

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Accommodation in the forest.

Dog-friendly holidays at Woburn Forest

Our dog friendly accommodation is designed with dogs in mind, including:

  • Vertical door handles to prevent escapes
  • Wooden flooring throughout making it easy to clean up any little accidents
  • A tether ring on your lodge patio so your dog can join you outside

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  • A girl on Aerial Adventure.
  • A group of people playing fencing in pairs.
  • A mother and son are playing badminton on our indoor badminton court with the father and son watching at the side.

What's included

All of our Center Parcs villages have the same key features that make for a perfect short break:

  • Up to 400 acres of beautiful forest to explore
  • Free entry to the Subtropical Swimming Paradise water park, with rides, slides and splash pools
  • A lake and beach to enjoy
  • Up to 200 activities for all ages and fitness levels to add to your break
  • Adventure playgrounds and picturesque picnic areas

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What's new at Woburn Forest 

A hot tub outside a lodge.

Hot tubs at Woburn Forest

We have upgraded a number of our 3-bedroom Executive Lodges at Woburn Forest, with the addition of brand-new private hot tubs, which at Woburn Forest were only available in our Exclusive Lodges and Treehouses. We plan to upgrade some more of these this year.

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Interior of the Vitalé Café Bar with natural decorations and comfortable seating.

Vitalé Café Bar at Woburn Forest

Taking inspiration from our surroundings, the forest, Vitalé Café Bar at Woburn Forest  has undergone a refresh. Bringing the outside in with decorative foliage and large glass windows that allow you to enjoy your lunch or afternoon treat whilst looking out into the trees.

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An electric car charging

Electric Vehicle Charging Points

Our new Electric Vehicle charging points have been introduced at all of our villages, allowing guests to pre-book a space online for piece of mind.

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How to get to Center Parcs, Woburn Forest

The address is: Woburn Forest, Bedford, MK45 2HZ

Click below to plan your route on Google Maps.

If you aren’t arriving by car, let us help make your arrival as smooth as possible.  Just give us a call on 01525 842855.

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  • Exterior image of the Plaza at Woburn Forest.
  • Aerial view of lodges at Woburn.
  • Ariel view of the inside of Subtropical Swimming Paradise.
  • Aerial view of the outdoor rapids at the Subtropical Swimming Paradise.
  • Ariel view of the lake at Woburn.
  • Ariel view of the lake at Woburn.
  • Indoor image fo the Subtropical Swimming Paradise pool with inflatable jet skis at the shoreline.

London St Pancras to Flitwick by rail

You can enjoy ten percent discount off these approx. 50-minute train journeys, with our partner, Govia Thameslink Railway. Those requiring disabled access must notify Govia Thameslink Railway at time of ticket purchase, who will book transportation from Bedford station (which does have disabled access).

We offer a complimentary Guest Shuttle Service to transport guests to and from Flitwick Train Station to the Hotel Reception on Mondays and Fridays. This is available from 10:30am to 19:00pm and you can phone our Guest Services team at Woburn Forest for more information on 01525 842855.

* only available on Mondays and Fridays

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Breaks in Bedfordshire

Whether you’re ready for a family holiday or a couple looking for a relaxing romantic escape, there’s something for everyone at Center Parcs.

Children walking along a bridge during the Ariel Adventure.

Activity short breaks

With up to 200 activities from peaceful to pulse-racing, the possibilities are endless.

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A family cycling through the forest.

Forest short breaks

Reconnect with nature and recharge your batteries on a short break in the forest.

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Take a closer look at Woburn Forest

Lodges in the forest
An aerial image of the outdoor rapids at The Subtropical Swimming Paradise.
A scenic image of the Lakeside Accommodation overlooking the lake.
View of lake with Plaza in background
An inside image of The Subtropical Swimming Paradise pool with inflatable jet skis at the shoreline.

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News and updates about Woburn Forest 

Birdseye view of Woburn's subtropical swimming paradise

Woburn Forest news

Booked a break at Center Parcs Woburn Forest? Read the latest news from Woburn Forest.

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Meet our staff

Meet some of our employees and find out why they love working for Center Parcs.

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Antipasti selection from the Amalfi restaurant

Tastes of the Amalfi Coast

Transport yourself to the Amalfi coast with fresh flavours of classic Italian dishes at our new restaurant, Amalfi, unique to Woburn Forest

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Woburn Lodge exterior

What’s so special about Woburn Forest?

Woburn Forest is our newest UK village, situated in rural Bedfordshire. Despite being just an hour outside of London, you’ll feel a million miles away from the city with 365 acres of tranquil forest to explore. Discover what makes Woburn Forest so special.

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A family of hedgehogs

A family of hedgehogs loves Center Parcs too

We’ve discovered one of our lodges at Woburn Forest has been keeping a secret…

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The living roof at Woburn Forest

The living roof at Woburn Forest

The staff at Center Parcs are very passionate about wildlife and are always trying to find new ways of making our forests inviting to all plants and creatures great and small. And they’ve definitely made a friendly environment up on those roofs.

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