Whinfell Forest, Cumbria
Whinfell Forest sits on the edge of the Lake District, the perfect place to reconnect with family & friends. Book a break at the award-winning Whinfell Forest .
The Center Parcs experience
Discover up to 200 indoor, outdoor and watersports activities, race down the Wild Water Rapids in the Subtropical Swimming Paradise or explore the forest and make friends with the local wildlife. You can choose from a three-night weekend break, a four-night midweek break or stay for seven nights.
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Five unique villages across the UK
Sherwood Forest, Nottinghamshire
Enjoy a break in the legendary Sherwood Forest and be enchanted by 400 acres of forest, while reconnecting with family and friends. Book your Center Parcs Break.
Elveden Forest, Suffolk
Explore 400 acres of rural Suffolk woodland with family and friends at Center Parcs Elveden Forest. Book your Suffolk family break.
Longleat Forest, Wiltshire
Explore the 400-acre Longleat Forest featuring rare Giant Redwoods in Wiltshire, and a range of activities and a forest spa to enjoy. Book your break today.
Woburn Forest, Bedfordshire
Center Parcs Woburn forest is the ideal place to explore nature near London. Relax or get active in 365 acres of magical forest. Book your forest break.
What's included
- Free unlimited entry into The Subtropical Swimming Paradise
- All accommodation features self catering essentials
- A beautiful lake, sandy beach and 400 acres of forest to explore without it feeling crowded
- Free Friendly wifi throughout the village and in your lodge
- During our Winter Wonderland, festive, and Winter Forest Lights breaks enjoy our Enchanted Light Garden experience
- Outdoor adventure playgrounds around our villages
Recommended extras to add to your break
The choice is yours to do as little or as much as you want to create your perfect adventure
Activities for all ages
We have over 200 activities for little ones, teenagers and for the whole family, around the village, in the treetops or on the lake.
You can build your perfect itinerary and pre-book everything you want to do from 12 weeks before you arrive.
Aqua Sana Spa
Make a little time for some pampering and relaxation during your Center Parcs break, indulge in a three hour spa session or treatments and experience all that our spa has to offer. Just add your Aqua Sana choices to your existing Center Parcs booking.
Cycle Hire
We highly recommend you pre-book cycles before your break as they are very popular! With a car-light environment, cycling through our villages is a wonderful way to explore our glorious woodland and get to your next activity. At the Cycle Centre our knowledgeable staff will make sure you get exactly the right equipment for your height, age and ability.
Food and drink
Discover our selection of restaurants including high street favourites such as Bella Italia and Café Rouge, or our own restaurants including Huck's American Bar and Grill
Free baby food is available on request at all of our restaurants.
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
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
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
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
3 bedrooms, sleeps from 1 to 6 guest
Waterside Lodges
Exclusive to Elveden Forest, our extraordinary nautical-themed Waterside Lodges feature:
- Private outdoor hot tub
- Balconies for two bedrooms
- Ensuite in all bedrooms
- Private decking with breath-taking views over the lake
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
Baby-friendly breaks
Catering specifically for young families, Center Parcs has been designed to make your holiday with a baby as relaxing and easy as possible. We've taken care of everything, with baby-friendly lodges, free baby food in restaurants and activities, so you don’t have to worry about a thing.
Toddler-friendly breaks
Center Parcs is the perfect place for a toddler friendly break – with acres of woodland for little feet to explore, hundreds of new and exciting indoor and outdoor activities designed for toddlers, and a wide choice of children’s options.
Pre-school breaks
When you have young children, finding the perfect children's holiday destination is absolutely key, and Center Parcs is the best place to enjoy a break the whole family will enjoy! With acres of magical woodland to enjoy, plenty of new and exciting activities to try, and stunning family accommodation to settle in to, you’ll never want to leave.
Child-friendly breaks
Experience the joy of a Center Parcs holiday with young children as you see everything through their eyes: the majesty of the forest, the delight of new adventures, the fun of exciting activities. With short breaks geared specifically for younger children and pre-teens, your children are guaranteed to have the time of their lives.
Teenager breaks
Organising a family holiday with teenagers and tweens can be a tricky task when you’re trying to please everyone. Luckily, here at Center Parcs, we offer something that everyone will love! With spacious accommodation, hundreds of activities to choose from, and a wide choice of restaurants, everyone will enjoy themselves.
Arrivals and departures
- You can arrive on village from 10am on your day of arrival
- Check into your accommodation from 4pm (2pm for early arrival)
- You must vacate your lodge by 10am on your departure day and are welcome to stay on village until midnight
- Sign in to your Center Parcs account to check-in online - add your guest details and register your vehicle details before you arrive
- Planning to travel to Sherwood Forest, Woburn Forest or Elveden Forest in an electric vehicle? Pre-book your 3 or 4 night space for a guaranteed overnight charging point.
*We use ingredients containing allergens as part of the preparation of food in all of our eateries. We also cook different foods with the same equipment. It is not possible to guarantee that any product is 100% free from any allergen due to the risk of cross-contamination in our kitchens. Intended allergen ingredient information for all items on our menu is available on our portal . We cannot make changes to our menu items and currently do not provide details of any ‘may contain’ allergen statements. If this causes you concerns due to the severity of your allergy please consider carefully before ordering. We are reviewing how we improve this in future.
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