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Your adventure starts here

When you arrive

Welcome! After 10am on your arrival day, you can arrive for your break to begin. Follow our driveway through the forest to the Arrivals Lodge, where we’ll get you ready to start your forest adventure…

  • We really recommend checking-in and completing your registration details online before you arrive. Just log in to your account and fill out your guest and vehicle details. Then, when you arrive, all you’ll need is your booking reference. This means we’ll be able to check you in much faster and your break can begin sooner
  • Once checked in, we’ll give you a wristband to your lodge, apartment, or hotel room, and directions through the forest
  • Want a top tip? Explore the forest or have a walk up to your lodge from 4pm and take your car over to unpack later when it is quieter to avoid the rush.
  • Of course, if you arrive after 4pm, you can drive straight to your accommodation to unload and return your car to the car park. If you’re arriving late in the evening, our security staff will be on hand to check you in. If you plan to arrive after the first day of your break, please give us a call so we can make arrangements for you

What can you do on arrival?

  • Explore the 400 acres of forest on foot
  • Visit the Subtropical Swimming Paradise and go for a swim 
  • Collect your pre-booked cycles and roam around the village (from 11am)
  • Indulge yourselves at Treats with some tasty fudge or ice-cream
  • Enjoy one of exciting pre-booked activities available as soon as you arrive

If you arrive between 10am - 4pm

When can I get access to my accommodation?

On your arrival day you can arrive on village from 10am and start enjoying our facilities. You will be able to access your accommodation from 4pm. If you have booked early arrival, a Treehouse, or an Exclusive Lodge you will be able to access your accommodation from 2pm.

What do I do when I get there?

On arrival, you will be directed to the main car park where you can leave your car before heading onto the village.

Getting settled

After 4pm, you can pick up your car and drive to your accommodation, unload and settle in, before returning your car to the main car park for the rest of your stay. Please note, to keep our guests, wildlife and staff safe, there is a 10mph/20kph speed limit on our villages.

What can you do on arrival?

  • Collect pre-booked bikes for you or your family 
  • Visit the Subtropical Swimming Paradise and go for a swim
  • Enjoy one of our many activities (pre-booking essential)
  • Browse in Treats or ParcMarket
  • Settle into your lodge and relax

If you arrive between 4pm - 9pm?

When can I get access to my accommodation?

If you arrive after 4pm, you can drive straight from the Arrivals Lodge to your accommodation, unload your car then return it to the main car park. Walk or cycle back to your lodge and settle into holiday mode.

What do I do when I get there?

On arrival, you will be directed to the main car park where you can leave your car before heading to explore the village.

Getting settled

After 4pm, you can pick up your car and drive to your accommodation, unload and settle in, before returning your car to the main car park for the rest of your stay. Please note, to keep our guests, wildlife and staff safe, there is 10mph/20kph speed limit on our villages.

What can you do on arrival?

  • Book your activities online for the following day as our Booking Desks will be closed
  • Sit outside your lodge and soak up the tranquillity of the forest

If you arrive after 9pm

It's time to relax...

Joining us after work or need to arrive late for any reason? Not a problem. Whatever time you get here, we're ready to help you start your short break.

What do I do when I get there?

Our security staff will be there to help check you in at the Arrivals Lodge and direct you to your accommodation, where you can unload and settle in, before returning your car to the car park. Please note, to keep our guests, wildlife and staff safe, there is a 10mph/20kph speed limit on our villages.

Things to know

If you choose to hire cycles during your break, don't forget to pre-book prior to your break to avoid disapointment.

If for any reason you are not arriving on the start date of your break, please let the Contact Centre know in advance.

You may only park on the village (instead of the car park) if...

  • You have booked wheelchair-accessible accommodation. In this case, one accessible parking space is provided nearby
  • There is an absolute medical need to rely on a vehicle throughout the course of your break. A Center Parcs permit may be issued on arrival after discussion with the Medical Centre. This is assessed on a case-by-case basis and will only be issued if no alternatives, such as the shuttle service, are available
  • If the driver of the vehicle has a disability which means they are unable to transfer from the car park to their accommodation without a car or via the shuttle service. A Center Parcs permit will be issued to allow you to park near your accommodation in a designated safe spot
  • If none of these apply to your break please park in the car park, after you've unloaded your car as we like to keep traffic on the village at a minimum

Disabled parking

Accessible parking is provided at the end of the car park closest to the village. Guests with disabilities may drive to their accommodation to load and unload their vehicles. 

A shuttle service is available to those with limited accessibility, which runs from 8am to midnight (8am to 11pm at Whinfell Forest) for the duration of your stay. If you would like to use the shuttle, simply tell our security staff (with some notice, if possible) and they will be happy to help.

Electric Vehicle charging points

Recharge your batteries at Center Parcs – and your electric car too. If you’re 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 and a smooth arrival. 

Heading home

Waste no time checking out with our smooth and straightforward departures.

  • Please vacate your lodge or hotel room by 10am on the morning of your departure – this gives us time to thoroughly clean and get the accommodation ready for our next guests
  • Guests are welcome to stay on village until midnight
  • On the morning of departure, the car park barrier will be raised so you can drive to your lodge in order to pack your car
  • If you wish to leave the night before, you will be able to drive to your lodge from 4pm onwards in order to pack your car – just pop to the Security Lodge to pick up a special car pass. These passes allow you up to one hour to pack your car and either start your journey or return it to the car park
  • While you can also leave at any other time, unfortunately you won’t be able to drive your car to your lodge. You will need to transport your luggage by foot instead
  • Leaving a car outside your lodge (or anywhere else on the village apart from the car park) is a breach of our terms and conditions as it can pose a safety threat to our wildlife and guests. Our security teams check for stray vehicles regularly and will visit the lodges of those responsible. In some cases, you may be asked to leave the village
  • There’s no need to check out – simply drop your keys or wristbands into one of the boxes by the departure barrier
Subtropical Swimming Paradise.

Repeat Guest Offer

Book another break within 31 days of returning home with just a 10% low initial deposit and save £50 by entering your previous booking reference. Plus, our Price Promise means if you see your break at a lower price, you’ll be eligible for a refund of the difference.

 You can also make amends to your booking with no fee up to seven days before your arrival and you’ll get two free visitor day passes so you can invite two people to join you for the day during your break.

This offer applies to all breaks at any time of the year. So why wait? Get your next break in the diary today.

It’s our way of saying ‘thank you’ for coming back to Center Parcs.

*T&Cs apply.

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Activities

From thrill seekers to craft makers, from adrenaline junkies to spa goers, there really is something for everyone on your short break.

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Food and drink

Whether you’re wanting a light snack or the full works there are plenty of taste sensations in our restaurants around village.

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Shopping

Buying a gift or wanting to treat yourself? Indulge in a little retail therapy or spend your pocket money in our range of shops.