What’s included in a Center Parcs break?

There’s plenty that comes included in your Center Parcs break, leaving you space in your car when you travel and lots to do when you are here. You’ll be able to roam the 400 acres of forest, visit the sandy beach and enjoy the outdoor children’s play areas. We have free Friendly wifi across the village and there are hundreds of acres of forest and miles of woodland paths to explore in your own time. All accommodation features the essentials you’ll need too, such as pots and plates, glasses and cutlery, as well as bed linen and towels. All lodges are thoroughly cleaned before you arrive, so you can check-in, relax and enjoy your home away from home.

What a Center Parcs break looks like

Ever wondered what’s included when you book a Center Parcs break? You’ll get 400 acres of beautiful forest to explore, miles of paths to cycle, a sandy beach to laze on and access to the Subtropical Swimming Paradise for a splash in the pool, it’s all in here!

The inside of a living room with a sofa overlooking a fire

Included in your accommodation

  • Hairdryer
  • Bedding 
  • Towels (accommodation use only, please bring your own pool towels or you can hire these out daily)
  • Foot stool for children in the bathroom 
  • Three dishwasher tablets, tea towel and washing up liquid sachet
  • Pots, pans, utensils, cutlery, plates and bowls 
  • Microwave, induction hob, kettle, toaster, oven (excluding some apartments)
  • Small fridge and freezer
  • Cot (linen not included) and high chair
  • Bed rails (available on request from Guest Services, subject to availability)
  • Furnished private patio with brick-built barbeque stand (excluding Hotels and Apartments)
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Safe
  • TV
  • Log burner (a few exceptions, please check the accommodation details on the booking page)
  • Free Friendly wifi 
A boy splashing around in the Subtropical Swimming Paradise

What's included on village

  • Adventure playgrounds 
  • Pre-bookable time entry slots at the Subtropical Swimming Paradise 
  • Up to 400 acres of woodland to explore
  • Watersports lake
  • Sandy beach 
  • Free Ella’s Kitchen baby food in selected restaurants
  • Miles of paths to walk or cycle
  • Our villages are easy to get around with ramped entrances and walkways in most areas
A young family walking through the forest
Children playing on balance beam
The dining room inside a lodge with a laid table and a high chair
A twin bedroom inside a lodge with two neatly made beds and sun shining through the window
Children playing on a wooden climbing frame

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Two children walking on a path

Top tips for your stay

  • On your day of arrival, you can start your adventure in the forest from 10am and have access to your accommodation at 4pm
  • On your final day at Center Parcs don’t rush to get back to reality, you will need to leave your accommodation by 10am, though guests are welcome to stay on village until midnight
  • The weather doesn’t stop family adventures at Center Parcs. Know what to pack for your break and check the weather forecast ahead to know if you need your raincoats and wellies or sandals and shorts
  • Don’t forget to check-in your guests online before your break and to have your booking reference ready on arrival, so you can spend more time exploring the forest
  • Don’t worry about doing a food shop before you arrive on village, head to the ParcMarket for your everyday essentials and if you spend more than £40 we’ll deliver your shopping to your accommodation for free
  • With 400 acres of the forest to explore, it can be difficult to get your bearings, so why not book onto our Wildlife Walk activity to help you get to grips with the village quicker and learn about the friendly animals you can see during your stay?
A man serves a woman food from a dining in takeaway box inside their lodge

For something extra...

Why not spend a little more for some of these things…

  • Before you arrive why not purchase a breakfast pack to be in your lodge, so you can cook your loved ones a delicious hearty first meal of the day?
  • Not got enough room in your suitcase? Don’t worry, why not save some valuable space and hire your pool towel at the Subtropical Swimming Paradise for £2.
  • Want a cosy night in, in front of the fire and the TV, but don’t want to cook? Choose from a range of takeaways to order online, from Indian to Mexican.

Get ready for your break

Once you’ve booked your break at Center Parcs you can start to pre-book activities, make restaurant reservations and order essentials to your lodge online 8 weeks before your arrival date, allowing you to really make the most of your short break in the forest and ensure that you don't miss out.