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Staggered lodge entry

From Monday 29 September, lodge entry times will vary depending on the type of lodge you’ve booked. 

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New lodge entry times

From 29 September you can now access your lodge from the following times:

  • Treehouses: access from 1pm​
  • Exclusive Lodges: access from 2pm (no change)​
  • Forest Lodges, Hotels & Apartments: access from 3pm​
  • Woodland Lodges: access from 4pm (no change)​

If you’ve purchased early arrival, see the updated times:​

  • Forest Lodges, Hotels & Apartments: access from 1pm​
  • Woodland Lodges: access from 2pm (no change)

You can still arrive on village from 10am on your arrival day, park in the car park and enjoy everything from the Subtropical Swimming Paradise to cycle hire and many other activities. This change only affects the time your lodge will be ready.​

If your lodge includes a hot tub, it will be cleaned, prepared and ready to enjoy from around 4pm —just in time for a relaxing dip after you settle in.

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A family walking in to their lodge.

Why is Center Parcs introducing staggered lodge entry times?​

​We’re always looking for ways to make your arrival easier and your break more relaxing from the moment you arrive. Introducing staggered entry times based on lodge type, will help reduce traffic in the car park and around the village, improve availability of parking spaces outside lodges during check in, and allow you to settle in sooner.

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Top tips for when you arrive​

​Please make your way to your lodge at your designated entry time, as wristbands will only be activated from that time onwards.​ To help keep things smooth and stress-free for everyone, we kindly ask that you don’t queue in the car park before your lodge entry time, as this causes congestion.​

We’re committed to making your time with us special, and this change is designed to benefit all guests staying in all accommodation types.

 

Frequently asked questions

What is staggered lodge entry?

Staggered lodge entry means that guests can now access their accommodation at different times, based on the type of lodge or accommodation booked. This will help ease arrival congestion for everyone.

When will staggered entry begin?

Staggered entry will begin from Monday 29th September. Any guests arriving from this date onward will benefit from the updated entry times.

What are the new entry times?
  • Treehouses: Lodge access from 1pm
  • Exclusive Lodges:  Lodge access from 2pm (no change)
  • Forest Lodges, Hotels & Apartments: Lodge access from 3pm
  • Woodland Lodges: Lodge access from 4pm (no change)
Can I still arrive on village before my lodge is ready?

Yes, absolutely! Guests are welcome to arrive on village from 10am on their arrival day. You can enjoy all village facilities, including the Subtropical Swimming Paradise, cycle hire, shops, and restaurants while you wait for your lodge to be ready.

Why is Center Parcs introducing staggered entry?

This new approach is designed to create a smoother, more relaxing arrival experience for all guests. By staggering lodge entry times, we are aiming to reduce traffic on the village, minimise queues, improve availability of parking spaces and give guests staying in premium lodges even more time to settle in.

Will this affect my check out time?

No, check-out times remain unchanged for all accommodation types. You’ll still need to vacate your lodge by 10am on your departure day.

When should I head to my lodge?

We’re asking guests to head to their lodge around their lodge access time and not before as we want to ease car park congestion for all guests.

When will my wristband be activated?

The time your wristband will be activated to open your lodge door will depend on the lodge type you have booked.

Do I need to do anything differently on arrival day?

There’s nothing extra you need to do. Just follow the arrival instructions in your pre-arrival email or booking confirmation. If you’ve booked a Woodland Lodge, you can enter from 4pm as normal – and if you’ve booked one of the other lodge types, enjoy the extra time to settle in!

Will the earlier entry time cost extra?

No, the time of entry is included as part of your stay and does not incur any additional charges. It’s designed to enhance your experience and create a more relaxed arrival. 

Will this change affect existing bookings?

Yes - all guests arriving from Monday 29th September onwards will follow the new entry times, regardless of when the booking was made. 

Can I choose a different entry time?

Yes, we’re offering a 2-hour early arrival option for Woodland and Forest accommodation only. If you’re staying in a Woodland Lodge, a Forest Lodge, Hotel or Apartment, you can purchase Early Arrival to get into your accommodation 2 hours earlier.

For Woodland Lodges, this means you can enter from 2pm (instead of 4pm) if you’ve booked Early Arrival. For Forest Lodges, Hotel and Apartments, you can enter from 1pm (instead of 3pm) with Early Arrival.

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Activities for all ages

From creative fun for little ones to adrenaline-filled adventures for teens, explore a huge range of indoor and outdoor activities the whole family will love.

Plan your perfect itinerary and pre-book everything from 12 weeks before you arrive.

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Aqua Sana Forest Spa

Discover a spa like no other, in the heart of the forest and cherish relaxing moments together. Unwind with a treatment or indulge in a three hour Forest Spa Experience and explore up to 25 nature-inspired experiences. Just pre-book your Aqua Sana Forest Spa slot to secure availability before your break.

 

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Cycle Hire

With a car-free environment, cycling is the perfect way to explore our villages. It’s best to pre-book cycles before your break as they’re very popular! Our friendly and knowledgeable Cycle Centre team will make sure you’ve got all the equipment you need before setting off on your forest adventure.

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