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Subtropical Swimming Paradise

Heated to 29.5C all year round, the Subtropical Swimming Paradise is perfect for aquatic adventures with the whole family, whatever the weather! Cherish every playful splash with young adventurers in the water play areas, enjoy thrilling rides and slides and race down the Wild Water Rapids.

Subtropical Swimming Paradise water park

Heated to 29.5C all year round, the Subtropical Swimming Paradise is perfect for aquatic adventures with the whole family, whatever the weather! Cherish every playful splash with young adventurers in the water play areas, enjoy thrilling rides and slides and race down the Wild Water Rapids.

Open daily from 9am – 8pm. 

The Subtropical Swimming Paradise will be open from 9am – 8pm for all villages. We’re introducing a new quiet hour at 9am on Wednesday & Sunday, for our guests who enjoy a little less noise. 

Festive opening times:
Open Christmas Day from 11am - 7pm.

Our exciting rides and slides

Laugh all the way down the Wild Water Rapids or challenge your loved ones to a race on the multi-slides. With a variety of rides and slides at each village, you’re guaranteed twists, turns and breathtaking drops!

Subtropical Swimming Paradise

Tropical Cyclone

Available at all locations.

A family sliding down the Tropical Cyclone

Lazy River

Available at Woburn Forest, Elveden Forest and Longleat Forest

A young girl in the typhoon raft smiling and looking back at the camera.

Typhoon

Available at Woburn Forest and Longleat Forest

A young boy waving his arms in the air going down the flumes.

Flumes

Available at all locations

Whirlling through the Rapids.

Wild Water Rapids

Available at Sherwood Forest, Woburn Forest, Elveden Forest and Longleat Forest

Two teenage boys sliding down a water piste slide.

Water Piste

Available at Whinfell Forest, Sherwood Forest, Longleat Forest and Elveden Forest.

A family heading down the Grand Castcade.

Grand Cascade

Available at Sherwood Forest.

  • Child in a green flotation vest high-fives another child while a smiling woman supports them; in the background, an adult guides a swimmer in a tropical-themed indoor pool.
  • An adult and a child laugh and splash, the child gripping a yellow inflatable toy, in a shallow swimming pool; blurred tropical plants and poolside structures surround them.
  • Two people smile and talk while wading in a turquoise outdoor pool, sunlight shimmering on water, with rocks and palm fronds around the edges.
  • Indoor swimming pool gleams, reflecting blue water, under a geometric glass dome; surrounded by tropical palms, rocks, and pathways, with distant snow-capped mountains visible through the windows.
  • Two children play as one lifts the other, water splashing; turquoise swimming pool with sunlit ripples and a small cascading waterfall over rocks in the background.
  • Four people laugh and play, sitting and standing in a brightly lit blue swimming pool at night, one adult holding a child while others relax against the shallow edge.

Indoor and outdoor pools

Swim beneath the stars, hold hands and jump the waves in the Wave Pool or take a moment to relax in the bubbling Whirlpools. Each village has a unique mix of indoor and outdoor pools where the whole family can laugh, splash and play all day.

  • Toddler wearing a green life jacket splashes a water jet while an adult supports them, in an indoor water park with slides and wooden structures in the background.
  • Children’s water play area sprays water inside a bright indoor waterpark with shallow pool, red mushroom fountains, wooden climbing structures, tropical plants, and chairs. Text: “See You Next Time”.
  • Adult carrying child splashes under falling water, both smiling. Indoor water park surrounds them with slides, ropes, plants, and a play structure. Visible text: Venture Harbor.
  • Multi-level water play structure sprays gentle fountains, with slides, pipes, and rope elements, while decorative seabirds perch. Context: spacious indoor tropical-themed waterpark with stone floor, plants, and tall wooden walls.

Buckets of fun for families in our child-friendly water parks

Little ones can dip their toe into the wonderful world of water, with slides, spray fountains and splash pools galore – whilst older children can explore the thrilling water play area with play structures, colossal tipping buckets, flumes and more!

Aquatic adventures for all ages

Two young people riding on Mini Jet Skis.

Mini Jet Skis

Ages 3 to 7 years

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Young person swimming with an Aqua Jet.

Aqua Jetting

Minimum age 8 years

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  • Thatched wooden cabana displays a sign reading “Jasmine,” sheltering wicker chairs, round table, TV, and shelving. Blue curtains hang open. Lantern and tropical plants frame the cozy seating in a resort setting.
  • Wicker lounge seating encircles round tables, creating a cozy gathering spot within a thatched-roof hut, accented by teal-striped cushions, bamboo walls, a mounted TV, shelving, and warm ambient lighting.
  • Indoor lagoon-style pool shimmers under soft lights, surrounded by artificial rocks and lush tropical plants; thatched-roof cabanas and a small footbridge sit nearby within a resort-like spa setting.
  • Rustic cabana opens to reveal its interior, showcasing a wall-mounted TV and wood cabinet with towels and glassware; turquoise curtains and cushions frame the space on a stone floor.

Family Cabanas

Take a break from the thrills and unwind in your own private Family Cabana. With comfy seating, a TV, towels, soft drinks, and a safe for valuables, it's the perfect place to relax and recharge between splashes. Available to book in advance.

Cabana Cove - Exclusive to Sherwood Forest

An exclusive haven in the heart of the Subtropical Swimming Paradise at Sherwood Forest! Order food and drinks directly to your Cabana or unwind in the secluded whirlpool reserved exclusively for Cabana Cove guests.

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Explore our Subtropical Swimming Paradise maps

Whinfell Forest
Waterpark map labels attractions, showing pools and twisting slides amid lush landscaping and pathways. Text: Whirlpool; Outdoor Terrace; Outdoor Pool; Indoor Rapids; Spa Pool; Children’s Pool with Slide and Flume; Wave Pool; The Canyon Cafe and Bar; Lagoon Pool; Spa Pool; Pool Relaxation Deck; Six-Seater Cabana; Eight-Seater Cabana; Water Slide; Canyon Ride; Flumes; Cascade Pool.

Whinfell Forest Subtropical Swimming Paradise

Take the time to enjoy our two wonderful spa pools, flumes and slides or kick it up a notch with our rip-roaring Canyon Ride. Hot and cold food served all day from The Canopy Café and Bar.

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Sherwood Forest
Waterpark map highlights attractions and amenities, directing visitors through pools, slides, and dining areas within a lush complex. Text: Cabanas; Toilets; Venture Bay; Venture Harbour; Starbucks; Entrance / Exit to Changing Rooms; Whirlpool; Grand Cascade; Tropical Cyclone; Entrance to Grand Cascade + Tropical Cyclone; Outdoor Sprudel Pool; Wild Water Rapids; Cabana Cove; Children's Water Play; Large and Small Flumes; The Canopy Café and Bar; Whirlpool; Wave Pool; Pool Information Desk.

Sherwood Forest Subtropical Swimming Paradise

At Sherwood Forest Subtropical Swimming Paradise be sure to try the rip-roaring raft ride, Tropical Cyclone. There's also a wave pool, Wild Water Rapids and the hot whirlpool.

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Longleat Forest
A labeled waterpark map depicts pools, slides, and rivers winding through forested terrain. Text: Outdoor Sprudel Pool; Outdoor Hot Whirlpool; Small Flume; Cabanas; The Canopy Café and Bar; Entrance / Exit to Changing Rooms; Cabana; Cabana; Cabana; Cabana; Welcome Desk; Venture Bay; Cabana; Venture Harbour; Indoor Hot Whirlpool; Typhoon; Tropical Cyclone; Wave Pool; Lazy River; Large Flume; Water Piste Slides; Wild Water Rapids; Sprudel Terrace.

Longleat Forest Subtropical Swimming Paradise

Take on our Wild Water Rapids which carries you along a series of dips and dives and isn’t for the faint hearted, while the warmer outdoor pool is a great area to relax.

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Elveden Forest
Waterpark map labels attractions, guiding visitors through pools, slides, rivers, and amenities in a tropical-themed complex. Text: Venture Cove; Outdoor Sprudel Pool; Starbucks; Wild Water Rapids; Large Flume; Small Flume; Tropical Cyclone; Lagoon Pool; The Canopy Cafe and Bar; Wave Pool; Pool Information Desk; Entrance / Exit to Changing Rooms; Hot Whirlpools; Lazy River; Water Piste; Cabanas.

Elveden Forest Subtropical Swimming Paradise

There is plenty of fun to be had on our flumes and be sure to try Tropical Cyclone, our thrilling and fast-paced raft ride taking you up to 30 miles per hour and zero gravity.

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Woburn Forest
Water park map highlights attractions and amenities; an overhead illustration shows slides, pools, and paths amid greenery. Text: - Typhoon - Landing Pools - Sprudel Pool - Wild Water Rapids - Lifeguard Station - Twister - Tropical Cyclone - Starbucks - Exclusive Cabanas - Cabanas - Lazy River - Entrance / Exit to Changing Rooms - Wave Pool - Toilets - Venture Bay Toddler Pool - Pool Information Desk - Monty's Dogs and Cones - Venture Harbour Family Play Area - Wild Water Rapids

Woburn Forest Subtropical Swimming Paradise

Experience the Typhoon, a two-seater tube ride, which will whiz you through enclosed tunnels and soar through a labyrinth of back-to-back, 180 degree and 360 degree turns and multiple accelerating drops.

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Inside the Subtropical Swimming Paradise

Five people sit laughing and chatting around a patio table, wearing swimwear; in the background, a sign reads “THE CANOPY CAFE AND BAR” amid tropical decor and outdoor seating.

Canopy Café and Bar

Ready to refuel? Head to Canopy Café and Bar for refreshments including meals, drinks, snacks and ice cream.

Family of three smiles and leans on a rope railing, two adults holding coffee cups, as a child in a swimsuit stands between them; indoor setting with sign reading: STARBUCKS.

Starbucks

If you are visiting Woburn, Elveden or Sherwood Forest you will also find a Starbucks within the Subtropical Swimming Paradise for your favourite drinks and snacks, great for on-the-go families needing a quick refuel before heading back for more splashing good fun.

Child wearing yellow floaties smiles while being supported by adult hands, swimming in a bright blue pool; another child and adult behind; trees and people blurred in background.

Free Buoyancy Aids

You can borrow buoyancy aids for babies and toddlers free of charge. These are located around the pool, including by the entrance.

Row of beige changing-room lockers stands closed along a tiled corridor under ceiling lights. Sign reads: “How to find locker? Press your wristband into one of our readers and the locker number will be displayed. Green 1 - 279; Orange 300 - 499; Blue 500 - 683; Yellow 700 - 983.”

Changing Facilities

You’ll find individual and family changing cubicles, nappy changing facilities, and Changing Places facilities for guests with additional needs. Your wristband acts as your locker key.

Two adults and a child walk along a stone path; one adult carries the child. They wear swimwear and towels, surrounded by tropical plants and wooden railings in resort setting.

Forgotten something?

You can buy swim nappies, inflatables and goggles at the Pool Information Desk. You can also hire towels here.

 

Accessible Changing Places at our water parks

As part of our mission to make Center Parcs accessible for all guests, we’re pleased to introduce Changing Places facilities within the Subtropical Swimming Paradise at Sherwood Forest, Whinfell Forest, Elveden Forest and Woburn Forest. These are designed for guests with additional needs, and include a mobile shower changer, hoist, wash basin and a toilet with drop-down grab rails – helping everyone to enjoy the Center Parcs experience.

  Take a closer look at the Subtropical Swimming Paradise

Two people splash down a twisting water slide, arms raised and laughing, passing beneath a small stone bridge amid rocky walls and surrounding greenery.
Four riders sit in a yellow inflatable raft, laughing as they splash out of a large green tube slide, inside an indoor water park with churning water.
Child raises arms while sliding down a blue water slide, splashing water, smiling; indoor waterpark setting with plants and structural beams visible around the slide.
Swimmers relax and chat in a steaming blue outdoor pool, surrounded by rocks and tropical plants, at night beside a glass-domed building and lamppost under dark sky.
Adult and child splash hands under a vertical water jet, laughing, in an indoor water park with stone floor, yellow pipes, wooden railings, plants, and cascading fountains.

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