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Winter Wonderland breaks in the UK

If you join us between Friday 6 November 2026 until Saturday 2 January 2027 you'll get to experience the wonder of a Winter Wonderland break at Center Parcs. An enchanting experience for all ages and magical memories you'll treasure forever.

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Three drummers wearing LED-lit vests and hats play illuminated drums, raising sticks midbeat, in a dark outdoor setting with trees, red and yellow lighting, and faint onlookers in the background.

What's included in your Winter Wonderland break?

Your Winter Wonderland break features plenty of activities and experiences that you can enjoy at no extra cost, including:

  • Santa's Woodland Village: Step into the heart of Winter Wonderland and enjoy unlimited access to Santa’s Woodland Village. Discover seasonal displays, photo opportunities including The Nest, festive decorations and much more. 
  • Enchanted Light Garden: Wander through twinkling lights and bright bursts of colour. Open 4pm - 9pm daily.
  • Santa's Greetings: Santa is on his way! Watch as his sleigh glides past, surrounded by a new troupe of entertainers including dancers, cheeky elves, twinkling stars and a festive saxophonist. Wherever you watch, you’ll be swept up in the sparkle, music and festive magic. Wednesday and Saturday from 5pm. Locations differ at each village, please check your arrival guide for further information.
  • Letters to Santa: Little ones can write a letter to Santa and receive a magical reply during your break!
  • Elf Explorer Passport: 
    Complete your Elf Explorer Passport in Santa’s Woodland Village to become an official elf explorer.
  • Festive entertainment: Get into the Christmas spirit with live choir performances.
  • Storytime with Nutmeg and Friends: Follow the adventures of Nutmeg and friends as you snuggle up to watch all of our animated bedtime stories on your lodge TV (every evening from 6pm), including our story, Clove and the Bouncing Sugar Plums.

  • Snow Zone:Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow! Step into our Snow Zone and get a fun family photo in the giant snow globe as the snow falls around you.

Feel the Christmas magic during your Winter Wonderland break

Watch our festive videos and discover the magic of Winter Wonderland for yourself. 

Forest Festive Fayre
Meet the Elves

Discover Winter Wonderland at our villages

All five of our villages have everything you need for a perfect lodge holiday - but each one has its own distinctive character and unique features to discover

Glass-domed building glows with interior lights, reflecting on calm water; lampposts and a small arched structure line the shore; dusk sky and surrounding trees frame the modern waterfront complex.

Whinfell Forest, Cumbria

Whinfell Forest sits on the edge of the Lake District. Book a break at our award-winning village.

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Lake reflects orange sunset; glassy surface mirrors the sky while dark, tree-lined shores frame the water in a calm, wide panorama at dusk.

Sherwood Forest, Nottinghamshire

Enjoy a break in the legendary Sherwood Forest and be enchanted by 400 acres of forest. Reconnect with your family and friends at Center Parcs.

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Tree trunks glow in teal, magenta, and red, while rows of small blue lights twinkle deeper in a dark forest, suggesting an illuminated outdoor art installation.

Elveden Forest, Suffolk

Explore 400 acres of rural Suffolk woodland at Center Parcs Elveden Forest. Book your Suffolk family break.

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Tall pine trees reflect in a still lake, lining the shore. Wooden cabins sit among them to the right under a clear blue sky, with grassy banks and a fence.

Woburn Forest, Bedfordshire

Looking for a family break near London? Relax or get active in 365 acres of magical forest.

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Ducks glide across a calm lake, leaving ripples; colorful paddle boats rest moored at a small dock, surrounded by dense evergreen forest under soft evening light.

Longleat Forest, Wiltshire

Explore the 400 acre Longleat Forest featuring rare Giant Redwoods in Wiltshire. Book your break today.

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SF WWL - Enchanted Light Garden

Exciting upgrades to Santa's Woodland Village at Elveden Forest!

If you're returning on a Winter Wonderland break at Elveden Forest this year, you can expect to see some big changes with a new layout and experiences to discover:

  • Explore the brand-new Christmas Shop, now located in Santa's Woodland Village. Expect immersive displays filled with festive gifts, including bespoke decorations, souvenirs and hand-painted baubles. 
  • This year at Elveden Forest, you'll be able to step into a newly redesigned Santa's Woodland Workshop and discover how the magic really happens!
  • Wander along the woodland pathway and discover brand-new seasonal displays.


Winter Wonderland activities

Make the most of your Winter Wonderland experience by booking festive activities, additional to the cost of your break.

Elf-costumed adult hands a wrapped gift to a child in a striped elf hat; behind them, two people craft at a table; brightly colored, cartoonish holiday workshop backdrop.

Elf Pyjama Party

Little ones can join our elves for the party of the season - dressed in their best Christmas pyjamas! It's a festive adventure with Christmas crafts, party games and a magical storytelling session with their new elf friends. Ages 3 to 9 years. Available at all locations.

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Person dressed as Santa Claus sits smiling, partially obscured by colorful Christmas tree ornaments and lights, in a warmly lit, red-decorated room with festive garlands and figures in the background.

Santa's Workshop

A magical festive experience. Make special memories together as you meet Santa and his elves in Santa's Woodland Workshop. You'll get a souvenir photograph and maybe even an early Christmas present… Available at all locations.

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Children draw and cut paper, guided by a woman and a smiling adult in a green elf costume, at a table in a warm, festive indoor setting.

Christmas Crafts Workshop

Your little ones will love joining in the festivities in this craft session, where they'll create a light up box and a festive door hanger or bauble that they can proudly display at home year after year. Ages 3 to 9 years. Available at all locations.

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Child builds with colorful plastic pieces on a round green table, while an adult leans close, guiding. Background shows a warmly lit room with blurred red couches and toys.

Design a Santa Sack

Design a Santa sack ready to leave out on Christmas Eve in this festive arts and crafts session that's fun for all ages. Minimum age 3 years. Available at all locations.

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Four people in green elf costumes raise hands like antlers, smiling and playing together in a festively decorated room with wooden paneling, garlands, and holiday crafts on the walls.

Elf Academy

It takes a lot of hard work and dedication to become one of Santa's elves. This 3-hour fun training session is jam-packed with Christmas crafts, dancing, games and treats. Ages 3 to 9 years. Available at all locations.

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Elf-costumed adult kneels and smiles at a child, presenting a decorated box. The child, in a red plaid poncho, examines something in hand amid evergreen trees outdoors.

Elf Hunt

Uh oh - our elves need your help! Follow the trail, answer the riddles and find all the missing Christmas presents. Ages 2 to 5 years. Available at all locations.

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Child paints a small object while an adult assists, smiling. Colorful paint bottles line the table in front. Context: bright, playful art studio with yellow walls and children’s artwork.

Elf Pots for Tots

Little ones will love learning new painting techniques and decorating their very own festive masterpiece. Their creation will be professionally glazed and fired ready for you to display at home year after year as a special souvenir. Ages 1 month to 5 years. Available at all locations.

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Children in chef hats decorate cookies with icing alongside an adult dressed as a holiday elf, in a warm, festive kitchen with wooden walls and garland.

Festive Chocolate Chefs Academy

'Tis the season to eat chocolate! Packed with sticky, sweet, chocolatey fun, our famous Festive Chocolate Chefs’ Academy is perfect for budding chefs as they make their very own Christmassy chocolate creations in this unaccompanied session. Ages 3 to 9 years. Available at all locations.

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Two adults hold a child and view a tablet, standing outdoors beside a large glowing light arch; snow-dusted trees, winter clothing, and a parked bicycle create a festive park setting.

Festive Forest Discovery Trail

Explore the festive forest together! Navigate around the village, following the map to find the Christmas clues and solve the puzzles. Guide your little ones and learn all about the fascinating forest in this brand-new festive family experience. Minimum age 3 years. Available at all locations.

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Two people paint ceramic mugs with thin brushes, concentrating at a shared table; paint bottles and tools surround them, with other participants and shelves blurred in a bright craft studio.

Festive Pottery Painting

The activity that’s loved by all the generations and will leave you with a special Christmas souvenir to take home. Your festive masterpiece will be professionally glazed and fired overnight, so you can treasure it forever. Suitable for all ages and abilities. Available at all locations.

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Meet Santa in the Woodland Village

Santa Claus chats with a little girl beside her mother. Warmly decorated Christmas room surrounds them: fireplace with stockings, garland, throne-like chair, lit tree, toys and ornaments.

Santa's Workshop

A magical festive experience. Make special memories together as you meet Santa and his elves in Santa's Woodland Workshop.

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Santa Claus greets children at a festive restaurant table, while a smiling family wearing paper crowns sits with cups, plates, crackers, and condiments, with daylight visible through large windows.

Brunch with Santa

Santa is heading to Huck’s for a tasty brunch – and he’d love for you to join him! This experience includes brunch, entertainment at your table from our playful elves and a special visit from Santa with an early Christmas gift for each child.

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Santa Claus sits smiling in an ornate chair, flanked by two cheerful elves. Warm Christmas lights, garlands, and stockings decorate the cozy room, creating a festive holiday scene.

Santa's Greetings

See Santa on his sleigh, followed by magical drummers, cheeky elves and costumed dancers. Get ready to shout, wave and dance along to the festive soundtrack as Santa passes by. Included in the cost of your break.

Winter Wonderland activities for children

Child finger-paints with an adult, dabbing colors on a palette; they sit at a small table. Background shows a colorful classroom with shelves, chairs, and another child playing.

Messy Elves

Little ones will love to get stuck in to our marvellously messy and fabulously festive play session at the Activity Den. Ages 18 months to 5 years. Available at all locations.

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Elf-costumed adult hands a wrapped gift to a child in a striped elf hat; behind them, two people craft at a table; brightly colored, cartoonish holiday workshop backdrop.

Elf Pyjama Party

Little ones can join our elves for the party of the season - dressed in their best Christmas pyjamas! It's a festive adventure with Christmas crafts, party games and a magical storytelling session with their new elf friends. Ages 3 to 9 years. Available at all locations.

Discover Pjyama Party
Four people in green elf costumes raise hands like antlers, smiling and playing together in a festively decorated room with wooden paneling, garlands, and holiday crafts on the walls.

Elf Academy

It takes a lot of hard work and dedication to become one of Santa's elves. This 3-hour fun training session is jam-packed with Christmas crafts, dancing, games and treats. Ages 3 to 9 years. Available at all locations.

Discover Elf Academy
Elf-costumed adult kneels and smiles at a child, presenting a decorated box. The child, in a red plaid poncho, examines something in hand amid evergreen trees outdoors.

Elf Hunt

Uh oh - our elves need your help! Follow the trail, answer the riddles and find all the missing Christmas presents. Ages 2 to 5 years. Available at all locations.

Discover Elf Hunt
Child paints a small object while an adult assists, smiling. Colorful paint bottles line the table in front. Context: bright, playful art studio with yellow walls and children’s artwork.

Elf Pots for Tots

Little ones will love learning new painting techniques and decorating their very own festive masterpiece. Their creation will be professionally glazed and fired ready for you to display at home year after year as a special souvenir. Ages 1 month to 5 years. Available at all locations.

Discover Elf Pots for Tots
Child in green raincoat rides a low zipline handle, smiling midair. Two adults stand nearby, one holding the line. Wooden fences, trees, and playground structures form a forest adventure-park setting.

Festive Mini Trek

A festive twist on our aerial rope course activity! Little ones will make their way around the one-metre high course - can they find all the Christmas puzzle pieces? Age 2-5 years. Available at Whinfell Forest, Sherwood Forest, Longleat Forest and Elveden Forest.

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Family activities during Winter Wonderland

Two people paint ceramic mugs with thin brushes, concentrating at a shared table; paint bottles and tools surround them, with other participants and shelves blurred in a bright craft studio.

Festive Pottery Painting

The activity that’s loved by all the generations and will leave you with a special Christmas souvenir to take home. Your festive masterpiece will be professionally glazed and fired overnight, so you can treasure it forever. Suitable for all ages and abilities. Available at all locations.

Discover Pottery Painting
Two adults hold a child and view a tablet, standing outdoors beside a large glowing light arch; snow-dusted trees, winter clothing, and a parked bicycle create a festive park setting.

Festive Forest Discovery Trail

Explore the festive forest together! Navigate around the village, following the map to find the Christmas clues and solve the puzzles. Guide your little ones and learn all about the fascinating forest in this brand-new festive family experience. Minimum age 3 years. Available at all locations.

Discover Forest Discovery Trail
Child builds with colorful plastic pieces on a round green table, while an adult leans close, guiding. Background shows a warmly lit room with blurred red couches and toys.

Design a Santa Sack

Design a Santa sack ready to leave out on Christmas Eve in this festive arts and crafts session that's fun for all ages. Minimum age 3 years. Available at all locations.

Discover Design a Santa Sack
Two helmeted people, an adult and a child, skate hand-in-hand, moving along a smooth blue path bordered by stone walls and railings, approaching a building entrance surrounded by plants.

Festive Roller Skating

Ready to skate into Christmas? Pop on your Christmas jumpers, strap on your roller skates and glide around with a festive soundtrack and disco lights. Minimum age 6 years. Available at all locations.

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Family putting star on Christmas tree

Christmas tree and decorations for your lodge

Transform your accommodation into a cosy Christmas hideaway by pre-ordering a real Christmas tree, lights and decorations pack, which will be waiting in your lodge when you arrive. Get the whole family feeling festive as you decorate your Christmas tree with baubles, beads and fairy lights.

   

Discover our lodge types

Wooden cabin sits nestled among tall trees, path leading to a dark front door and windows. Sunlight filters through dense forest, grass patches surrounding the compact, modern structure.
From 1 to 6 bedrooms, sleeps from 1 to 12 guests

Woodland Lodges

Access from 4pm

Practical and popular, our fully-equipped, family-friendly Woodland Lodges feature:

  • Open-plan living area
  • Modern kitchen
  • Private patio
  • Comfortable bedrooms

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Curved beige sectional sofa anchors the room, encircling a round coffee table, in a bright living space with forest-wall mural, circular ceiling light, patterned chair, and sliding glass doors.
From 1 to 6 bedrooms, sleeps from 1 to 12 guests

Woodland Premium Lodges

Access from 4pm

Elevate your Center Parcs getaway with the newly refurbished Woodland Premium Lodges at Whinfell, Sherwood and Elveden Forest which feature:

  • Larger patio area complete with new table and seating
  • Redesigned kitchen layout featuring modern amenities
  • Refreshed décor throughout, incorporating sustainable and recyclable materials
  • Blackout curtains in every bedroom for restful nights

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Wooden lodges sit nestled among tall pine trees, with balconies and large windows; bicycles rest by doors as warm sunlight slants across a grassy clearing in a quiet forest resort.
From 1 to 4 bedrooms, sleeps from 1 to 8 guests

Forest Lodges

Access from 3pm

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 Forest Lodges include a sauna, hot tub or games room

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Curved orange sectional sofa surrounds a round coffee table, beneath a circular ceiling light, in a living area with a forest mural and green-framed sliding glass doors to a patio.
From 1 to 4 bedrooms, sleeps from 1 to 8 guests

Grand Forest Lodges

Access from 3pm

Get ready to unwind in style with the newly refurbished Grand Forest Lodges at Whinfell, Sherwood and Elveden Forest which feature:

  • Larger outdoor seating area with new table, chairs and heated pergola
  • New ensuite bath/shower rooms for every bedroom
  • New décor, including sustainable and recyclable materials

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Timber-clad cabin overlooks a fenced patio, featuring lounge chairs, dining table, and hot tub. Surrounding buildings echo the wood-and-stone style, while leafy trees and blue sky frame the quiet setting.
4 bedrooms, sleeps from 1 to 8 guests

Exclusive Lodges

Access from 2pm

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

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Bed sits neatly made with folded towels on top, centered under twin lamps. Surroundings: carpeted hotel room with armchair and table, framed art, mirror, and corridor leading toward bathroom area.
1 to 2 bedrooms, sleeps from 1 to 4 people

Hotels and Apartments

Access from 3pm

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

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Wooden treehouse rests elevated on stilts, connected by railings and platforms, surrounded by tall pine trunks. Sunlight illuminates the structure within a dense green forest, with fences and pathways below.
4 bedrooms, sleeps from 1 to 8 guests

Treehouses

Access from 1pm

Our spectacular Treehouses are perfect for special occasions, featuring:

  • Private outdoor hot tub
  • Dedicated Treehouse Host
  • Games den with pool table
  • Ensuite bathrooms
  • Private infrared sauna

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Wooden house hosts outdoor relaxation: sun loungers line a covered patio, dining table sits nearby, and a hot tub rests beside a detached room, all set within a forested backyard.
From 1 to 4 bedrooms, sleeps from 1 to 8 guests

Adapted Lodges

Designed for guests with disabilities to enjoy a relaxing and comfortable break, they include:

  • dedicated disabled parking nearby
  • ramps to access your accommodation
  • lowered countertops
  • handrails throughout
  • walk-in / wheel-in showers and more

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Three modern, curved-roof cabins face the water, their glass-fronted balconies overlooking a calm lake; surrounded by trees and greenery, they sit on stilts near the shoreline in a forested setting.
3 bedrooms, sleeps from 1 to 6 guest

Waterside Lodges

Access from 2pm

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

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  • Signboard displays “forest Festive FAYRE,” mounted atop a wooden stall garlanded with evergreen boughs; teepee tent at left; tall pine trees and blue sky frame an outdoor forest market setting.
  • Child smears whipped cream on man's nose while laughing; adults smile nearby. Indoors at a warm cafe tent with hot chocolate and pastries on a wooden table. Text: “Winter Wonderland.”
  • Skewered waffle drizzled with chocolate rests in a paper tray; additional waffles on sticks sit nearby on wooden boards, with napkin, pinecones, and evergreen sprigs on a rustic wooden table.
  • Child in red coat reaches for a pastry skewer offered on a tray by a gloved vendor at an outdoor night market, amid festive string lights and nearby bundled adults.
  • Costumed elves hand hot drinks to bundled visitors, as families gather by a wooden stall and teepee tent in a decorated woodland market with frosted garlands. Text: “Forest Festiv...”
  • Family of four sits smiling and drinking from paper cups at a wooden table, child pointing. Context: cozy tent interior with warm lighting and string lights.
  • Two sandwiches sit in paper trays: a hot dog topped with mustard, ketchup, and onions, and a pulled meat bun. They rest on a wooden surface beside pinecones and greenery.

Forest Festive Fayre

Be sure to pay a visit to Forest Festive Fayre and Tipi in Santa’s Woodland Village. You can enjoy tasty treats including luxury hot chocolate, mince pies, traditional sausage rolls, Bratwurst and Christmas tree-shaped waffles, and warm up in the cosy Tipi.

  • Wooden shop displays festive decorations under a snowy roof; sign reads “Christmas SHOP.” A measuring board says “How do you measure up?” with “5'0"” marked. Surrounded by tall trees in a forest clearing.
  • Shopper holds a plush reindeer, inspecting it; surrounding shelves display Christmas decorations, small trees, and more stuffed animals in a cozy store with a sign reading: Nordic Wonderland.
  • Book—Held in both hands by a seated person on a couch, showing a whimsical cover with a deer and fox in a snowy forest. Text: “Clove and the Bouncing Sugar Plums” “Illustrated by Erika McGinn”.

Step into our Christmas Shop

Indulge in a little retail therapy with a visit to the Christmas Shop, which offers a variety of Christmas decorations, souvenirs, bespoke gifts and hand-painted baubles. Why not purchase a festive photo frame for your favourite family photo at Winter Wonderland? You can also treat little ones to our storybooks and plush cuddly characters from the story.

 

See what our guests say about their Winter Wonderland break

Two children run ahead under garland-wrapped wooden arches, along a brick path. Artificial snow dusts small Christmas trees and fencing on both sides, within a wooded park setting.

“Just having the most magical time at Center Parcs. It's making us feel so festive - I want to get home and put my tree up now 🎄”

Instagram: @homeisnumber51 

 

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Aqua Sana Forest Spa for Winter Wonderland

Relax at Aqua Sana Forest Spa during your Winter Wonderland stay

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 Winter Wonderland break.

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Brunch with Santa during your Winter Wonderland break

Festive dining during your Winter Wonderland break

You’ll find a variety of restaurants on our villages, ideal for casual family meals, celebratory special occasions or just a quick bite in between activities. With cuisines from across the world, special children’s menus and all-day dining options, there’s sure to be something to tempt your tastebuds.

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Treehouse lodges for your Winter Wonderland break

Stay in a Treehouse lodge during your Winter Wonderland break

For a truly unforgettable Winter Wonderland break, discover our fairytale-style Treehouses - our most spectacular accommodation yet. With breath-taking views and an extraordinary layout, our four-bedroom Treehouses offer an enchanting escape for all. 

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Be inspired

See how our villages are transformed with a sprinkling of snow and a special Christmas atmosphere. 

Two wireframe reindeer glow with white lights, standing and facing each other. They illuminate a dark outdoor scene beside a modern, curved glass-fronted building at night.
Child sits in a small green toy jeep, smiling and giving thumbs-up; adult stands behind watching. Context: foggy, frosty outdoor park with gravel path, sparse winter vegetation and muted hills.
Illuminated cone-shaped Christmas tree sculpture glows white, topped with a star. A child reaches toward it in curiosity, standing on brick pavement in a nighttime park beside benches and shrubs.
Blue arched door glows with Christmas lights, framed by garland, on a wooden building; a baby sleeps in a stroller in front. Text: “Elves Only” and “SHOP.”
Striped signpost points directions in a snowy forest clearing near a frozen path and fence. Text: "Santa's Woodland Village," "Santa's Woodland Workshop," "Christmas Shop," "Enchanted light garden," "Forest Festive Fayre."

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Little girl wearing green coat and pink hat and scarf playing in the snow

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Child in red knit hat gazes sideways, standing bundled in a dark coat; background glows with blue-white holiday lights wrapped around trees at night, softly blurred.

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Two small children walk while holding adults’ hands, one carrying a paper bag, both wearing matching reindeer sweaters, pom‑pom hats, vests, leggings, and boots on a winter street.

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