Toddler friendly holidays and breaks in the UK
Center Parcs UK is the perfect place to visit for family holidays with toddlers aged between 1 to 2 years. Discover acres of woodland for little feet to explore, hundreds of new and exciting indoor and outdoor activities for toddlers, and a wide variety of child-friendly restaurants and menus.
Whinfell Forest, Cumbria
Sherwood Forest, Nottinghamshire
Elveden Forest, Suffolk
Woburn Forest, Bedfordshire
Longleat Forest, Wiltshire
Subtropical Swimming Paradise
Baby Balance Bike Buddy
Baby Owls
Mini Musical Movers
Mucky Pups
Baby Dolphins
Creche 3-23 months
Baby Imprints
What's included with your toddler break
- Adventure playgrounds
- Free entry into the Subtropical Swimming Paradise
- Up to 400 acres of woodland to explore
- Free baby dolphins session for under 3's
- Sandy beach
- Free Ella’s Kitchen baby food in selected restaurants
Toddler friendly lodges
Our lodges are designed with families in mind and include everything you need for a relaxing holiday with a toddler. You'll find:
- A cot (you’ll need to bring your own linen)
- Toddler step in the bathroom
- A chalkboard for creative little minds
- Bed rails on request
- A highchair
- A super-sized storage cupboard for your pushchair
- A spacious layout, with seperate lounge for when the little ones are sleeping
- Stair-gates (in two-storey lodges)
- Forest views full of wildlife
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Eating out on holiday with a toddler
All of our restaurants are toddler-friendly. You'll find:
- Plenty of space for highchairs and pushchairs
- Facilities to warm milk or food you've brought
- Plenty of space for highchairs and prams
- Children’s menus offering healthy and tasty dishes
- Activity packs to keep little ones entertained
- Ella’s Kitchen baby food (subject to availability)
- Play areas at some of our restaurants
- Restaurant Runner service, for when you'd rather have a cosy night in
Be sure to pre-book your table as early evening times are popular
Spring breaks
Summer breaks
Autumn breaks
Winter Wonderland breaks
Winter Forest Lights breaks
10 January - 23 February 2025
Bring light to your January and February break with Winter Forest Lights. Discover brand-new innovation and immersive experiences, all lighting up the forest in the dark winter months.
Take your toddler for a swim
Splash into the Subtropical Swimming Paradise on a toddler-friendly break
- Heated to 29.5c all year round
- Children’s water play areas, pools and mini slides
- Sensory water play areas
- Sing and splash in our free Baby Dolphins play session
- Family changing rooms, large lockers and buggy park
- Canopy Café serving poolside food and drink
Top tip: hire a Family Cabana for a cosy, peaceful retreat – perfect for naptime!
Feel revitalised at Aqua Sana Spa
Need some time to recharge? Why not visit Aqua Sana and enjoy a relaxing spa day.
Nestled in the trees of our Center Parcs villages, each of our spas have up to 25 different spa experiences, from wet, to dry, to herbal or meditative, you'll find everything you need to leave feeling relaxed and revitalised.
Top tips for the perfect break with your toddler
- Book early arrival to beat the queues
- Hire a pushchair and bike trailer from the Cycle Centre
- Book your little ones into the creche for some relaxing me-time
- Pre-order groceries before you arrive
- ParcMarket stocks plenty of essentials including swim nappies
- Visit Aquatique for any additional swimming gear
- Discover our Adventure Playgrounds for all ages
- Is Center Parcs a good holiday break for toddlers?
- How do I book my toddlers into the crèche?
- Where can my toddler interact with other children their age?
- What happens if we book a toddler-friendly break but then need to cancel due to my child becoming ill?
- Is there a health professional on site in case my toddler requires medical care?
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