There are four stunning village locations to choose from, each set in 400 acres of beautiful woodland which come alive in the summer. Locations include Whinfell Forest in the Lake District, Sherwood Forest in Nottinghamshire, Longleat Forest in Wiltshire and Elveden Forest in Suffolk. The best way to explore the Villages are by bike. You can hire bikes and accessories at the Cycle Centre on each village. Not only is cycling fun for the whole family but a great way to get the whole family enjoying time outdoors together. Stop off to feed the ducks, listen to the birds and enjoy nature.

There are also over 100 indoor and outdoor activities on offer including High Ropes, Teddy Bear’s Picnic and Pottery Painting. Alternatively, why not visit the Outdoor Activity Centre, where you can take part in Quad Biking, Laser Combat, Archery and Paintballing. Every moment of your break can be filled with fun and adventure!

A short break at Center Parcs is a great way to get the kids outside in the summer and with a number of activities including our soccer school to create a fun atmosphere with healthy competition they’ll be spoilt for choice. Treasure trail is a fun family activity with clues positioned throughout the forest; this encourages children to explore their surroundings and gets the whole family involved. They can cycle around the forest cracking the clues as they go and enjoying each other’s company and learning to work together. For every family that wants to get away from the stresses of everyday life and spend quality time together, Center Parcs is the ideal short break.

If you need time to relax, you can indulge in a day at the Aqua Sana spa, with over 15 unique multi sensory experience rooms, a range of indulgent treatments, a restaurant and blissful outdoor swimming pool.

With the warmer weather, the summer is the perfect opportunity to experience a family BBQ on your personal patio area. You don’t have to worry about bringing your own supplies. The well stocked ParcMarket has everything you’ll need for the perfect al fresco meal! With summer salads, fresh bread and delicious treats, there will be no empty tummies.

There is a great range of accommodation options to choose from including Woodland and Executive Lodges which boast beautiful interiors designed by Tara Bernerd and include flat screen TVs, oak style flooring and contemporary fixtures and fittings, with a living space feature wall depicting picturesque woodland, to combine luxury with nature. The Executive Lodge accommodation has maid service, sauna, and rain forest shower as standard. Our New Style Exclusive Lodges at Longleat Forest and Elveden Forest are two storey lodges designed for family or friends who want complete relaxation and fun with games room, spa facilities (Steam room/sauna/hot tub) plus free WiFi. Or why not indulge in a short break in the stunning new Treehouse accommodation at Sherwood Forest with hot tub, games den with plasma TV with AMBX lighting, Pool Table, Wii and Blue Ray Player, plus bar area with fridge and ice maker.

At Center Parcs you can do as little or as much as you and your family and friends like. Book your short break at Center Parcs today.