Find out the opening times for the restaurants, shops, subtropical swimming paradise and more. Whinfell in cumbria, sherwood in nottinghamshire, elveden in suffolk. Find out when your favourite longford forest facilities, restaurants and shops are open during your break. We have been to centre parcs several times before with the family and have always enjoyed it. Being able to visit on the opening weekend was great. Brandon to elveden, centre parcs 4 ways to travel via. Ive been to centerparcs with my children many times probably more than 20 so obviously i like it a lot. Weve been to center parcs several times before, often with friends who have school age children, so we knew it was totally feasible to have a great break even if it was only a couple of days. Centre parcs is a great place to go to relax in beautiful surroundings, eleveden has lots of wildlife, the world of spa in the auqa sauna is a must, 3 hours for. What dont you like about centre parcs 88 posts add message report. We have had another fantastic break at center parcs. Sean murphy has been part of the center parcs team for 27 years.
Please note opening times can vary from village to village. When we first visited in 2007 we were amazed at what centre parcs had to offer and the friendly service. I have been to this centre parcs a lot of times as it. Find out the opening times for restaurants, shops, subtropical swimming paradise and more. Hes now the subtropical swimming paradise manager at elveden forest. Access to the subtropical swimming paradise is included in the price of.
Love the peace and quiet, and the safety of walking around the forest. Elveden forest thetford, norfolk hotel resort, landmark. Subtropical swimming paradise elveden 2020 all you. Elveden forest reopened in july 2003 after a major redesign, less susceptible to the potential spread of fire. Whinfell vs sherwood vs longleat vs elveden vs woburn. Opening times may vary during the christmas period. Seven simple hacks to save money at center parcs telegraph. And i didnt expect the pool hours to be so rigidly limited dh wanted to take the dcs for a swim on the final morning while i packed, but it was closed. Very clean, well staffed, safe and full of very useful facilities and really fun things to do. Choose security and become the owner of a holiday home with the strong european brand center parcs. Cabanas are located within the huge swimming pool complex.
Longleat centre parcs november last visit 2012 see more. We go as varying sections of our family, were grandparents, grown children and grandchildren, 23 times a year. When you want to ring us directly, use the telephone numbers shown below. If you book 18 months ahead of your visit yes thats a very long time. Looking forward to woburn opening next spring as that will be the closest and it looks fab, the biggest pool of any of the centre parcs. We cant decide which parc to book elveden forest or longleat forest. Good point kerry, there are no showers in the cabanas or nearby at longleat. Ask corinneandsteve about center parcs elveden forest. Bookings are made by telephone or online, and our helpful staff will be happy to answer all your questions about your holliday and to make your reservation. Plan to visit subtropical swimming paradise, united kingdom.
We had been waiting for the opening of woburn forest for a long time. Going with friends and splitting the cost so its not bad actually. Two floors offer a fabulous thermal journey set around a 15metre hydropool in the spa courtyard. We have been to center parcs a number of times in the last ten or so years. Slip into holiday mode even sooner and start your break off smoothly as you find out what to do when you arrive. The fire, which started just before 10 am, also destroyed seven bars and restaurants, a disco, some gift shops, a sports centre and a bowling alley. The subtropical swimming paradise is always great fun every time we visit. Select an option below to see stepbystep directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in. We stayed at the centre parcs in suffolk for a midweek break in the summer staying in one of the comfort villas and had a great time. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the dates you selected. My girlfriend works at elveden centre parcs at the aqua sana. All your questions answered about our subtropical swimming.
Booking a cabana at center parcs the williams world. I visited the elveden forest center parcs in january with my family. Visit subtropical swimming paradise on your trip to elveden. Let the little ones count down the days while you get prepared for your arrival to center parcs. Like many other spas, we offer a range of for 2 packages from time to time which has been. Never fear though it is open from 9am until 5pm every other day times may vary. We have recently opened a special room at longleat forest, the hideaway. Apr 25, 20 thanks to my sister being a teacher if we want to holiday together we have to choose school holiday times, and so naturally elveden was full of families. Baby dolphins is a free session for underthrees run before the pool opens while. Going to center parcs elveden forest for your break. Great post, i know this is a year further on, but its saved me time trying to. Looking forward to woburn opening next spring as that will be the closest and it. The fitness room, elveden, centerparcs thetford, norfolk. Our top tips for swimming with little ones village life.
Check out the opening times for elveden forest activities and restaurants, please note times may vary and are subject to. I didnt really appreciate how many things that are to do at first, and although you can pretty much always get a tennis court or a badminton court when you are there, the really fun things are pretty much booked up by the time you arrive so you miss out on them. The accommodation, leisure facilities and swimming pool were great, just what you expect from center parcs and a little more, as its all lovely and new. Open all day breakfast served until noon, brunch until 4pm. Check out the opening times for elveden forest activities and restaurants, please note times may vary and are subject to change for seasonal visits. Booking a midweek break frees up funds for more activities, and also means. Having seen thousands of families come and go over the years, his tips come from a wealth of experience. The property also features a pool and an onsite restaurant. I am staying at center parcs and have booked a treatment. We managed to get a good deal as we went in january and booked about 9 months in advance. November 27, 2017 thetford, united kingdom sweat is definitely on tonight. I usually stay really close to the pool at longleat which means a long walk to the activity centre. During your visit, be sure to check out one of elveden s popular fish and chips restaurants such as elveden inn and the elveden courtyard restaurant, all a short distance from center parcs elveden.
Find out when your favourite elveden forest facilities, restaurants and shops are open during your break. This swimming pool is always a highlight of a stay at center parcs. Weve been in the cheapest villas and spent a bit more for some luxury. Available at all center parcs locations offer menu is not available at elveden forest on mondays and fridays. Center parcs elveden forest hotel offers guests an array of room amenities including a flat screen tv and a kitchenette, and getting online is possible, as free internet access is. Center parcs subtropical swimming paradise in happier times center parcs. We live about equal travel distance from both and went with elveden and loved it, even went back this year. There are 4 ways to get from brandon to elveden, centre parcs by train, bus or car. So centre parcs is a family holiday park based in the middle of a forest with a giant leisure pool at the. Bookings at longford forest are available from 29th july 2019. At times we substitute ingredients, it is important that you let us know you have an allergy when you arrive at one of our restaurants. Center parcs under fire after closing unmissable attraction without.
It worked for us that the pool was open later in the evening. At the heart of every center parcs break, is our incredible water park, the subtropical swimming paradise, which is heated to 29. Want to know what time our shops, restaurants or activity centres open. Explore 400 acres of rural suffolk woodland at center parcs elveden forest. Check out the opening times for sherwood forest activities and restaurants, please note times may vary and are subject to change for seasonal visits. Posts about the fitness room, elveden, centerparcs. While center parcs will never be dirtcheap, weve a host of clever tricks to.
And i didnt expect the pool hours to be so rigidly limited dh wanted to take the dcs for a swim on the final. The subtropical swimming paradise opened at the same time as the resort in 1987 and, while the pool was extended three years later, the. Find out when your favourite facilities, restaurants and shops are open during your break. Contact us by telephone customer contact center center parcs. Breaks over the festive period may vary from this pattern. There was a group of 8 of us in total, 6 adults aged 23 to 49 and 2 small children both under 3 yrs old. Forest and longleat forest and luxury spa breaks at woburn forest and elveden forest. This is something we do every year and always have a brilliant time. Brandon to elveden, centre parcs 4 ways to travel via train.
I was at centre parcs elveden last week fo a spa day. Yes you can book for the centre but they charge extra for. When you make a spa break booking, a contract is in place at the time of booking and. You book the cabana through the unwieldy centerparcs online booking system. Carl staff checked in to the fitness room, elveden, centerparcs. While center parcs will never be dirtcheap, weve a host of clever tricks to bring. If you have very young children then it can be advisable to also go for a villa not. Which center parcs elveden forest or longleat forest. So i thought id share with you my top tips for enjoying a weekend break at center parcs 1. Book your suffolk family break subtropical swimming paradise the lagoon pool many activities including the aqua sauna day spa. So centre parcs is a family holiday park based in the middle of a forest with a giant leisure pool at the center parcs recreation centers elveden forest, brandon, suffolk, united kingdom phone number yelp.
Why you should definitely get a cabana at centerparcs the. At the heart of our subtropical swimming paradise, its the perfect place to cool off with a cocktail or. Center parcs shops shopping center parcs center parcs ireland. But i guess the difference is that elveden is the original center parcs in the uk and whinfell forest wasnt built as a center parcs so there are bound to be differences. Book a villa close to the centre or country club and if you can afford to, go for a new style villa. January 14, 2016 thetford, united kingdom cheeky one before spa with the girls. Center parcs longleat forest, one of the companys five waterpark.
Outside peak times, booking late usually wins eg, four nights for. There are a variety of themed steam rooms, saunas and meditation rooms, and a. Elveden is a worldclass producer and purveyor of local and regional food excellence. Weve been as a couple, with a group of friends, with family. However we felt the temperature of all of the pools was not as warm as it states. During your visit, be sure to check out one of elveden s popular fish and chips restaurants such as elveden inn and the elveden courtyard restaurant, all a short distance from center parcs elveden forest. Find out when your favourite sherwood forest facilities, restaurants and shops are open during your break.
So if you are wondering whether is it worth booking a cabana at center parcs, then my answer is a definite yes. Access to the subtropical swimming paradise is included in the price of accommodation. Very quiet with customers and so we had no wait for restaurants and easily booked on activities. Discussion in general discussion started by prophet, aug 28, 2009. Center parcs recreation centers elveden forest, brandon. Subtropical swimming paradise water park holidays center parcs.
However, for capacity and safety reasons, the subtropical swimming. This time although we still had a brilliant time as a family, the cleanliness of the village and pool had noticeable gone down hill and. However, for capacity and safety reasons, the subtropical swimming paradise. You can book a center parcs break for a threenight weekend fridaymonday, fournight midweek mondayfriday or sevennights starting monday or friday. Guests arriving by vehicle have access to free parking. If you choose to hire bikes during your break, the cycle centre closes at 8pm on mondays 7pm during winter and 8pm on fridays. Top of the list to remember for little ones, of course, is swim nappies. We book centre parcs for the pool as we have a one year old who loves it but i have to say i wont be booking again. Swimming paradises, are the centrepiece of center parcs, boasting wave. Nice swimming pool and surroundings, but activities, supermarket and eating out is. Subtropical swimming paradise elveden 2020 all you need. Ive visited a few times as a couple and with children and this really is great fun.
But we have to say it didnt feel heaving around the village at all, it was bustling in places, yes, and the pool did get busy at peak times, but it didnt make much difference to the. There are a variety of themed steam rooms, saunas and meditation rooms, and a lovely zen garden with a fourposter day bed. Lovely visit apart from swimming pool changing room. Check out the opening times for elveden forest activities and restaurants, please note. Subtropical swimming paradise elveden 2020 all you need to. Our reputation for wildlife conservation, in harmony with our farming practices, make elveden an obvious choice for food with a unique story. Richard taylor checked in to the fitness room, elveden, centerparcs with laura warner and tanya bailey. The center parcs cabana has worked really well for us over the past 3 years, and i am sure we will be hiring it again on our next visit. Aug 18, 20 weve been to center parcs several times before, often with friends who have school age children, so we knew it was totally feasible to have a great break even if it was only a couple of days.