Centre Parcs

sianiflewog

I'm looking for some advice.

We have a three year old daughter and I'll soon be celebrating my 40th birthday. Rather than going abroad on holiday, we've decided to book a holiday at Center Parcs. We're quite keen on the Sherwood Forest one.

Does anybody have any discount codes or know how I can get any discount?

Also, which activities would you consider booking for my daughter, she will nearly be four when we go.

Thank you :-)

SkippingOctopus

AFAIK the only way to get discounts are book last minute (if you are going at a busy time, near impossible) or booking a second trip shortly after visiting. You could try calling and asking if there are any offers, late deals are on the website.

daveyjp

My advice would be go abroad.

vikingaero

CenterParcs stopped doing discount codes ages ago. IIRC only the odd returnee got a code.

There are other ways to save at CP - take your own bikes, shop for food at the nearest supermarket rather than the CP one.

Main advice is that anything you want to do - book far far in advance.

Foxforcefive

I've heard they do NHS and forces discounts.

But you can do well on a budget when you're there. We always do a food shop on the way there. Jacket potatoes for lunch and big breakfasts in the lodge so we don't get tempted to eat out! Also booking midweek in term time is cheaper than weekends. And this time of year is cheaper.

We've thought the activities for kids are great, you do actually get quite a lot for your money. My little girl and I went to a fairy themed craft session, she made loads of lovely things fairy related and because they was still time left the staff member fetched more things for her to do - including a lovely wooden pencil case for her to decorate. Also they used to do a teddy bears picnic which was fun... but some annoying queuing to meet Rupert bear as I recall.

The pool is the best bit and is free, there are more play areas around than you realise so look out for those.

Take a scooter if you have one. Great for little legs getting around.

Can you tell I love CP?