Holiday parks in the UK offer everything you need for a break away with friends and family, and while no two venues are the same, the concept rarely changes.
Swimming pools offer watery fun for everyone and fishing lakes, arcade games, go-karts and live entertainment all add to the overall experience. What does differ though is the price.
Offering luxury lodges nestled away in pine-scented forests, prices for Center Parcs during school holidays can be expensive with families of four paying several hundreds of pounds for a stay at peak season. Alternatives such as Haven or Parkdean for example, could offer big savings with prices starting from as little as £10 per person, per night.
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Where is Center Parcs?
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Center Parcs has five UK locations and another in Ireland. Whinfell Forest, Sherwood Forest, Elveden Forest, Woburn Forest and Longleat Forest are all in England.
All of the Center Parcs locations follow the same template; acres of woodland and forest areas, log cabin-style accommodation and shops, restaurants and bars on site.
All are known for the wide range of sports facilities such as watersports, archery and football, as well as spas and other relaxing activities.
Can you get a Center Parcs deal?
Center Parcs prices can be expensive, particularly during school holidays. Summer stays will also be more expensive but Center Parcs does have some advice for holidaymakers hoping to save some money.
Booking your return visit shortly after you leave could see you receive a £50 discount, according to the company. They also occasionally offer cut-price deals depending on availability, but traditionally they are not known for offering big discounts.
Another alternative is to head out of the UK. Center Parcs has locations in the Netherlands, Belgium, France and Germany and they can often be cheaper than their UK counterparts even with travel included.
Cheap Center Parcs alternatives
Center Parcs prices are some of the highest around but the parks do provide accommodation and activities that will keep the entire family entertained.
The best option for similar levels of things to do is to choose another major holiday park provider and there are plenty of incredible resorts to choose from throughout the UK.
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Some of our favourites include:
Haven Holidays
Haven has 38 locations to choose from (Haven)Choose from 38 Haven destinations across the UK that offer access to swimming pools, activity villages and entertainment areas for free with most breaks.
There is also a full programme of live entertainment and all Haven parks are located within easy reach of the British coastline. With prices starting from just £49 for a short stay out of season, savvy holidaymakers can book their Haven stay here.
Parkdean Resorts
Parkdean is the UK's largest holiday park operator (Parkdean)Another family favourite, Parkdean has an impressive 66 locations across the UK, all offering swimming pools, activities, entertainment and more.
Offering everything from weekend breaks to seven-night stays, guests can enjoy a fun-filled break in a caravan or cabin in the countryside or close to the sea.
Parkdean breaks can cost from as little as £10 per person, per night and you can book here.
Ribby Hall Village
Ribby Hall Village near Preston (Ribby Hall)Lancashire's only five-star holiday village is a popular choice as a Centre Parcs alternative. While it is a bit more grown up with incredible spa facilities, the Preston-based holiday retreat also has luxury cottages and vast countryside to walk and cycle.
Activities include swimming, children's soft play area, evening entertainment and a host of family-friendly indoor and outdoor sports. There are also shops and bars on-site for the whole family to enjoy. You can book a stay here.
Sandy Balls New Forest Holiday Park
Sandy Balls is a British favourite (Sandy Balls)A popular Center Parcs-style holiday park can be found in the New Forest. Sandy Balls New Forest Holiday Park has luxury lodges, caravans, tents and camping pods.
The park has a range of activities including a spa, cycling, swimming and bars and restaurants, and the Hampshire-based resort also has a busy events calendar for the family during peak season.
You can book a stay here.
Bluestone National Park Resort
The Bluestone Resort is nestled away in woodland (Bluestone Resort)Bluestone National Park Resort is a unique holiday destination located within a large woodland area, just like Center Parcs.
A more luxurious option in many ways, it usually offers lower prices for guests who want to try somewhere different to Center Parcs. There is also a large indoor pool with water slides, pubs and restaurants and spectacular coastal views. Book a stay here.
Eurocamp
Eurocamps are a great way to experience Europe (Eurocamps)If you fancy a trip further afield, Eurocamp offers a budget-friendly way to travel to Europe and enjoy the facilities of a top holiday park.
Eurocamp operates across France, Italy, Portugal, Croatia and Spain and can often come with low price tags even with travel included.
Accommodation comes with a choice of homes, tents or even tree houses and there are pools, pubs and activities ranging from archery to horse riding.
Booking a holiday at Eurocamp also means you have a better chance of experiencing some summer sun. You can book a stay here .
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