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Tag: Center Parcs

Posted on April 16, 2024April 16, 2024

Center Parcs 2024 – A Change of Scene

We’ve just come back from a week away at Center Parcs (again) but this time I did not blog each and every day as there’s only so much you can say. However, I did think I would do a sort of wrap-up single post. And this is it! Having been to Longleat the last few …

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Posted on July 10, 2023July 10, 2023

Center Parcs 2023 – Day Seven – Twit Twoo

One thing that Center Parcs is very good at is the huge range and variety of activities that are available. From baby sensory play through to pampering sessions there is something for everyone. Of course, it is in their interests to do this as this is where they make a lot of their money. Some …

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Posted on July 9, 2023July 9, 2023

Center Parcs 2023 – Day Six – A Nothing Day

Sometimes you just need a rest from the continual activities. Today was that day!

Posted on July 8, 2023July 8, 2023

Center Parcs 2023 – Day Five – A Slow Day

We have been coming to Center Parcs for so long that we predate the introduction of wifi internet access here. I remember being here in an apartment more than 15 years ago where it was the only accommodation that had wifi access and being excited by the prospect. Of course, things have come on a …

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Posted on July 7, 2023July 7, 2023

Center Parcs 2023 – Day Four – A Quiet Day

We’ve had a couple of full-on days so it was good to be able to do a lot less today. The only booked activity was “football pool” which is very much as the name suggests – pool only with footballs. I think that when this was initially booked up the thought was that this would …

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Posted on July 6, 2023July 6, 2023

Center Parcs 2023 – Day Three – Wet, Wet, Wet

Today was all about water. Subtropical Swimming Paradise The big attraction in Center Parcs is the “Subtropical Swimming Paradise” although that’s a bit of a misnomer as it is not really possible to swim in it. It’s one of the free, or should I say, included things to do. There are essentially three areas – …

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Posted on July 5, 2023July 5, 2023

Center Parcs 2023 – Day Two – Segwayhey!

Mainly this break is about our grandchildren so most of the activities revolve around them but actually, the first thing was did was adult oriented – Segways. I have been on the self-righting machine a couple of times before and each time has been great fun. After the obligatory training session and health and safety …

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Posted on July 4, 2023July 4, 2023

Center Parcs 2023 – Day One – Why’s it wet?

If you live in the UK, you will have been enjoying the excellent weather over the last six weeks. This week we are making our annual pilgrimage to Center Parcs and, as is now traditional, all that changed as almost literally as we drove through the entrance the drizzle started. That’s three years in a …

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Posted on September 21, 2022September 27, 2022

USA ’22 – Day 4 – Center Parcs USA Style

DAY 4 – South Lake Tahoe to Evergreen Yosemite (124 miles driven, 4.40 miles walked) It was another grey day in California when we awoke in South Lake Tahoe. This was a shame as we never really saw the lake in all its glory as it was constantly shrouded in cloud. Oh well another time. …

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Posted on September 8, 2022September 8, 2022

Center Parcs 2022 – Day Four – Ping Pong Master

After a couple of days of doing adult oriented events today was really about keeping the active toddler busy. Turns out that a long walk to the activity centre followed by roller skating, then football and then swimming in the afternoon is enough to wear out everyone in the party and not just a three …

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