It offers a range of caravans to suit every budget. Great for families with kids under 5 and pet-friendly. The Dragon Lakes Adventure Village is a big draw Lots of great dining options available and great for families with kids under 5.
It is a pet-friendly holiday park. Hafan y Mor indoor pool area Photo credit: Hafan y Mor. Lydstep Beach is located in south Wales very close to the lovely coastal town of Tenby. The main emphasis is on the watersports in the bay but there are plenty of other activities at Lydstep Beach including a climbing wall and aqua gliders in the pool for young kids. Nature Rockz offers a range of outdoor activities such as pirate treasure hunts, den building and nature trails. Some activities are at an extra cost.
The park is situated on the beautiful and dramatic Flamborough Headland Heritage coast. They have a lot more activities on offer , such as an indoor activity barn with archery, table tennis and football coaching. The indoor pool has slides and kayaking. You can find Haven last-minute deals on the Haven website. The sites are the original seaside sites from decades ago, just with some updated accommodation and facilities.
We stayed at the Minehead Butlins and opted for a 2-bedroom Lakeview Chalet with a balcony overlooking the lake. We took them to the dedicated toddler fairground ride area which they loved and our eldest was able to go on the go-karts minimum height 1 m with an adult. They also loved the pool area, although we found it a little dated and it did get quite busy, although nothing like Center Parcs. Butlins Minehead is perfectly located for exploring the beautiful scenery of Exmoor National Park or sightseeing in North Devon with kids.
We used it as a base, dipping in and out of the facilities in between sightseeing and it served our needs perfectly. Centre Parcs Europe is Centre Parcs as we know it, with all the bells and whistles, but at a fraction of the cost, especially during the school holidays. For even greater savings, check out the sites in the destination language.
For example, Center Parcs France is the site in French. Centre Parcs France is their site in English. The offers on the French site seem to be better than the English site.
Booking this way will mean you will pay in Euro, so make sure you have a credit card which offers good foreign transaction rates. Asides from the cost-saving, one of the great benefits of choosing a French, German, Dutch or Belgian Center Parcs is that you get to experience another country.
One top money saving tip about booking a Center Parcs in Europe is to go at the end of the British school holidays. Schools go back earlier in continental Europe and the prices drop significantly.
Junior driving school at Eperheide Center Parcs in Belgium. You can check for last minute deals on the Center Parcs Europe website. Check for deals on the ferry companies websites too. You can sometimes book through them and save on your channel crossing or on your holiday.
Check Stena Line. Check DFDS. The majority of the alternative accommodations listed can be booked through Hoseasons.
You need to sign up to Mumsnet to get the code. They are allowing you to use your Tesco vouchers to pay for accommodation not activities. Although there are no official Center Parcs discounts as such, they do have a webpage with Centre Parcs last minute deals. If you know well ahead of time when you want to go, then your best bet is to book as early as possible. You can book your Center Parks stay up to 18 months in advance. If anything, they will most likely be sold out over peak periods if you leave it too late.
If you know someone staying there, you can buy a Center Parcs Day Pass which will give you access to all the activities. One thing that really surprised us was the cost of bike hire.
With the complexes being so large, particularly at Centre Parcs Whinfell which is the largest of the five Centre Parcs locations. We found biking everywhere was the only way to get around, other than hiring expensive golf carts, especially if your lodge is one of the furthest from the swimming pool.
The cost of Centre Parcs bike hire can really add up though, so try to bring your own bikes if you can. Check to see whether your school holidays are out of sync with the rest of the country. If you live nearby one, you could even stay during the week during term time and commute to school or work. As a last resort, you could buy a Center Parcs day spa package and treat yourself without the kids! These are just a handful of the best Center Parcs alternatives. If nothing takes your fancy, make sure to read this post on the best glamping sites in the UK if you prefer a glamping experience.
If you have made it this far, I guess you are still looking for ideas. If you are open to the idea of France when travel opens up , you might want to look at La Croix du Vieux Pont. It is only 2 hours and 30 minutes drive from Calais and offers great accommodation options with a huge range of activities.
It is also a fraction of the cost of Center Parcs and is one of the best campsites in France for families. Many of the French campsites offer a fantastic all-round experience with lots of activities.
Thinking about camping but have small kids and wonder if it is doable? Make sure to check out this guide with top tips for camping with toddlers. Accommodation : Booking.
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