Center Parcs has made a U-turn after initially announcing guests staying at its UK sites would have to leave them on Monday (September 19), the day of the Queen’s funeral. The date has been declared a bank holiday by the new monarch, King Charles III.
The announcement prompted angry criticism from holidaymakers, who took to social media to vent their frustration. The company, however, stated that it had since “reviewed our position” and that guests would be allowed to remain on site on Monday, though facilities would be closed for the day.
Despite the controversy, Center Parcs remains a longtime favourite among UK holidaymakers. If you’re planning your own trip to one of its sites, here’s how much you can expect to pay for some of its most popular activities.
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Archery
Field archery sessions at Center Parcs Whinfell Forest and Sherwood Forest are open to guests aged 10 and over, and will cost between £29.50 and £35.50 for people aged 12 years and over. For children aged under 12, meanwhile, it costs between £24.50 and £29.50.
However, prices are different at other Center Parcs sites. Field archery at Longleat Forest, Elveden Forest and Woburn Forest costs between £25 and £30 for under-12s, and £31 to £37 for those aged 12 and over.
Target archery is also open to Center Parcs guests aged 10 and over. Lasting 55 minutes, target archery sessions at Whinfell Forest and Sherwood Forest cost between £19 and £22.50 for under-12s and between £22.50 and £26.50 for those aged 12 and over.
At Longleat Forest, Elveden Forest and Woburn Forest, target archery costs from £19.50 and £24 for under-12s. Guests aged 12 and over will pay between £23 and £28.
Laser Combat
Laser Combat at Center Parcs Whinfell Forest and Sherwood Forest, which is open to guests aged six and over, costs between £24.50 and £28.50 for under-12s. Those aged 12 and over can expect to pay between £28.50 and £34.50.
At Longleat Forest, Elveden Forest and Woburn Forest, Laser Combat costs £25.50 and £30 for under-12s. Guests aged 12 and over can expect to pay between £30 and £36.
Paintball
If you fancy a quick blast of paintball during your stay at Center Parcs Whinfell Forest or Sherwood Forest, it’ll cost you between £36.50 and £42.50. Paintball is only open to guests aged 12 and over, however.
At Longleat Forest and Elveden Forest, paintball will cost between £38 and £44.
Quad Bike Safari
Quad Bike Safari is open to people aged between 12 and 15 (with a maximum weight of 82kg) and 16 and over (with a maximum weight of 138kgs). It’ll cost between £38.50 and £47.50 for both age groups at Whinfell Forest and Sherwood Forest, while at Longleat Forest and Elveden Forest it costs £40.50 to £49.50.
Swimming
Swimming is free for Center Parcs guests and comes included as part of your holiday. Guests can enjoy free entry into Center Parcs’ Subtropical Swimming Paradise, which is heated to 29.5C all year round and is open daily from 10am to 9pm, though opening times may vary at Christmas.
Treasure Trail
The Treasure Trail is open to Center Parcs guests of all ages. Lasting for one hour and 30 minutes, it costs £5 for under-12s and £5.50 for those aged 12 and over at all Center Parcs UK sites.
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