Center Parcs has announced changes for holidaymakers this summer. The resort has made the decision to remove bookable swim sessions for its Subtropical Swimming Paradises.
The rule, which was brought in as part of Covid-19 restrictions, is being dropped as of Monday, July 11. It means guests will have the freedom to visit the pool throughout their break without booking from this date.
If you are visiting before July 11 you will still need to pre-book your session to visit the Subtropical Swimming Paradise. Center Parcs has confirmed all bookings made after the date will automatically be cancelled, so there's no need for guests to do it themselves.
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In a statement posted online on June 23, Center Parcs said: "You may remember that as part of Covid-19 restrictions we introduced bookable swim sessions to visit the Subtropical Swimming Paradise. As we have now moved away from such restrictions, we have made the decision to remove bookable swim sessions from 11 July 2022 which means that guests will no longer be required to book to visit the pool from this date.
"We know that the Subtropical Swimming Paradise is a popular feature of a Center Parcs break and we will still need to manage the number of guests visiting at any one time. The number of guests visiting the pool will be closely monitored and naturally some times of the day/evening will be busier than others, Saturday and Tuesday mornings are typically busy times.
"It may be necessary when our pools have reached capacity for us to control guest entry. The good news is that guests will have the freedom to visit the pool throughout their break and we hope they’ll welcome the spontaneity.
"We will be closely monitoring guest views, feedback and capacity levels in the coming weeks and carefully considering the future for entry to our pools."
Center Parcs in the UK include Sherwood Forest in Nottinghamshire, Elveden Forest in Suffolk, Longleat Forest in Wiltshire, Whinfell Forest in Cumbria and Woburn Forest in Bedfordshire. For more what's on and shopping stories from WalesOnline, you can get our newsletter here.
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