Center Parcs launches app ahead of start of Winter Wonderland breaks

It includes information on activities, bookings, routes around the parc and events

Center Parcs has launched an app where guests can see either their upcoming or current break, as well as details of their booked activities and itinerary during their stay – which they can start booking 12 weeks beforehand. Notifications will also be sent via the app, including activity reminders and any updates that may affect them.

Other features include an interactive map and once guests are on the village, they can select walking and cycling options with arrival times, remaining time and distance information as they travel around. Booking passes for an upcoming break can also be added to phone wallets, meaning booking details are easily accessible.

Santa’s Woodland Village will be returning to Longleat Forest, between Monday 4 November 2024 and Thursday 2 January 2025, which includes a Woodland Workshop for Santa and his elves, and a Christmas Shop with festive decorations, storybooks and toys.

This year will see a new Snow Zone, where families can take advantage of a photo opportunity in the giant snow globe as snow falls around them. A range of festive activities are also available, including a Toy Making Workshop, Christmas Crafts Workshop and Elf Academy.

Those staying at Center Parcs during Winter Wonderland can also experience Festive Storytime in the Tipi or a seasonal treat from the Forest Festive Fayre kiosk. This year the festive snack menu includes two new hot chocolate favours – Rocky Road and Cinnamon Gingerbread - turkey and stuffing roll, festive and veggie snack pots, draft beer, a Christmas tree waffle with chocolate sauce and giant marshmallows toasted on an open fire.

Experiences such as Santa’s Greetings parade will be returning from 5pm on Wednesdays and Saturdays, taking routes across villages in his sleigh. Little ones can also write their own Letters to Santa and receive a reply during their break, visit the Enchanted Light Garden filled with twinkling lights, and snuggle up to watch animated bedtime stories on lodge TVs every night from 6pm.