Each Parc in the UK is transformed into a winter wonderland in the run-up to Christmas. You can choose from a fire-and-ice inspired world at Elveden Forest, Suffolk, to an enchanted fairyland at Whinfell Forest, Cumbria. December prices start from

Center ParcsThere’s never a dull moment at Center Parcs villages in Sherwood Forest, Nottingham, Elveden Forest in Suffolk, Whinefell Forest in Cumbria and Longleat Forest in Wiltshire.Families can enjoy nature walks and aerial adventures

When it comes to holidaying with young children, Center Parcs is ideal. Cars are banned from the main grounds, so it’s a great place for young children to learn to ride a bike. There is also family pony-trekking, cartoon making, tots’ tennis, teddy

London it’s already turned to a dirty, depressing slush), entering Center Parcs, Sherwood Forest, feels like arriving in our very own winter wonderland. To add to the sense of occasion, we are met by Kathleen, our dedicated host for the next few days, who

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and head off site for an extreme trip into the woods. Prices for a 2011 Camp Beaumont week-long holiday start from £429 per child. Center Parcs is ideal for outdoorsy types who like a bit of family adventure. Whizzing around on bikes is de rigueur