Center Parcs, Sherwood Forest
A *few* snapshots from our trip last week to Center Parcs Sherwood Forest. Why do holidays have to go so fast?! We had a slightly disastrous start to our trip when our hire car broke down, 30 miles into the journey. Stuck at the side of the motorway, thankfully teh RAC came quickly, but as the problem wasn’t fixable we had to wait another hour for a big tow truck to come that could fit the car on and all five of us in. We got towed back to the garage in Wrexham, where thankfully they had another car waiting for us. A quick switch over of luggage and we set off again. So instead of arriving in Lincoln at 3pm, it was around 8pm… we spent a couple of hours with my Mum and G’s parents on Sunday evening, then called in to see my Dad and biggest brother on Monday morning before driving to Center Parcs.
The girls were so excited to be there again, after unloading our stuff into our villa, we went for a swim. Last time we went, Baya was only 3 so she couldn’t remember what it was like – she was crazily happy at how fantastic the swimming pool was! And her excitement continued all week long. Waking up on Tuesday morning to ducks, squirrels and a bunny outside our windows was so much fun – especially as one little squirrel was very friendly and kept coming right inside!
We’d booked a few activities in for the girls this time, Pony Pals for Baya, a cupcake decorating class for Lola and an Aerial Adventure for Kiki [alongside Papa]. They loved the activities, coupled with swimming a couple of times a day, playing in the parks and on the ‘beach’ and running around in the woodland behind our villa we had a fantastic week.
Baya made friends with a cygnet, who came to visit us every morning for his breakfast, alongside his three siblings and Mum and Dad! The girls thought it was funny to have a whole family of swans to feed.
We lucked out and the weather stayed lovely, there was a little rain the first evening after we’d gotten ready for bed, but the rest of the week was warm and sunny. I think we all enjoyed a week’s break, so much so that no-one wanted to come home on Friday! Baya cried most of the way home as she didn’t want to leave her cygnet friend behind. To beat our post-holiday blues, we booked another trip as soon as we got home. We’re heading up to the Whinfell Center Parcs next March – the thought of that holiday will keep me going through the winter, and these sleepless nights I have ahead of me with a newborn!!
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Lori
October 7, 2014 at 18:23Such cute family snaps and love that the weather stayed good and you had fun even though the car broke down. x
Jo Middleton
October 8, 2014 at 08:34You can’t beat Centre Parcs can you? I LOVE the pool – that bit where you go outside and the water is warm and the air is cold is just bliss.
Mina Joshi
October 8, 2014 at 09:52I have never been to Centre Parcs. The one you went looks amazing. Lovely family photos. I love the one where your daughter is holding all those lovely cup cakes.
Gill Crawshaw
October 8, 2014 at 11:35Sorry it had such a bad start but great news you had a brilliant time in the end! We’ve never been to Centre Parcs but they look really good once you have children. I always thought when we were growing up that the whole thing was under a giant plastic dome, not just the swimming pool – oh dear xx
You Baby Me Mummy
October 8, 2014 at 13:16Such fabulous pictures! I love the family one. Rubbish about the car breaking down, at least you had a great time x
Jen aka The Mad House
October 8, 2014 at 15:47Sounds like you had a super time. We loved the weekend we had there and wish we could afford a longer time
Sonya Cisco
October 8, 2014 at 17:49We went to Center Parcs for the first time last year, and loved it! Just need to save up enough to go again now!
Ryan Costello
October 8, 2014 at 19:58Looks like a lot of fun and you got some great photos. Your eldest looks a lot like you :)
Pinkoddy
October 8, 2014 at 21:01I’ve never been to Center Parcs – it looks amazing. I am glad you all had such a great time – and got some fantastic family snaps.
Rachel
October 9, 2014 at 15:18What a beautiful family photo you have x
Nayna Kanabar (@SIMPLYF00D)
October 9, 2014 at 18:02What an amazing time you had, looks like all the girls got to do something special.Lovely photos.
Globalmouse
October 9, 2014 at 21:24We are big Center Parcs fans and I’m desperate to go back. Your photos are gorgeous and really make me want to return soon!!
Jess @ Along Came Cherry
October 10, 2014 at 10:17I love that photo of you all together. I used to go to Centre Parcs when I was little and I always absolutely loved it, especially the swimming pools! x
VaiChin @RamblingThroughParenthood
October 10, 2014 at 13:53Glad you had such a lovely time despite the initial hiccups. Whinfell is lovely, sure you will enjoy it.
Fritha
October 10, 2014 at 14:45aww that family shot of you all is lovely! xx
laura redburn
October 10, 2014 at 19:21aww, love the family shot! so lovely :)
Zena's Suitcase
October 10, 2014 at 22:53Lovely holiday snaps, I am loving the one with the swan!
Laura
October 11, 2014 at 00:03Wow this place looks great and sounds like you all had an amazing time – how yummy do those cupcakes look! We have not been to Centre Parks before but each time I read something about them I want to go – seems like there really is something for everyone
Laura x
KARA
October 12, 2014 at 09:26Looks like you had an amazing time. This is the sort of holiday my tribe would adore!
susan
June 10, 2016 at 14:29Thanks so much for posting these pics – we are due to go in a few weeks and its great to be able to get an idea of what it’s like before we go :)
You don’t by any chance remember the name of the stables that run Pony Pals do you?