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      A fairy says hello to a mother and baby in The Wishlight Village
      Step into the enchanted forest

      Winter Forest Lights holidays and breaks

      Shake off the winter blues and explore an enchanting experience at Center Parcs from Monday 8 January until Sunday 25 February 2024. Winter Forest Lights break. See the woodland lit up with spectacular illuminations and step into a magical story where fairies catch wishes to brighten up the dark winter forest.

      On a Winter Forest Lights break, you can: 

      • Gaze up at shimmering light displays and spectacular installations
      • Explore The Wishlight Village and meet magical fairies
      • Wander through the Enchanted Light Garden
      • Enjoy delicious winter warmers at the Forest Fayre and Tipi
      • Discover magical winter activities for the whole family, bookable at an extra cost

           

      A father taking a photo of his two toddlers standing next to a fairy in the Wishlight Village

      The Wishlight Village

      At the heart of the experience is The Wishlight Village, lit up with glowing lights and inspired by the story of the Winter Forest Lights. It’s free to enter, and inside you can:

      • See enchanting toadstool displays and meet Beacon the Owl
      • Make a wish at The Wishing Tree
      • Meet new forest fairy friends as they roam around The Wishlight Village!
      • Wander through twinkling lights in the Enchanted Light Garden
      • Indulge in delicious winter warmers at Forest Fayre
      • Make magical memories with our photo opportunities – you can even pretend to be a fairy with our very special wings backdrop

       

         

      Be inspired 

      See how our villages are brought to life with twinkly light displays and enchanting decorations

      Winter activities

      Follow The Winter Forest Lights story further - you may even make some new fairy friends! Help them to light up the forest in the Winter Lantern Workshop or see what you can find on our Woodland Pixie and Fairy Adventure. 

       

      A family staring at the lights in the trees

      Enchanted Light Garden

      This winter we’re lighting up the forest with a free Enchanted Light Garden. Wrap up warm and sip hot chocolate from Forest Fayre as you wander through thousands of twinkling lights and bright bursts of colour. Dance along to the enchanting musical soundscape and feel the magic in the forest together this winter.

      Suitable for all ages and wheelchair/ buggy accessible. Open 4pm – 9pm every evening.

      A family enjoying hot drinks in the seating area of the Forest Fayre Tipi.

      Forest Fayre

      Warm up with tasty treats and indulgent hot drinks at Forest Fayre. From luxury hot chocolate and mulled wine to bratwurst and sweet treats, get nice and cosy in the Tipi or pick up something to enjoy on-the-go as you explore The Wishlight Village. 

      Meet the stars of the Winter Forest Lights story…

      An illustration of a fairy holding a net

      Luminessa

      Luminessa is a fairy-light catcher and the main character in the story. She is quiet, gentle and kind-hearted, and she loves light of all kinds – especially wishlights!

      An illustration of an owl

      Beacon the Owl

      Beacon the Owl is the wisest of all the animals, and he’s old as the forest itself. He helps Luminessa, Glowbud and Gleam to hang the wishlights in the trees. See if you can find him in The Wishlight Village.

      An illustration of two fairies

      Glowbud and Gleam

      Glowbud and Gleam are Luminessa’s fairy friends. They make special fairy string to help Luminessa and Beacon hang up the wishlights, and they love to see the forest light up with beautiful lanterns. 

      The Winter Forest Lights storybook

      Meet light-catcher Luminessa, who struggles to catch light during the dark winter months. One day, she spots a mysterious twinkling light in the branches of a tree… a wish! With a little help from the wise owl Beacon and her fairy friends Glowbud and Gleam, Luminessa uses the wishlights to light up the forest and lead the way to The Wishlight Village.

      Tune in to watch the animated version on your lodge TV every evening between 6pm – 8:30pm.

      Learn more about our Winter Forest Lights experience

      Discover more winter and festive breaks