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Celebrations, Center Parcs style

Four people toast with colorful drinks, smiling and clinking glasses. Seated at a restaurant table with condiments and menus, surrounded by lush greenery and bright daylight through glass.

 

Get together for a special occasion at Center Parcs

From fun-filled birthdays to romantic Valentine’s Day escapes, memorable anniversaries to Christmas getaways, there’s no place like Center Parcs for special occasions.

 

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Longford Forest

Nestled in 400 acres of historic woodland in the centre of Ireland, Longford Forest is home to Ireland’s largest water park and rare wildlife including pine marten and red squirrels.

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  • Pool table displays scattered red, yellow, and black balls in play; context: cozy recreation room with TV, built-in seating, round table, beanbag, window, book-pattern wallpaper, wooden floor, and a plant shelf.
  • Mother and daughter smile while reading a takeout menu on a couch; two family members browse another menu in the background of a cozy living room with soft lighting.
  • 4 Bedroom Executive Split Lodge at Longford Forest.
  • Modern kitchen—white cabinets frame a stainless oven and stovetop—sits under recessed lights, with black countertops, red backsplash and window blind, sink, appliances, fruit bowl, and glasses of juice on counters.
  • Man grills on a stone barbecue while two children watch, smoke rising; in a garden with lawn chairs, a table with food and drinks, balloons, and a few people mingling in the background.
  • Bathtub with showerhead, glass screen, and grab bar sits beside a wall-mounted sink and mirror; beige tiles, wooden ledge, towels, toiletries, and heated towel rail surround in a modern bathroom.
  • Five adults laugh and play a board game around a coffee table with drinks and popcorn, in a cozy living room with a lit fireplace, wall-mounted TV, and warm lighting.
  • Bed sits neatly made with white linens and green accents, in a cozy modern bedroom; bedside lamps glow, curtains frame glass door opening to a wooded-view balcony with chairs.
  • Sectional sofa anchors the room, facing a low table, while a dining table with chairs sits under a pendant light; open-plan space with forest-wall mural, wood flooring, window, and staircase.
  • Twin beds sit neatly with brown throws and striped pillows in a sloped-ceiling room, with a large curtained window, long wall mirror, sconces, bedside flowers, and trees outside.

Accommodation designed for get-togethers

Why not get everyone together in a four-bedroom Forest Lodge or book neighbouring lodges for your group? For extra special occasions, you could even stay in a Exclusive Lodge. Be sure to let us know in advance if you’re celebrating – we’ll write a special message on your blackboard!

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  • Climber crawls through a wooden slat tunnel, clipped to an overhead safety line, wearing an orange helmet labeled "Petzl." Trees and a ropes course surround them, with another participant following.
  • Family—two adults and three children—sit and smile around a table, chatting after swimming; indoor poolside café setting. Text on wall: CANOPY CAFE AND BAR.
  • Two women in white spa robes sit at a patio table; one pours sparkling wine as they share snacks, relaxing on a terrace with chairs, glass railing, and forest backdrop.
  • Adult man and two young children splash and laugh around a gushing floor fountain, wearing colorful life vests. Context: shallow splash pad inside an indoor water play area with slides.
  • Three people swim and chat in a bright indoor pool, surrounded by palms and lounge chairs under skylights; a wooden sign in back reads “Venture Bay.”

Things to do 

Looking for things to do when celebrating a special occasion? Tick something off the bucket list like Aerial Adventure or Segway. You can also discover 21 nature-inspired spa experiences at Aqua Sana Forest Spa. Most of our activities are an extra cost but there are also plenty of free things to do, including the Subtropical Swimming Paradise water park, adventure play areas, a sandy beach plus miles of woodland trails.

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Restaurants for all occasions

Pizza sits sliced on a plate, melting cheese and herbs visible; nearby, bowls of spaghetti and rigatoni in tomato sauce rest on a wooden table with a glass.

Bella Italia

Add a little Italian charm to your day with lunch or dinner at Bella Italia. As well as Italian classic, we offer lighter dishes for calorie counters and little dishes for your bambinos.

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Barbecued ribs sit glazed with sauce, garnished with herbs, accompanied by fries, coleslaw cup, and dipping sauce on a dark plate, placed on a gray table beside fork and knife.

Huck's American Bar and Grill

The Huck's American Bar and Grill offers delicious American and Mexican meals perfect for the whole family. Remember to book in advance. Available at all locations.

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Assorted Indian dishes sit arranged on a wooden table: metal bowls of red and yellow curries, creamy sauce, and saffron rice, alongside baskets of naan and garlic flatbread.

Rajinda Pradesh

Spice up your break with fragrant dishes made from authentic Indian ingredients, packed full of flavour. Available at all locations.

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Stacked pancakes drizzled with chocolate and caramel sit on plate, topped with whipped cream and a flake bar, plus chocolate ice cream; similar waffle plates surround on wooden table.

The Pancake House

The perfect family meal out, choose from a delicious range of sweet and savoury pancakes. Pre-book your table before arrival.

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Cara's Kitchen and Bar

Cara's Kitchen and Bar

A family-friendly dining option just for Longford Forest. There’s something for everyone, join us for lunch or dine with us in the evening and explore our delicious menu.

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  • Group of adults and a child paint ceramic figures using brushes at a table in a craft studio, surrounded by glaze bottles, yellow chairs, and multicolored lights.
  • Four people on a yellow inflatable raft splash out of a enclosed waterslide, laughing and holding handles, surrounded by churning water inside an indoor water park with green tunnel walls.
  • Toddler licks whipped cream atop a pancake stack while seated at a table, flanked by smiling adults, in a casual restaurant setting with other plates of pancakes.

Birthdays at Center Parcs

Happy birthday to you! Wake up in the forest and make this a birthday to remember. Splash down the Tropical Cyclone, paint a birthday souvenir in the Pottery Painting Studio and treat yourself to tasty pancakes at The Pancake House.

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"Incredible service, staff are amazing.
They heard it was a birthday celebration and two ladies from guest services came by the lodge with a bottle of Prosecco. So lovely. Can't recommend enough.
Swimming paradise is also wonderful"

- @Review , February 2022, Longford Forest.


  • Three children in Halloween costumes share decorated treats; the center girl, dressed as a witch, smiles while holding a rice-krispie pop; classmates beside her examine theirs in a brightly lit classroom party.
  • Person dressed as Santa Claus sits smiling on a red armchair, white-bearded and velvet-suited, surrounded by a lit Christmas tree, ornaments, and garlands in a warmly decorated festive room.

Seasonal celebrations

From Easter adventures to spooky Halloween breaks, magical Christmas getaways to sparkling New Year escapes, the fun never stops in the forest! You can have adventures all year round so celebrate every season with your loved ones.

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  • Two adults walk arm-in-arm, smiling and holding takeaway coffee cups; they wear winter coats and scarves. Context: an outdoor path bordered by rope, with blurred autumn trees in warm light.
  • Two adults sit close together, smiling and holding wine glasses, lounging under red blankets. They relax on a brown sectional sofa in a cozy living room with snacks nearby.
  • Two people relax and chat in a bubbling hot tub, leaning against the edges, surrounded by a wooden privacy fence and soft lights, in an outdoor evening setting.

Romantic occasions

Love is in the air! Escape to the forest on a romantic retreat with that special someone for Valentine’s Day, an engagement, honeymoon, anniversary or even an extra-special proposal. For the ultimate indulgence, why not book a Spa Break in one of our lovely Lakeside Apartments?

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See how our guests have celebrated at Center Parcs

Two adults take a selfie, smiling as one raises a hand with rings; a stroller sits between them along a nighttime walkway lined with trees wrapped in blue lights.
Bed decorated with red rose petals, small candles, and a gift tray, in a hotel room where silver balloons spell "WILL YOU MARRY ME" above the headboard.
Baby sits on a cushion, holding a duck plush, in front of a chalkboard covered with woodland animal drawings. Text: “Center Parcs 2024” and “josh knight”.
Candles spell "WILL YOU MARRY ME" on a beach, ringed by red petals; a champagne bottle in an ice bucket on a stand; a lakeside setting at dusk.
Young deer faces the camera, sniffing with a wet nose. Surrounding garden includes grass, low plants, and stone paving near a wall.

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Man putts a blue ball on a colorful target while two companions watch and hold clubs, within a wooded mini-golf course bordered by wooden rails and large decorative leaves.

Buy a Center Parcs gift card

A Center Parcs break makes a perfect birthday present or way to celebrate a special occasion. Why not buy a gift card for that special someone and treat them to an unforgettable break in the forest?

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February mid-term breaks

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Festive breaks

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Winter Forest Lights

Winter Forest Lights breaks

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