Explore baby and toddler friendly holidays
Holidays with your baby and toddler are the perfect chance to create precious memories. Designed with babies and toddlers in mind, Center Parcs is the ideal setting for your break together. You’ll find lodges designed for little ones, water play areas in the Subtropical Swimming Paradise, baby-friendly restaurants and activities tailored for tiny adventurers, all in a peaceful forest setting.
Visit our first timer page, to learn all about what to expect on a Center Parcs break.
Longford Forest
Nestled in 400 acres of beautiful historic forest just five kilometres from Ballymahon, Longford Forest is our first resort in Ireland. You’ll find plenty of activities, restaurants and accommodation options tucked away amongst the trees, offering everything you need for a perfect short break.
Archery - Little Outlaws
Baby Dolphins
Sensory Play Babies
Baby Owls
Crazy Science
What's included in your baby-friendly break
- Fully equipped family-friendly lodges
- Free entry to the Subtropical Swimming Paradise
- Outdoor adventure playgrounds
- Up to 400 acres of woodland to explore
- Pushchair-friendly pathways
- Free Baby Dolphins session for under 3s
- A sandy beach
- Complimentary Ella’s Kitchen baby food in selected restaurants
Baby-friendly lodges
Center Parcs lodges are thoughtfully designed for baby-friendly holidays, with separate bedrooms and a fully equipped kitchen. Each one includes:
- A cot (you’ll need to bring your own linen)
- Toddler step in the bathroom
- Bed rails available upon request
- Highchair for mealtimes
- Ample storage space for your pushchair
- Spacious layout with separate lounge area for when little ones are napping
- Stairgates in two-storey lodges
- Chalkboard for creative minds - little ones and adults alike
- Woodland views for wildlife spotting
Please be aware that some lodges have steps to the entrance, so check this when booking.
Family swimming
With free entry to the Subtropical Swimming Paradise, heated to 29.5c all year round, it’s the perfect place to introduce your baby to the water and build your little ones confidence. You’ll find:
- Splash pools and children’s sensory water play areas
- Free use of swim jackets (these are swimming aids and not lifejackets)
- Free, bookable Baby Dolphins play session for under 3s
- Spacious family changing rooms, with baby changing, large lockers and a buggy park
- Refuel at Canopy Café with poolside snacks, meals and drinks
- Play pens and highchairs in the pool area
Top tip: hire a Family Cabana for a cosy, peaceful retreat – perfect for naptime!
Baby-friendly dining options
Each location has a range of cafes and restaurants designed with babies in mind:
- Space for highchairs and prams
- Free Ella’s Kitchen baby food
- Activity sheets and crayons
- Children’s menus
- Play areas (selected restaurants)
- Facilities to warm milk or baby food
- Allergen information is available
Top tips:
Visit Aqua Sana Forest Spa during your break
Indulge in some adult relaxation time at Aqua Sana Forest Spa. With 21 nature-inspired spa experiences to explore and a wide range of treatments, take some time out for you in a spa like no other. You can visit as part of your break – and did you know you can visit Aqua Sana Forest Spa on a Spa Day or Spa Break even when you’re not staying at Center Parcs?
Top tips for the perfect break with your baby
- Hire a pushchair, cycle or trailer from the Cycle Centre
- Pre-order groceries before you arrive
- Buy baby essentials from ParcMarket including baby milk and food, nappies and swim nappies
- Swimwear and accessories can be purchased at Aquatique
- What is the best age to bring my baby to Center Parcs?
- Are the lodges baby proof?
- Will guests from other lodges disturb my baby?
- What baby facilities & supplies are available?
- What essentials should we bring on our baby-friendly break?
- Does Center Parcs have an on-site doctor if my baby or toddler becomes ill?
- What happens if we need to leave early because of a baby emergency?
- What entertainment is there for my babies?
- Is Center Parcs a good holiday for my toddler?
Read more about visiting Center Parcs with a baby or toddler
Center Parcs, where special memories are made
Printable colouring sheets for your little ones
Your guide to a baby friendly break
We brought home the best souvenir ever
How crafting benefits children
Big fun for the little ones at Center Parcs
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