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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. 

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Activities for babies and toddlers

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Fun Pots With Tots

A fun, creative pottery painting session designed just for the little ones. Great for encouraging creativity and you'll have a lovely souvenir to take home with you. Ages 1 month to 5 years.

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Two children in green hats practice archery with toy bows; an adult kneels, guiding one. Bullseye targets line the wall in an indoor range with forest mural and green floor.

Archery - Little Outlaws

Calling all budding Robin Hoods … this activity is a great way to learn bow and arrow skills, using precision and accuracy to shoot at the target. Ages 3 to 9 years.

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Sensory Play Babies

Sensory Play Babies

Enjoy some special bonding time with your baby in this gentle sensory activity, designed to help them explore all their senses. Ages 2 to 12 months.

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Owl perches calmly on a gloved hand; a smiling man and young girl watch closely beside it, outdoors with a warm, blurred brown background.

Baby Owls

Our Baby Owls session is a great chance for you, along with little ones to enjoy meeting Pop, our very own sleepy barn owl, and some of his feathered friends in the forest. Minimum age 1 year.

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Crazy Science

Join our little laboratory and try some experiments that are just too crazy to teach in school. You and your mini scientist can have some fun together trying out some of our super science activities. Ages 3 to 9 years. Available at all locations.

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  • Two children sit in a large blue rope basket swing while an adult steadies them, outdoors on a playground with wood-chip ground, wooden fence, netting, and surrounding green trees.
  • Adult and toddler stack large soft foam cubes on padded platforms amid netted climbing structures and a green slide in an indoor playground.
  • Child in a green flotation vest laughs and splashes, reaching toward an adult nearby; context: indoor swimming pool with blue water, stone wall, fencing, and plants in the background.
  • Group of six people swim and smile together, facing each other. Bright blue outdoor pool with a nearby rock waterfall, lush trees, and wooden structures in the background.

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
  • A sandy beach
  • Complimentary Ella’s Kitchen baby food in selected restaurants

More about what's included

  • Wooden cabins stand quietly amid tall pine trees, doors and windows closed. Sunlight illuminates grassy lawns and a winding path with a lamp post and a sign reading “561” nearby.
  • Dining table holds a tray with coffee press, cups, and croissants; surrounded by four metal chairs and a wooden high chair in a bright, wood-floored room with window and curtains.
  • Beige sofa faces a low wooden coffee table, resting on a striped rug. Surrounding context: curtained glass doors to a rocky yard, orange corner fireplace, staircase with baby gate, and forest-photo wall art.

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.

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  • Child splashes while sitting in shallow water, smiling; wearing purple swimsuit and inflatable armbands; small slide, barrels, buoy, and rope fence in an indoor water play area. Text: Confidence (on both armbands)
  • Multi-level water play structure splashes as a giant tipping bucket dumps water; fountains spray around bridges, stairs, and slides inside a large, arched-roof indoor aquatic park.
  • Child wearing a green flotation vest stands and splashes; two adults guide and smile while other children and an adult swim nearby in a shallow indoor pool surrounded by tropical decor.
  • A family playing and splashing together in Venture Bay.

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)
  • 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!

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  • Child offers food to father at restaurant table; parents and sister watch, smiling. Warmly lit booth, plates with burger, fries, salad, drinks with striped straws. Girl’s sweatshirt text: "LOVE".
  • Frog-shaped soft play structure reclines on padded floor, surrounded by colorful foam blocks, ramps, and circles; in an indoor children's playroom with butterfly, bee, sun murals and chalk-style drawings above.
  • Microwave and electric kettle sit atop a green cabinet; the cabinet shows produce graphics and a recycling slot, in a wood-paneled corner with a handrail. Text: Ella's kitchen Ella's kitchen.

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:

  • Book restaurants in advance, especially for popular early evening slots
  • If little ones need an early bedtime after a busy day, don’t worry - order delicious food delivered to your door with Restaurant Runner

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  • Person rests smiling with arms on pool edge, partially submerged, facing left. Indoor spa setting with tiled pool, blurred lounge chairs, and floor-to-ceiling windows under soft, diffused daylight.
  • Round outdoor hot tub bubbles vigorously, steam rising. Context: wooden barrel-style sides, small lit steps nearby, dim evening yard with dark foliage.
  • Woman in a black swimsuit relaxes under a waterfall spout, eyes closed, as water cascades onto her head in a blue-tiled swimming pool.

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?

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Top tips for the perfect break with your baby

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best age to bring my baby to Center Parcs?

Any age! A Center Parcs break is a great way to create special memories with your little one.

Are the lodges baby proof?

Our lodges are all baby-friendly, with everything you need for a relaxing break with your little one. Whether you’re staying in a Woodland Lodge, a Treehouse or anything in between, you’ll find a cot (you’ll need to bring your own linen), highchair, toddler bathroom step, super-sized storage cupboard for your pushchair, and forest views so little ones can spot wildlife. Please be aware that some lodges have steps to the entrance, so check this when booking. 

Will guests from other lodges disturb my baby?

Our policy states that behaviour should not be excessive, noisy or disruptive, especially at night. If you have any concerns about noise levels during your stay, please let us know by contacting Guest Services.

What baby facilities & supplies are available?

All our restaurants are child and baby friendly. You’ll find plenty of space for multiple highchairs and prams, free Ella’s Kitchen baby food (subject to availability), feeding stations for warming up milk as well as indoor or outdoor play areas at some of our restaurants. We also have baby changing areas at various locations around the resort. Please check your resort map to find your nearest baby facilities. 

What essentials should we bring on our baby-friendly break?

Yes, most of our pathways are buggy-friendly, you’ll find buggy parks around the resort and large cupboards to store prams and pushchairs in your accommodation.

Does Center Parcs have an on-site doctor if my baby or toddler becomes ill?

Our First Aid Centre colleagues provide immediate first aid and emergency treatment only. They can also signpost you to local medical services, but these are most often accessed through NHS 111. The First Aid Centre is open daily 9am to 9pm. Please call the First Aid Centre for an appointment.

If your baby requires immediate hospital assistance, dial 9 for an outside line from an internal telephone then dial 999 or 112. Alternatively, contact Guest Services to make the call on your behalf.

If you do not have a phone in your lodge (phones are in apartments only at Longford Forest) and mobile signal is limited, please use the emergency telephone boxes located around the village and highlighted on the map.

Please let us know if you dial 999 direct so we can ensure that the emergency services get to you as soon as possible. If you contact an Emergency service yourself, please make us aware via the emergency number.

What happens if we need to leave early because of a baby emergency?

If you need to leave early due to an emergency, please let our colleagues at Guest Services know via the emergency number and they will do their best to support you with anything you need help with. If it’s outside of the emergency number hours, don’t worry, your call will go through to our Security team who will be on hand to help.

What entertainment is there for my babies?

You’ll find plenty of things to do that are great for keeping babies entertained. Head to the Subtropical Swimming Paradise and discover baby pools, sensory water play areas, splash pools and mini slides.

There are also lots of activities that your baby will love. From exploring their senses in Sensory Play Babies, to sporty activities like Baby Balance Bike Buddy, there’s so much fun for little ones!

See our full list of activities

Around our resort, there are a number of indoor and outdoor play areas for your little ones to explore. As well as outdoor adventure playgrounds, there are indoor play areas where you don't need to pay or book - just turn up and let your little one explore to their heart's content.

All of our restaurants are child friendly, with plenty of space for highchairs and pushchairs, children’s menus with healthy and tasty dishes, activity packs to keep them entertained and play areas in some of our restaurants where they can run around and play.

You can also hire a wide range of cycles, including Balance Bikes, Tag-a-longs, Children’s Bikes, Trailers and Pushchairs from the Cycle Centre. There’s something for the whole family!

Is Center Parcs a good holiday for my toddler?

Our First Aid Centre colleagues provide immediate first aid and emergency treatment only. They can also signpost you to local medical services, but these are most often accessed through NHS 111. The First Aid Centre is open daily 9am to 9pm. Please call the First Aid Centre for an appointment.

If your baby requires immediate hospital assistance, dial 9 for an outside line from an internal telephone then dial 999 or 112. Alternatively, contact Guest Services to make the call on your behalf.

If you do not have a phone in your lodge (phones are in apartments only at Longford Forest) and mobile signal is limited, please use the emergency telephone boxes located around the village and highlighted on the map.

Please let us know if you dial 999 direct so we can ensure that the emergency services get to you as soon as possible. If you contact an Emergency service yourself, please make us aware via the emergency number.

If you need to leave early due to an emergency, please let our colleagues at Guest Services know via the emergency number and they will do their best to support you with anything you need help with. If it’s outside of the emergency number hours, don’t worry, your call will go through to our Security team who will be on hand to help.

 

Picture perfect moments

Baby lies sprawled and squinting, wearing a red onesie with blue cuffs, resting on a circular blue rope net swing held by chains, in a playground over wood-chip ground.
Baby sits propped on cushions, holding a plush duck; behind, a chalkboard with a badger drawing and leaves. Text: “Center Parcs 2024” and “josh knight.”
Adult cyclist carries a toddler in a rear child seat, both wearing helmets. They ride along a paved path through a wooded cabin area with tall pines and soft sunlight.
Baby in floral swimsuit laughs with mouth open while being lifted by an adult in a pool, surrounded by rocks, tropical plants, and a sunlit glass-roofed conservatory.
Two children smile, gripping safety straps and wearing matching floral jumpsuits and harnesses. They stand beneath an outdoor rope-course apparatus by a central pole, with trees and wood-chip ground behind.

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