
Welcome to Winter Wonderland
Fill your days with festive adventures in the forest, making memories you’ll never forget. Explore Santa’s Woodland Village, see spectacular displays and discover festive experiences for all ages. Make friends with our playful elves, enjoy Christmas-themed activities and even meet Santa himself.
Ready to make the most of your Winter Wonderland Break? Here’s everything you need to know before you go.
Festive shops and food
From Brunch with Santa to Forest Festive Fayre, the Christmas Shop to a decorations pack for your lodge, you’ll find plenty of Christmas treats to get the whole family feeling festive!

Brunch with Santa
Santa needs to fuel up for the big day, so why not join him at Huck’s American Bar and Grill for a delicious brunch together? Enjoy a visit from Santa at your table, a present for each child and roaming entertainment from Santa’s elves. New for Winter Wonderland 2023, this experience can be pre-booked for an additional cost.

Festive Fayre
Forest Festive Fayre is your one-stop-shop for tasty treats, which you can enjoy in the cosy Tipi or as you’re exploring Santa’s Woodland Village.
Warm up with a luxury hot chocolate and mince pie, enjoy savoury dishes such as bratwurst and our brand-new festive snack pots. There’s no need to book, just turn up.

Christmas Shop
Visit the Christmas Shop during your break to browse special souvenirs, photo frames, bespoke gifts and hand-painted baubles. Little ones will love our special storybooks, plush cuddly toys and hand puppets of Nutmeg, Clove and Cranberry.

Christmas Tree, Lights and Decorations Pack
Transform your accommodation into a cosy Christmas hideaway by pre-ordering a real Christmas tree, lights and decorations pack, which will be waiting in your lodge when you arrive. Get the whole family feeling festive as you decorate your Christmas tree with baubles, beads and fairy lights.
Festive activities
Get into the Christmas spirit and make special memories with a range of festive activities, which can be booked for an additional cost. From creative Christmas crafts to festive adventures just for little ones, there’s something for everyone.
Children's activities


Elf Pyjama Party

Festive Cupcakes for Little Ones

Elf Academy
Family activities

Santa's Workshop

Festive Pottery Painting

Festive Forest Discovery Trail

Design a Giant Christmas Stocking
What's included in your break
You’ll be given an arrival guide when you arrive at Center Parcs. Keep it handy – this contains details about all the experiences you can enjoy at no extra cost during your break, such as:
Elf Explorer Passport
Your little ones will be handed an Elf Explorer Passport when you arrive. Take this with you each time you visit Santa’s Woodland Village and look out for our explorer elves – they’ll give you special stamps to fill your passport!
Where: Santa’s Woodland Village
Enchanted Light Garden
Watch the magic unfold as you wander through twinkling lights and bright bursts of colour.
When: Open 4pm - 9pm every evening
Where: Santa’s Woodland Village
Letters to Santa
You’ll receive your Letters to Santa pack when you arrive. Our special postbox is located in Santa’s Woodland Village - post your letter before 2pm on Tuesday, Wednesday or Saturday for a magical reply during your break.
Festive entertainment
Get into the festive spirit by watching live performances during your break.
Enjoy choir performances on Tuesday from 6pm – 8pm and Sunday from 3pm – 5pm
Where: The Waterfront
Elf Playtime
See the elves getting up to mischief in Santa’s Woodland Village or lighting up the Enchanted Light Garden.
When: 11:45am and 4pm on Thursday and Sunday, and 4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
Where: Santa’s Woodland Village
Santa’s Greetings
See Santa on his sleigh, followed by magical drummers, cheeky elves and costumed dancers. Find a viewing spot anywhere along the route and get ready to shout, wave and dance along to the festive soundtrack as Santa passes by.
When: From 5pm on Wednesday and Saturday
Where: Santa’s route can be found in your arrival guide
Festive Storytime in the Tipi
Watch storytellers bring our stories to life in this free storytelling session in the Tipi. Places are limited and must be pre-booked in advance.
When: 9.30am, 10.15am and 11am on Thursday and Sunday
Where: Tipi in Santa’s Woodland Village
Storytime with Nutmeg and Friends
Snuggle up to watch our animated bedtime stories on your lodge TV, every evening from 6pm on the Center Parcs TV channel.

Winter Wonderland Breaks
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