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Short breaks and holidays in Ireland
Enjoy a quick escape on a short break or mini stay, exploring the forest at your own pace and making lasting memories together. Experience a week or weekend away to reconnect with your family on a short holiday and leave your worries behind.
Never been to Center Parcs before and want to learn more? Discover everything you need to know about a short family break at Center Parcs including types of accommodation, our range of indoor and outdoor activities, where to eat and more. Find out what people are saying on Instagram and Facebook .
Short breaks in the forest
Watch our informative videos which will show you what to expect on a short break at Center Parcs including further details on:
Arriving and departing the village
Your accommodation
New food delivery services, restaurants and retail
Information on the Subtropical Swimming Paradise and Aqua Sana Spa
Get peace of mind when booking your short break with our Book with Confidence guarantee
Learn all things Center Parcs
Watch our handy videos which will show you everything you need to know
Where to eat and shop
Information about your accommodation
Your arrival and departure
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What's included
All our lodge accommodation and apartments contain all the essentials you need for a short break
A beautiful lake, sandy beach and 400 acres of forest to explore without it feeling crowded
Free Friendly wifi
During Winter Wonderland and through to New Year enjoy our Enchanted Light Trail experience
Outdoor adventure playgrounds around our villages
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Subtropical Swimming Paradise
Experience our incredible water park during your short family break, with rides and slides for everyone to enjoy.
Open all year round, including Christmas day
Heated to 29.5C all year round
Pre-bookable timed entry slots
Splashing good fun for all the family
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Break durations
Escape to the forest on a short family holiday and discover everything that Center Parcs has to offer. Find a break duration that suits you and book the perfect staycation for your family.
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Things to do
Make the most of a short break in the forest and discover all the things you can do at Center Parcs.
A wide range of indoor , outdoor and watersports activities
Activities for all ages including the little ones , adrenaline-fuelled adventures, to calming and creative activities
For some serious me-time, visit our Aqua Sana Spa , which is currently open for treatments only, in line with government guidance
All activities are pre-bookable only via the Center Parcs website, so book in advance to fill your itinerary
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Where to eat
Each village offers a variety of restaurants and cafés for you to enjoy on your short family break, including high street favourites such as Bella Italia, or our own restaurants including Cara's Kitchen and Bar
If you want a cosy night in, have delicious food from your favourite Center Parcs restaurant, delivered direct to your lodge door. Simply order and pay online
Free baby food in selected restaurants
Once you have booked your break you can start booking restaurants
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What to pack
Plan ahead and don’t forget anything for your
forest holiday . We have provided a guide on what to pack for your short break which includes:
Types of clothing
General hints and tips
Packing for your little ones
What you need for the Subtropical Swimming Paradise
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Arrivals and departures
You can arrive on village from 2pm on your day of arrival
Check into your accommodation from 4pm
You must vacate your lodge by 10am on your departure day and guests are now welcome to stay on village until midnight
Sign in to your Center Parcs account to check-in online - add your guest details and register your vehicle details before you arrive
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Book and Stay with Confidence
Our simple guarantee gives you peace-of-mind, with no quibble date moves or refunds within six weeks of your arrival date. This is applicable for all arrivals up to and including 18th April 2022.
When you book with Center Parcs, your money and plans are protected from:
A village closure
If you are personally impacted by COVID-19 or by related Government restrictions
If you’re unwell with COVID-19 symptoms
If you’re required to isolate by Test & Trace
If you simply change your mind
Please visit the Book and Stay with Confidence guarantee page for full details.
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