Short family holiday breaks at Center Parcs
Longford Forest is the perfect place for a short break in Ireland, 365 days a year. With homely accommodation, large range of indoor and outdoor activities and a choice of bars and restaurants, there is something for all the family, all year round. In summer there’s a beach to build sandcastles, in winter the forest is transformed into our unique Winter Wonderland, perfect for a festive break. Here's everything you need to know about a family break at a Center Parcs resort. Find out what people are saying on Instagram and Facebook.
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The forest awaits
- Watch our information videos which will show you what to expect at Center Parcs
- Your arrival, departure and accommodation
- Our new food delivery services, restaurants and retail
- Information on the Subtropical Swimming Paradise and Aqua Sana Spa
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
What's included
- All our lodge accommodation and apartments contain all the essentials
- A beautiful lake, sandy beach and 400 acres of forest
- During Winter Wonderland and through to New Year enjoy our Enchanted Light Trail experience
- Outdoor adventure playgrounds
Our accommodation
- All our bedrooms sleep up to two people and there is a mix of single and double beds in our accommodation, check your floor plan at point of booking
- Choose an Apartment, Woodland Lodge or Executive Lodge nestled in your own piece of natural woodland
- Add some luxury with an Exclusive Lodge and enjoy features such as a hot tub, sauna, steam room or games room
- Don’t forget we also have adapted lodges and dog-friendly lodges
Subtropical Swimming Paradise
- 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
Break durations
- You can choose from a three-night weekend break, a four-night midweek break or stay for seven nights
- All our breaks start or end on a Monday or Friday, although festive breaks will sometimes be different
Things to do
- There a range of indoor, outdoor and watersports activities
- We have 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
- Once you have booked your break you can start to book your activities and fill your itinerary
Where to eat
- Each village offers up to 10 restaurants and cafés 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
What to pack
Plan ahead and don’t forget anything for your forest holiday. We have provided a guide on what to pack which includes:
- Types of clothing
- General hints and tips
- Packing for your little ones
- What you need for the Subtropical Swimming Paradise
Arrivals and departures
- You can arrive at the resort from 2pm on your day of arrival
- Check in to your accommodation from 4pm
- You must vacate your lodge by 9am on your departure day (10am for breaks departing 25th September and onwards) and all guests will need to leave the village by 1pm to give us extra time to clean lodges and ensure guest safety for our new arrivals
- Sign in to your Center Parcs account to check-in online - add your guest details and register your vehicle details before you arrive
