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Percy the Peacock, who was part of the Center Parcs family at Elveden Forest, has sadly passed away. Read all about his life on the village as we look back at his history. 

Our charity partner, Together for Short Lives, have shared Emily and Val's story through their Little Moments Christmas Appeal. The family never even imagined they’d spend a first Christmas together, let alone have four with their little girl! Read more to see how they spent their time at Center Parcs.

We’re delighted to let you know that all our Aqua Sana spas across the UK villages have been nominated for the regional Best Spa award in the 2021 Good Spa Guide Awards.

Our relationship with Longleat Safari Park has grown over the years. Read our latest story on how we have been working together to support the red pandas.

Rajinda Pradesh our on village Indian restaurant has undergone refurbishment. Keep reading to find out some of the secrets that went into this restaurant remodel.

Aqua Sana Sherwood Forest, in Nottinghamshire, has been named the Best Day Spa at the Good Spa Awards 2021.

This week 21-27 June, marks a special week of raising vital funds and awareness for children’s hospices nationwide. Our charity partner, Together for Short Lives has made a difference to many families, such as Elijah's.

Meet William. He’s a funny, bubbly little boy who loves the water. He has a mummy, daddy and little brother, Eli, who love him very much. Sadly, he may also have a short life. He has a serious condition called Angelman syndrome – a neurogenetic condition that causes physical disabilities, as well as having very severe epilepsy and life-threatening seizures. All this on top of a life-limiting lung condition too.

The broadcaster and author’s new book Speak Your Truth looks at how finding our authentic voice can make us happier and more fulfilled. In this extract, she describes the value of taking time to slow down and connect with nature

We’ve been partners with Together for Short Lives since 2016 and, in Ireland, we began a partnership with Barretstown when we opened Center Parcs Longford Forest in 2019.

As we enjoy a late burst of autumn sunshine, TV presenter Angellica Bell describes the pleasures of eating al fresco

Research from The Wildlife Trust has discovered that nature-based activities have a profound effect on primary school children’s wellbeing. Find out how your little ones can immerse themselves in the great outdoors at our villages.

We are delighted to announce that Center Parcs UK has raised more than £1,000,000 for national charity Together for Short Lives. The seven-figure sum is the largest amount Center Parcs has ever raised for a charity partner.

22 - 28 June 2020 marks Children's Hospice Week, we are putting the spotlight on our charity partner Together for Short lives. Coronavirus has changed all of our lives, but for families caring for a seriously ill child, or whose child has died, they feel more alone than ever.

Having children has a wonderful tendency to get even the most indoorsy of us off the sofa and into nature, says Village Life columnist Robyn Wilder

We love hearing first-hand from our guests about how much you love your breaks with us. The Harwood family visited Sherwood Forest as part of our partnership with Together for Short Lives. Take a look at the letter we received about their stay.

The wait is over... Center Parcs Longford Forest is now open! The excitement continues, as guests tell us what they have enjoyed about their Center Parcs break at our brand-new village.

Lego artist duo, Jessica and Faolán Farrell created a show-stopping replica of the Subtropical Swimming Paradise at Longford Forest.

Two-time Olympic gold medallist swimming champion, Rebecca Adlington, helped unveil a new family water ride at Center Parcs Sherwood Forest with the help of children from the Sherwood Colliery Swimming Club.

Our guests have hundreds of activities to try at Center Parcs, but what happens when they find one they love?