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Why do you like Centre Parcs?

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lalalove · 27/03/2025 16:15

I really struggle to see the appeal of Centre Parcs. If you love it, and go there frequently, what are your reasons?

Personally I can’t get over how expensive it is, when for the same price you could travel aboard and experience a different culture/climate.
Even for a staycation in the UK you can stay in much nice accommodation/locations for less. Does it not feel like just being at home? Having to cook and clean up after the family? And if you do eat out there are just a limited choice of dull chain restaurants.

Don’t hate me, but it just seems like a glorified butlins with an outrageous price tag (nothing wrong with butlins, at least it’s more affordable which I get!)

The majority of activities are chargeable as well aren’t they? So what are the benefits of going there!?

I think I’m in the minority so maybe the comments can change my mind!

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ScentOfAMoomin · 27/03/2025 16:18

I don’t go frequently but did go recently - off peak so low price.

i loved the lack of cars. I loved being on site and not feeling obliged in any way to make the most of the area and day trip everywhere (though of course that is an option).

I loved that I could be in the pool and other half could be doing something different, yet there was no commuting time between is choosing different activities. And the pool is so lovely and warm!

Ii even liked most of the restaurants we tried.

if you choose to buy all the addons and activities it becomes extortionate, but I didn’t so it was grand.

I’d definitely go again.