Why do you like Centre Parcs?

[lalalove]

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!

In reply to those saying there are plenty of activities for toddlers, fair enough but most of them cost money. When I have already paid almost £1000 for basic accommodation I don’t want to fork out ££s every day for activities on top.

Personally it just wasn’t for us. Doesn’t mean it’s not for others though. Different strokes for different folks and all that.

We've not been for years but did like it when the kids were younger. Mostly because:

• nice lodges with open fires (not really fancy but much prefer to caravans)
• plenty to keep the children occupied
• we didn't do many paid for activities, used to spend hours in the pool then just the different play areas
• a nicer atmosphere than usual caravan parks (maybe a bit of snobbery from me here?)
• restaurants nothing special I agree but nice to have a choice
• we always went out of school holidays so wasn't as expensive