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Centre parcs / Sandy Balls uk holiday alternative

8 replies

lcm1993 · 10/11/2025 12:42

Afternoon Guys

Looking to take my 3 year old and 1 year old away, we’ve had a pretty tough year and could do with a break. Centre parcs is too expensive for us this year, does anyone have any like for like alternatives ?

thanks

OP posts:
Forgottenmyphone · 10/11/2025 12:42

Darwin Forest

Peabody25 · 10/11/2025 13:03

Depending where you are in the country, ribby hall in Lancashire is lovely for those ages.

JustAquaMentor · 10/11/2025 13:07

Second vote for Ribby Hall here x

Nevergotdivorced · 10/11/2025 13:33

Bainland Woodhall Spa.
Superb.

NotMeekNotObedient · 10/11/2025 15:21

Not on the quite the same level as Centre Parks but Haven has a woodland site in Norfolk called Wild Duck. Some of the more expensive cabins are in a lovely car free bit. My DD enjoyed the disco, playground and pool there as a toddler. Close to some good attractions like BeWILDerwood.

SilverPink · 10/11/2025 16:09

Forgottenmyphone · 10/11/2025 12:42

Darwin Forest

Yes! We have at least one trip there a year!

nannyl · 10/11/2025 21:09

Ribby Hall

There are several other "away resorts" which are similar to Sandy Balls too.

HerbertVonDoodlebug · 10/11/2025 21:18

Kelling Heath in Norfolk is lovely for that age.

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