Reconnect with dad this Father's Day by taking quality, family 'time-out' together away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. With over 200 fun-filled activities to try out, Center Parcs offers the perfect retreat for every type of dad and their brood; from adrenaline adventures for the young at heart, to wildlife encounters for families to get back to nature. With four villages to choose from, each set in 400 acres of beautiful forest, there really is no better excuse to get away from it all and make sure dad gets the one-on-one time he deserves.

Here's a selection of our favourite activities to make this Father's Day one to remember:

 

For thrill-seekers...

Quad Bike Safari

For dads who like to experience life in the fast lane, the Quad Bike Safari offers drivers an invigorating ride along a purpose-built track with challenging terrain. After a briefing on handling the quad bikes, dads will have a practice
warm up on a small circuit then head off onto the track.

 

For problem solvers...

Raft Building

With no instruction manual in sight, this adventurous challenge is perfect for dads who love to problem solve and get creative without an agreed set of rules to follow. Simply collect a pile of materials and get building - but you'll have to be quick as the clock will be ticking. Then comes the ultimate test: will your raft float or sink?

For avid explorers...

New for summer 2013: GeoCache

Every dad likes to think of themselves as an expert map reader, but this activity will really test their sense of direction and navigational skills to the max. Equipped with a global positioning system (GPS) and a map, navigate your way around the village collecting the passwords as you go on this high-tech treasure hunt.

 

CavingExperience

For dads who fancy themselves as real 'rock' stars,  Center Parcs offers an indoor caving experience in a safe, fun environment. The 100 metre linear cave is fun for explorers of all abilities featuring fossils, stalactites and stalagmites for a stunningly realistic underground experience.

 

For nature lovers...

Birds of Prey Experience

Canmodern day dads excel at this medieval art? Center Parcs offers the chance to try out the ancient sport of falconry and handle predator birds such as owls, falcons and hawks.

 

For sporting fanatics....

Watersports

Dads can make a splash at the Boathouse by trying a range of exciting watersports including windsurfing, kayaking and paddle boarding. These challenging and exciting activities all take place in a controlled and safe environment under the watchful eye of qualified instructors.

 

For all the family...

Subtropical Swimming Paradise

It's the ultimate watery playground where dads can enjoy wild water thrills including outdoor rapids, flumes and a wave machine, in a blissful 29.5°C. Guests at Elveden Forest can also take advantage of the new Tropical Cyclone water ride reaching speeds of up to 30mph!

Father's Day weekend breaks start from £429 (based on 3 nights from 14 June in a 2 Bedroom Woodland Lodge at Whinfell Forest). For more information or to book your break call 08448 267 723 or visit
www.centerparcs.co.uk.

 

Formore information on Father's Day weekend breaks at Center Parcs, please contact the Center Parcs press office team: 0207 025
6665 / centerparcspressoffice@redconsultancy.com

 

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Notes to Editors:

1. The four locations across the UK are Sherwood Forest (Nottinghamshire), Elveden Forest (Suffolk), Longleat Forest (Wiltshire) and Whinfell Forest, (Cumbria)
2. Center Parcs has been awarded the following accolades since 2008: the Green Business Award for Biodiversity Protection, Visit Britain 5 Star Rating, Hospitality Assured, Tommy Award for Best UK Holiday Provider, Biodiversity Benchmark - Land Management, Carbon Trust Standard, Good Spa Guide Award, ISO14001, Investors in People
3. Since 2011 Center Parcs experienced an average annual occupancy of 97%
4. Center Parcs offers short breaks all year round and welcomes over 1.6 million guests each year, 96% of guests expressing an intention to return
5. Center Parcs has recently been awarded gold by Prima Baby and Pregnancy magazine for 'Best family friendly holiday' and announced 'Best UK Family Holiday Provider' in the Tommy's Baby Friendly awards for the tenth year in a row

Center Parcs and The Environment

 

Committed to enhancing the forest and wider environment, Center Parcs aims to be one of the leading sustainable 'Large Scale Tourist Destinations' in the UK. The Center Parcs Sustainability Strategy, launched in 2011, promises to reduce Center Parcs carbon emissions by 20% and produce 10% of its energy from renewable sources by 2020. 

 

Over the last 12 months, Center Parcs has reduced its carbon emissions by 7.4%. This achievement was down to a variety of different energy saving choices including:

 

New and refreshed accommodation projects have included environmentally efficient technology such as: Ground source heatingSolar panelsEnergy-saving LED lightingWater-efficient showersLow-energy kitchen appliancesIntelligent thermostats

 

Electric vehicle fleet for housekeeping and technical services

 

At the new Woburn Forest development Center Parcs is investing in energy efficiency and renewable technologies - such as Biomass District Heating - to achieve the aim of consuming 25% less than the average existing Center Parcs village.