wonderland (Center Parcs)

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Product:	Center Parcs
Date:	22/04/01 (446 review reads)
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Advantages: fun

Disadvantages: a little expensive

Centre Parcs didnt appeal to me at first,I was a bit reluctant. I had heard it was a nice place, but quite expensive. The checking in system is very quick. You go to the drive in reception where you get a number for your car, they check you registration number against their list and that's it. You can drive up to your lodge after 3 pm to unload your baggage and then it MUST be returned to the car park.
The swimming pool was very big and itwas free and you can stay in or go as many times as you like. Most of the changing rooms are family friendly with a baby changing facility, a toddler seat and are large enough to get changed comfortably. There are separate male, female, and disabled changing rooms too. The lockers are big too with a refundable £1 coin slot. The place was clean with a fairly non slip flooring. The set out was brilliant. You had a baby pool, which was a foot deep with a small boat in the middle. This had a small slide and small water fountains. The main pool was a shallow to deep end, and was set out in a beach format You could walk in and then swim, play or go on the slides. Surrounding it was foliage and rocks set so it looks just like paradise. it was really nice.

There were 3 slides for over twos. A short one with a tunnel and a few turns. A larger one which had a tunnel. The third was a steep slide that joined a section of the adults rapids. The adult Rapids must be the best. You go to the top pool which is about 4.5 ft deep and it goes out onto the roof of the centre. It has a mini spa pool and the Rapids. The rapids are in 3 sections and starts off gentle but gets more and more fun. Lots of turns, twists and losing of swim wear. oooh there were some beautiful ladies who wished they had put on more than a stirng bikini!!
The lodges come in different sizes from a 1 bed to a 4 bedroom. It was well worth it if u going with friends or family. The lodge is basic but comfortable. A small kitchen leading to a good sized living ar
ea with a T.V. Three bedrooms with a small wardrobe and 2 single beds in each room, and a double bed in the 4th bedroom. There was also a shower room, a bathroom and 2 toilets. The view from the lodge backed down to one of the lakes, which was frozen over. The wildlife in the complex was so tame. On a few occasions we had ducks and geese tapping on the patio window for some bread. The place was so relaxed, quiet and very serene.

After dinner you can stay in and relax in front of the TV or go out, if u stayed in there were a variety of board gamed to enetertain you. there is a golfing facilty, i dont find this sport particulalry fun but it was there so i had a go.

You can hire bikes if you want to ride around. Children and adult bikes are available at a charge of £2.50 a day plus a £3 deposit for a lock. You get the deposit back when you hand in your lock.
We went 10 Pin Bowling was really good. This was held in the Sports Centre and there also do Aerobics, Squash, Tennis and a other activities. Bowling worked out about £4 per couple for 2 games, about £12 for the lane for an hour which wasn't bad. We had a good laugh. There was a bar, so you could have a drink too. There are discos available most nights for children starting at 7 pm till 10 pm

I would recommend anyone to try Centre Parcs. It can be expensive but with you go with friends and share the cost of the lodge, food and activities it can work out quite cheap. It can be a very good laugh, depending on who you go with.

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