A NEW attraction is set to open at one of the Center Parcs resorts in the UK.
Center Parcs Longleat Forest, in Wiltshire, has confirmed plans for new “adventure nets” play attraction.
The treehouses will be connected by net walkways[/caption]
Connecting the on-site trees would be large green and brown netted paths, with the three houses up to 3m tall.
The application says: “This proposal has been thoughtfully designed to ensure the layout of the adventure nets structure and material choices are sympathetic to its surroundings, with minimal impact to the existing woodland environment.
“The proposed structure covers less area than the existing course therefore allowing more of the forest floor to be restored and planted with appropriate native species that will enhance the overall biodiversity of the site.”
It added that it would allow guests to “embrace the natural environment” of the parks.
The attraction will replace the current existing golf course which will be removed.
While works of the treetop attraction are to take place this year, the application said minimal disruption will affect guests.
The Longleat resort celebrated its 30th anniversary last year with two new attractions.
Having opened in 1994 – the third UK Center Parcs – it opened its new adventure golf course, which has nine holes.
And the Leisure Bowl was also extended last autumn.
And Center Parcs revealed plans for its first holiday park in Scotland.
The 400-acre resort will have 700 lodges as well as its iconic Subtropical Swimming Paradise indoor water park.
Expected to cost as much as £400million, an official opening date is yet to be confirmed, with plans being put forward later this year.
The first Center Parcs in the UK opened in 1987, with Sherwood Foret in Nottinghamshire.
This was followed by Elveden Forest (1989), Longleat (1994) and Whinfell Forest (1997).
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Mum Jane Atkinson recently visited the Center Parcs in Sherwood Forest – here’s what she thought.
“When we weren’t strolling the grounds or cooking a lodge-side feast, many days were spent by the swimming pool or.
“Center Parcs calls it the “subtropical swimming paradise”, covered by a clear dome that is heated to a balmy 29C year round and filled with plants and trees.
“It certainly did feel tropical and, most importantly, it was included in the price — all day, every day from 10am to 9pm.
“The fun didn’t end there either as, the following day, the kids were booked into a three-hour “Wizard Academy” to make crafts, cast spells and play magical games.
“Aside from this, there is so much else for kids and adults to get stuck into, such as games of squash, falconry classes, bike or pedalo hire and paddleboarding.
“The spa, on the other hand, was my highlight. Now I wouldn’t rule out becoming one of those families who returns every year to Center Parcs.”
Woburn Forest opened in 2014, while Ireland‘s Longford Forest opened in 2019.
If you want to save money, savvy travellers have found Center Parcs breaks that are much cheaper in Europe.
A study conducted last year found that a four-night holiday in a German Center Parcs during the half term holidays was £957 cheaper compared to one in the UK.
Even with flights – where they can be found for around £15 with Ryanair – it was a huge saving.
And one of the world’s oldest Center Parcs resorts in in the Netherlands, which recently opened a new water playhouse.
Here is a new Center Parcs opening in Europe too.
