I always have a lot of questions about accommodati I always have a lot of questions about accommodation when we stay anywhere as a family so I thought I’d share this little tour of our room at @windjammerlanding which was a pretty perfect place to stay.

It’s the ‘Ocean View Two Bedroom’ which was like a little house, with an upstairs and downstairs, built into the hillside. Both rooms had outdoor space and their own shower rooms. Such a great option for a family.
A little photo dump from our holiday in St Lucia. A little photo dump from our holiday in St Lucia. We’ve been back a few days now but still miss the heat, the food, the pool, the constant sounds of wildlife and the lovely people. It was such a great holiday and I’m sure we’ll be back one day.
And just like that, Athena is 12! What a joy it is And just like that, Athena is 12! What a joy it is watching her grow and what a wonderful young woman she is becoming. We could not be more proud. Love you Pickle, have a great birthday.
We’ve just got back from two glorious weeks in S We’ve just got back from two glorious weeks in St Lucia staying at @windjammerlanding and it was just the holiday we needed. Two weeks of sunshine and relaxation in what must be one of the most beautiful islands in the world. 

We can’t wait to go back again in the future. Here’s just a little snippet of our trip.
AD - Press Tickets | We had such a nice day at @na AD - Press Tickets | We had such a nice day at @national_motor_museum despite the rain! The children loved the Little Beaulieu play area and we loved exploring the National Motor Museum and Top Gear exhibit before having a ride on the monorail! We went on an old open topped bus, explored the Beaulieu Manor House and loved the gardens. 
Beaulieu is always a great day out - whatever the weather. This summer they have a whole ‘Summer of Fun’ planned, with activities most days - parades, bird shows and hundreds of sculptures within the grounds too. If you’re looking for a day out this summer definitely think about heading to Beaulieu.
AD - Press Tickets | Tonight we took the kids to t AD - Press Tickets | Tonight we took the kids to their first concert - but it was so much more than just a concert! @abbavoyage is incredible. With CGI ABBA and a live band, it’s like being at an ABBA concert 40 years ago but with modern lighting, effects and sound. ABBA look and sound real, it’s a mind blowing experience.
The set includes all the songs you know and love as well as a few less familiar ones.
You can’t take photos during the show which actually made a refreshing change. A whole arena focused purely on the show and soaking up the moment. It’s definitely something the four of us will always remember.
Now, I’m off to sing Dancing Queen all the way home.
AD - Press Trip | We had such a great day at @phdo AD - Press Trip | We had such a great day at @phdockyard today. They have a fantastic Ultimate Explorer ticket that lets you visit all the attractions as many times as you like for 12 months - and after a day at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard we can see that you need more than one day to really do everything!

We explored HMS Warrior, HMS Victory and the Mary Rose Exhibition - which is incredible! We also saw where ships are built and restored and spent time in Action Stations where the kids climbed and did an assault course.

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is such a fun, educational day out with something for all ages - we can’t wait to go on their harbour tours next time we visit!
AD | WIN!! Would you love to win a holiday? To cel AD | WIN!! Would you love to win a holiday? To celebrate #100YearOfARoads National Highways have launched their #ARoadsToSummer competition! It's all about celebrating summer holiday moments, time together, fun in the sun, days out and more.

So why not be in it to win it? To enter, all you have to do is send @nationalhways a DM on here with a photo or video of your favourite holiday moments. You can also comment on their Facebook or Twitter #ARoadsToSummer posts with your holiday photos. I've shared a few of our favourite photos to give you some inspiration.

The best six entries will each win a £500 @nationaltrust holidays voucher! SO what are you waiting for? Dig out your favourite holiday photos or take some new ones to share!

The #ARoadsToSummer competition runs from 24 July to 10 September 2023. Winners will be announced in September 2023.

Good luck!
Oh these two! Every day I feel lucky to have them. Oh these two! Every day I feel lucky to have them. As school draws to a close at lunchtime, I’m looking forward to a whole summer with them. My favourite people.

They’ve both had a great year at school this year. Troy’s first without his sister by his side and Athena’s first at secondary school. 

They both had great reports, always did their best and have made some really lovely new friends this year. I could not be more proud of them.

Now, let’s go and enjoy the next six weeks before school starts all over again!
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Holidays & Accomodation, Reviews, Travel · June 15, 2017

Center Parcs Woburn Forest {Accomodation and Food} Review

Disclosure: We were invited on this break for the purpose of this review however all opinions are my own.

We spent last weekend at Center Parcs in Woburn Forest on a self catering family break, just down the road from Woburn Safari Park, and had pretty much one of the best family breaks we have had in a long time.

We last went to Center Parcs two years ago on a midweek, term time break to Whinfell Forest and so we were looking forward to seeing how different a weekend would be – and how different a Center Parcs break would be now the children are that much older.

A Weekend at Center Parcs - Woburn Forest {Accomodation and Food}
Center Parcs Woburn Forest

Woburn Forest isn’t too far from us and so we made the trip straight after picking LP up from school on Friday. We got to Center Parcs at about 4:30pm and had a really smooth check in before driving to our woodland lodge home for the weekend. All the Center Parcs lodges are well laid out and beautiful.

A Weekend at Center Parcs - Woburn Forest {Accomodation and Food}
Center Parcs Woburn Forest lodge

What are the lodges like at Center Parcs?

Dave and I had wristbands to let us into our lodge and the accomodation was perfect. It was all on one floor with two twin rooms and a double, a bathroom and a shower room complete with complimentary toiletries and plenty of towels.

A Weekend at Center Parcs - Woburn Forest {Accomodation and Food}
Center Parcs Woburn Forest lodge double bedroom
A Weekend at Center Parcs - Woburn Forest {Accomodation and Food}
Center Parcs Woburn Forest lodge twin room

Can I watch Netflix at Center Parcs?

The living space was fantastic – with a really well equipped kitchen, a good size lounge with TV and Bluray player and a dining space for all of us too – as well as a patio with table, chairs and a brick barbecue. There was even a blackboard on the back of a door, creating easy entertainment for the children.

The living space was open plan and perfect for a family break away. There was wifi and the Center Parcs wifi speed was pretty good – we were happily watching Netflix at Centre Parcs using it in the evenings.

A Weekend at Center Parcs - Woburn Forest {Accomodation and Food}
Center Parcs Woburn Forest lodge kitchen
A Weekend at Center Parcs - Woburn Forest {Accomodation and Food}
Center Parcs Woburn Forest lodge blackboard
A Weekend at Center Parcs - Woburn Forest {Accomodation and Food}
Center Parcs Woburn Forest lodge lounge
A Weekend at Center Parcs - Woburn Forest {Accomodation and Food}
Center Parcs Woburn Forest lodge outside space

How do you get around Center Parcs Woburn Forest?

Centre Parcs don’t allow cars on site – apart from when you arrive and leave. So we unpacked and drove to park our car for the weekend before picking up our bikes. Cycling is a huge part of a Center Parcs break. We hired bikes for Dave and I and a junior bike for LP.

We also booked a trailer to attach to Dave’s bike for Little Man to ride in. The service was fantastic when we picked up our bikes. They were all set to the right height for us and we were provided with locks too. We hired cycle helmets at the same time.

A Weekend at Center Parcs - Woburn Forest {Accomodation and Food}
Center Parcs Woburn Forest lodge

Over the weekend we cycled a lot although LP isn’t the most confident at cycling and finds using brakes tricky. In the end she went in the trailer with Little Man – and they had a great time together! The trailer was great as it had storage space too, perfect for carrying shopping and swim gear.

A Weekend at Center Parcs - Woburn Forest {Accomodation and Food}
Center Parcs Woburn Forest cycle hire
A Weekend at Center Parcs - Woburn Forest {Accomodation and Food}
In the cycle cart at Center Parcs Woburn Forest

What are the dining options like at Woburn Forest?

On our first night at Center Parcs we ate dinner in our lodge – having bought pizzas with us. But, through the weekend we had a great mix of self catering and eating out. Center Parcs has all you need for either option with so many restaurants and a supermarket. We also had a grocery pack that you can order when you book your holiday. This includes all the basics you need to get you started.

A Weekend at Center Parcs - Woburn Forest {Accomodation and Food}
Self catering at Center Parcs Woburn Forest
A Weekend at Center Parcs - Woburn Forest {Accomodation and Food}
Enjoying our dinner

What is the Center Parcs Strada like?

One evening we had a meal at Strada and it was lovely. Strada is one of our favourite family restaurants. They have colouring packs for the children and chef hats it’s easy to see why they love it so much. The children had the three course children’s menu.

They both ordered the same things – garlic bread with cheese, tagliatelle bolognese and ice cream for dessert. The portion sizes were perfect and the food arrived so quickly – we really couldn’t have asked for better service.

A Weekend at Center Parcs - Woburn Forest {Accomodation and Food}
Strada at Center Parcs Woburn Forest
A Weekend at Center Parcs - Woburn Forest {Accomodation and Food}
Strada pasta at Center Parcs Woburn Forest
A Weekend at Center Parcs - Woburn Forest {Accomodation and Food}
Ice cream at Strada Center Parcs Woburn Forest

Dave and I had three courses too with antipasti and arancini for starters. These are two classic Italian dishes that we often order. We then went for the sirloin steak and chicken caesar salad. It was all cooked beautifully and had great portion sizes.

A Weekend at Center Parcs - Woburn Forest {Accomodation and Food}
Antipasti at Strada Center Parcs Woburn Forest
A Weekend at Center Parcs - Woburn Forest {Accomodation and Food}
Arancini at Strada Center Parcs Woburn Forest
A Weekend at Center Parcs - Woburn Forest {Accomodation and Food}
Strada Steak at Center Parcs Woburn Forest
A Weekend at Center Parcs - Woburn Forest {Accomodation and Food}
Ceasar Salad at Strada Center Parcs Woburn Forest

For dessert Dave chose the classic chocolate fondant and I went for the nougat. This is something I have never had before but an incredible dessert. It was like a cross between the inside of a milky way and ice cream – amazing!

A Weekend at Center Parcs - Woburn Forest {Accomodation and Food}
Chocolate fondant at Strada Center Parcs Woburn Forest
A Weekend at Center Parcs - Woburn Forest {Accomodation and Food}
Dessert at Strada Center Parcs Woburn Forest

What is Dexters like?

On our last night we had dinner at Dexters. This is a classic fast food style restaurant but with table service and plates. They serve hot dogs, burgers and chicken dippers. The children couldn’t have been happier with their chicken dippers and chips.

A Weekend at Center Parcs - Woburn Forest {Accomodation and Food}
Lunch at Dexters Center Parcs Woburn Forest

Dave and I had a burger each and considering it’s an actual restaurant and comes served with chips it was great value at just £8 each. It was the sort of food that you just know the whole family will enjoy and it won’t take hours to get through the meal. The service was great and we all enjoyed it – a nice, easy meal out that the children loved.

We also stopped for a Starbucks lunch one day, which was surprisingly quiet. We also grabbed drinks in the Leisure Bowl. The children are never happier than when they have a Slush Puppy treat! There were so many places to eat and grab drinks throughout Center Parcs which kept the whole family happy.

A Weekend at Center Parcs - Woburn Forest {Accomodation and Food}
We loved our break!

I’ll share our thoughts of the entertainment and activities on offer in a separate post. For now, here’s a video we made of our break:

Center Parcs Woburn Forest {Accomodation and Food} Review

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Comments

  1. Laura - Dear Bear and Beany says

    June 15, 2017 at 9:35 pm

    We haven’t been to Centre Parcs for a couple of years and I would love to go back now the girls are older. I’ve never thought about going for a weekend and leaving after school. We’ve got one not far from us, so that would be easily manageable. Your lodge looked really modern and I love the black board! x

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  2. Tracey Williams says

    June 16, 2017 at 11:11 am

    I loved following your trip Donna. I was lucky to have visited Woburn before it opened to the general public, and I always said I would love to go back to see how it has changed. My kids have definitely grown up with Center Parcs in their lives, and it’s lovely to see how different our breaks have become over the years. It looks like you had so much fun, and love your swimming pool videos x

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  3. Karen, the next best thing to mummy says

    June 16, 2017 at 6:17 pm

    I have never been to Centre Parks buy my youngest son and his girlfriend have just returned today from a midweek break at Centre Parks, Longleat, they said it was great

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  4. Kel says

    June 21, 2017 at 12:46 pm

    I’ve always wanted to go to centreparcs!
    Though, the reliance on bikes puts me off, as I can’t actually ride one!

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