ONE of the Center Parcs resorts is planning a huge overhaul of 120 holiday lodges.
The holiday park in the Lake District has submitted plans as part of its ‘second phase’ of an overhaul to improve accommodation at Whinfell Forest.
Center Parcs has put forward proposals to expand some of its existing accommodation with the extension of its outside patios.
Increasing the size of the outdoor areas means new pergolas will be added and means families can still enjoy the outdoors in rain, wind or shine.
The design and access statement said: “Center Parcs is a major local employer and has an obligation to continually improve its operation and building stock in order to maintain its position in the market.
“The proposed improvement to the external areas will help in the continuation of the popular holiday destination.
“The proposal will improve tourism facilities within Whinfell Forest by providing betterment of the general facilities which are paramount in maintaining Center Parcs position as a great holiday destination.”
The upgrades are part of the second phase of a ‘lodge refurbishment project’ to improve guest accommodation at Whinfell.
The first phase of the Whinfell Forest lodge refurbishment was announced in August 2025.
This was when Woodland Premium and Grand Forest Lodges were upgraded to have modern interiors, smart technology, and improved outdoor spaces.
The Woodland Premium Lodges have fully equipped kitchen along with be a flame-effect electric fire, blackout curtains for a well-needed sleep after all the holiday park activities and a coffee machine.
The Grand Forest Lodge is “indulgent accommodation” suited more towards large groups or multi-generational families on a trip together.
There will be two, three or four-bedroom lodges available, and each will have ensuite bathrooms in every bedroom.
The standout feature of the Grand Forest Lodge is the heated outdoor pergola – so you can stay warm outdoors even in the cooler months.
It even has an indoor ‘snuggle pod’, a cosy retreat with an interactive games screen and colour-changing mood lighting.
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St Ives Bay Beach Resort, Cornwall
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Billing Aquadrome Holiday Park, Northampton
This holiday park has loads of unique activities on offer, including TikTok dance classes, alpaca feeding, a pump track for BMX riding, and taking a ride on the resort’s very own miniature railway. Throw in bug hotel and den building, pond dipping, survival skills workshops and a lake for paddleboard and pedalo hire, and you’ve got yourself an action-packed park.
Parkdean Resorts Camber Sands, Sussex
This beachfront resort is a classic family favourite. If you’re not up to swimming in the sea, there’s four fantastic pools here, as well as water flumes, underwater jets, inflatable jet skis and kayak races. Plus if you’ve got any little fans of Paw Patrol or Milkshake!, you’ll be glad to know there’s Milkshake! Mornings and Paw Patrol Mighty Missions to keep your tots entertained.
In Scotland, work on its brand new Center Parcs is officially underway.
The new holiday park costing £450million will have its very own Subtropical Swimming Paradise, spa and treehouse lodges.
On March 18, work officially got started on Center Parcs’ new resort.
The site in Hawick called Scottish Borders, and is planned to open in summer 2029.
When it opens, this holiday park will be the first in Scotland, and the newest Center Parcs in over a decade.
In recent news, Center Parcs has scrapped a much-loved family service at all holiday parks.
And here’s now to have a Center Parcs-style holiday without actually staying there – and save nearly £1,000.