The fun Police have ruined the rapids. The rapids used to be packed with children and adults with all having fun. Now, the water flow has been turned down and for most of the way down you actually need to push yourself along to get down. In conclusion, Center Parcs have taken the best activity and made it into one of the most boring activity.
This Suntrioopical Paradise is inside Elveden Centre Park at Theford. Lockers are provided. This also is inside a large complex. Small children can splash in the water tell their hearts content. Their is a water shoot ride. Obviously you have to be on holiday here to enjoy the facilities.
The swimming paradise is breathtaking. It is truly stunning. However, with all the money that Center Parcs make, they should add more to it so that the queues in it for the rides get smaller. Overall, it is a very good swimming experience.
Swimming is included in your stay. Not the biggest Center Parcs pool but this one is nice. Many slides and a kids section. Outdoor pool is accessible via an indoor swimming area so no need to run outside if its cold out :) Changing rooms are clean and new. Lots of single and family rooms, never had to wait to find an empty one. There are also disabled changing. Toilets are clean inside the swimming pool. Free showers you can use, some are hot others can be stone cold, check before stepping under! Showers can be a pain to trigger as they are touchless but don't respond half the time. Lockers are free and lock using your Center Parcs wrist band. If you forget your locker number there are devices on the wall. Lots of hair dryers. There are 2 swimming gear dryers, they are now free to use, and will spin dry very well (Still hang up to dry when back at your villa). Would be nice if more are provided as there can be quite a queue. The shop for swimwear is crazy expensive! Make sure to bring your own gear.
Superb water park with various areas for different ages. Water is lovely and warm this time of the year. Dressing rooms are undergoing renovation at the moment so can be a bit of queuing for changing rooms. But it's definitely worth the wait. There's the adult Cyclone. Mid age Rapids and various slides. Younger ones have Smugglers Cove and babies have a section in the Cove and the bubble pool. There's also jacuzzis, a Lazy River on the left of the main pool. The main pool has timed wave sessions and a waterfall cascading into it. The whole atmosphere is of a water paradise with large trees, palms and plants. You can even buy things inside at the coffee shop.
Absolutely out of this world. Such a fabulous family experience ❤️
One of main reasons to visits Centre Parcs is for their spectacular subtropical swimming pool. The pool is heated to a toasty 26°c and has many features such as, numerous hot tubs (called wirlpools), a lazy river, a wave pool, salt pool (perfect for soaking in after a workout doing their various activities) and rapids. They also have a childrens area which is pirate themed, filled with buckets of water which tip over your head randomly and lots of splash areas. They have four main slides, the most impressive being their Cyclone ride which is very fun! There are twin white drop slides which deposit you into the wave pool (although also provide you with an option to go out directly after) which are excellent for racing. The other two slides land in the same area. One is a black pool which immerses you in complete darkness and the second is a tame white slide. The pool also has a bar which is open until 8pm and a Starbucks incase you’re hungry or thirsty during your stay. With the brand new banding system the lockers now operate slightly differently. You use your band to lock them and then use your band to open. If they get stuck, just hit the top left corner and they should pop right open. If you forget your locker simply scan the pad on the wall to find your number! I have been coming to centre parcs for 17 years now and the pool is definitely one of the highlights. One of my best advice though is for their plunge pool. I got hypothermia from staying in there too long. So for parents with neurodivergent children I would advise to just keep an eye on them in there.
Omfg I forgot how many times I’ve been to thetford centre parcs but I’ll never grow out of loving this place. If you are after a family holiday in the uk then centre parcs thetford has everything you and your family need
Subtropical Swimming Paradise is located at Center Parcs Elveden Forest, Brandon IP24 3TR, UK
You can contact Subtropical Swimming Paradise at +44 1842 894000
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