Family favourite holiday destination Center Parcs has confirmed its planned opening dates for all UK villages.

The company, which has a site near Penrith, announced they will reopen again from April 12.

However, the company has said that plans are subject to the Government giving the go ahead to move to the next step of their roadmap, which they intend to confirm by April 5.

Here's the latest information about Whinfell Forest and who they plan to reopen safely according to their website.

Arrival dates prior to 12 April

All guest due to visit prior to this date should have already received an email from Centre Parcs with instructions on how to cancel activities and restaurants and how to reschedule or cancel.

Once activities and restaurant reservations are fully cancelled, guests are asked to complete to following form.

All guests impacted by the closure will have the option to change dates with £100 discount or claim a full refund.

Breaks arriving between 12 April to 16 May

Guests due to visit on breaks between April 12 and May 16 will receive an email outlining what is to be expected on those breaks.

Below is a short summary of the facilities expected on these dates, subject to Government changes:

  • We’re looking forward to welcoming guests to our lodges but hotel rooms and apartments will be unavailable
  • Only one household will be permitted per lodge
  • Our restaurants will operate a collection and delivery service, we also hope to have our terraces open (subject to the Rule of 6)
  • A full list of available indoor and outdoor activities will be available to view and book, within My Booking online no later than 14 days before your arrival date
  • A wide selection of outdoor activities will be available to book such as Aerial Adventure, Adventure Golf and many more
  • A selection of indoor activities will also be available such as badminton, short tennis, squash, table tennis, fencing and many more
  • Our lakes will be open with a range of activities available to book
  • Aqua Sana Spa will be open for treatments
  • Most of our retail outlets will be open, including ParcMarket
  • All areas of the village including activities will operate with consideration of single household participation and/or social distancing
  • On arrival day guests will be able to arrive on village from 2pm, access their lodge from 4pm
  • On departure day guests must leave their lodge by 10am and then stay and enjoy the village until late evening
  • The Subtropical Swimming Paradise will not be open during this time due to Government waterpark restrictions

How to change your break between April 12 and May 16

Centre Parcs understand that lots of guests have waited for details to make a decision on their break.

For guests who do not wish to visit during this time complete this form to tell Centre Parcs whether you would like to reschedule or cancel with a full refund.

You should then receive an email confirmation within seven days.

Arrival date of May 17 onwards

As things stand, Centre Parcs hope to be able to open the Subtropical Swimming Paradise from this date, as well as their restaurants, Aqua Sana Spa and many other activities - but this is subject to government changes.

Book with Confidence Guarantee

All guests with an arrival date up to 18 April 2022 are covered by the Book with Confidence Guarantee and will have the option to reschedule or cancel with a full refund six weeks before arrival.

For all the latest information, click here.