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Our perfect day at Center Parcs

Posted on January 22, 2014August 29, 2017 by jenny

We didn’t have a proper holiday last year as all our money went on moving house. So this year my challenge is to be lucky and win a short stay at Center Parcs by winning the Center Parcs and Tots 100 January challenge. Nothing like a little positive thinking, right?

I like to think we are a family who love a challenge. We try to pack as much as possible into the weekends (as we’re already a slave to nursery Monday to Friday). As much as my children love attending nursery they really come alive when they are unleashed and let loose.

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If we were lucky enough to win a short break I would have my fingers crossed for good weather. We wouldn’t want to be sitting around and putting our feet up! My children love to be outdoors and we are in desperate need of getting outside in the fresh air and trying some new activities as a family.

Center Parcs would be our perfect escape and I think my children are just the right age to participate in some of the organised activities. Nursery is helping their confidence grow and I would love to see them take part in some of the creative activities Center Parcs offer such as messy play or fun pots with tots. Then it would be off to the children’s play area for Little Sis whilst her older brother tried the balance bikes, hopefully us grown ups could enjoy a ride on a Segway before some pancakes for lunch. Then it would be Aqua Zumba for me, clay shooting for my husband whilst the children tried a swimming lesson. Hopefully we could squeeze in a game of 10 pin bowling before dinner and then a show before bed. Phew! Fingers crossed that would be one day when my son would be so tired I wouldn’t have to argue with him about going to bed.

I love to see my children challenge themselves and try new things. Often Little Sis can be fearless which really pushes her older brother, it’s great to see how happy he is when he achieves something new. This is my entry to the Center Parcs and Tots 100 January challenge. If I’m chosen, I would like to visit Longleat Forest,  Warminster, Wiltshire. If I don’t win, then I guess I’ll start saving for a family adventure!

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33 thoughts on “Our perfect day at Center Parcs”

  1. Kate Williams says:
    January 22, 2014 at 10:44 am

    I went to Centre Parks with work once and it was great, would way prefer to take the kids thou, I think they would love it!

    Reply
  2. Mummy of Two says:
    January 22, 2014 at 10:50 am

    We haven’t visited Centre Parcs but have heard a lot of good things. Good luck!

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  3. Bek says:
    January 22, 2014 at 11:08 am

    Good luck! We had a great time when we went. We packed so much into our week that we all needed a long rest when we got home. There is loads to do!x

    Reply
  4. Kirsty says:
    January 22, 2014 at 11:31 am

    Good Luck! I hope you win, we love Longleat it is fab!

    Reply
  5. Eileen Teo says:
    January 22, 2014 at 12:16 pm

    Good luck!

    Reply
    1. jenny says:
      January 22, 2014 at 9:52 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  6. Mammasaurus says:
    January 22, 2014 at 1:58 pm

    Ooo good luck! We have been to the Longleat one a few years ago and had a great time x

    Reply
    1. jenny says:
      January 22, 2014 at 9:53 pm

      Thanks, I’ve only heard positive things about them and would love to go!

      Reply
  7. Emma (My Little 3 and Me) says:
    January 22, 2014 at 2:07 pm

    Oh Good Luck! We had a holiday at there once and it was fab. My kiddies loved the swimming and skating best.

    Reply
    1. jenny says:
      January 22, 2014 at 9:53 pm

      Thank you, the swimming pools look sooo much fun.

      Reply
  8. Emma (My Little 3 and Me) says:
    January 22, 2014 at 2:14 pm

    Good Luck, it is such a fun place to go!

    Reply
  9. anna says:
    January 22, 2014 at 4:16 pm

    Good luck with the competition! I’ve never been to center parcs but would love to

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    1. jenny says:
      January 22, 2014 at 9:54 pm

      Thanks Anna. They look like great for some family fun.

      Reply
  10. Sarah Bailey says:
    January 22, 2014 at 5:30 pm

    Good luck! I adore Centre Parcs and visit every year it’s great to do as little or as much as you want 🙂 x

    Reply
    1. jenny says:
      January 22, 2014 at 9:55 pm

      Every year? Lucky you, they look like great fun.

      Reply
  11. natalie says:
    January 22, 2014 at 5:32 pm

    Good luck really hope you win the break.

    Reply
    1. jenny says:
      January 22, 2014 at 9:56 pm

      Thanks, a bit of positive thinking never did any harm 🙂

      Reply
  12. Laura Halls says:
    January 22, 2014 at 7:22 pm

    Good luck! I would love to take my kiddies to Center Parcs.

    Reply
    1. jenny says:
      January 22, 2014 at 9:56 pm

      Thanks Laura.

      Reply
  13. Orli D says:
    January 22, 2014 at 8:59 pm

    Good luck! I hope you win, everyone deserves a holiday!

    Reply
  14. Astrid says:
    January 22, 2014 at 9:09 pm

    I really have my fingers crossed for you to win this. I too love being outdoors, although I don’t ge toutdoors nearly as often as I should. I’ve never been to Center Parcs but it sounds fun.

    Reply
    1. jenny says:
      January 22, 2014 at 9:58 pm

      This cold weather doesn’t help. I’m longing for some warm sunshine on my face.

      Reply
  15. VaiChin says:
    January 22, 2014 at 9:23 pm

    Good luck!

    Reply
    1. jenny says:
      January 22, 2014 at 9:58 pm

      Thank you 🙂

      Reply
  16. Nayna Kanabar (@citrusspiceuk) says:
    January 22, 2014 at 11:01 pm

    Centre parcs is lovely I hope you will.

    Reply
  17. Nayna Kanabar (@citrusspiceuk) says:
    January 22, 2014 at 11:01 pm

    Centre parcs is lovely I hope you win the holiday.

    Reply
    1. jenny says:
      January 22, 2014 at 11:46 pm

      Everyone seems to have visited but us! Thanks for stopping by.

      Reply
  18. Vicky says:
    January 22, 2014 at 11:07 pm

    Sounds like a fab break all planned out! Good luck with the win 🙂

    Reply
  19. Emmys Mummy says:
    January 22, 2014 at 11:28 pm

    Sounds like a wonderful day. Loving the positivity 🙂

    Reply
    1. jenny says:
      January 22, 2014 at 11:46 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  20. Laura @ Kneadwhine says:
    January 23, 2014 at 7:34 am

    Best of luck!

    Reply
  21. Foz says:
    January 23, 2014 at 1:09 pm

    We have never been centre parks….keep thinking about it.

    Good luck with the comp

    Reply
    1. jenny says:
      January 23, 2014 at 2:14 pm

      We’re happy to stay in the UK whilst the children are so young so I think it’s a great place to visit.

      Reply

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