Brad0053
Silver Member
I had a mid-week break at Centre Parcs in Suffolk last week with Mrs Brad and the two little Brads.
I have to say, I was a reluctant participant as I wanted to go abroad, but didn't get my way. However, within minutes of being in the place I was hooked.
I have written Centre Parcs off for years as a Hi-De-Hi place, something I couldn't stand as a kid. What a plonker I was, it is an adventure park to suit everyone.
The events, activities, spa programmes and swimming opportunities would suit almost everybody. At the end, I wondered where the time had gone - a sign of a good break.
I have very much become a pamper and spa addict. I'm not sure how this keeps with my hard man Essex boy image I have worked so hard to build up. But when a man has to exfoliate, I get it is mitts on time.
My only criticism was it is a bit pricey. The 'Villa' , although most would think it a cabin was a basic 2 bedroomed affair which cost £670 for 4 nights. Mrs Brad managed to book up another couple of hundred quid of activities, although these were very much optional. The swimming pool complex is free, pretty much everthing else attracts a cost.
However, in summary, even though a bit pricey, I believe it was money well spent. The Brad's had a nice active break (a year ago that would have been a nightmare holiday for me) and all my eldest boy keeps asking is when we can go back. So it gets a thumbs up from me and I recommend it for your consideration if you are looking for ideas.
I have to say, I was a reluctant participant as I wanted to go abroad, but didn't get my way. However, within minutes of being in the place I was hooked.
I have written Centre Parcs off for years as a Hi-De-Hi place, something I couldn't stand as a kid. What a plonker I was, it is an adventure park to suit everyone.
The events, activities, spa programmes and swimming opportunities would suit almost everybody. At the end, I wondered where the time had gone - a sign of a good break.
I have very much become a pamper and spa addict. I'm not sure how this keeps with my hard man Essex boy image I have worked so hard to build up. But when a man has to exfoliate, I get it is mitts on time.
My only criticism was it is a bit pricey. The 'Villa' , although most would think it a cabin was a basic 2 bedroomed affair which cost £670 for 4 nights. Mrs Brad managed to book up another couple of hundred quid of activities, although these were very much optional. The swimming pool complex is free, pretty much everthing else attracts a cost.
However, in summary, even though a bit pricey, I believe it was money well spent. The Brad's had a nice active break (a year ago that would have been a nightmare holiday for me) and all my eldest boy keeps asking is when we can go back. So it gets a thumbs up from me and I recommend it for your consideration if you are looking for ideas.