Center Parcs Day Pass: Ultimate Guide

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Center Parcs has a day pass that allows friends or family to visit the village you’re staying at. The pass runs from 10:00am until midnight and is a great way for extended family or friends living nearby to join you in using the Center Parcs amenities and facilities.

The cost of a day pass is often over £50 per adult (the exact cost varies). So I personally don’t think a Center Parcs day pass is worth it. Instead where the lodge size allows I would try to add the visitor as an additional guest covering the entirety of the break.

Center Parcs Day Pass Costs

The cost of a day pass varies by village and date. You can only see the exact prices for your specific break once your booking has been made. As a guide, the approximate 2026 prices are:

If you’ve booked your Center Parcs break using the Repeat Guest Offer you should get two visitor day passes included for free.

What’s Included with a Center Parcs Day Pass

The Center Parcs day pass includes access to the village and its amenities (such as the Subtropical Swimming Paradise and restaurants) from 10:00am until midnight.

Paid activities (inc bike hire) are not included in the day pass price and must be booked and paid for separately.

A day pass gives you free use of most of the village for the day. That includes:

• Free parking in the main car park
• The Subtropical Swimming Paradise pool
• Adventure playgrounds and outdoor play areas
• Woodland walks and cycling trails
• The lake and beach area
• The bars, restaurants and cafes, where you pay for food and drink

Paid activities are not included with your day pass but can be booked for an extra cost. This includes popular activities such as:

• Tree Trekking
• Rock Climbing
• Pony Rides
• Archery
• Boat Hire
• Bike Hire

Activities at Center Parcs are expensive so it’s worth deciding what you’d like to do before you arrive.

How to Buy a Center Parcs Day Pass

You can only buy a Center Parcs day pass with an active Center Parcs booking. To book:

1. Log in to your Center Parcs account
2. Go to the activities booking page
3. Find and select Full Day Visitor Pass
4. Select the number of passes required
5. Proceed to checkout and enter billing details

This means entry into Center Parcs can not be bought as a standalone ticket. The lead booker of the Center Parcs break buys the passes and attaches them to their booking, sharing the reference (required for security on arrival) with their guests.

Day pass visitors cannot stay overnight and need to leave the village by midnight. If you’d like guests to stay overnight, you have two options:

1. Add them to your lodge booking if there is space available
2. Have them book a Center Parcs break

Tips for Making the Most of a Day Pass

With a day pass you’ve got access to the Center Parcs village for the whole day, so a little planning can really help you get your money’s worth:

• Arrive early so you get the most out of the day.
• Book any paid activities in advance as the popular ones sell out.
• Plan how or where you’ll eat. We opt for picnics to keep costs down.
• Avoid Mondays and Fridays. These are changeover days, so the village is at its busiest with guests arriving and leaving.

Center Parcs Day Pass Alternatives

The Aqua Sana spa day is similar to the Center Parcs day pass. However, it only covers the Aqua Sana spa (on-site at Center Parcs). You can not visit the Subtropical Swimming Paradise, explore the village or dine at the restaurants.

This experience can be booked directly on the Aqua Sana website and does not require you to know someone staying in the village in order to visit.

Center Parcs Day Pass FAQs

Here’s some questions I’m often asked about Center Parcs day passes.