Center Parcs Day Pass: Ultimate Guide
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A Center Parcs day pass allows friends or family to visit you during your stay for the day, from 10am until midnight. It’s a great option if you have loved ones nearby who want to join you for a swim or a meal without booking a full break.
That said, most of our Center Parcs visits have been at Whinfell Forest in Cumbria which is too far for most of our friends and family to travel for just a day.
Center Parcs Day Pass: Key Facts
- Only available to friends or family of guests with a Center Parcs booking
- Valid for entry from 10am to midnight
- Swimming at the Subtropical Swimming Paradise is included
- Paid activities are not included and must be booked separately
- Spaces are limited, so book early to avoid disappointment
- Prices vary depending on the village & time of year
- Some promotional offers include free visitor day passes as standard
How Much Does a Center Parcs Day Pass Cost?
The cost of a Center Parcs day pass varies by village and by date. You can only see the exact prices for your specific break once your booking has been made. As a guide, current prices are approximately:
- Under 3: Free
- Under 12: £39
- Over 12: £52
It’s also worth checking whether your booking includes any free visitor day passes before purchasing them separately. For example the Repeat Guest Offer includes two free visitor day passes as standard.
What Does a Center Parcs Day Pass Include?
A day pass includes access to the Center Parcs village from 10am to midnight. Day visitors can:
- Explore the village
- Use the Subtropical Swimming Paradise
- Dine at Center Parcs restaurants
- Book and participate in activities
- Park free of charge in the main car park
Paid activities are not included in the day pass price and must be booked and paid for separately. Bikes are also not included. Day visitors can hire one on-site or bring their own.
Who Can Buy a Center Parcs Day Pass?
Day passes can only be purchased by someone with an active Center Parcs accommodation booking. They cannot be bought as a standalone ticket. The lead booker adds the passes to their booking and shares the reference with their guests.
Day pass spaces are limited, so it’s worth booking as early as possible, particularly during busy periods.
How Do You Book a Center Parcs Day Pass?
- Log in to your Center Parcs account
- Go to the activities booking page
- Find and select Full Day Visitor Pass
- Select the number of passes required
- Proceed to checkout and enter billing details
Once booked, share the booking reference with your guests so they can check in easily on arrival.
Can Day Pass Guests Stay Overnight?
Day pass visitors cannot stay overnight. Instead they must leave the village by midnight. If you’d like guests to stay overnight, you have two options:
- Add them to your lodge booking if there is space within the maximum lodge capacity
- Make a separate lodge booking for them
Is There an Alternative to a Day Pass?
If your visitors are more interested in a spa experience than a full day in the village, an Aqua Sana spa day is worth considering. Unlike a day pass, a spa day can be booked directly without needing an existing Center Parcs accommodation booking, making it a more accessible option for visitors.
A spa day does not include access to the wider village or the Subtropical Swimming Paradise, so it’s only suitable if the spa is the main draw.
Is a Center Parcs Day Pass Worth It?
At over £50 per adult, a day pass is not cheap. If your visitors plan to spend the majority of the day with you in the village then it might be worth it. But if they only plan to join you for an evening meal, it’s probably not worth the price.
In some cases it’s worth considering whether adding your guests to your lodge booking as additional guests covering the entirety of the break is a more cost-effective option, provided there is space.
Hi, I would love to use the swimming pool just for a day with my partner and 2 girls, tomorrow Sat 15th July?
Is this a possibility even though we have no friends there?
Thankyou xx
Hi is it possible to visit for the day and not visit anyone.
Thank you.