What is Centre Parcs?
Centre Parcs Woburn Forest is a beautiful 300-acre resort in rural Bedfordshire — about 25 minutes from our wedding venue. Think subtropical swimming pool, 100+ activities, forest walks, restaurants, a world-class spa, and lodges nestled in the trees. We're staying there from Friday to Monday, and Sunday is our family day. We'd love you to join us — whether for the whole weekend or just Sunday. There are four different ways to be part of it.
How to Join Us on Sunday
Option 1 — Full Stay
Lodge or Hotel Room
£499–£899
Fri–Mon · Book on the Centre Parcs website independently · Book early — September weekends sell out
- ✓ Full park access all weekend
- ✓ Subtropical Swimming Paradise included
- ✓ Join us from Friday evening
- ✓ Best for families with children
- ✓ Same experience as Alex & Gosia
- ✓ Book completely independently — no reference needed
Option 2 — Day Pass
Via our booking reference
£52 adult · £39 child
Sunday only · 10am–midnight · Limited spaces — contact us early
- ✓ Full park access on Sunday
- ✓ Swimming Paradise included
- ✓ Can book extra activities on the day
- ! Requires our booking reference
- ! Spaces limited — contact us to arrange
- – Cannot be booked independently on the CP site
Option 3 — Spa Day
Aqua Sana — no stay needed
From ~£69–£135
Book directly at aquasana.co.uk · No CP booking needed · Adults only (14+ min, 18+ to book)
- ✓ No accommodation booking required
- ✓ Drive in independently
- ✓ Access to village restaurants & shops
- – Spa access only — not swimming paradise
- – Spa access during session hours only
Option 4 — Premier Inn
Saturday night only — no Sunday CP
~£55–80
Two options near the venue · Book early — prices rise to ~£100–140 closer to the date
- ✓ Premier Inn Dunstable North — ~10 min from venue
- ✓ Premier Inn Dunstable/Luton — ~15 min (7.6 miles)
- ✓ Cheapest overall accommodation option
- ✓ Can add Option 2 or 3 for Sunday if wanted
- – No CP access unless you add Option 2 or 3
Important: Day passes (Option 2) are not visible or bookable on the Centre Parcs website until you have a confirmed accommodation booking. They must be linked to an existing reservation. Guests cannot book them independently — please contact Alex & Gosia directly to arrange yours. Spaces are limited and allocated first come first served. The spa (Option 3) is the only access route that requires no connection to our booking — book direct at aquasana.co.uk.
Book a lodge at Centre Parcs Woburn Forest → · Book Aqua Sana spa direct →
🌿 Spa Spotlight
Aqua Sana Forest Spa
UK's most-loved forest spa, nestled in the Woburn pines. 25 thermal experiences across two floors. Bookable independently — no Centre Parcs stay required.
⭐ World-First Experience
The Mineral Room
Aqua Sana Woburn pioneered the world's first Mineral Room — a unique chamber that combines warm air, salt-mineral mist, and bio-luminescent lighting to deliver therapeutic respiratory and skin benefits in a deeply meditative atmosphere. It's the signature reason spa enthusiasts make the trip.
Featured Thermal Experiences
Lava Sauna
Volcanic stones, dry heat, deep purification
Salt Steam Room
Himalayan salt-infused steam — respiratory wellness
Snow Cave
Sub-zero contrast therapy after a hot session
Watsu Pool
Warm water with underwater music & gentle currents
Hammam
Traditional Turkish bath — exfoliation & cleanse
Outdoor Whirlpool
Forest-set hot pool — open in all weather
Plus 19 more thermal experiences across the two-floor spa.
🌿 Spa Packages
Twilight Spa
£45–59
4pm–9pm session
All 25 experiences · welcome drink at Vitalé · robe & towel included. £45 weekday / £59 weekend per person.
Best for: end-of-day unwind
⭐ MOST POPULAR
Forest Spa Day
£69+
Full-day access
All 25 experiences · complimentary Wellbeing Sessions · robe, towel & locker · access to Vitalé Café Bar.
Best for: a proper reset
Forest Spa Break
£200+
2 days + overnight
Two full days of spa access · overnight stay · breakfast, lunch & evening meal voucher · 50-min treatment.
Best for: serious indulgence
Luxury Spa Suite
£600+
Forest-view suite
Private balcony & deluxe bath · VOYA Calm Seas Massage for both guests · £70 spend voucher · 2 days spa access.
Best for: bucket-list treat
💆 Massage & Treatments
Add a treatment to any package. Aqua Sana uses VOYA, ELEMIS, [comfort zone] and Decleor products with highly trained therapists. Book together at the time of your spa booking.
VOYA Calm Seas Massage
50 min · signature relaxation massage with organic seaweed oils
ELEMIS Touch Reveal Facial
55 min · resurfacing facial · radiance & deep cleanse
Aromatherapy Massage
55 min · custom essential oils · stress relief focus
Pregnancy-Friendly
Bump-safe full body care · Decleor Mother-To-Be ritual
Couples Treatments
Side-by-side treatment rooms for two — perfect for partners
Hands & Feet
25–55 min · manicures, pedicures, hand & foot rituals
Prices vary by therapist & treatment length. Book together with your spa session at aquasana.co.uk.
Cheapest Entry Point
£69+
From — 4-hour session, all thermal experiences included
+ Treatment
£99+
Massage, facial or body ritual added to your session
Min age 14 · Sessions sell out · Book direct, no Centre Parcs stay needed
Book Aqua Sana Direct →
Suggested date: Sun 13 Sep · aquasana.co.uk
What's Included Free (Residents & Day Pass)
Both residents and day pass holders get these included at no extra cost. The main difference is residents have access all weekend; day pass holders have Sunday access from 10am–midnight only.
🏊 Subtropical Swimming Paradise
The crown jewel. Heated pools, wave pool, lazy river, slides, rapids, and an outdoor splash area. Warm all year. Biggest selection of rides and slides of any CP village. Open 9am–8pm.
🌳 Forest Walks & Trails
300 acres of forest. Nature trails, hidden picnic spots, the "Hugging Tree", wildlife spotting (hedgehogs, lizards, pied wagtails). All free, all day.
🏖️ Lake Beach Area
Lakefront sandy beach area (seasonal). Sunbathing and water's edge access included. Some water activities at extra cost.
🛝 Outdoor Playgrounds
Multiple outdoor play areas for children. Soft play areas also available inside. All included in your stay or day pass.
🛍️ Village & Restaurants
Central village square with restaurants, cafes, and shops. Café Rouge, Las Iguanas, Starbucks, Huck's American Bar & Grill, The Pancake House, Indian restaurant, Sports Café. No extra charge to access.
🌲 Nature Centre
Learn about local wildlife and conservation. Drop-in, no booking needed. Families welcome.
More info about Woburn Forest facilities →
Activities at Extra Cost
The below activities are available to residents and day pass holders but cost extra and must be booked in advance (12 weeks before arrival date). Prices are approximate guide prices — actual prices vary by date and are confirmed at booking. Weekend September prices will be at the higher end.
INCLUDED = free with stay/day pass
EXTRA COST = paid activity
🌳 Outdoor Adventures
| Activity | Age | Duration | Price (approx) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Aerial Adventure (High Ropes) Min height 1.22m | 8 yrs+ | ~55 min | £36–£47 | EXTRA COST |
Aerial Tree Trekking (Zip Wire) Min height 1.10m | 6 yrs+ | ~45 min | £30–£40 | EXTRA COST |
Field Archery Proper woodland archery course | 10 yrs+ | 75 min | Under 12: ~£33 / 12+: ~£39 | EXTRA COST |
Target Archery | 10 yrs+ | 55 min | Under 12: ~£20–25 / 12+: ~£24–30 | EXTRA COST |
Robin Hood & Little Johns (Archery) Child + adult pair | Pair (6–9 + 18+) | 45 min | ~£27 per pair | EXTRA COST |
Laser Combat | 6 yrs+ | 75 min | Under 12: ~£32 / 12+: ~£38 | EXTRA COST |
Laser Clay Shoot | 10 yrs+ | 45 min | Under 12: ~£21–25 / 12+: ~£25–32 | EXTRA COST |
Segway Experience | 12 yrs+ (44–117kg) | 45 min | ~£38–43 | EXTRA COST |
Junior Woodland Wheelers Hands-free segway for kids | 8–11 yrs | 45 min | ~£22–28 | EXTRA COST |
Adventure Golf (9 holes) | All ages | 1 round | Under 12: ~£8 / 12+: ~£9 | EXTRA COST |
Footgolf (9 holes) | 8 yrs+ | 1 hour | ~£12 | EXTRA COST |
Cycle Hire | All ages | Hourly / full day | From ~£7/hour | EXTRA COST |
Falconry Experience | 8 yrs+ | ~45 min | ~£18–22 | EXTRA COST |
Den Building & Decorating | 3 yrs+ | 90 min | ~£54 per group (up to 6) | EXTRA COST |
Geocache / Treasure Trail | All ages | 2 hours | ~£22 per group of 4 | EXTRA COST |
Outdoor Bowls / Petanque | All ages | 1 hour | ~£7–12 | EXTRA COST |
Forest Discovery Trail / Nature Walk | 4 yrs+ | 90 min | ~£9–11 | EXTRA COST |
🏟️ Indoor Activities
| Activity | Age | Duration | Price (approx) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Indoor Climbing Adventure | 4 yrs+ (min height 1.10m) | 70 min | ~£28–35 | EXTRA COST |
Ten Pin Bowling (4 people) | All ages | 45 min | ~£37–41 (4 people) | EXTRA COST |
Immersive Gamebox Digital gaming room — new at Woburn | All ages | 30–60 min | From ~£20 per person | EXTRA COST |
Entertainment Hive Puttify (tech golf), Interactive Shuffle, Interactive Darts | 12 yrs+ | Per game | ~£8–15 per activity | EXTRA COST |
Badminton / Short Tennis / Squash | All ages | 45 min court hire | ~£15–18 per court | EXTRA COST |
Table Tennis | All ages | 30 min table hire | ~£10 per table | EXTRA COST |
Family Ball Wall (Squash variant) | 3 yrs+ | 45 min | ~£20 court hire | EXTRA COST |
Pool Tables | All ages | Per game | ~£6 | EXTRA COST |
Roller Skating Rink | All ages | Session | ~£8–12 | EXTRA COST |
Pottery Painting | All ages | 90 min | ~£6 + pottery piece from ~£15 | EXTRA COST |
Fencing | 10 yrs+ | 55 min | ~£20–25 per person | EXTRA COST |
Bollywood Dancing Class | 14 yrs+ | 55 min | ~£11 | EXTRA COST |
Pilates / Yoga / Fitness Classes | 14 yrs+ | 55 min | ~£10–14 | EXTRA COST |
Gym Pass | 16 yrs+ | 90 min or full stay | ~£6–7 single / ~£15 full stay | EXTRA COST |
Silent Disco Thursday & Saturday 8:30pm at Leisure Bowl | All ages | Evening session | £3 per person | EXTRA COST |
💧 Water Activities
| Activity | Age | Duration | Price (approx) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Subtropical Swimming Paradise Pools, slides, wave pool, lazy river, rapids | All ages | Open 9am–8pm | FREE | INCLUDED |
Single Kayak | 8 yrs+ | 30 min | ~£12–16 | EXTRA COST |
Double Kayak | 8 yrs+ | 30 min | ~£16–22 | EXTRA COST |
Electric Boat Hire | All ages | 30 min | 4-seater ~£28 / 6-seater ~£32 | EXTRA COST |
Aqua Jetting | 8 yrs+ | 30 min | ~£20–26 | EXTRA COST |
Mini Jet Skis (kids) | 3–7 yrs | 10 min | ~£12–19 | EXTRA COST |
Family Cabana (poolside) | All ages | 2 hours | ~£76–£123 (size dependent) | EXTRA COST |
🦉 Nature & Creative
| Activity | Age | Duration | Price (approx) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Outing with Owls | 3 yrs+ | 45 min | Under 12: ~£9 / 12+: ~£11 | EXTRA COST |
Baby Owls (with parent) | From 12 months | 45 min | ~£11 | EXTRA COST |
Nature Walk | 4 yrs+ | 90 min | ~£9 | EXTRA COST |
Nature Detectives | 3–7 yrs | 1 hour | ~£12 | EXTRA COST |
Willow Workshop / Craft | 8 yrs+ | 90 min | ~£24 | EXTRA COST |
Build a Nature House | 5 yrs+ | 1 hour | ~£19 | EXTRA COST |
Chocolate Chefs Academy | 3–7 yrs | 3 hours | ~£36 | EXTRA COST |
🧖 Aqua Sana Forest Spa
Adults only (14+ min, must be 18 to book). Spa days can be booked by anyone — no CP accommodation required. Book at aquasana.co.uk. Robes and towels provided. 25 spa experiences including the world-first Mineral Room.
| Package | Access | Duration | Price (approx) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Spa Session (day pass holders / residents) | Residents / day pass | 3 hours | From ~£44–55 | SPA EXTRA |
Spa Day (no CP stay required) | Anyone — book direct | Full day | ~£69–£135 | BOOK DIRECT |
Express Treatments | Any spa visitor | 25–30 min | ~£23–£65 | SPA EXTRA |
Full Treatments | Any spa visitor | 50–90 min | ~£49–£138 | SPA EXTRA |
Note on prices: All prices above are approximate guide prices based on published Centre Parcs example pricing and verified reviews (Feb 2026). Weekend September prices will be at or above the higher end of the ranges shown. Check the Centre Parcs website or app for exact prices once your booking is confirmed — activities open to book 12 weeks before arrival.
Browse and book all activities on the Centre Parcs website →
Getting to Centre Parcs from the Venue
🚗 By Car
~25 min from the venue
A5 towards Dunstable, then A4012 / M1 J13 direction. CP postcode: MK17 9AA (Centre Parcs Woburn Forest). Free parking on-site. Do not follow signs to Woburn Abbey — different destination, similar confusion.
🚕 By Taxi
~30 min from venue
Local taxi firms from Leighton Buzzard / Stanbridge can drop to CP. We'll have taxi numbers at the venue. Pre-booking recommended for Sunday morning. Uber is available but coverage from inside CP can be patchy — pre-booking a local taxi for your return is safest.
Want to join Sunday? For day passes (Option 2), please contact Alex & Gosia directly — spaces are limited and allocated on a first come first served basis. Do not attempt to book a day pass through the CP website without our reference — it won't work. For the spa (Option 3), just go straight to aquasana.co.uk and book independently. For a full stay (Option 1), book directly on the Centre Parcs website.