NEW OPENING
WOBURN FOREST CENTER PARCS
It’s been a long haul, but Center Parcs’ fi fth UK village is almost complete. On the eve of the opening of Woburn Forest, we take a look at what to expect
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t’s taken longer than anticipated, and has involved quite a few wrangles with the planning department, but Center Parcs’ fi fth site in Bedfordshire is now just
weeks away from opening. At the time of going to press, the company hadn’t announced an offi cial opening date for Center Parcs Woburn Forest, but the site’s trial weekend is scheduled for the end of May, so opening looks likely to follow in June, barring any hiccups. The park has a 17,000sq m lake at its heart, and features 625 lodges, a 75 bedroom hotel, an outdoor activ- ity centre, an Aqua Sana spa and the largest of Center Parcs’ Subtropical Swimming Paradises. The swimming complex will be clam-shaped, and will feature three new water rides – Tornado, Twister and Typhoon, which are unique to Woburn Forest. Center Parcs recently unveiled its plans for Woburn’s 22 treatment room Aqua Sana spa, which was designed and developed by Sparcstudio and Schletterer Wellness & Spa Design.
“In a matter of weeks this won’t be a construction site anymore; it’ll be a fi nished, beautiful, operational village”
Don Camilleri, development director
The facility is made up of six smaller spas, all inspired by nature. Each has its own theme: Fire and Ice, Mineral and Gemstone, Blossom, Herbal, Sensory and Salt, and has a variety of multi-sensory experience rooms. There will also be an outdoor infi nity pool looking out over the forest. “This is going to be the biggest, most
innovative spa we’ve ever created; a concept that has evolved from the
success of our existing Aqua Sanas,” says Center Parcs development direc- tor Don Camilleri. “We’ve looked at the latest innovations from spas from all over Europe and combined this with our passion for nature to create a unique concept for our new spa.” There are still several major announcements to be made, but soon the wait will be over and we’ll be able to judge the new village for ourselves.
(Left) The fi rst lodge was completed in February; (Right) Huck’s American Diner will be one of many restaurant options 24 Read Leisure Management online
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