Activities For Teenagers At Center Parcs

The first time we visited Center Parcs Joe was 12 weeks old and Jack was 5. And we have been every year bar one since then. It’s a holiday that has grown with us. We have worked our way through the Activities For Kids And Teenagers At Center Parcs .

Walked miles, built dens in the forest, stayed during the sunshine, the rainy weekends and the snowy winter wonderlands. For a family that likes to explore, we still crave to go back every year. It’s like our little time-share without the commitment and we love it. Every time we visit it feels like going home, back to a place we have built so many memories, but to also make many more. There are so many activities for teenagers at Center Parcs

Although there are so many familiarities that we love. Every trip is also so very different, simply due to the vast array of activities on offer. And after 12 years and 17 trips we still haven’t done them all.

The problem with choice is the ultimate decision-making process. And trying to get a teen and tween to make a decision is painful!

A Round-Up Of Activities For Teenagers At Center Parcs

Which are for teens and tweens would be useful, tried and tested activities we have loved, that have worked for our family.

Including the Centre Parcs activity prices as of July (2020) based on Whinefell Forest.

The Segway Experience.

Segway is not as easy as it looks and takes a certain amount of bravery and balance, its up there in Joe’s favourite activities for teenagers at Center Parcs. This was the first year we tried this out. Our instructor Philip was sensitive to our individual needs. Supporting me to give me a little more confidence and bravery (I was terrified at first) yet subduing an over-confident Joe without taking the fun out of it for him.

The activity lasted for 45 minutes and after a few test laps on a track we braved the village.  The Segway Experience is a fun activity and a great one for all the family.

Duration 45 Minutes

Cost £34.50 per person

The Indoor Climbing Wall

Joe is no stranger to climbing walls he is fearless, the indoor climbing wall is a great rainy day activity. Or indeed the perfect way to wear kids of all ages and abilities out! The walls offer differing levels of challenge and a complete visual experience.

Duration 1 Hr 10 Mins

From 4 Years/ 1.10 meters

Cost; Adult £24.50 Child £23.00

Aqua Jetting In The Pool

This was a tad more sedate than we imagined, however the boys adored slicing through the water James Bond style with their aqua jets and racing each other. I think it’s the uniqueness of this that made it such a fun activity, and it is great value. Take goggles with you to get the best out of the experience.

8 Years plus

Duration 30 Minutes

£16 pounds per person

Ariel Tree Trekking Is The Perfect Activity For Teenagers At Center Parcs

One of my favourite activities and I love the fact that Center Parcs have just updated the Ariel Tree Trekking at Whinfell Forest making it more exciting and a little more challenging. It generally takes around 40 mins to an hour to get around the course.

Which is challenging but exciting at the same time. Our boys have been doing this ever since they were tall enough, being natural climbers they whizz through the circuit. However I have seen grown men reduced to wrecks on this. It is the best of fun if you don’t mind heights and a physical challenge.

A wonderful activity for families with young children as there is a small course whilst the older kids and adults navigate the larger climbing route.

Minimum height 1.10 metres/ Maximum weight 18 stone

£26.00

Aerial Adventure Zip Wire 

Tree Trekking plus a zip wire, I would choose this every time for the exhilaration of completing your challenge with a zip wire forest descent. If you take part at Sherwood Forest there are 2 wires, 1 being over a lake. Let me tell you that took some stepping off the first time we did it. What a feeling when you have completed it.

Minimum height 1.22 metres / Maximum weight 18 stone

£33.00

Indoor Caving Is Perfect For Rainy Days At Center Parks

The first time we took part in indoor caving I really wasn’t that bothered. Come on, how hard can it be?

However this activity a real challenge due to the sheer lack of space. It really does simulate the experience of caving very well, without the wet, cold and dark.

Which for me that is a huge bonus as I am not sure I would be up for it in a real cave, thus making it a great family adventure. Additionally you feel challenged whilst feeling safe, and the boys loved it.

From 6 Years old

Duration 5 Minutes

Adult £23.00 Child £19.00

High Ropes Challenge, The Ultimate Adrenaline Activity

This is the highest of all the activities and takes some real physical strength and determination. Jack was 14 when he took part in this and loved it. My heart was in my mouth as I stood on the ground watching my baby take a leap of faith god only knows how high up. It’s a fun but challenging activity.

Minimum height 1.22 metres

Adult £29.00 Child £26.00

Bowling Is A Great Activity For Families To Take Part Together.

An affordable family activity, which is a wonderful pre dinner event, followed perfectly with a glass of wine whilst the kids burn off a little steam in the arcade. This is the one activity the boys ask us to book almost every time we visit.

Duration 45 Minutes

£27.50 for up to 4 people for 45 mins. £30.50 for 6 people for an hour.

Badminton in the Sports Plaza At Center Parcs

Perfect for competitive families, and a great way to burn off a little steam for crazy tweens. We try to have a game every time we visit but it does get a little competitive. Great for rainy days as there is generally not too long of a wait if you book last-minute.

Duration 45 Minutes

From £9.25

Bike Hire-Activities For Families With Kids And Teenagers At Center Parcs

This is something we have always done for the boys, however not often for us. Although I do remember the days when Joe used to ride in a pod, weeps!

I tend to keep my bike riding to a static spinning class at the gym. But I wish we had done this more, it was wonderful going out on family bike rides this year and sharing something that Joe loves doing.

Ok I couldn’t keep up but was secretly very proud of my ability to get up the hills; clearly the spinning has paid off.

The prices vary depending on which bike you hire but it is a great way to get around. And for teens and tweens it’s an activity in itself. Also the boys loved nothing better this year than going for long rides, it’s someone we struggle to do at home living on a small country lane, but has really made me realise we should get the bikes out more often.

There you go 10 activities for teens and tweens at Center Parcs to suit all abilities and budgets. I myself am planning to try out the new Aerial Adventure course on my next visit and may even hire a bike again.

But one thing having older kids does give you is a little time to enjoy the spa and as the boys enjoyed a lads and dads afternoon us ladies indulged in a little spa time.

Also check out prices of other activities on The Center Parcs Website.

Check out our little vlog from our last trip, also as you can see the boys spent quite some time in the adventure playground.

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