Center Parcs makes major change to its swimming pools – and guests are divided
The new rules are being introduced for any guests visiting the much-loved
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The new rules will come into effect from October
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The resort has new pool rules
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The company is also going to close the
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at 8pm as it says fewer guests choose to swim late in the evening.
A third change is to bring in new "Quiet Hours" between 9am and 10am on Sunday and Wednesday mornings, as it said some people find the pools overwhelming.
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The main pools and rapids will remain open during these hours.
The changes - which come into effect on October 10, 2025 - have proven popular with some, although others are disappointed by the new closing time.
One said on Reddit: 'It used to close at 10pm. We are an adult couple and it was our favourite time to go when it's all lit up at night.
'It was always busy too and a great atmosphere. I think 8pm is ridiculous.'
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Another added: 'The no slides etc is just the Wednesday and Sunday times to give a quiet hour, which is a good choice.
'However closing an hour early is a bit naff, we liked going 4-7ish and even when leaving at 8 people were still going in. Especially as some of the rides closed well before 9 as it is.'
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The rapids will remain open during the new quiet hours
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A third moaned: 'I remember it closing at 10pm and doing the rapids in the dark was great fun. Feels a real backward step to me should be open 9am to 10pm.'
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And a parent of teenagers explained that while the new opening times might suit families with young children, teenagers won't be up for 9am.
But they expressed that the teens would usually be there up until the late closing hour.
On the We Love Center Parcs Facebook board one member revealed they were happy about the new Quiet Hour.
They added: "I'm pleased to see Center Parcs making itself a holiday option for the disabled community.'
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Center Parcs responded: 'We've taken the decision to make some changes to our Subtropical Swimming Paradise, from October, based on guest feedback and how they use the pool.
'As fewer people swim after 8pm, we have changed the opening times to reflect this. The Subtropical Swimming Paradise will open an hour earlier (9am) and is still open for 11 hours every day.
'We have also introduced a quiet hour, for guests who may find the usual atmosphere overwhelming, with the aim of providing a calmer and more relaxed environment.'
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