Center Parcs launches first-ever new adventure attraction at UK holiday park in time for summer
Opening at Longleat July 1, Adventure Nets allows families to "bounce, balance, leap and climb through the stunning redwood canopy", according to
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Center Parcs has opened a new treetop experience at Longleat Forest in Wiltshire with trampolines and high ropes
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Adventure Nets allows families to "bounce, balance, leap and climb through the stunning redwood canopy"
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The attraction
features
a number of treehouses that are connected by suspended nets, seven metres in the air.
Visitors can crawl through tunnels, cross rope bridges and enjoy a
Families on the course can also use TAG Active
technology
which allows guests to 'tag' beacons around the course and play TAG games such as
Sarah Deverill, village director at Center Parcs, said: "We're thrilled to launch our first-ever Adventure Nets attraction which will allow kids to connect with nature in a daring way, building their confidence and sense of adventure immersed amongst the stunning redwood at
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"Our team have worked around the clock to ensure the experience is ready to welcome families to bounce, climb and laugh their way through the treetops this
summer
."
The Adventure Nets are available to pre-book for all Longleat Forest guests and is open to children aged three and older.
In total, each session is 70-minutes long - which includes a 10-minute safety briefing, followed by 60-minutes of play.
Center Parcs' site at Longleat Forest is located within an
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The park has multiple activities on offer, including a themed gold adventure and escape rooms.
There are also a number of restaurants at the site.
First images revealed of Center Parcs Scotland village
For those looking for a bit of R&R, there is the Aqua Sana Forest Spa - boasting 24 spa experiences including the 'Forest Cavern' and the 'Moonlight
Steam
Room'.
One recent visitor said: "A beautiful setting and fun-packed few days, we didn't want to leave!
"The lodge was clean and comfortable, staff super-friendly, and choice of things to do varied, but the swimming
pool
was the best!"
Center Parcs also recently revealed the plans for its
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The attraction features a number of treehouses that are connected by suspended nets, seven metres in the air
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In total, each session is 70-minutes long - which includes a 10-minute safety briefing, followed by 60-minutes of play
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Proposals include waterside
In total, the park is expected to feature around 700 lodges.
The Scottish village will also include a number of indoor and outdoor activities,
retail
outlets, bars, restaurants, and signature swimming and spa attractions.
Plus, the affordable UK holiday park mums say is like
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Center Parcs also recently revealed the plans for its first Scotland site
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