Europe Centre Parcs / Eurocamp resorts 3 hours from Calais
Discussion
Hi,
Just thinking of some potential holidays (either half term or even next summer) maybe in a CP or EC resort which are ideal resorts for my 5 & 7 kids. I previously read from several posters that CP are better value on the mainland, so I will welcome any feedback or suggestions. Thanks
Requirements
Pref max 3 (4 at a push) hours drive from Calais
France/Belgium/Holland etc..not fussed with country
Pool/Slide/Splash park/Playground
Kids clubs
other kiddie on-site activities
Nice to have
Day trip opportunities e.g. beach/seaside town, amusement parks, zoo etc..
Decent on-site restaurant
Just thinking of some potential holidays (either half term or even next summer) maybe in a CP or EC resort which are ideal resorts for my 5 & 7 kids. I previously read from several posters that CP are better value on the mainland, so I will welcome any feedback or suggestions. Thanks
Requirements
Pref max 3 (4 at a push) hours drive from Calais
France/Belgium/Holland etc..not fussed with country
Pool/Slide/Splash park/Playground
Kids clubs
other kiddie on-site activities
Nice to have
Day trip opportunities e.g. beach/seaside town, amusement parks, zoo etc..
Decent on-site restaurant
Not been, default for family members going to Euro Disney though:
https://www.eurocamp.co.uk/campsites/france/paris/...
https://www.eurocamp.co.uk/campsites/france/paris/...
https://www.centerparcs.de/de-de/deutschland/fp_HE...
Center parcs Nurburgring also an hour from phantasialand which has some brilliant rides.
Center parcs Nurburgring also an hour from phantasialand which has some brilliant rides.
Went to Efteling earlier this year (both me and daughter like a theme park) and stayed here https://www.europarcs.com/holiday-parks/the-nether... which was a random find as was looking for a hotel / apartment.
Efteing was great but was really impressed with this park too, to the point that I'd actively seek out another europarc place. I've stayed in eurocamp places before but this was much nicer!
Was about 3 hours from Calais but did involve the Antwerp traffic!
Efteing was great but was really impressed with this park too, to the point that I'd actively seek out another europarc place. I've stayed in eurocamp places before but this was much nicer!
Was about 3 hours from Calais but did involve the Antwerp traffic!
hiccy18 said:
Not been, default for family members going to Euro Disney though:
https://www.eurocamp.co.uk/campsites/france/paris/...
Yep I've been here, was ok but seems to have gone down hill a bit. Wouldn't particularly recommend.https://www.eurocamp.co.uk/campsites/france/paris/...
ecsrobin said:
https://www.centerparcs.de/de-de/deutschland/fp_HE...
Center parcs Nurburgring also an hour from phantasialand which has some brilliant rides.
We did this one a few years back.Center parcs Nurburgring also an hour from phantasialand which has some brilliant rides.
About 20minutes from the ring, 1 hour 30 from Spa, good place to go with kids.. lots to see nearby, but it is probably closer to 5-6 hours from Calais..
Worth it though...
It's maybe a bit further from Calais than you want, but this Center Parcs was great!
https://www.centerparcs.fr/fr-fr/france/fp_TF_vaca...
https://www.centerparcs.fr/fr-fr/france/fp_TF_vaca...
rix said:
Went to Efteling earlier this year (both me and daughter like a theme park) and stayed here https://www.europarcs.com/holiday-parks/the-nether... which was a random find as was looking for a hotel / apartment.
Efteing was great but was really impressed with this park too, to the point that I'd actively seek out another europarc place. I've stayed in eurocamp places before but this was much nicer!
Was about 3 hours from Calais but did involve the Antwerp traffic!
Thanks, never heard of Europarcs before, but I will add this company onto my list of options!Efteing was great but was really impressed with this park too, to the point that I'd actively seek out another europarc place. I've stayed in eurocamp places before but this was much nicer!
Was about 3 hours from Calais but did involve the Antwerp traffic!
ecsrobin said:
https://www.centerparcs.de/de-de/deutschland/fp_HE...
Center parcs Nurburgring also an hour from phantasialand which has some brilliant rides.
Looks fab, but my two complains with 2 hours journey, but this looks a great venue for a few years time / when my kids are older and hopefully handle longer car journey.Center parcs Nurburgring also an hour from phantasialand which has some brilliant rides.
ecsrobin said:
HiAsAKite said:
We did this one a few years back.
About 20minutes from the ring, 1 hour 30 from Spa, good place to go with kids.. lots to see nearby, but it is probably closer to 5-6 hours from Calais..
Worth it though...
Just under 5 hours on a good run but think it’s worth it. About 20minutes from the ring, 1 hour 30 from Spa, good place to go with kids.. lots to see nearby, but it is probably closer to 5-6 hours from Calais..
Worth it though...
The key is to make the journey there and back part of the holiday too... with interesting stop offs/overnights for the kids
chip* said:
Looks fab, but my two complains with 2 hours journey, but this looks a great venue for a few years time / when my kids are older and hopefully handle longer car journey.
Euro driving hits differently. We’ve been covering all corners of France since ours were 5 years old and they’ve been fine. I would never attempt a 12 hour drive with them in the UK though.If you like the seaside the Center Parc at Zandvoort is Ok - went on an October half term a few years ago, before they'd started using the grand prix circuit for F1 again - it's right next door. The weather was 'typical' but the pool etc was great.
Also done the one near Nurburgring and another near Bostalsee (this one had just been finished and some of the paint was still wet!).
The latter is good if you've missed leg day at the gym - hundreds of big steps up to the accommodation from the pool.
Also done the one near Nurburgring and another near Bostalsee (this one had just been finished and some of the paint was still wet!).
The latter is good if you've missed leg day at the gym - hundreds of big steps up to the accommodation from the pool.
We went to this Eurocamp in May: https://www.eurocamp.co.uk/campsites/france/britta...
Very good indoor pool and other activities. Nice clean resort.
Very good indoor pool and other activities. Nice clean resort.
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