January 25/26 2025 - Another Visit to Center Parcs

One of our regular visits to Center Parcs, in Sherwood Forest. Perhaps a swansong.

Last year we introduced Robert to parkruns, and now we discover that he has done 46 such runs since then - he's even more addicted than Sue and me!

Anyway, it was another lovely morning for a bit of exercise, and my poorly knee stood up to a gentle jogging pace - the first such outing for a couple of months.

Full results are here, with Sue just ahead of Robert (positions 86 and 95), and me in position 219 out of 359 participants. Not quite last for a change!

We didn't partake in as many activities as usual, for a variety of reasons, but Shuffleboard kept us entertained for an hour or so.

Saturday night saw some dressing up in order to act out a small play. I'm not an actor, but the others did attempt to dress for their parts in the play...

L-R: Louise, Lyn, Gerry, Robert, Chris, Sue

The prosecco was much needed.

On Sunday morning Sue and I left the holiday village and enjoyed a walk to Rufford and back - about 10km in all. Some snaps were taken - I'm sure these replicate pictures taken on earlier visits.

The cafe

The ford is now closed - too many unfortunate accidents!

We finished the circuit by heading around the perimeter of the holiday village, back to our house at number 868.

Thanks to Chris for some of the 'play' pictures, and for the following wildlife observations.

We indulged in various other activities (crazy golf, archery, ping-pong, pool, jigsaw, etc), but some of those we have enjoyed in the past have been discontinued, so this may be our last visit to this site. Though Sue and I will be coming on a family visit in July. The activities should be fine for that.

For memories of all our Center Parcs visits since 2007, click here.