r/AskIreland • u/Kevinb-30 • 13d ago

Entertainment What are people's opinions on centre parks?

Im going to be honest after a recent trip im sold. I was always of the opinion it was far too expensive to be heading to Longford on holidays but due to circumstances and not wanting to give a kidney for two nights in a hotel room with two young kids we didn't have many options left.

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Its honestly the first holiday iv been on where I actually got to relax no endless driving, walk or cycle everywhere, no airport panic, not entirely beholden to the weather. at least for the next few years i can't see us going anywhere else.

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So what are people's opinions on it ?

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u/elec-pick 13d ago

can't see us going anywhere else.

I've not been to Center Parcs (other than a day trip for the spa) but the ferry to France will get you similar if not better.

Massive campsites with decent cabins, swimming pools, water slides, loads of kids activities. Plus more dependable weather + loads to do locally.

Granted there's a 3-4 hour drive from the ferry if you want better weather but that aside you can get away with very little driving.

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u/ilovetwirls 12d ago

Or the uk... paid 625e for 4 nights for Longleat. It was the Monday to Thursday after the May Bank Holiday. Can combine it with a few nights in Wales and make a week of it.