One of the best parts of a Center Parc's trip is the Subtropical Swimming Paradise. What do you need to bring to make the most out of the swimming?
Swimming Essentials
- Pool Towels: While there are towels available to hire this is obviously at an extra cost s we recommend that you bring your own beach towels. Remember, you cannot use the white towels provided in your lodge in the swimming pool.
- Swimming Costumes: Maybe a bit obvious but an essential for getting the most out of your swimming experience. While there's a shop on-site, bringing your own is more convenient and affordable. If you need them, also pack some goggles for comfort in the pool.
- Flip Flops: Not essential but useful, especially if you plan to head to the outside pool or find it slippery on wet surfaces. Toddlers might benefit from some grippy, waterproof swim shoes
- Floats and Toys for Kids: There are buoyancy aids provided (and these are actually required for little ones on the lazy river and some slides), but you can also bring your own floats and toys. The pool shop sells these items as well but again can be quite expensive versus buying beforehand
- Wristband: This is used to lock/unlock your locker in the changing room. Don't forget it!
Additional Tips
- Payment Method: Bring a payment method to pay for any floats or toys you buy or for use in the café. A top tip is to wear an Apple Watch – it’s waterproof and has Apple Pay, making transactions easy without needing a wallet.
- No kids? Swim later in the day: The peak time for the pools is from 11am until 4pm. Try swimming a bit later in the day if you prefer it to be quieter. Peak times can be a bit chaotic.
This is our advice for getting the most out the Subtropical Swimming Paradise at Center Parcs UK. What have we missed? What advice would you give to help others enjoy a fun and relaxing time at the Subtropical Swimming Paradise.
Happy swimming folks!
