News and blog

17 April 2026 | 5 minute read

Every great craft has a story – and the Woodcraft Workshop at Center Parcs begins with that of The Twisted Knot: a journey shaped by resilience, creativity and a deep respect for the natural world.

14 January 2026 | 7 minute read

Meetings in the forest offer a refreshing alternative to traditional conference environments. Set within hundreds of acres of natural woodland, Center Parcs Conferences & Events combines purpose-built facilities with the proven benefits of time spent in nature, creating events that feel calmer, more focused and more impactful from the moment delegates arrive.

24 March 2025 | 5 minute read

Corporate events are no longer just an annual tradition or a box ticking exercise - they’re a strategic investment in employee engagement, business growth, and company culture. Find out more about how to get the most out of your corpoate event budget in 2025.

6 September 2024 | 4 minute read

If you’re heading to an event at Center Parcs here’s our list of essentials to help you come prepared to enjoy your time in the forest.

30 July 2024 | 7 minute read

Our two unique venues at Woburn Forest, Bedfordshire, and Sherwood Forest, Nottinghamshire, offer everything you need for an unforgettable corporate event, all in one place.  Here are 10 reasons why you should choose the forest for your next event.

1 May 2024 | 7 minute read

Events in the forest provide a unique opportunity for companies to demonstrate their commitment to employee wellbeing and help employees to feel cared for and valued.  Find out more about putting wellbeing at the heart of your corporate event.

26 February 2024 | 5 minute read

This September the Center Parcs Conferences & Events team will be heading to the M&IT Awards, and we’re going for GOLD in the Best UK Unusual Venue category.  Here’s 10 reasons why you should vote for us!

23 February 2024 | 7 minute read

Check out our example itinerary for a day at Center Parcs, and discover why we're a truly unique alternative for corporate events, team building and away days! 

1 January 2024 | 5 minute read

The multi-million pound transformation of The Venue at Sherwood Forest is now complete! Julia Green shares her thoughts on what this means for Conferences & Events in the forest.

4 December 2023 | 3 minute read

Following £7 million of investment, we're excited that our two conferences & events venues will both be open from January 2024.  Here’s a summary of what you’ll find at Woburn Forest and Sherwood Forest. 

6th October 2023 | 5 minute read

With National Work-Life Balance week and World Mental Health Day coming up this month, we wanted to take the opportunity to talk about the profound positive effects that being in nature can have on our mental health and our wellbeing at work.

4 September 2023 | 1 minute read

It's been a year since we reawakened the forest and relaunched our newly transformed conferences and events space, The Venue, at Woburn Forest.

3 July 2023 | 5 minute read

Following our recent ECOsmart accreditation we catch up with Julia Green, Sales & Commercial Manager, to talk all things sustainability.

11th June 2023 | 5 minute read

The Venue, our conferences & events space at Sherwood Forest, is now undergoing a multi-million pound transformation.

23rd May 2023 | 3 minute read

Everyone needs to play their part to save the planet, and even small changes can make a big impact.  Here are five ways that you can be more sustainable when you’re visiting Center Parcs for an event or conference. 

15th May 2023 | 1 minute read

We're delighted that The Venue, our conferences and events spaces at Sherwood Forest and Woburn Forest, have been awarded a Gold accreditation by ECOsmart for our sustainability practices.

1st May 2023 | 5 minute read

In celebration of National Walking Month we spoke to Tash Stone, Regional Sales Manager at Center Parcs Conferences & Events, about why walking is wonderful for your wellbeing.

16th March 2023 | 3 minute read 

With quality of sleep directly affecting our health and wellbeing, we're sharing our tips on how you can ditch the restless nights when you're at home and away at a conference.

6th March 2023 | 5 minute read

We’re seeing a welcome rise in enquiries for large events for 2023 and 2024, suggesting that the events industry is well and truly getting back on its feet after a challenging few years. Our National Sales Manager, Cat Bird, talks to us about this trend and shares her top tips for organising large events.

21st February 2023 | 3 minute read

Did you know we hold the Guinness World Record for the largest stack of pancakes? We spoke with James Haywood, our Food & Beverage Innovation Manager, about his experience breaking the world record. He also revealed his top tips on how to make the perfect pancake!

5th December 2022 | 5 minute read

On Thursday 10 November, we held a daytime and evening event to showcase Woburn Forest’s refurbished conference and event space, The Venue, to agency partners and clients. It was truly wonderful to see everyone enjoying the beautifully redesigned space, spending time together, and feeling the benefits of being in nature.

1st November 2022 | 1 minute read

Over the coming weeks we're excited to share with you a variety of exciting articles about the newly refurbished Venue, our conferences and events space at Woburn Forest. The first installment is a look at our team's five favourite feautures of the refurbishment, along with some beautiful photos that capture how special and unique The Venue really is.

Event theming experts Eventologists share their insights on transforming a blank canvas space without going overboard.