Family on the beach at Center Parcs Sherwood Forest 2026

Family Weekend 2026

Join us for our annual Family Weekend at Center Parcs.

Our 2026 Family Weekend Away at Center Parcs Sherwood Forest will take place from Friday 12th to Monday 15th June 2026.

 

The magic of our Annual Family Weekend Away:

What to expect;

  • An opportunity for those living with Dravet Syndrome to experience a family holiday in a safe and welcoming environment.
  • Plenty of opportunity for parents to meet, unwind and talk with others who really understand what living with Dravet Syndrome means, sharing experiences and knowledge.
  • Activities for siblings to meet, chat and have fun with other youngsters who are in exactly the same position, without having to feel that they need to explain their brother or sisters condition, which so often happens.
  • Two ambulances & medical crews with us onsite for the duration of the weekend, to respond to emergencies. We know that severe, frequent and prolonged seizures mean families affected by Dravet Syndrome need to be close to urgent medical attention at all times.
I leave feeling inspired by our children and how resilient they are. I feel hopeful about the future. I love seeing the adults living with Dravet and their families. There’s so much good that comes from being part of this community. Honestly, I can’t think of a single downside, aside from the harsh reality that Dravet is an awful condition. But even that is something we all deeply understand already, and that shared understanding makes the experience feel even more meaningful.

How to book

Step 1: Book your accommodation with Center Parcs directly

As part of your booking, you can choose to book accommodation in a centrally-located lodge. Center Parcs have agreed to waive the fee for booking accommodation in the central area, as follows; The free preference for central areas is for medical support (i.e. if you haven’t got a child or adult in your care reliant on medical support and are not part of the medical support yourself, you will not be entitled to the free preference charge).

Booking by phone:

  • Book your lodge by phone and ask for the Reservation Department. The Reservation Department is open from 8am to 7pm Monday to Friday.
  • You can contact the Center Parcs reservation team on 03448 267723.
  • When booking through the contact centre, guests must advise that they are attending the Dravet Weekend at Sherwood in June 2026. The advisors will automatically offer the free central preference as part of the booking process.

Booking online:

  1. Book your lodge online direct with Center Parcs by clicking here and select a central lodge.
  2. Following making your booking, send a separate email to [email protected] and explain that you have a booking as part of the Dravet Weekend at Sherwood in June 2026. Include your booking reference number. The refund adjustment will be made manually by Center Parcs.

We will announce details of the Family Weekend Grant in January 2026 and re-open grant applications after this date.