5 European Center Parcs alternatives that are cheaper than the UK

Center Parcs is a rite of passage for many British families (Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Who doesn’t love Center Parcs?

Since opening its first UK village in Sherwood Forest back in the ’80s, the brand become a cultural and nostalgic touchstone.

The resorts draw around 2.3 million across the UK and Ireland each year with its woodland lodges, pretty cycle paths and family-friendly activities.

They’re so popular, in fact, that they’re often at 97% capacity, all year round.

However, there’s no denying that these getaways hav...