Centre Parcs is up 47% in 2 years — here are 5 UK alternatives for a family long-weekend under £600. (1) Bluestone Wales

Centre Parcs is up 47% in 2 years — here are 5 UK alternatives for a family long-weekend under £600. (1) Bluestone Wales — saltwater spa, woodland lodges, £495 for 4 nights mid-week off-peak. (2) Forest Holidays Sherwood — fewer kid frills but the lodges are nicer than Centre Parcs, £540/4 nights. (3) Hoseasons Tattershall Lakes — water park + log cabins, £420/3 nights. (4) Landal Sandybrook Peak District — £510/4 nights, walking country. (5) Center Parcs Longleat OFF-PEAK (Tuesday arrival, January-March, 3 nights): yes, you can still book it for £395 — you just need flexibility. We name the months and the booking windows. Ranks for: 'Centre Parcs alternative UK', 'family lodge holiday under £500', 'Center Parcs too expensive'.