Center Parcs to reopen on 13 July in UK and Ireland but pools stay closed

Fewer holidaymakers allowed and activities changed because of physical distancing

Center Parcs is to reopen its UK and Irish holiday “villages” on 13 July – but its pools and spas will stay closed.

The company, which shut its five UK centres on 20 March ahead of the coronavirus lockdown, said it would allow visitors to cancel new and existing bookings up to six days before arrival and receive a full refund, as it recognised some would want to reschedule because of changes to its facilities.