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Irish Mirror
National
Sam Roberts

Center Parcs set to reopen in Ireland from July 13 - but with some major changes

Center Parcs has confirmed it will reopen in Ireland on Monday, July 13.

The Longford Forest location will open for business exactly four months after being forced to shut due to the coronavirus pandemic.

And there will be some major changes to ensure both customers and staff can adhere to strict social distancing.

There will be less guests on each break, as well as a more intense cleaning regime across the park.

All payments will need to be cashless, and activities can only be booked and paid for online.

There will also be a new takeaway service offering contactless delivery to all lodges.

While guests will also be able to cancel their break up to six days before arrival, and will still receive a full refund.

The popular Subtropical Swimming Paradise and Aqua Sana Spa will also be staying shut until Monday, July 27.

Center Parcs’ CEO, Martin Dalby, said: “Although it was disappointing to have to close our forest resort within nine months of opening in Ireland, it was the right thing to do to keep our guests and staff safe.

"The coronavirus pandemic has had a significant effect on the whole country and we always said we would only re-open once we were 100% satisfied it was safe to do so.

"We’ve had our teams working around the clock to review everything we do, right down to the smallest detail, and we‘re now ready to open our doors again.

“We know that a lot of families were looking forward to their first Center Parcs break and we can’t wait to welcome you to the forest.

The Subtropical Swimming Paradise, at the official launch of Center Parcs Longford Forest (Leon Farrell/Photocall Ireland)

"Those families who have visited us before will notice some changes to the way we’re doing things, but the essence of a Center Parcs break will remain the same, offering a fantastic short break experience within 400 acres of natural woodland.”

Here is a full list of the new Covid-19 measures set to be introduced:

  • Reduced numbers of guests on each break
  • Changes to some activities to maintain social distancing
  • An enhanced cleaning regime for accommodation and central areas
  • Changes to arrival and departure times to allow more time for enhanced cleaning
  • Cashless payment only across the village
  • Online-only bookings and payment for activities
  • New takeaway service offering contactless delivery to lodges
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