As 2026 planning begins to take shape and diaries quickly fill, we know many PAs and EAs are under increasing pressure to find venues that deliver more than just four walls. Events are being asked to work harder than ever – driving objectives, strengthening culture and genuinely engaging teams.
That’s exactly why we’d love you to make time to speak with Center Parcs Conferences & Events at The PA Show Spring 2026, on the PA Life Stand D5P.
Over the past 12 months, we’ve seen a clear shift in what organisations are prioritising. Capacity and cost still matter, of course – but they’re no longer the starting point. The real focus is on impact. How does the event support strategic goals? Will delegates leave feeling energised, connected and motivated? Most importantly, will it be remembered?
A natural alternative to traditional conference space
There is sustained demand for events set in inspiring, outdoor environments rather than traditional city-centre hotels. A forest backdrop changes the dynamic of an event immediately. It can promote clearer thinking and drive open conversation.
At our dedicated conference space “The Venue” at Center Parcs Villages Sherwood Forest in Nottinghamshire and Woburn Forest in Bedforshire, event spaces are purpose-built exclusively for corporate use. You’ll find flexible layouts, integrated AV and experienced event teams who understand the pressures planners face when delivering high-profile meetings.
But what truly sets Center Parcs apart is what happens beyond the meeting room.
When delegates step outside into woodland pathways or lakeside settings during a refreshment break, the rhythm of the day naturally shifts. Conversations continue more freely. Energy resets. Creativity flows. That change of pace can make all the difference between a productive meeting and a transformational one.
New activity experiences to energise teams at Center Parcs – meet us at The PA Show Spring to learn more
We’ve recently enhanced our on-site experiences with next-generation activities offering interactive, tech-enabled experiences designed to energise teams. These are ideal for icebreakers, energisers between sessions or structured team-building programmes.
For multi-day conferences or away days, this means engagement can be seamlessly integrated into the agenda – without sourcing multiple external suppliers or coordinating complex logistics. Whether it’s collaborative challenges, light-hearted competition or creative workshops, it’s all available in one location.
We help you create flow within your event – building in purposeful and memorable moments for teams to reset, recharge and reconnect with one another.
Wellbeing is built in – Not bolted on
Wellbeing remains high on corporate agendas, and rightly so.
At Center Parcs, it isn’t an optional add-on; it’s woven into the experience.
From a vast catalogue of indoor and outdoor activities and team building solutions to spa experiences at Aqua Sana Forest Spa, alongside fresh seasonal catering and open-air environments, there are countless ways to support both productivity and personal wellbeing within a single programme.
This makes aligning event objectives with wider organisational goals – engagement, retention, performance and culture – far more achievable.
Meet us at the PA Show
When you talk to Center Parcs Conferences & Events, you’re not simply discussing meeting space. You’re exploring how to combine conference facilities with experiences, deliver wellbeing-led agendas without complexity, and create fully integrated residential events with accommodation, catering and activities all on site.
If you’re planning a leadership off-site, executive retreat, summer away day or 2026 conference, now is the perfect time to start shaping those conversations.
Step out of the city – and into the forest. We look forward to seeing you at the PA Life’s festival style hub D5P.
