Forget pricey Center Parcs! These affordable UK holiday parks offer fun-filled winter breaks from just £189, with cosy lodges, indoor pools and hundreds of activities

For the majority of families here in the UK, the words ‘Center Parcs’ have become almost synonymous with 'rip-off'. Indeed, even a few nights’ stay at these woodland lodge retreats can set you back staggering amounts – even outside of the school holidays.For example, a family of four visiting Longleat Forest in Wiltshire at the end of this month, during term time, could expect to pay £849 for just four nights – and that’s before any additional activities, food or drink are added to the bill.But for those wanting to experience the uncomplicated joy of a holiday park break – without a price tag that’ll make you wince – there are plenty of alternative, affordable options that fit the bill.Across the UK, there are countless holiday parks offering cosy lodges, heated swimming pools, woodland walks and enough activities to keep the whole family happy over the winter months.The following alternatives are amongst the best on offer – and can deliver much of the same appeal as Center Parcs, at a price that doesn't detract from the fun.Bluestone National Park Resort, Pembrokeshire, Wales Cosy cabins line the green fields of Bluestone National Park Resort There's an abundance of indoor entertainment to keep children occupiedSet within the boundaries of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, this Welsh delight offers a Center Parcs-esque experience at a significantly lower price.The sprawling resort features woodland lodges, a subtropical water park and enough indoor entertainment to wear out even the most energetic of children.Set across 500 acres of countryside, eco-friendly Bluestone has a multi-storey soft-play centre, adventure activities including Center Parcs-favourites axe throwing and archery, as well as a spa for parents who fancy a bit of peace and quiet.BOOK IT: Three-night stays for a family of two adults and two children start from £331.50.Warmwell Holiday Park, Dorset A major appeal of Warmwell Holiday Park is its ski slope The Dorset favourite is perfect for a budget-friendly, family-appropriate stayThis Dorset spot boasts something which none of the UK-based Center Parcs have a claim to: its very own ski slope.Families visiting Warmwell Holiday Park can try skiing, snowboarding – or even hurtle downhill in inflatable rings – at this 110-metre, all-weather dry slope.With easy access to the picturesque Jurassic Coast, Warmwell also has comfortable self-catering accommodation, plenty of play areas, and a heated indoor swimming pool with a flume and wave machine.There’s also an indoor roller rink, high ropes, adventure golf, and a Sports Dome.Bike hire here is affordable, too, starting at just £6 a day, while use of the pool, table tennis, live family entertainment and selected children’s clubs and activities are included in the price. By way of contrast, you could look to pay about £30-40 a day to get yourself on wheels at Center Parcs.BOOK IT: Prices for a family of four for a four-night stay start from £189 over the winter season.Finlake Resort & Spa, Devon Finlake Resort & Spa offers woodland lodges with private hot tubs available in some properties The holiday park also has a luxurious spa for adults to kick back and relaxSituated on the edge of Dartmoor National Park, Finlake Resort & Spa in Devon offers everything from budget-friendly caravans to woodland lodges with private hot tubs.The property, set in a 130-acre wooded valley, is home to a heated indoor water park with racing flumes and splash zones, plus woodland trails, an outdoor play area and a spa.Children can also try activities such as riding sea scooters in the indoor pool or ever-popular slime making, both of which come at an extra, but affordable, cost.BOOK IT: A family of four can spend four nights in a classic caravan from as little as £159 in the winter, or pay £249 for the same duration for caravans with their very own hot tubs.Landal Kenwick Woods, Lincolnshire Head to Landal for a woodland break immersed in greenery, surrounded by forest trails Adults can enjoy some rest and relaxation in the thermal spaFor a winter break with a little more woodland charm, Landal Kenwick Woods is tucked away in the Lincolnshire Wolds, with secluded lodges, forest trails and even hot tubs for stargazing on chilly evenings included in some accommodations.There’s plenty to keep everyone busy on site, too. In addition to a 20-metre heated indoor pool and an onsite gym, activities such as archery and body zorbing are available at an extra cost.Adults can head to the thermal spa, complete with a sauna, steam room and ice room, while the pretty nearby market town of Louth is well worth a visit.BOOK IT: A lodge that sleeps two adults and two children costs from £299 for four nights.Shorefield Country Park, Hampshire Choose Shorefield Country Park for stunning treehouse-style accommodation options Interiors at Shorefield Country Park are decked out with fairytale-like additionsSet in 100 acres of parkland in Hampshire, Shorefield Country Park has everything from modern caravans to hot tub lodges, with the New Forest and the coast both close by for those wanting to venture further afield.Families can make a splash in the heated indoor pool, while a sauna, steam room and gym offer relaxation time for grown-ups.There’s also an amusement arcade, children’s activities, outdoor play areas and regular family entertainment.Craft sessions such as sand art, slime making, as well as escape rooms and Nerf wars are also available – although these carry a small extra fee.BOOK IT: For those keen to splash some cash, Shorefield offers treehouse-style accommodation which looks like something from a fairytale. If your budget is a little lower, a caravan which sleeps up to six people can be secured from £262 for a week in the winter.Potters Resorts, Hopton-on-Sea, Norfolk Potters Resorts is an all-inclusive resort that welcomes children during school holidays With plenty of Christmas fun to be had, Potters Resorts makes for a wonderful festive breakNamed the UK’s number one holiday park by Which? three times in a row, Potters Resort in Norfolk is a little different from your usual holiday park: it’s the only fully all-inclusive resort in the country.While its other branch, Five Lakes in Essex, is adults-only year-round, the Hopton-on-Sea location welcomes children during school holidays, too.While a little pricier than other options on this list, it’s worth considering that as well as accommodation, meals, snacks, drinks, activities, entertainment and a live show each evening are all included in one price.As a result, a stay at Potters can actually work out to be more affordable than a Center Parcs break – particularly if you really make the most of the 100+ activities on offer – ranging from climbing walls and bungee trampolining to archery and yoga.The five-star spot also has a ratio of one staff member to every 1.5 guests, meaning your every need will be taken care of.BOOK IT: Potters costs from £349 per person for an all-inclusive, adults-only winter weekend break. In the holidays, children between the ages of 10-17 cost from an extra £299, children from 3-9 from £249, and those under 3 from £20.