I tried the Center Parcs-alternative holiday parks in the UK – with huge swimming pools and lakeside lodges

IF you’re a big fan of the Center Parcs vibe but not the prices, there’s lots of UK alternatives that might be worth a look. 

My family regularly stayed at Center Parcs sites until rising costs put it beyond our budget about five years ago. 

But since then, we’ve explored parks across England and Wales to see which have recreated the forest feel, luxury lodges, subtropical swimming zone and...