CENTER Parcs management and guests have reacted to the tragic death of a four-year-old boy on Christmas Eve.

Police and paramedics responded to 999 calls from the leisure complex in Longleat Forest on Saturday morning.

Police said the death was not being treated as suspicious and a report was being prepared for the coroner.

A witness told the Sun that the child was dragged out of the water.

Center Parcs UK confirmed the incident took place in the Subtropical Swimming Paradise, which includes water rides and slides.

A spokesperson said: “We are deeply saddened by the tragic news that a young guest has passed away at Longleat Forest.  “We are offering our support to the family and to our employees who provided immediate assistance.

“Our thoughts remain with the family at this very difficult time.”

A woman staying at the leisure complex told The Telegraph the atmosphere was "very quiet" and that the park's TV channel was displaying a message that the pool was closed following a "serious medical incident".

The woman, who is from the Midlands and did not want to be named, said: "Thankfully we didn't see anything.

“We noticed a big crowd all leaving the plaza, we were headed back to our lodge to have lunch before swimming.

"I checked my phone and saw the pool was closed due to an incident.

"The plaza is all open, the parc market, gift shops, etc, there is just a temporary barrier across the entrance to the pool itself.”