This half term, Cheshire’s premium country estate, Carden Park, is upping the game for family getaways. Carden Park’s half term stay offering includes luxury accommodation, complimentary breakfast for the whole family, and free access to the 20-metre swimming pool.
Plus, children stay free on selected dates!
- Children Stay Free on selected half-term dates!
- Enjoy adventure and relaxation at Cheshire’s stunning 1,000-acre country estate.
- Try Segways, archery, a ropes course, zipline, and more at Carden Park’s Pursuits adventure centre.
- Indoor activities ideal for rainy days!
- Ideally located by some of Cheshire’s best family attractions including Chester Zoo, Cheshire Oaks, BeWILDerwood and The Ice Cream Farm for even more family fun!
- Chester Zoo Stay Package – includes luxury stay, zoo tickets breakfast plus access to Carden Park facilities
- October Activity Wristband available for just £10 per person
- Halloween Special – Spooky Monster Trail
© Images taken from Carden Park Website
This half term, Cheshire’s premium country estate, Carden Park, is upping the game for family getaways. Carden Park’s half term stay offering includes luxury accommodation, complimentary breakfast for the whole family, and free access to the 20-metre swimming pool. Plus, children stay free on selected dates!
Families can enjoy an abundance of free on-site activities, including scenic trails around Carden Park’s luscious gardens, championship golf courses, vineyard and sculpture garden. For thrill-seekers, the Pursuits Adventure Centre offers adrenaline-fueled experiences including Vertigo – an epic outdoor adventure course of high ropes, zipline and freefall drop. Vertigo is available with an exclusive 20% discount for overnight guests this half term.
Carden Park is ideally situated nearby a variety of local attractions including popular designer retail outlet Cheshire Oaks, the wild and wonderful Cheshire Zoo, Cheshire’s award-winning The Ice Cream Farm and BeWILDerwood curious treehouse adventure. Overnight guests can also enjoy Carden Park’s October Activity Wristband for £10 per person, offering guests access to a range of fun activities including the Spooky Monster Trail, football and garden games. Plus for rainy days, Carden Park also offers a range of adventure activities indoors, including bouncy castle and golf putting play, plus pool, table tennis and soft play zone.
For adults looking to unwind, Carden Park’s award-winning spa offers luxury treatments for mind, body and spirit. With indoor and outdoor thermal facilities, guests can enjoy a diverse array of wellness offerings in the surrounds of scenic Cheshire countryside.
Ideal for families with little ones, Carden Park offers spacious family rooms plus cot facilities. Families of up to 4 can comfortably enjoy a large room whilst bigger families can benefit from Carden Park’s connecting rooms.
Carden Park offers a variety of dining experiences designed to make guests little and large feel like a true VIP. Redmond’s Brasserie is perfect for family-friendly dining in a relaxed setting. Serving a premium children’s menu, little ones can enjoy starters such as tomato soup, garlic bread or an elegantly presented melon fan. For the main event, children can tuck into family classics including a roast chicken dinner, spaghetti bolognese and fish and chips. Desserts include fun dipping donuts served with a white chocolate sauce, chocolate profiteroles and ice cream.
For adults, Redmond’s Brasserie serves up delicious starters including Asian style haddock & spring onion fishcake served with Pak choi and cabbage slaw, chilli jam, pineapple and mango salsa and mains such as Carden steak burger with maple glazed streaky bacon, Applewood cheese, aioli, baby gem, tomato and gherkin in a sourdough bun topped with onion rings and served with thin fries
Carden Park family stays and day visits are available to book for October half term now. For full details please see here. Children stay free is available on certain dates only and subject to availability. Dinner is charged at normal rate and adults must be staying in the room.
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