17 Jul 2015
- 4 star hotel perfect location for Chester, Manchester and Liverpool
- 1000 acres of Cheshire countryside
- A wide range of indoor and outdoor activities
- Large adjoining family rooms available
Bouncing on beds is strictly allowed this summer at Cheshire's Carden Park hotel. The perfect location for a family-friendly break with activities to keep kids of all ages busy from breakfast until bedtime.
Set in 1,000 acres of Cheshire's most scenic countryside, the grounds are packed full of exciting activities from crazy golf and mountain biking, to the aerial rope courses and a large children's playground. There is even a games room and relaxing lounge with games machines and refreshments for teenagers who need a 'time-out' from activities.
Big kids are also catered for with luxurious spa facilities and a swimming pool, as well two golf courses complete with driving range and a full-sized FA football pitch.
Those with a sense of adventure can whisk themselves away on day trips to the historic city of Chester in under half an hour, with both Manchester and Liverpool just over 60 minutes from the hotel grounds by car.
If you fancy exploring the local area why not lick your lips at the Ice Cream Farm just three miles down the road. Following a £4million redevelopment this wonderful world of artisan ice-cream is one of the largest ice cream parlours in the world, with the largest sand and water play areas in Europe and is free to enter.
Or head to the historical Chester cathedral in the city centre, to see the Alice in Wonderland exhibition to celebrating 150 years of the children's story, Cheshire being the birthplace of the author Lewis Carroll. Entry into the cathedral and the exhibition is free, but you can also experience the new family Falconry displays from 18th July from £3 for adults, £2.50 for children or a family ticket is available for £10. Prices for the much-loved Cathedral at Height attraction for children over 8 are £6 and £8 for adults.
Visitors will be flocking to the newly opened first phase of the Islands project at Chester Zoo the islands of Panay, Papua, Sumba (including the Lazy River Boat Trip) and Sulawesi are now open with the final stages of the development opening later this summer. Explorers can take advantage of Carden Park's Chester Zoo stay from just £121.00 per room per night.
If shopping is more your thing, all guests at Carden Park can enjoy a special 10% discount voucher for Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet. With over 140 stores to visit including famous brands such as Ralph Lauren and Burberry it is perfect to buy your new summer wardrobe.
Escape and stay to experience all Cheshire has to offer at Carden Park. Family rooms sleep up to two adults and two children are available with four night family holidays from £420.00 in July and August.
Cheshire is buzzing with activity this summer, from food and drink festivals to live music and magical adventures – there's never been a better time to visit. With Carden Park providing the perfect place to stay, you're free to roam far and wide.
Top 10 family-friendly events and attractions in Cheshire this summer:
- The Islands at Chester Zoo:
Experience the tropical environments of South East Asia at Chester Zoo's newest attraction. Opens 13th July. http://www.chesterzoo.org/islands.
- Chester's Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre: The only open-air theatre of its kind outside London. This summer's performances include Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet and The Merry Wives of Windsor, as well as a new adaptation of The Wind in the Willows. 3rd July – 23rd August. http://www.grosvenorparkopenairtheatre.co.uk.
- Moonlight Flicks Open Air Cinema in Chester's Roman Gardens
Welcome to the ultimate open air cinema. Bring a blanket and few snacks, your friends, family or your date for an enchanting night under the stars! Screenings this summer take place across Cheshire and you can visit at Chester's Roman Gardens, Castle Park in Frodsham, Marbury Park Northwich or Stanney Fields in Neston.
www.moonlightflicks.co.uk
- CarFest North at Oulton Park: This is a festival for big kids and little kids alike, packed with cars, music, food and a whole host of fun and games across the weekend. 31st July – 2nd August. http://www.carfest.org
- Alice in Wonderland Exhibition at Chester Cathedral: This Summer, Chester Cathedral will be celebrating 150 years of Alice in Wonderland with a full-scale exhibition for all the family. 4th July – 30th August. http://www.chestercathedral.com.
- RHS Flower Show Tatton Park: Set in magnificent parklands the RHS Flower Show Tatton Park is a celebration of the best in gardening with a vibrant carnival atmosphere. A spectacular day out, not just for plant lovers, but for friends and family too. 22nd – 26th July. https://www.rhs.org.uk.
- MBNA Family Fun Day at Chester Racecourse
Head to the UK's oldest racecourse for the 20th Annual MBNA Family Funday. An afternoon of competitive racing and plenty of free children's entertainment on the Open Course will keep the whole family amused.
http://www.chester-races.co.uk/
- Family Saturdays in the Roman Amphitheatre throughout August
http://www.mbnaguide.co.uk/familysaturdays
- Summer Farm Fun at Tatton Park: Visit Tatton Park for a month of exciting activities including 'Don't Wake the Beastie' honey trail, maize maze, sheep racing and storytelling. 28th July – 28th August. http://www.tattonpark.org.uk.
- Just So Festival at Rode Hall Estate, Cheshire: The Just So Festival is an annual weekend-long camping festival for children and their families. The festival provides a magical experience where art, music and literature are embedded and entwined in a beautiful and wondrous landscape. 21st – 23rd August. http://www.justsofestival.org.uk
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Issued by Carden Park Hotel, Golf Resort and Spa. Press information from Rebecca Forrest tel: 01829 731522 or email Rebecca.forrest@cardenpark.co.uk
Notes to Editors:
The Ice Cream Farm
http://www.theicecreamfarm.co.uk/
The multi-million pound re-development at The Ice Cream Farm includes one of the largest purpose built ice cream parlours in the world as well as some great new activities to keep children of all ages entertained.
The updated parlour now has 180 seater food and drink area whilst outside 'Daisy's Garden' offers a free play experience including a flavour forest and toddler farm; there is also an ice cream themed adventure golf course and 'Silvercone' quad bike track. Inside 'Honeycomb Hive' is the largest indoor sand and water play area in Europe. All of this alongside the brand new ice cream parlour at the epicentre makes The Ice Cream Farm one of Cheshire's top attractions.
Carden Park Hotel – Cheshire's Country Estate - is located amidst the beautiful Cheshire countryside on 1,000 acres of estate. With 196 superb rooms and suites, a Spa, two Championship golf courses, award winning restaurants and highly acclaimed conference and meeting facilities, Carden Park is unrivalled as a venue for pleasure and business pursuits. Winner of the Today's Golfer Travel Awards Best North of England Golf Hotel/Resort 2014.The hotel offers 18 function rooms, including the Carden Suite with a 350 delegate capacity, indoor & outdoor 'team-building' corporate golf opportunities and complimentary parking for up to 700 cars. Located just off the A41, close to the village of Broxton, Carden Park is 14 miles from Chester railway station and approximately 40 minutes by car from Manchester International Airport.
For more information visit www.cardenpark.co.uk or call 01829 731000.
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