UK Summer Holiday Breaks

Your extraordinary 2026 summer family holiday could look like this…

School is out for summer and there is so much on offer for all ages at Carden Park’s 1,000-acre resort. It’s the perfect destination for your UK family break to create a whole heap of happy memories.

Why choose Carden Park for your family holiday in the UK?

With discounted packages for those staying two or more nights – our Cheshire hotel allows you and your family to create a summer holiday that fits around your exact requirements. Our scenic countryside location is the perfect venue to explore the great outdoors and spend quality time together. As well as providing an entertaining activity schedule that you can pick and mix to suit your taste; combining relaxation with a healthy dose of adventure to reconnect.

For the family…

Our family rooms are finished to an impeccable standard, offering a comfortable and spacious place to recharge in private. As part of your stay, you will all have access to our family-friendly 20-metre heated indoor swimming pool located within our state-of-the-art leisure club – a perfect excuse to practice your lengths or just simply have fun splashing around. There are plenty of activities to do together such as take a bike ride around the beautiful grounds, stroll through The Sculpture Garden or partake in a round of tennis. Bad weather? No problem! We host a series of cinema room events with your favourite family movies on show.

We have five dining venues within our countryside estate and as part of your stay, you will receive a full English and Continental breakfast buffet choice each morning. Keep an eye out for our popular pancake machine complete with a topping station. Head to Morgan’s Bar for a spot of light lunch and then to our brasserie-style dining venue Redmond’s after 5 pm to regroup for your evening family meal. At each of our dining establishments, we can cater for all dietary requirements and there is plenty of choices to accommodate all preferences.

For the children…

Carden Park presents the opportunity to run, jump, giggle and play for toddlers right through to teenagers all conveniently located on-site. Our secure play park is open year-round and located right next to our 3-acre vineyard. We also have an amazing outdoor activity centre – Pursuits at Carden – located right next to the hotel. Here you can find the following entertainment:

• Axe Throwing
• Climbing wall
• High-wire course and zipline
• Segway Safari
• Air rifle shooting & Archery
• 4×4 mini quads 
• Football games and ball hire
• Driving Range with fun TopTracer challenges
• Games room with Wii, Pool Table, Football Table, Table Tennis etc

For the explorers…

You can find the hotel near Chester – a hub of cultural wonders and local attractions. We offer our guests exclusive rates on Chester Zoo tickets (the most popular zoo in the UK) and 10% off the designer shopping outlet Cheshire Oaks to name just a few places to put on your radar. Combine this with visiting one of the many nature reserves, local waking trails and historical monuments nearby;

• Stretton Watermill – one of the best-preserved corn mills in the UK
• Cholmondeley Caste – including stunning lake and sweeping gardens
• Chester City Walls – learn Roman History while strolling the walls
• Erddig House Estate – discover how families lived over 250 years ago

For the adults…

If you’re in need of a rejuvenating spa experience, discover a blissful break at our multi-award-winning spa. As you enter the incredible spa garden, soak in the breathtaking surroundings of our adult playground and experience hot tubs, thermal pods, a fire pit and a heated outdoor pool. Then make your way to the indoor thermal suite with saunas, steam rooms, ice fountain and indoor vitality pool – plus more. Maybe you’d prefer a ritual treatment such as a facial, massage or manicure?

If you’re a keen golfer, escape to play a game on one of our two championship Cheshire golf courses and experience some of the best golfing facilities in the country. One of our golf courses is designed by the legendary Jack Nicklaus himself.

We have an extensive range of cocktails across our hotel bars; often themed around different occasions. You should definitely try our home-grown gin and sparkling wine while you’re visiting too!

Don’t forget, the more nights you stay at Carden Park, the more you save.

*T&Cs apply. Excludes golf or spa stays. Valid for bookings staying from the 18th July to 31st August, if you book before 30th June. Please note, not all experiences listed are included in your package as some must be booked separately in advance.