Pursuits

Fun Adventure Awaits

Outdoor Activities

1,000 acres of adventure activities await you at Carden Park’s Pursuits Centre. Make your visit exhilarating with one of our thrilling outdoor activities. From our aerial adventure course, Vertigo at Carden through to archery, Segways, air rifle shooting and much more. We’ve got everything you could possibly need for an exciting day out in Cheshire.

All of our outdoor activities are low carbon and entertaining for families, friends, couples and for team-building days! There is heaps of outdoor fun for for adults and children alike. Please note that age, height and weight restrictions apply to our outdoor country pursuits.

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Vertigo at Carden

Do you have a head for heights? Or do you simply want to face your fears with a new challenge?
Vertigo at Carden offers two terrifying levels of white-knuckle high-wire course adventure for all abilities. Ending at the top of a 10-metre-high wire tower, this is where true bravery is tested as you can launch yourself onto a giant stunt pillow or glide back to ground level via an exhilarating 210m zip line.
Discover: A dual 210m zip line, 2 tiers of mentally stimulating obstacles, 10m freefall jump, and a rock climbing wall.
A fun and safe outdoor activity for couples, friends, businesses, adults and children alike!

The minimum height for Vertigo is 1.3 metres and the maximum weight is 18 stone, it is only suitable for adventurers over 6 years old.

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Adventure Starts Here

There’s so much to do on-site at Carden Park Hotel. Whether you are an overnight guest or just passing by for the day – all are warmly welcomed. Our Pursuits team offer a wide variety of outdoor adventures to suit everyone’s idea of ‘fun’ from ages 6 to 100.

Unleash your inner thrill-seeker…

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Free Fall Pillow

Return to ground level via our free fall stunt pillow jump! Build up your confidence by jumping from 3 metres, 6 metres and then 10 metres onto a giant, inflatable stunt pillow. A thrilling experience you won’t forget.

Stunt Pillow Restrictions: 3m Jump minimum 6 years old; 6m Jump minimum 10 years old; 10m Jump minimum 14 years old

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210m Dual Zipline

At the end of your Vertigo adventure, you will have the option to return to ground level via an exhilarating dual 210m zip line. The view is incredible overlooking the Welsh hills as you’re soaring through the sky!

The minimum height for zipline is 1.3 metres and the maximum weight is 18 stone, it is only suitable for adventurers over 6 years old.

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Climbing Wall

Venture to the top of our rock climbing wall and navigate our multi-coloured boulders for a top scrambler challenge. Why not reach for the skies when planning your next fun outdoor activity?

The minimum height for the climbing wall is 1.3 metres and the maximum weight is 18 stone, it is only suitable for adventurers over 6 years old.

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Archery

You will receive one-to-one tuition on how to use our traditional longbows followed by a head-to-head competition to see who can score gold. You can’t beat a good shootout!

This activity is only suitable for adventurers over 7 years old.

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Mini Quads

After some tuition from our qualified instructors, it is all aboard for some mud flinging, wheel spinning action winding our way through our purpose-built mini-quad track.

Participants age 7-12 years old. Maximum Height 1.4 Metres.

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Air Rifles

You’ll be equipped with .22 and .177 rifles and a large array of metal air rifle targets to aim for. This is an experience for all the aspiring top shots out there, take aim and FIRE!

This activity is only suitable for adventurers over 7 years old.

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Segway Safari

Balancing on two wheels has never been easier than on a Segway Safari experience. Our instructors will have you easily negotiating your way around tracks and woodland across the scenic, 1000-acre Carden Park estate. You are bound to have bundles of outdoor fun.

Your 1 hour segway activity experience will include:

 Safety equipment and briefing

 Introduction to Segway experience

 Training area for beginners

 Instructor-led estate course

For participants aged 10+ only

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4x4 Off-Roading

Our specifically designed course will take your driving skills to the edge, quite literally! Your exciting 4×4 off-roading session will be with a Lantra Qualified Instructor.

Valid for ages 17+ with full UK driving licence holders only.

This particular activity is only bookable via our Reservations Team. Please call 01829 731000

Laser Clay Pigeon Shooting

Compete with converted shotguns relaying back to our scoreboard for a faster-paced activity without the usual kicks and bangs! With realistic sound effects of a shotgun and breaking clay.

This activity is only suitable for adventurers over 14 years old.

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Strengthen and motivate

Corporate Team Building Activities

Whether you want to add a team-building activity to your corporate event or plan a full week of bonding activities for the entire company, we can provide all you need for a successful team-building experience in Cheshire.

We have a huge selection of indoor and outdoor activities perfect to get your delegates working together and having fun simultaneously. From our aerial adventure course, Vertigo at Carden, Segways to archery and laser clay shooting. We also have a range of fun inflatable obstacles including; total wipeout, obstacle courses, football darts plus much more.

You can also put your team to the test as you brainstorm new ideas through creative, mind-challenging activities. We can provide many different options from trebuchet, mini-golf building and a whole range of quirky activities. View more information here.

A day your team simply will not forget whether you have a group of 10 or 500. 

Carden Park Hotel

Wholesome UK Family Breaks

Carden Park Hotel offers something for all ages, which makes it incredibly appealing to families across the UK and beyond. From spacious family hotel rooms, to delicious dining options, our guests also enjoy free access to our leisure club including 20-metre pool.

Whether you want to simply relax in the beautiful Cheshire Countryside, explore the local area or make the most of the various facilities and adventure activities on-site, explore a family break bespoke to your needs.

A Fantastic Location

Local Attractions

Our luxury hotel is located close to Chester’s historic city centre, to one of the best zoos in the world, family-friendly days out to romantic countryside walks; the local area has a wide variety of activities to keep everyone entertained. Discover a fun day out with the activities found in Cheshire…

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Give the gift of outdoor pursuits

Carden Park makes for an ideal venue for an outdoor activity gift voucher. Whether you want to give a family Vertigo high-wire adventure pass, a scenic Segway Safari tour, or a monetary voucher. Our activity gift vouchers are always well-received by the lucky recipient. Vouchers start from £25 and can be delivered instantly via email, posted in a gift box or collected from the hotel.

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