Ten fun things to do for families at Newpark Hotel in Kilkenny this summer

If you’re looking for a family break that exceeds expectations this summer, then look no further than the Newpark Hotel Kilkenny. 

Whether you want to make a splash, do a dino stomp, slide into an adventure, go wild for wildlife or discover some fairy neighbours, there’s something for everyone.

Their team know that all the little details add up when it comes to memories that last for all the family!  Here’s our Top 10 family fun activities to check off your summer bucket list.

Do a dino stomp at the hugely popular Jurassic Newpark, which after a recent expansion now features 12 lifesize robotic dinosaurs including Tyrannosaurus-Rex, Velociraptor, Brachiosaurus, Triceratops, Stegosaurus, Spinosaurus, Dilophosaurus, dino eggs, and baby dinos;

Learn cool fossil facts at the Dino Den Theatre where Head Ranger Luke gives five talks per day.  There’s also puppet shows and a 6ft T-rex;

Embark on your first fossil dig at the sandpit! Kids can play at being palaeontologists with shovels and brushes to unearth hidden fossils;

Feel on air at the new Jurassic Bounce attraction, which will open from mid-June. This all-new prehistoric themed indoor bounce park is sure to be in high demand;

 Make a splash at the swimming pool, a must for any family break;

Slide into an adventure at the Adventure Playground with fully equipped adventure playground which includes swings, slides and a sand pit with diggers and a tree top adventure centre with a secure zip line.

Go wild for wildlife at the Mini Wildlife Petting Farm.  Make friends with llamas, alpacas, emus, highland cattle, goats, sheep, ducks, guinea fowl enjoy ‘feeding time’ on the farm, and much more. 

Discover your fairy neighbours on the magical fairy trail with a fairy door, storytelling talking tree and wishing well
Enjoy indoor play at the “The Zone” games room or wobblers and toddlers soft playroom- perfect if the weather turns a bit ‘Irish’.

Make new friends at the supervised Jurassic Juniors Kids Club.  After all family breaks are not just about kids.   Fully supervised and secure this caters to children aged 4 - 12 years and runs every weekend throughout the year and daily during school holidays from 10am to 4pm and 7pm and 10.30pm meaning adults can also have some downtime.  

Best of all the experienced childminding team keep the youngsters so busy they won’t have time to miss you with activities including trips to the playground and petting farm, kids’ yoga, arts and craft, musical activities, movie screenings with milk and cookies, science experiments and more!

One of the best things about a stay at Newpark Hotel is entry to Jurassic Newpark is complimentary for hotel residents, you have unlimited entry and there’s no need to book. The new Prehistoric Bounce attraction set to launch in mid-June, has an additional cost. 

Newpark Hotel also looks after the grown-ups of course with a relaxing infinity pool, gorgeous treatments at Escape Spa and Leisure Centre, a choice of dining options onsite, and music in the lobby.  

When it comes to a successful family break, the starting point is of course the excitement of checking out your hotel room. Newpark offers spacious deluxe family rooms perfect for two kids and two adults while the luxury superior rooms cater for families with three kids. For larger families or those with older kids looking they offer interconnecting rooms for added flexibility.

Newpark Hotel Kilkenny offers a unique memory making getaway for families, with something to suit everyone’s interest and needs. Ideal for savvy parents looking to avoid airport queues and cancellation stresses. Family Breaks for two adults and two children start from €788 for two nights B&B with 1 evening meal, with 3- or 4-night Summer Sizzler deals available. For extra value why not avail of the ‘Linger for Longer’ deal for an added 10% discount on midweek stays until the end of June (2-night minimum offer).

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