Summer Family Fun At Riverside Park Hotel, Enniscorthy

Summer Family Fun At Riverside Park Hotel, Enniscorthy

Searching for a memorable family staycation in the sunny south east? Wexford has everything you need, from 250km of breathtaking coastline and beautiful Blue Flag beaches to an abundance of heritage sites and family-friendly attractions and activities. The Riverside Park Hotel, ideally situated on the banks of the River Slaney in Enniscorthy, is the perfect base to discover the region.

The four-star hotel is currently offering a great value package, the Summer Family Fun Two-Night Activity Break, from €388 for two adults and one child; from €434 for two adults and two children; and from €530 for 2 adults and three children under 12*. 

The kids will enjoy a complimentary ice cream on arrival before the whole family checks into a spacious family room featuring one double and one single bed with a pull-out bed or two double beds. Those with larger families can choose to book interconnecting family rooms or upgrade to a superior family room, which accommodates up to two adults and three children and includes extra in-room features such as individual TVs and headsets for children. Selected rooms also feature a dividing wall offering additional privacy. 

Each morning of your stay begins with a full Irish and continental breakfast served directly to your table. The package also includes a family pass to one of six local attractions with options including including Johnstown Castle; Wells House & Gardens in Gorey; Enniscorthy Castle; The National 1798 Rebellion Centre in Enniscorthy; Secret Valley Wildlife Park, 20 minutes from the hotel; or a 90-minute session at Leisure Max Wexford, which features a play centre, go-karts, a bungee run, an obstacle course and more.

Enhance your stay by adding dinner at one of the onsite restaurants – choose from a relaxed meal at The Alamo Steakhouse, a daily carvery and extensive bar menu at The Prom Bar, or bistro-style dishes at The Moorings Restaurant. Each venue also offers a dedicated children’s menu of tasty and healthy meals that the kids are sure to love.

All guests can avail of complimentary access to the leisure club, which features a swimming pool and a separate kids pool, and a fully-equipped gym. Families can also make the most of the on-site playground, while a scenic 5km riverside walk, complete with a magical fairy trail, begins right from the hotel’s doorstep. 

During school holidays, the four-star hotel hosts a fun Kids Camp every evening, allowing parents or guardians some alone time to relax over a meal or drinks at one of the hotel’s various dining options. Adults can also indulge in other added extras like a pre-booked visit to Rejuvenate Treatment Rooms which offers a full range of beauty and pampering treatments.

Further afield, you can spend a day at one of Wexford’s Blue Flag beaches, or exploring the county’s rich heritage at sites including the 13th-century Hook Lighthouse, the world’s oldest operational lighthouse, or the fascinating Dunbrody Famine Ship Experience in New Ross.

There are plenty of family-friendly activities close by, from Blackwater Open Farm to Courtown Adventure & Leisure Centre and Pirates Cove, also in Courtown. Alternatively, try your hand at surfing at The Surf Shack, Wexford’s only dedicated surf school, located just 30 minutes from the hotel.

Riverside Park Hotel is located at The Promenade, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford. To book the Summer Family Fun Two-Night Activity Break, call 053 923 7800 or visit www.riversideparkhotel.com.

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