Gather your little oompa loompas for a Willy Wonka inspired break at Newpark Hotel Kilkenny this Easter. Their ‘Wonka in Jurassic’ experience at the adjacent Jurassic Newpark attraction is quickly becoming the hottest golden ticket for families over the holidays. And the best part? There’s unlimited entry for guests of the hotel during their stay.
It’s not surprising that Newpark Hotel was recently named as Ireland’s top Family Friendly Hotel, as there’s so much on offer.
The ‘Wonka in Jurassic’ experience will take place from Saturday March 23rd to Sunday April 7th, when Willy Wonka takes over the role of Head Ranger at Jurassic Newpark, so expect a truly magical, wacky and eggcellent time!
First up will be a visit to the Willy Wonka Chocolate Experience where your family will decorate chocolate treats with help from the Easter bunny and expert chocolatier Willy Wonka.
You’ll then spring into a sweet-themed Easter Egg hunt along the outdoor dino trail. Make sure to watch out for the lifesize moving dinosaurs protecting their eggs!
You might also meet the oompa loompas, who will give you a moral lesson about good and bad behaviour! And everyone will enjoy free Easter themed face-painting, dinosaur carnival themed fun and games, and Dino Den Theatre talks by the Jurassic Park Rangers where you will meet Paddy the Dinosaur and his baby dinosaur friends.
For extra cuteness, make sure you visit the onsite petting farm for a photo with the adorable Spring lambs and Easter bunnies!
Your little bunnies can also hop along to the enchanted fairy village and trail where you’ll be greeted by ‘Leafy’ the talking tree; you can visit to the adventure playground with zip wire and go kart track; or unearth hidden bones and fossils on a dino dig – just be careful not to disturb any Easter bunny burrows!
There are also some optional added extras, including a hop around Jurassic Bounce, Ireland largest inflatable covered dinosaur park; or a professional family photo with the Easter Bunny. You can also pick up a memento of your visit at the fossil box gift shop.
With all these things to see and do, it really is a ‘place of pure imagination’ for families!
Newpark Hotel is a 4-star family run establishment, part of the award winning Flynn Hotel Collection. Its unrivalled on site amenities make for the ultimate Easter family break destination. The hotel offers spacious deluxe family rooms perfect for two adults and two children, luxury superior rooms cater for families with three children. or interconnecting rooms for larger families or those with older kids looking for more independence. Renowned as one of Ireland’s leading family destinations, the hotel also provides the ideal base from which to explore the vibrant medieval city of Kilkenny.
There’s so much to do for hotel guests in addition to the Jurassic Newpark attraction, including an attended swimming pool, an indoor games room, a soft play sensory playroom for under 3s, and the Jurassic Juniors Kids Club with entertains younger guests with activities like yoga sessions, trips to the park, build a bear, crafts, movie nights with milk and cookies, and much more! There’s also the sensational Escape Spa and outdoor infinity pool which parents will no doubt appreciate!
The Wonka in Jurassic Newpark takeover takes place from Saturday March 23rd to Sunday March 31st and if you are just visiting for the day, it must be pre-booked here. One of the perks of staying at Newpark Hotel is that guests go free, with no advance booking required! The events are aimed at children under the age of 11 but their is plenty for all the family to enjoy. When planning your trip remember that Jurassic Newpark is outdoors so bring waterproof and warm clothes.
Newpark Hotel Kilkenny’s Easter family breaks for two adults and two children staying in a classic room start from €690 for two nights B&B with 1 evening meal. 3 or 4-night stays are also available with the linger for longer offer.
