Carden Park has announced an exciting new partnership with Chester Zoo

Carden Park exterior

Carden Park, Chester’s award-winning hotel and spa, located amidst the beautiful Cheshire countryside has announced an exciting new partnership with Chester Zoo offering the ultimate staycation for animal-loving couples. The Chester Zoo Luxury Escape offers the ideal indulgent home-away-from-home experience after a day of unforgettable exploration.

After a day of adventure at the UK’s largest zoo visiting its 19,000 exotic animals, return and relax in pure luxury at Carden Park Hotel. Its 1,000 acres of grounds include the multi-award- winning Spa at Carden, which is home to one of the country’s biggest spa gardens, delicious gourmet fine-dining restaurant The Vines, two championship golf courses and adventure aerial ropes course, Vertigo.

The package includes overnight luxury accommodation, Chester Zoo tickets, breakfast in the morning, plus full gym and leisure pool access. You can personalise your experience further for an added minimoon treat, by adding fine dining, spa access, golf and more. Prices start from £209 per couple or £279 for a family of four.

Check out www.cardenpark.co.uk/packages-and-offers/ chester-zoo-experiences

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