School holidays
Find out session times for the Kids' Zone, family drop-in sessions, early supper offerings and FAQ's for your upcoming stay.
Holiday supervised sessions
In the school holidays we have sessions everyday:
6mths to under 3years: 10.30-11.45am & 2.45-4pm
3-7 years: 12.45-2.15pm & 4.30-7pm
8-12 years: 12.45-2.15pm & 4.30-7pm
Book sessions here.
October half term: 24-31 October
Halloween at Kids’ Zone
A magical week of spooky adventures, creative workshops and outdoor exploration. From spellbinding crafts and spooky baking to woodland adventures, mad science experiments, dinosaur discoveries and nature detective missions, there’s something for everyone. Finish the week with our Great Halloween Spooktacular.
Step into the witches’ workshop and get creative with creepy crafts, autumn-inspired artwork and magical makes. Children can create their own spooky characters, decorate Halloween treasures and get stuck into some spellbinding creative challenges. From little pumpkin creations to imaginative projects for older children, there’s something for every little witch, wizard and monster
Ready, steady…bake!
Put your little monsters to work in the Kids’ Zone kitchen for a frightfully fun day of baking and cooking. They’ll become spooky chefs, creating delicious Halloween-inspired treats, decorating creepy cupcakes and taking on their own Kids’ Zone Bake-Off challenges. Expect plenty of mixing, decorating, tasting and a little bit of friendly competition.
There’s something spooky hiding in the grounds....
Join us for a Halloween-inspired Discovery Forest School adventure. Children will explore the woodland, build dens, discover creepy creatures, create with natural materials and take on spooky outdoor challenges. As the day goes on, the grounds become a little more mysterious, with woodland games, storytelling and an atmospheric adventure for our older explorers.
Can you solve the mystery of the haunted grounds?
Grab your detective kit and prepare to investigate! Children will head out on a scavenger hunts and nature walks searching for creepy crawlies, mysterious tracks, hidden clues and signs of wildlife. Little explorers can discover the natural grounds through sensory play, while older children take on a spooky detective mission to solve the mystery before the day is over.
White coats at the ready! Our little scientists will experiment with mysterious mixtures, bubbling potions, slime, explosions and spectacular scientific surprises. From simple sensory experiments for younger children to exciting STEM challenges for older scientists, prepare for a day of messy, hands-on discovery where science meets Halloween magic.
The dinosaurs have escaped!
Become a prehistoric explorer and help us uncover the secrets of the dinosaurs. Children can hunt for fossils, dig for dinosaur bones, investigate mysterious footprints and create their own prehistoric worlds. Older explorers will face dinosaur challenges and survival missions, while younger children can enjoy sensory dinosaur play, crafts and storytelling.
The biggest, spookiest day of the week!
Halloween has arrived at Kids’ Zone! Spend the day making pumpkins, brewing potions, meeting friendly monsters and completing in spooky challenges before getting ready for our spectacular evening celebration.
16:30-19:00 The Spooktacular Halloween Disco!
Come dressed in your best Halloween costume for an evening of music, dancing, games, glow sticks, spooky challenges and fun. Take part in our monster dance-off, Halloween quiz, musical statues, costume competition and plenty of creepy party games.
Step into the witches’ workshop and get creative with creepy crafts, autumn-inspired artwork and magical makes. Children can create their own spooky characters, decorate Halloween treasures and get stuck into some spellbinding creative challenges. From little pumpkin creations to imaginative projects for older children, there’s something for every little witch, wizard and monster.
Baby monitoring
Subject to availability, we have a baby monitoring tablets that can be used in Rampsbeck, The Living Space and the library. Only available for use on the hotel grounds.
Family activities
Explore our range of fun family activities including, archery, kayaking and workshops on the shores of Ullswater.