This summer, Midlands Park Hotel invites families to discover the magic of Ireland’s Ancient East with its Two-Night Summer Family Activity Break, including 2 nights’ luxury B&B, one dinner and a fun family activity, from €438* for 2 adults and 1 child.

Located in the heart of Portlaoise, close to the train station, the four-star, family-friendly hotel is an hour’s drive from Dublin and 90 minutes from Cork, offering a convenient destination for your staycation.

From the moment you arrive, little ones are made to feel extra special with a complimentary ice cream treat, the first of many sweet memories to be made. Accommodation is in a spacious family room, which can cater to up to two adults and three children (under 16), with a variety of layout options to ensure a comfortable stay.

Mornings start with breakfast in The Triog Restaurant where the DIY pancake station is a big hit with younger guests. On an evening of your choice, you’ll enjoy a four-course family dinner served in The Triog Restaurant or Charter Bar and Eatery, offering the perfect way to end a fun-filled day.

The package also includes a Family Activity Pass to one of three local family attractions – choose from a visit to Birr Castle & Science Centre or Lullymore Heritage & Discovery Park, or an hour of soft play or bowling at the Roll ‘n Bowl entertainment centre nearby. Alternatively, opt for a cosy family movie night with snacks in the hotel’s Kids Room (adult supervision required).

Beyond the hotel, the natural beauty of the region beckons. Ideal for a family outing, the Barrow Blueway offers scenic adventures by foot, bike or boat, with guests of Midlands Park Hotel enjoying a 10% discount from Barrow Way Bike Hire and Barrow Line Cruisers. Midlands Park Hotel is also close to an abundance of local greenways and woodlands as well as the Rock of Dunamase, one of Ireland’s most dramatic ruins, which offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

Back at the hotel, there’s plenty to keep everyone entertained as all guests enjoy access to Midlands Park Hotel Health & Fitness Club featuring a 22 metre swimming pool with a separate kids pool, a sauna and steam room, a jacuzzi hot tub, a plunge pool and a fully-equipped gym. Adults can choose to add a pre-booked pampering session at Midlands Park Spa & Beauty which offers a wide range of beauty and grooming treatments and a serene relaxation suite.

The Two-Night Summer Family Activity Break at Midlands Park Hotel costs from €438* for two adults and one child; from €488* for two adults and two children; and from €558* for two adults and three children. B&B rates in a family room are available from €157* per night. Book your stay before 23rd May and avail of 10% discount on these rates.

Midlands Park Hotel is located at Jessop Street, Portlaoise, Co. Laois. To find out more or book your stay, call 057 867 8588 or visit www.midlandsparkhotel.com

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