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Your Bank Holiday Plans, Sorted 3 – 5 May

Enjoy family fun at The Grove – from Tiny Painters, Big VE Celebrations painting workshop to Jungle Juniors animal encounters, there’s plenty to delight the kids. Plus, Ralph’s Beach is back where you can enjoy sand, games, and ice cream by the pool.

Stay a little longer

Make the most of all that The Grove has to offer during the May holidays. Save 20% when you stay two nights or more, giving you extra time to relax and explore. Or book a three night stay and the third night is on us!

Football Escapes 27 – 29 May 2025

Give your child the ultimate football experience with Football Escapes, a first-class coaching course led by former Premier League players and UEFA-licensed coaches. Set in our beautiful grounds, young players can develop their skills, gain confidence, and enjoy expert training.

 

Head to the beach

Ralph’s Beach is refreshed and revitalised for the summer season! Be one of the first to experience our new-look outdoor pool and beach area – complete with snacks and drinks to enjoy poolside.

Beach Massage

From 24 May, hotel guests and Walled Garden members can unwind with a 40-minute beach massage for £95. This relaxing treatment focuses on the décolletage, neck, shoulders, face, scalp and arms – the perfect way to escape and reset.

To book, please call 01923 296010 or email reservations@thegrove.co.uk.

Treatments available at 10.00, 11.00, 12.00, 14.00, 15.00 and 16.00.

Please note: Treatments must be booked in advance and are only available during school holidays, as well as on Saturdays and Sundays from 24 May. In the event of adverse weather, massages will take place in the spa.

Things to do with kids Saturday 24 May – Sunday 1 June

During the school holidays, our Activities team put together a thorough activity schedule to ensure little ones are entertained. Whether you want to try a new activity as a family, or let the little ones learn something new, our on-site activities are perfect. Here are a few of our favourites…

Asher’s Woodland Trails caret-down

Whether you’re exploring on foot or by bike, Asher’s Woodland Trails include the Musical Meander Trail with interactive instruments perfect for kids, or the Nature Trail, developed in partnership with the Wildlife Trust, where you’ll find nuthatches, woodpeckers and tree creepers. For a truly unique unforgettable experience in our woodlands, book a private hawking walk with Woodland Hawking.

Mini Landies caret-down

Let your little explorers roam free in Asher’s Woodland in their very own mini Land Rover replica. Suitable for kids aged 3-8.

Outdoor Pursuits caret-down

Enjoy an adventure-filled half term break! You will be kept entertained throughout your stay with archery, axe throwing, laser clay pigeon shooting and much more…

Swimming caret-down

Make a splash in the outdoor heated pool or enjoy a dip in Anouska’s Kids Pool.

Anouska’s Kids Club caret-down

Our OFSTED-registered kids’ club is a hub of adventure and entertainment for children aged 2-9. It’s the perfect option for parents who would like to slip off for a few hours to themselves.

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Arts and Crafts caret-down

Bring your little ones to one of our many fun-filled, complimentary arts and crafts sessions.

Indulge in family-friendly dining

With our broad range of food stations including a kids station at The Glasshouse and a dedicated children’s menu at The Stables, dining with the little ones, however fussy they may be, is no trouble at all.

For a little ‘me’ time…

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