TAKE a look at this “outstanding” water park with inflatable slides, enchanted forest and laser tag – and it’s just an hour from Dublin.
Hidden Valley Holiday Park is located in Rathdrum, County Wicklow.
The exciting holiday park, which reopens in May, also has overnight accommodation to make it a family getaway.
Choose from camping, a boutique lodge, a glamping mini lodge or a loft house glamping lodge.
Little ones and large ones will love the Splash Valley Aqua Park with over 30 obstacles and 1,800 square metres to conquer.
There’s also a Junior Splash Park that will keep the 2- to 6-year-olds busy.
Get involved in a laser tag mission with the same equipment that is used in military training exercises.
Players can choose from the MP5 which was designed with the help from actual Special Forces team operators.
Or the XM7, which is suited for younger players, weighing in at just 1.3kg/2.9lbs
Discover the beauty of Hidden Valley on a single or double sit-on-top kayak, paddle boats and bumper boats.
And the shallow lake is perfectly sized for children.
Reach new heights taking on the fun climbing walls which vary for all abilities.
Downhill tubing will get hearts racing as you slide down the mountainside.
Visitors can even experience walking on water with their inflatable water balls.
There’s also a kid’s outdoor adventure park, crazy golf, games room,arts and crafts and a cinema.
Explore the Ballygannon Wood with its scenic walking and cycle trails.
Visitors took to TripAdvisor to rate their experience at Hidden Valley Holiday Park.
One visitor said: “This is another of Ireland’s hidden gems!
“Absolutely fabulous day for both myself and my nine year old thrill seeking daughter.
“It’s affordable, relaxed, staff are friendly and fun, spacious, lots to do.
“I will definitely be returning and indeed booking an on site stay for next summer.”
‘FUN-FILLED’
Another said: “We have just returned from a fun-filled weekend in Hidden Valley.
“It is outstanding and caters for all ages. It is spotlessly clean and well-managed.
“I was super impressed with all the young staff that were helpful and patient with the children.
“We did the inflatables, a group of 18 family members, and it was great fun even for the older members of the group.
“We also did the laser tag and weren’t disappointed. Some of us really got into character. The kids did an art class, a kids’ disco, and all the water activities.”
While another added: “Great day out, our boys love it here. So much fun and staff are so helpful and glad to help.
“We’ve stayed here a few times and never disappoints. We’ll be back soon for sure.”
