Stay on the Swinton Estate

Families on the Swinton Estate

Bringing the family

The Swinton Estate is the perfect location for family stays and holidays, with fabulous ‘family-friendly’ accommodation, 20,000 acres of space, and 20,000 things to do (give or take a few!).

The hotel offers a selection of interconnecting rooms, as well as rooms with sofa beds or hidden bunk beds – or how about taking over the entire, iconic ‘Turret’, a collection of six fabulous bedrooms all accessed by a completely private staircase? Think children dashing between rooms having the time of their lives. Or why not try the Swinton Bivouac, which offers rustic Tree Lodges with hot tubs or cosy Meadow and Cabin Yurts where you will wake up to the most stunning views! For longer stays, the Swinton Cottages offer oodles of space both inside and out and are perfectly situated to enjoy the activities and restaurants available across the hotel.

Swinton Rangers

We invite our younger guests to join the Swinton Rangers during their stay. Aimed at children between the ages of 5 and 13, Swinton Rangers will be given a branded baseball cap and badge on arrival.

The school holiday activity plan offers fun for all the family during their stay whether that’s exploring the 20,000 acres of the Swinton Estate or participating in a team building activity run by our on-site partner – Live for Today.

Please note that an accompanying parent should be in attendance of the majority of activities with their child/children. Swinton Estate does not offer a supervised children’s club.

School Holiday Activities

We offer an action packed schedule of activities throughout the year but particularly during school holidays, ideal for keeping our younger guests entertained in an educational and inspiring environment. From a bird of prey demonstration to a deer walk, pizza making to S’mores on the campfire, laser clay shooting to fly fishing – and that’s before they discover our woodland school, bike trails, and explore the Druid’s Temple!

Click the button below to see the School Holiday Activity Planner.

School Holiday Activity Planner (Sample)

Great Family Days Out

You will be spoilt for choice if looking to entertain the children on a day out in the surrounding area. Our top recommendations for family friendly fun within a 30 minute drive include; Thorp Perrow Arboretum, Himalayan Gardens, The Forbidden Corner, Lightwater Valley and Newby Hall. Don’t forget the holiday ice cream either and be sure to enjoy real Yorkshire dairy ice cream at Brymor Dairy – Sumptuous Strawberry is our favourite!

Family Activities with Live for Today

We are delighted to welcome a new activity partner, Live for Today, to the Swinton Estate. They have created an exciting line-up of new family-friendly adventures to the Swinton Estate – from axe throwing and archery, to low ropes, cryptic chase orienteering and even escape rooms! There’s something for everyone.

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And if it rains??

They say that there is no such thing as bad weather… only the wrong clothes. However, sometimes the great British weather does make holidaying in the UK a bit damp – but we still have plenty to keep the children entertained! How about a movie in our indoor cinema, or try out one of our children’s cookery courses in the Swinton Cookery School, an arts and crafts session in the Owl Barn, or enjoy splashing around in the 18-metre swimming pool during children’s swim time?

Call our friendly reservations team on 01765 680900 or email reservations@swintonestate.com