Cotswold Water Park - Keynes Country Park

Keynes Country Park - Cotswold Water Park

Keynes Park is one of the country parks that can be found within the boundary of the Cotswold Water Park. In years gone by the dirt track around the lakes got very mudding in winter and during periods of prolonged wet weather. Now, however, the path around the lakes has been improved and consists of stone/hardcore.

Over the years more and more facilities have been added and Keynes Park is now one of the most developed of the lakeland areas in the Cotswold Water Park. Neigh Bridge Country Park on the outskirts of Somerford Keynes is nearby, but far less developed.

Keynes Country Park is managed by The Cotswold Water Park Society which is a "non-profit distributing environmental body" with charitable status. Your entrance fee or season ticket payment directly helps improve Keynes Park, it also helps fund current and future bio-diversity and conservation projects, sports development projects and public access projects throughout the whole of the Cotswold Water Park. The admission was previously charged per car, but has now changed to per person. See admission charges below.

At Keynes Country Park you will find :

Millennium Park Centre This is a sustainable green oak building near the main entrance to Keynes Country Park. It is heated and cooled by lake energy. The centre houses the visitor information point, shop (with maps, refreshments etc.), winter café and periodic exhibitions. The oak hall available for hire.

Bathing Beach Open daily, June- September 1-5pm - weather permitting. Lifeguards on duty when indicated. Children must be supervised. Water quality is monitored regularly by the Environment Agency and achieved the highest ‘Blue Flag’ quality in 2001, 2002 and 2003.

		Café During the summer months the lakeside cafe on the edge of the South lake serves hot drinks, refreshments and light snacks. During the winter months the Keynes Park shop serves hot drinks and cakes; Ice creams and cold drinks are on sale all year round in the Keynes Park shop.

Barbecues

Small BBQs available on a first come first served basis, one of which is particularly suitable for disabled access. Three group BBQs for up to 80 people, popular at weekends so book early!. There is a small marquee also available for hire.

Boat and Cycle hire

Boat hire and cycle hire is available at the edge of the left hand lake within Keynes Country Park.

Head 4 Heights High ropes course providing "exhilarating and unique combination of 7 Awesome High Adventure Activities (High Ropes Course) and 254 Amazing Team Challenge Events (Low Ropes Course)".

Lakeside Walks and Cycling Both lakes are surrounded by paths so that visitors can walk and cycle round both lakes. Wooden sculptures can be found on the Wood Sculpture Trail (the wooden sculpture pictured on the left can be found near the entrance to Keynes Park). ‘Just Walk’ timed walks for health and fitness. Trim Trail and Wildlife discovery trail. Sanded volleyball and a basketball court can also be found in Keynes Country Park.

Children's Play Two large play areas have been constructed including the famous gravel diggers, play fort, and Alice in Wonderland slide and boardwalk.

Organised Visits

Rangers and Water Park staff lead organised visits for colleges, schools and groups. A modest charge is made to cover costs. An educational leaflet and a Key Stage 2 pack is available which lists the popular educational programmes. More information can be obtained by calling 01285 861459 to discuss specific requirements for a tailor made visit.

Angling

Day tickets available from the Park Office. Managed by Ashton Keynes AC

Admission Charges

Admission charges are now per person, rather than per car.

June to 04 September
Adults £3 weekdays / Children 50p
Adults £4 weekends and Bank Holidays / Children 50p
March, October – December
Adults £1 / Children free
April, May, September
Midweek Adults £1 / Children 50p
Weekends and Bank Holidays Adults £2 / Children 50p

25% discount off entrance charge if booked in advance for groups of 12 or more.

Friends of the Society

Annual membership gives the holder free entry to Keynes Park throughout the year.
Annual membership costs £30 for an individual, £36 for a couple, or £42 for a family.
All money received helps to maintain the park.
The Cotswold Water Park can also claim Gift Aid from your income tax payments.

Blue Badge Disabled: free parking and allocated spaces. There is disabled access to most areas of Keynes Country Park

Waterland Activity Centre

Provides outdoor pursuits for young people with outdoor pursuits coupled to training for team building using our own qualified trainers or yours, for business development. Outdoor pursuits has been used for years to Integrate teams together and inspire motivation from young people and adults alike. Put together in the right quantities you have safety, fun & learning to meet the challenge of today's lifestyle. The Waterpark area is an ideal venue for a holiday and you can participate in outdoor pursuits at the same time at one of the South West's popular Outdoor Activity Centres. You can book on to a RYA Sailing Course or book a sailing course with two hours instruction.You can participate in Powerboat Training and gain a recognised qualification at the end of the course. So much to do if you have the time to do it. Come and do your activities Outdoor.

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