Cotswold Water Park - Cotswold Country Park (was Keynes Country Park)

Cotswold Country Park (previously Keynes Country Park)

The Cotswold Country Park and Beach (previously 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 Cotswold Country Park and Beach 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.

Cotswold Country Park charges a small entrance fee. The admission charge is per person.

Cotswold Country Park and Beach
Spratsgate Lane
Shorncote
Cirencester GL7 6DF
Tel: 01285 868096

At Cotswold Country Park you will find :

Millennium Park Centre This is a sustainable green oak building near the main entrance to Cotswold 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 Toad Hall available for hire.

Bathing Beach 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 There is a coffee shop and snack shack on-site (this is run by Crown Catering).

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!

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). Sanded volleyball and a basketball court can also be found in Cotswold Country Park and Beach.

Children's Play Two large play areas have been constructed including the toddler play area and adventure playground

Bike Hire

Bicycle hire is not available on-site, but bikes can be hired from Go-By-Cycle nearby.

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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For further information on the Cotswold Country Park, including admission prices and opening times, please visit the Cotswold Country Park and Beach website - www.cotswoldcountrypark.co.uk