




Cotswold Country Park and Beach
Whether relaxing with friends and family on a sandy beach beside a beautiful swimming lagoon or enjoying activities from water sports to mini-golf within beautiful parkland, the Cotswold Country Park and Beach offers the perfect day out, time after time.
2026 Entry Prices (with gift aid)
- Car Admission: From £10.00
- Minibus Admission: From £30.00
- Motorbike Admission: From £5.00
- MPV Admission: From £15.00
- Pedestrian/Cyclist Admission: From £3.50
There are loads of activities to keep your family having fun in the great outdoors throughout the year:
NEW FOR 2026 - VIP Floating Cabanas
Your own private paradise for the ultimate summer day with friends, family and soaking up the lake! ☀️
Included in your hire -
💧 Full day VIP floating cabana hire
🚙 X 2 Admission tickets with lakeside parking
🏄🏼♀️ X 3 Stand Up Paddleboards to use on North Lake
💦 Access to available AquaVenture sessions
🏊🏼 Private buoyed swimming area
🛟 Private lifeguard hire
AquaVenture
The North Lake is home to the fantastic AquaVenture. The largest inflatable waterpark in the area with lots of awesome action-packed obstacles. Climb the incredible Mammoth tower, bounce on the amazing Tornado, and have fun on the incredible slides with over 30 action-packed obstacles. Run, slide, climb, bounce and jump your way around the fantastic floating inflatable obstacle course, an amazing experience.
Stand Up Paddle Board or Kayak Hire
For those that want to get out on the water on their own, you can try out kayaking or stand up paddleboarding (SUP), with tuition available for beginners to help you get to grips with the paddle and increase your confidence on the water. Each SUP or Kayak is for one person only. £10.00 per person for a 30-minute hire. Minimum height 1m and must be able to swim 50 metres unaided in a buoyancy aid and aged a minimum of 11 years (anyone under 11 years are NOT permitted to take part in this activity). A safety briefing and tutorial are delivered before you go wild on the water!
Boat Hire, Row Boats, Swan Pedalos and Electric Mini Ports
If you fancy your boating at a more leisurely pace, you can take it easy at South Lake on a pedalo, rowing boat or mini-port electric boat, all available to hire. Families with toddlers will love the enclosed outdoor play area and paddling pool with a grass picnic area overlooking South Lake.
Pre-booking activities before arrival is essential
For more info and to book entry/ activities please visit the website
Hungry? Dine at The Beach Shack Cafe or enjoy a delicious gelato ice cream. You can also hire a BBQ pitch, and bring your charcoal and bangers for a cook-out in the sun or simply relax with a picnic beside one of the UK’s most well-known and loved inland beaches.
Fancy a walk? There are numerous walking trails throughout the Country Park that connect to the wider water park. Pedestrian access is permitted to these paths – but the use of the beach, swimming areas and other facilities are chargeable.



Opening Hours
| Monday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
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