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Discover The Best Lakes Near You

Fancy a family break out by the lake? There are some great places to visit in the UK. and if you browse our listings you'll discover lakes near you that'll make for a picturesque family day out.

Lakes are beautiful spots to visit for kids to explore and discover nature. Little ones can feed the ducks and geese, play in nearby fields and woodlands, and collect insects. In our listings, you can also find lakes that offer challenging watersports for your older kids like sailing, paddleboarding, kayaking & canoeing. Plus campgrounds, playgrounds and shops to explore. Why not enjoy some bonding time as a family and go on a fishing trip?

There are plenty of ways to enjoy a family day trip to your nearest lake and opportunities to make memories that will last a lifetime. You might even be able to bring the dog!

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Trentham Estate, Gardens and Adventure Play, Staffordshire

Stoke-on-trent

Visit the award-winning Trentham Gardens, for shopping and eating out, peace and quiet, fun and action! Indulge yourself at the newly expanded Trentham Shopping Village ...

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Lordship Recreation Ground

Tottenham

Lordship Recreation Ground is the largest green space in Tottenham, commanding great views across to Alexandra Palace. It contains some interesting historic features, such ...

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WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre, County Down

Newtownards, County Down

WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre is set on the shores of the stunning Strangford Lough in Northern Ireland, where almost the entire population of Light-bellied Brent Geese r...

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Southwater Country Park, Horsham

Horsham

Take an easy-going walk around the lake on our flat level paths, follow the footprints to our Dinosaur Island play area, or visit The Quarry, a natural conservation area ho...

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Hillsborough Castle and Gardens, County Down

Hillsborough

Visit Hillsborough Castle and discover over 100 acres of ornamental lawns, meandering waterways, peaceful woodlands and picturesque glens throughout the seasons. Hillsbo...

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WWT Illuminature

Barnes,

Explore WWT London Wetland Centre in a magical new light. Wrap up with your family and friends this winter and experience the wonder of wildlife at night. Meet giant light...

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Watersports Courses, Sailing, Paddleboard, Kayak & Canoe

Welwyn Garden City

Give your child an experience they will remember with fun and exciting Watersports lessons and Parties for over 8s, available at Stanborough Park. Sailing, Paddleboard, Kay...

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Castle Archdale Caravan Park, County Fermanagh

Lisnarick

Castle Archdale Caravan Park is a 20-acre haven on the shores of Lough Erne, where we have top class facilities for young and the young at heart… and their pets! Fully s...

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Townsend Touring and Camping Park, Herefordshire

Leominster

Geoff and Su welcome you to Townsend! Townsend is located in the rolling landscape of North West Herefordshire, on the edge of Pembridge a delightful charming Black and ...

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Wollaton Hall, Nottingham

Nottingham

Wollaton Hall and Deer Park is one of the country's finest Grade One listed Elizabethan mansions, set within 500 acres of beautiful parkland. This magnificent site invit...

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Kilmardinny Loch, East Dunbartonshire

East Dunbartonshire

Kilmardinny Loch in East Dunbartonshire is a local nature reserve is a mosaic of habitats – wet and dry woodland and grassland – as well as the deep open water of the loch ...

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The Blue Pool Nature Reserve and Tearooms, Dorset

Wareham

The Blue Pool Nature Reserve and Tearooms forms part of the Furzebrook Estate which traces its history back nearly 400 years. Established in 1935 the Tearooms opened the...

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Kielder Water and Forest Park, Northumberland

Northumberland

Visit Kielder Water and Forest Park for a fun day out packed with adventure, from red squirrels and ospreys to mountain biking and stargazing! Although it is England's l...

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St James's Park, London

London

St James's Park in London is the first of The Royal Parks to be opened to the public. A short walk away from three palaces (St James's, Westminster and Buckingham Palac...

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Wicken Fen Cycling Adventures

Nr Ely

Wicken Fen has plenty of cycling to enjoy from short family rides to off-road adventures. If you need to hire a cycle they have a range of cycles, trikes, trailers, tag...

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Sherwood Forest Holiday Park, Mansfield

Mansfield

Sherwood Forest Holiday Park is an award-winning 53 acre campsite in Robin Hood Country. A peaceful, picturesque site with an abundance of wildlife and mature trees, Sh...

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Siblyback Lake

Liskeard

Siblyback Lake sits on the edge of Bodmin Moor offering a perfect lake location to enjoy windsurfing, sailing, kayaking, wakeboarding, cycling and climbing in Cornwall. ...

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Harrow Lodge Park

Hornchurch

Harrow Lodge Park is one of the largest parks in Havering. Facilities include Visitors car park Playsite Inclusive play equipment Ball court Skate/BMX Tennis court...

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Hyde Park, London

London

Every year millions of Londoners and tourists visit Hyde Park, one of the capital's eight Royal Parks. Hyde Park covers 350 acres and is home to a number of famous landm...

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Hylands House and Park, Chelmsford

Chelmsford

Hylands Park, Chelmsford, Essex has more than 574 acres of parkland, including an ancient woodland, grassland, ponds, lakes and formal gardens. Hylands Estate is a pres...

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