Cotswold Country Park & Beach Reveals Brand New Water Park

Cotswold Country Park & Beach at South Cerney, near Cirencester reopens this Friday 26 May to reveal exciting new activities for all the family, including the area’s FIRST major AquaVenture Park.

The Country Park and Beach, owned by The Cotswold Water Park Trust, is set in the Cotswold Water Park which covers over 40 square miles close to Cirencester and offers a huge range of leisure activities for the whole family.

Following the appointment of specialist tourism and leisure management company Planning Solutions Ltd, the Cotswold Country Park & Beach has undergone a major revamp which not only includes the new WIBIT AquaVenture Park but also a smart new pizzeria.

The Park will be open from May 26th to 29th October 2017, 7 days, from 10am. The AquaVenture Park will initially be open 10am-7pm (last admission 6pm) but will be open later during the summer holidays.

Annie Horne, managing director of Planning Solutions Ltd said: “Cotswold Country Park and Beach will be a great day out for all of the family and a fabulous attraction for those looking for a bit of adventure on the water with the Wibit AquaVenture.  We are building an excellent team of staff to welcome our visitors this summer, and when the all the improvements are completed and everything fully operational it will be a superb experience.”

A new website and online booking system for both Park Admissions and the AquaVenture Park will go live shortly.

A simpler park admissions pricing structure is also being introduced based on vehicles rather than number of persons. This will include parking, admission to the park, all-day entrance to the beach, outdoor children’s play area and catering facilities. The Wibit AquaVenture Park will cost £15 per person, per hour – including car parking and access to the Family Beach. Other water sports will also incur additional charges

Annie added: “Planning Solutions are very pleased to have been selected as the new operators of the site and look forward to working closely with the Cotswold Water Park Trust, local businesses and the local community to develop the park into an outstanding attraction for the area.”

Mathew Millett, managing director of The Cotswold Water Park Trust said: “The appointment of professional tourism and leisure management company Planning Solutions marks an exciting new development for the Water Park and we are looking forward a successful 2017 season.”

Regular season Park admission Charges:
Motorbikes (up to 2) £5. Car (up to 5 persons) £12. MPV’s (6 - 8 persons) £16. Minibus £30. Adult Pedestrian £4.  Child Pedestrian £2.  Under 3s free

Peak Season Park Admission Charges (22 July – 3 September):
Motorbikes £6.  Car £16. MPV’s £20. Minibus £40. Pedestrian Adult £6.  Pedestrian Child £3. Under 3s free.
 

Improvements to the Park Amenities and Facilities:

By May 26th the following improvements and additions will be completed:

• 100 tons of new sand on the beach
• Refurbishment of the Boardwalk café to offer improved catering choice. This will be re-branded as The Beach Shack Café.
• Refurbishment and Improvements to the Lakeside Cafe (formerly known as The Millennium building) including a Gelato (Ice Cream Parlour).
• Installation of the Wibit Aqua Park on North Lake which will be known as AquaVenture.
• New Stand Up Premium Paddle Boards for hire to include single, doubles and family boards and full watersports instruction available for those that want the best experience.

Following on in July the park hopes to introduce a series of Mini Port themed boats http://www.miniport.co  for hire on the South Lake.  This will complete and enhance the attractions previously on offer that include: Water Zorbs, Kayaks, Rowing Boats and Pedalos. A wood-fire, stone baked Pizzeria will also be opened in the refurbished Lakeside building.

Group bookings, exclusive use and “awesome” children’s parties available soon by arrangement.

For more information contact

PR: Nicky Godding: 01285 653006, 07966 510401 [email protected]

Planning Solutions Ltd: Mike Stickland or Annie Horne: 02392 481999 [email protected]