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About
North Yorkshire Water Park, at Wykeham Lakes near Scarborough, is home to one of the largest natural watersport lakes in North Yorkshire. The Water Park, spanning 250 hectares, offers a range of fun filled activities suitable for the whole family!
Create unforgettable adventures and experience the thrills of Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Kayaking and Open Water Swimming available 7 days a week. Whether you are looking to develop your watersport skills, challenge yourself to learn something new, or simply want to take in the beautiful lakeside views, there’s an activity to suit everyone!
Take a leisurely stroll, jog, or cycle along our new 2.5km all-terrain gravelled track with views of the beautiful natural landscape, or hop on a pedalo to enjoy the views from the water! The Water Park is dog friendly, but make sure to keep them on a lead so wildlife and nesting birds aren’t disturbed.
Our café is open for takeaway hot and cold drinks and delicious cold snacks.
The Water Park has three well stocked lakes, with specialist trout, predator and coarse lakes to choose from, within a short walk of the leisure lake.
New for 2021 - New investment in state of the art facilities, including a brand new wakeboarding zone! Check out our news section on our website for more details on this exciting new phase, more information and to plan your exciting day out www.northyorkshirewaterpark.co.uk.
Contact us on 01723 865052 or info@northyorkshirewaterpark.co.uk.
Covid 19 Info - Changing rooms and showers are temporarily closed and there are limited toilets.
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Guide Prices
Stand up paddle boarding
£14.00 per person per hour session
£20.00 per person per hour session with instruction (minimum 4 people and must be booked at least 72 hours in advance)
Suitable for 5+ years with adult supervision and prior experience isn’t essential. Short wetsuits and buoyancy aids are provided on site and included in the ticket price.
Permits are available for you to bring your own stand up paddle board.
Booking is essential.
Kayaking
Single kayak, £14.00 per person per hour session.
Tandem kayak, £20.00 per hour session
Single kayaks are suitable for 5+ years with adult supervision. The ‘sit on top’ kayaks are designed so the user does not feel confined in the event of a capsize. They also have comfortable back rests!
Permits are available for you to bring your own kayak.
Advanced booking is essential.
Open Water Swimming
£5 per person, per one hour slot
Suitable for swimmers from 11+ years and must be able to swim 400m unaided. Swimmers under 18 years of age must provide a disclaimer signed by a parent/guardian. A tow float must be used and some are available on site. Wetsuits are also available for hire.
Advanced booking is essential.
Pedalos
£10 per pedalo per 30 minute session
Our pedalos seat 4 - 5 people and dogs are also allowed to enjoy a trip around the lake with you!
There are no age restrictions on pedalos, however, a buoyancy aid must be worn and fit the participant correctly.
Advanced booking isn’t required for this activity.
Facilities
Accessibility
- Disabled toilets
Catering
- On-site light refreshments
- Picnic site
Children
- Children welcome
Groups
- Facilities for groups
Parking
- Free Parking
Property Facilities
- Dogs Accepted
- Public toilets
Target Markets
- Accepts groups
- Coach parties accepted
Map & Directions
Road Directions
North Yorkshire Water Park is situated within the beautiful setting of Wykeham Lakes in the village of Wykeham. The entrance to Park is off the A170, some 600 yards on the Scarborough side of the village of Wykeham. From Scarborough: Follow the signs to “Thirsk A170”. From the A1/M62: Drive on the A64, past York, to Malton. Take the A169 to Pickering, and then follow the A170 towards Scarborough.
Public Transport Directions
Accessible by Public Transport: Scarborough station is 8 miles away.
