Willen Lake

About Willen Lake

A lakeside park hosting a range of activities including watersports, boat hire, high ropes, football, splash par, wakeboarding and gym and fitness classes.

Willen Lake Description

Hundreds of thousands of people visit the buzzing shores of Willen Lake each year, with a huge variety of activities and leisure facilities there really is something for everyone.

One hundred acres of water encircled by eighty acres of stunning landscaped grounds, beautifully maintained by the Parks Trust, with mile after mile of cycle ways and dozens of tranquil corners. Willen Lake is the place to unwind with your colleagues, relax with your family and enjoy with your friends.

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Would you like to join the team here at Willen Lake? We have a number of different roles that may suit you. Check out our latest vacancies here: https://willenlake.org.uk/discover-willen -lake/work-for-us/

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Did you know that we have a wakeboarding centre at Willen Lake? We offer a regular Discover sessions which are a great way at getting a taster at learning to wakeboard! Book now and join us for our next session: https://willenlake.digitickets.co.uk/even t-tickets/14424

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Our fun-filled multi-activity weeks allow children to meet new people and have lots of fun whilst trying different activities such as sailing, windsurfing, canoeing, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, raft building, archery, katakanus. Book your space now: https://willenlake.digitickets.co.uk/even t-tickets/14059

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Remember, Splash 'n' Play is open 7 days a week throughout the summer holidays! We recommend booking in advance to avoid disappointment. Tickets are available here: https://willenlake.org.uk/activities/spla sh-n-play/

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Our Adventure Climb course is 15 feet off the ground and consists of 16 obstacles and 2 zip wires, which will test your nerve and ability whilst being exposed to the elements. Book your space here: https://willenlake.org.uk/activities/tree top-extreme/

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Never been to Willen before? Check out our blog to see what a day at Willen Lake could look like: https://willenlake.org.uk/blogs/a-day-out -at-willen-lake

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Ride for 30 minutes on a kneeboard to get confident with our wakeboarding course. At only £8 with all kit included you can't miss it! No experience required, must be aged 8+ and be able to swim 50m. Book here: https://willenlake.digitickets.co.uk/even t-tickets/14573

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Our Willen Crusaders sessions run every Saturday morning for 8 - 16 years old. We run a different activity each week which will help develop teamwork and problem solving - as well as having fun! Book your space today: https://willenlake.digitickets.co.uk/even t-tickets/14002

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If you’re feeling fearless, our Extreme Climb course towers a phenomenal 35 feet above the ground. Not for the faint hearted, this aerial adventure consists of 16 obstacles and 2 zip wires. Adrenaline is guaranteed. Book your space here: https://willenlake.org.uk/activities/tree top-extreme/

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Come on down to Splash 'n' Play today, where we'll be turning on the taps from midday for your little one's to enjoy! Book your tickets here: https://willenlake.org.uk/activities/spla sh-n-play/

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Looking forward to our next event at Willen Lake with The Parks Trust . We hope you can join us :-)

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Planning on having a BBQ at Willen Lake? Please ensure you only use our dedicated BBQ area and place all hot ashes in the metal bins provided. More information can be found here: https://willenlake.org.uk/discover-wil… /bbqs-at-willen-lake/

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Looking for something new for your 8-15 year old to do? Our Junior Wakeboarding sessions are the perfect introduction to the sport, where they can learn the basic of Wakeboarding in our two hour session. Book a space here: https://willenlake.digitickets.co.uk/even t-tickets/14425

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It's the celebrity craze that you can be a part of too! Find out what stand up paddleboarding is all about with tuition from one of our coaches on our 90 minute 'Discover' session. Book your space today: https://willenlake.digitickets.co.uk/even t-tickets/14367

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Cool off at Splash 'n' Play, open 7 days week throughout the summer holidays! Book your tickets in advance here: https://willenlake.org.uk/activities/spla sh-n-play/

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Did you know all our Treetop Extreme sessions are bookable in advance on our website. So whether you're happy to stick to the low levels, or are ready to jump off the tallest tower - book your place here: https://willenlake.org.uk/activities/tree top-extreme/

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The fair is in town! Join us at Willen Lake for the funfair on our main events lawn until 19th August. From dodgems to bouncy castles, there's plenty of fun for the whole family!

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Ride for 30 minutes on a kneeboard to get confident with our wakeboarding course. At only £8 with all kit included you can't miss it! No experience required, must be aged 8+ and be able to swim 50m. Book here: https://willenlake.digitickets.co.uk/even t-tickets/14573

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We've only got a few spaces left on our two Sailing Weeks this August. Join us on a five-day adventure, where you can discover something new and meet new friends! Book your space here: https://willenlake.digitickets.co.uk/even t-tickets/14380

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We did the Treetop Extreme this morning - it put us out of our comfort zone, but was great fun! Tom the instructor was first class! Highly recommended.

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This is for the splash park



Today (22/07/18) I visited with my mum and my son whose 31/2. I’d booked a time slot online, and was able to check in with complete ease. The lady at the ticket office was really helpful and explained how it worked. The area was clean and the splash pad itself was the biggest I’ve seen with so many water jets and sprays etc... the water is turned off at the end of each 1/2 hour session. It was a smooth process. My little boy absolutely loved it. There was so much to enjoy and try. I would say it was well worth the £3 fee. I found for him that was enough.

Really great fun and adults can go in for free! Which is great for me being 8 months pregnant � thank you

User

This is a review for the treetop extreme. We went as a group for my sister's birthday on Saturday 17th Feb and I have to say it was brilliant. I went on the adventure level as I had my 9 year old daughter with me and she pretty much froze half way round and I was really struggling to try and get her to go across things and was unsure what more to do to help her. At different points each of the guys and girl came up and helped her across the obstacles and were amazing with her, I'm so grateful to them all for how friendly, helpful and patient they all were with her. Especially the girl at the end who pretty much hoisted her across the bit with the swings!

Although it's safe to say that my daughter isn't in a rush to do this again! I definitely would come back and i know that the whole group had a great time, So a big thank you to you all. You're all doing a great job

User

This is a review for Treetop Extreme.

I came here with my husband and his parents while on holiday and had a blast! My mother in law wasn’t quite brave enough but my father in law did the Adventure climb and loved it, even though he’s afraid of heights! You’d never know it by the smile on his face! My husband and I did the Adventure and the Extreme climbs and though we were quite tired by the end, we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.

The staff were friendly, cheerful, knowledgeable, and comforting. We felt very safe in their capable hands.

The price is incredibly reasonable for what you get. We got to enjoy ourselves for an hour and a half and it was worth every penny. Will absolutely return here next time we’re in the area.

User

Lovely place to bring your dog and walk around.

User

High Ropes Course - this was brilliant for all ages - mine were 9-13 years old. 3 levels of high ropes. Extreme was extreme and brilliant. Mid level also a perfect challenge. Not only walk ways and trapeze but nets too. Good value, friendly staff, and if you pick the wrong course for you, you can change - no problem. Definitely recommend.

User

Had a fantastic time at tree-top extreme this afternoon. The staff were so great with our son who has autism. He was beaming from ear to ear with smiles.we will definitely visit again. Thank you so much for making it a great experience

User

Great time at the Lake and climbing centre this afternoon. The area is clearly well looked after, car parking easy and reasonable, and helpful, friendly staff.

User

Great place to visit especially with the amazing weather, lovely walk around lake, quite large queues for ice cream etc...! Car park excellently managed, had to extend my visit and used the Pay by Phone by Napier, well managed which was refreshing for a private parking company! Parking attendant very helpful when I needed help finding my car! Will def visit again. P.S, ideal place to take kids and lots of free play areas.

User

Fantastically priced food with a generous price. The staff are friendly, and very welcoming. Table service is good. Will be telling friends and family. The lakeside is on the up!

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Amazing place, so much to do for the whole family. Will be spending a lot of time here this summer!!

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We had a great time this weekend and can't wait for the new splash pool. The scenery is beautiful and there are plenty of facilities. The only negative feedback I have is aimed at some of the visitors. Here is a beautiful place to visit, take the children, walk, rollerblade etc etc. Why, oh why, do you feel the need to drop litter and cigarette ends and treat the toilets as if no one else is going to have to use them?! They were absolutely disgusting! (Both the ones by the cafe and the public toilets in the pub) I wish people would have more consideration for other people and for their surroundings :( If we don't look after places like this, they will put the prices of parking and other things up to pay for the extra cleaners they need! Or worse still, they won't be able to afford to run it and the facilities will close. Please use your brains and have some respect for yours and everyone elses surroundings! (Other than that, loved it and we'll definitely be back soon!!) 😂😢😀

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Visited tree top extreme today with my 9 year old nephew. All I can say is amazing! He loved it and did it twice.. the staff there are very friendly, polite and helpful. Great experience and will definatley be returning!

However visiting the fare and square wasn't so pleasant we only went for a hot chocolate .. and had to wait 20 minutes and our table was disgusting dirty although someone said they would be over to clean it.. other customers making complaints as I'm waiting for my hot drinks about there food and service.. Glad i didn't opt to eat there! Shame as if I hadn't of visited the pub it would of been a 5*





And the pub could do with sorting out the broken glass on the door.. tacky.

User

Me and my family have visited 3 times now and have enjoyed every visit, especially when doing the water sports, however my day was ruined by a horrible worker that had his colleague with him, one of the workers has a learning disability and me and him was talking, and the other working rudely interrupted and had a go at his colleague for talking to someone, however he wasn’t doing anything wrong, one this is not professional and two how can someone be that low to bully someone especially with a learning disability, I guess some people need to realise we’re all the same in life, other than that it is an amazing day out

User

Kids loved the splash park, very reasonably priced. Not enough tables or shaded area in 26c heat...also shocked to be asked to pay for an under one to just have a few minutes paddle.

Parking nightmare, ticket machines not taking cash only phone payments...bit of a muddle!

User

“Parking fines” are extortionate....don’t be 2 minutes late back to your car or you will be paying a £60 fine. Completely ruined a lovely walk and coffee at Willen and certainly puts you off going again, particularly when other lakes in Milton Keynes offer free parking. Yes we shouldn’t have overstayed but £60??!!

User

We went to the lake late at night to Pokemon and to relax as I’m disabled and find the darkness of night helps relax me. I didn’t expect as a blue badge holder to receive two parking tickets from your car parking company. I’m disgusted as we saw no signs of blue badge holders not being exempted from paying. Plus it was 11pm at night. I will not be coming to the lake ever again and even though the car park is not run by your selfs I would of thought you would honour the blue badge system.

User

I was at Willen Lake late summer and yer it is too expensive and before you say it's other people's fault it's not you people sell parking out to the highest bidders. I went to the health club with my carer and I paid. I have a bowel and I had to use the loo so I over stayed. I have a stoma bag needed changing or it leaks everywhere. It a medical thing. I got a ticket had to paid £100. Shall not be going to Willen. You are mean bad people who don't give a hoot.

User

I brought my disabled mother and 2 children to your park. I paid packing charges and put the parking ticket and disabled badge up . I took my mother and children out the car . We came back to the car to see that the parking ticket was on my seat. I was really worried . I have soon recived a parking charge . I sent my parking ticket to Napier parking but they are insisting I pay £100 .

This is disgusting! I took my 2 year old daughter, 4 month old son and disabled mother to a park to relive stress of my kids being in temporary accommodation. I paid the ticket but I still get a fine. There's no way I can pay as I am homeless in temporary housing. The stress and hurt from this has really hit. Can't believe when I was getting my mother out the car the wind must have swept it . I paid £1.50 to park . Napier are unwilling to drop the charge even though they know I've paid . As it was a mobility car it has come in my mother's name. She's very upset and worried she has to pay . Disgusting acts . She has memory loss and I just wanted to take her somewhere nice to enjoy what Milton Keynes has to offer

User

We did the Treetop Extreme this morning - it put us out of our comfort zone, but was great fun! Tom the instructor was first class! Highly recommended.

User

This is for the splash park



Today (22/07/18) I visited with my mum and my son whose 31/2. I’d booked a time slot online, and was able to check in with complete ease. The lady at the ticket office was really helpful and explained how it worked. The area was clean and the splash pad itself was the biggest I’ve seen with so many water jets and sprays etc... the water is turned off at the end of each 1/2 hour session. It was a smooth process. My little boy absolutely loved it. There was so much to enjoy and try. I would say it was well worth the £3 fee. I found for him that was enough.

Really great fun and adults can go in for free! Which is great for me being 8 months pregnant � thank you

User

This is a review for the treetop extreme. We went as a group for my sister's birthday on Saturday 17th Feb and I have to say it was brilliant. I went on the adventure level as I had my 9 year old daughter with me and she pretty much froze half way round and I was really struggling to try and get her to go across things and was unsure what more to do to help her. At different points each of the guys and girl came up and helped her across the obstacles and were amazing with her, I'm so grateful to them all for how friendly, helpful and patient they all were with her. Especially the girl at the end who pretty much hoisted her across the bit with the swings!

Although it's safe to say that my daughter isn't in a rush to do this again! I definitely would come back and i know that the whole group had a great time, So a big thank you to you all. You're all doing a great job

User

This is a review for Treetop Extreme.

I came here with my husband and his parents while on holiday and had a blast! My mother in law wasn’t quite brave enough but my father in law did the Adventure climb and loved it, even though he’s afraid of heights! You’d never know it by the smile on his face! My husband and I did the Adventure and the Extreme climbs and though we were quite tired by the end, we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.

The staff were friendly, cheerful, knowledgeable, and comforting. We felt very safe in their capable hands.

The price is incredibly reasonable for what you get. We got to enjoy ourselves for an hour and a half and it was worth every penny. Will absolutely return here next time we’re in the area.

User

Lovely place to bring your dog and walk around.

User

High Ropes Course - this was brilliant for all ages - mine were 9-13 years old. 3 levels of high ropes. Extreme was extreme and brilliant. Mid level also a perfect challenge. Not only walk ways and trapeze but nets too. Good value, friendly staff, and if you pick the wrong course for you, you can change - no problem. Definitely recommend.

User

Had a fantastic time at tree-top extreme this afternoon. The staff were so great with our son who has autism. He was beaming from ear to ear with smiles.we will definitely visit again. Thank you so much for making it a great experience

User

Great time at the Lake and climbing centre this afternoon. The area is clearly well looked after, car parking easy and reasonable, and helpful, friendly staff.

User

Great place to visit especially with the amazing weather, lovely walk around lake, quite large queues for ice cream etc...! Car park excellently managed, had to extend my visit and used the Pay by Phone by Napier, well managed which was refreshing for a private parking company! Parking attendant very helpful when I needed help finding my car! Will def visit again. P.S, ideal place to take kids and lots of free play areas.

User

Fantastically priced food with a generous price. The staff are friendly, and very welcoming. Table service is good. Will be telling friends and family. The lakeside is on the up!

User

Amazing place, so much to do for the whole family. Will be spending a lot of time here this summer!!

User

We had a great time this weekend and can't wait for the new splash pool. The scenery is beautiful and there are plenty of facilities. The only negative feedback I have is aimed at some of the visitors. Here is a beautiful place to visit, take the children, walk, rollerblade etc etc. Why, oh why, do you feel the need to drop litter and cigarette ends and treat the toilets as if no one else is going to have to use them?! They were absolutely disgusting! (Both the ones by the cafe and the public toilets in the pub) I wish people would have more consideration for other people and for their surroundings :( If we don't look after places like this, they will put the prices of parking and other things up to pay for the extra cleaners they need! Or worse still, they won't be able to afford to run it and the facilities will close. Please use your brains and have some respect for yours and everyone elses surroundings! (Other than that, loved it and we'll definitely be back soon!!) 😂😢😀

User

Visited tree top extreme today with my 9 year old nephew. All I can say is amazing! He loved it and did it twice.. the staff there are very friendly, polite and helpful. Great experience and will definatley be returning!

However visiting the fare and square wasn't so pleasant we only went for a hot chocolate .. and had to wait 20 minutes and our table was disgusting dirty although someone said they would be over to clean it.. other customers making complaints as I'm waiting for my hot drinks about there food and service.. Glad i didn't opt to eat there! Shame as if I hadn't of visited the pub it would of been a 5*





And the pub could do with sorting out the broken glass on the door.. tacky.

User

Me and my family have visited 3 times now and have enjoyed every visit, especially when doing the water sports, however my day was ruined by a horrible worker that had his colleague with him, one of the workers has a learning disability and me and him was talking, and the other working rudely interrupted and had a go at his colleague for talking to someone, however he wasn’t doing anything wrong, one this is not professional and two how can someone be that low to bully someone especially with a learning disability, I guess some people need to realise we’re all the same in life, other than that it is an amazing day out

User

Kids loved the splash park, very reasonably priced. Not enough tables or shaded area in 26c heat...also shocked to be asked to pay for an under one to just have a few minutes paddle.

Parking nightmare, ticket machines not taking cash only phone payments...bit of a muddle!

User

“Parking fines” are extortionate....don’t be 2 minutes late back to your car or you will be paying a £60 fine. Completely ruined a lovely walk and coffee at Willen and certainly puts you off going again, particularly when other lakes in Milton Keynes offer free parking. Yes we shouldn’t have overstayed but £60??!!

User

We went to the lake late at night to Pokemon and to relax as I’m disabled and find the darkness of night helps relax me. I didn’t expect as a blue badge holder to receive two parking tickets from your car parking company. I’m disgusted as we saw no signs of blue badge holders not being exempted from paying. Plus it was 11pm at night. I will not be coming to the lake ever again and even though the car park is not run by your selfs I would of thought you would honour the blue badge system.

User

I was at Willen Lake late summer and yer it is too expensive and before you say it's other people's fault it's not you people sell parking out to the highest bidders. I went to the health club with my carer and I paid. I have a bowel and I had to use the loo so I over stayed. I have a stoma bag needed changing or it leaks everywhere. It a medical thing. I got a ticket had to paid £100. Shall not be going to Willen. You are mean bad people who don't give a hoot.

User

I brought my disabled mother and 2 children to your park. I paid packing charges and put the parking ticket and disabled badge up . I took my mother and children out the car . We came back to the car to see that the parking ticket was on my seat. I was really worried . I have soon recived a parking charge . I sent my parking ticket to Napier parking but they are insisting I pay £100 .

This is disgusting! I took my 2 year old daughter, 4 month old son and disabled mother to a park to relive stress of my kids being in temporary accommodation. I paid the ticket but I still get a fine. There's no way I can pay as I am homeless in temporary housing. The stress and hurt from this has really hit. Can't believe when I was getting my mother out the car the wind must have swept it . I paid £1.50 to park . Napier are unwilling to drop the charge even though they know I've paid . As it was a mobility car it has come in my mother's name. She's very upset and worried she has to pay . Disgusting acts . She has memory loss and I just wanted to take her somewhere nice to enjoy what Milton Keynes has to offer

User

We did the Treetop Extreme this morning - it put us out of our comfort zone, but was great fun! Tom the instructor was first class! Highly recommended.

User

This is for the splash park



Today (22/07/18) I visited with my mum and my son whose 31/2. I’d booked a time slot online, and was able to check in with complete ease. The lady at the ticket office was really helpful and explained how it worked. The area was clean and the splash pad itself was the biggest I’ve seen with so many water jets and sprays etc... the water is turned off at the end of each 1/2 hour session. It was a smooth process. My little boy absolutely loved it. There was so much to enjoy and try. I would say it was well worth the £3 fee. I found for him that was enough.

Really great fun and adults can go in for free! Which is great for me being 8 months pregnant � thank you

User

This is a review for the treetop extreme. We went as a group for my sister's birthday on Saturday 17th Feb and I have to say it was brilliant. I went on the adventure level as I had my 9 year old daughter with me and she pretty much froze half way round and I was really struggling to try and get her to go across things and was unsure what more to do to help her. At different points each of the guys and girl came up and helped her across the obstacles and were amazing with her, I'm so grateful to them all for how friendly, helpful and patient they all were with her. Especially the girl at the end who pretty much hoisted her across the bit with the swings!

Although it's safe to say that my daughter isn't in a rush to do this again! I definitely would come back and i know that the whole group had a great time, So a big thank you to you all. You're all doing a great job

User

This is a review for Treetop Extreme.

I came here with my husband and his parents while on holiday and had a blast! My mother in law wasn’t quite brave enough but my father in law did the Adventure climb and loved it, even though he’s afraid of heights! You’d never know it by the smile on his face! My husband and I did the Adventure and the Extreme climbs and though we were quite tired by the end, we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.

The staff were friendly, cheerful, knowledgeable, and comforting. We felt very safe in their capable hands.

The price is incredibly reasonable for what you get. We got to enjoy ourselves for an hour and a half and it was worth every penny. Will absolutely return here next time we’re in the area.

User

Lovely place to bring your dog and walk around.

User

High Ropes Course - this was brilliant for all ages - mine were 9-13 years old. 3 levels of high ropes. Extreme was extreme and brilliant. Mid level also a perfect challenge. Not only walk ways and trapeze but nets too. Good value, friendly staff, and if you pick the wrong course for you, you can change - no problem. Definitely recommend.

User

Had a fantastic time at tree-top extreme this afternoon. The staff were so great with our son who has autism. He was beaming from ear to ear with smiles.we will definitely visit again. Thank you so much for making it a great experience

User

Great time at the Lake and climbing centre this afternoon. The area is clearly well looked after, car parking easy and reasonable, and helpful, friendly staff.

User

Great place to visit especially with the amazing weather, lovely walk around lake, quite large queues for ice cream etc...! Car park excellently managed, had to extend my visit and used the Pay by Phone by Napier, well managed which was refreshing for a private parking company! Parking attendant very helpful when I needed help finding my car! Will def visit again. P.S, ideal place to take kids and lots of free play areas.

User

Fantastically priced food with a generous price. The staff are friendly, and very welcoming. Table service is good. Will be telling friends and family. The lakeside is on the up!

User

Amazing place, so much to do for the whole family. Will be spending a lot of time here this summer!!

User

We had a great time this weekend and can't wait for the new splash pool. The scenery is beautiful and there are plenty of facilities. The only negative feedback I have is aimed at some of the visitors. Here is a beautiful place to visit, take the children, walk, rollerblade etc etc. Why, oh why, do you feel the need to drop litter and cigarette ends and treat the toilets as if no one else is going to have to use them?! They were absolutely disgusting! (Both the ones by the cafe and the public toilets in the pub) I wish people would have more consideration for other people and for their surroundings :( If we don't look after places like this, they will put the prices of parking and other things up to pay for the extra cleaners they need! Or worse still, they won't be able to afford to run it and the facilities will close. Please use your brains and have some respect for yours and everyone elses surroundings! (Other than that, loved it and we'll definitely be back soon!!) 😂😢😀

User

Visited tree top extreme today with my 9 year old nephew. All I can say is amazing! He loved it and did it twice.. the staff there are very friendly, polite and helpful. Great experience and will definatley be returning!

However visiting the fare and square wasn't so pleasant we only went for a hot chocolate .. and had to wait 20 minutes and our table was disgusting dirty although someone said they would be over to clean it.. other customers making complaints as I'm waiting for my hot drinks about there food and service.. Glad i didn't opt to eat there! Shame as if I hadn't of visited the pub it would of been a 5*





And the pub could do with sorting out the broken glass on the door.. tacky.

User

Me and my family have visited 3 times now and have enjoyed every visit, especially when doing the water sports, however my day was ruined by a horrible worker that had his colleague with him, one of the workers has a learning disability and me and him was talking, and the other working rudely interrupted and had a go at his colleague for talking to someone, however he wasn’t doing anything wrong, one this is not professional and two how can someone be that low to bully someone especially with a learning disability, I guess some people need to realise we’re all the same in life, other than that it is an amazing day out

User

Kids loved the splash park, very reasonably priced. Not enough tables or shaded area in 26c heat...also shocked to be asked to pay for an under one to just have a few minutes paddle.

Parking nightmare, ticket machines not taking cash only phone payments...bit of a muddle!

User

“Parking fines” are extortionate....don’t be 2 minutes late back to your car or you will be paying a £60 fine. Completely ruined a lovely walk and coffee at Willen and certainly puts you off going again, particularly when other lakes in Milton Keynes offer free parking. Yes we shouldn’t have overstayed but £60??!!

User

We went to the lake late at night to Pokemon and to relax as I’m disabled and find the darkness of night helps relax me. I didn’t expect as a blue badge holder to receive two parking tickets from your car parking company. I’m disgusted as we saw no signs of blue badge holders not being exempted from paying. Plus it was 11pm at night. I will not be coming to the lake ever again and even though the car park is not run by your selfs I would of thought you would honour the blue badge system.

User

I was at Willen Lake late summer and yer it is too expensive and before you say it's other people's fault it's not you people sell parking out to the highest bidders. I went to the health club with my carer and I paid. I have a bowel and I had to use the loo so I over stayed. I have a stoma bag needed changing or it leaks everywhere. It a medical thing. I got a ticket had to paid £100. Shall not be going to Willen. You are mean bad people who don't give a hoot.

User

I brought my disabled mother and 2 children to your park. I paid packing charges and put the parking ticket and disabled badge up . I took my mother and children out the car . We came back to the car to see that the parking ticket was on my seat. I was really worried . I have soon recived a parking charge . I sent my parking ticket to Napier parking but they are insisting I pay £100 .

This is disgusting! I took my 2 year old daughter, 4 month old son and disabled mother to a park to relive stress of my kids being in temporary accommodation. I paid the ticket but I still get a fine. There's no way I can pay as I am homeless in temporary housing. The stress and hurt from this has really hit. Can't believe when I was getting my mother out the car the wind must have swept it . I paid £1.50 to park . Napier are unwilling to drop the charge even though they know I've paid . As it was a mobility car it has come in my mother's name. She's very upset and worried she has to pay . Disgusting acts . She has memory loss and I just wanted to take her somewhere nice to enjoy what Milton Keynes has to offer

User

We did the Treetop Extreme this morning - it put us out of our comfort zone, but was great fun! Tom the instructor was first class! Highly recommended.

User

This is for the splash park



Today (22/07/18) I visited with my mum and my son whose 31/2. I’d booked a time slot online, and was able to check in with complete ease. The lady at the ticket office was really helpful and explained how it worked. The area was clean and the splash pad itself was the biggest I’ve seen with so many water jets and sprays etc... the water is turned off at the end of each 1/2 hour session. It was a smooth process. My little boy absolutely loved it. There was so much to enjoy and try. I would say it was well worth the £3 fee. I found for him that was enough.

Really great fun and adults can go in for free! Which is great for me being 8 months pregnant � thank you

User

This is a review for the treetop extreme. We went as a group for my sister's birthday on Saturday 17th Feb and I have to say it was brilliant. I went on the adventure level as I had my 9 year old daughter with me and she pretty much froze half way round and I was really struggling to try and get her to go across things and was unsure what more to do to help her. At different points each of the guys and girl came up and helped her across the obstacles and were amazing with her, I'm so grateful to them all for how friendly, helpful and patient they all were with her. Especially the girl at the end who pretty much hoisted her across the bit with the swings!

Although it's safe to say that my daughter isn't in a rush to do this again! I definitely would come back and i know that the whole group had a great time, So a big thank you to you all. You're all doing a great job

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This is a review for Treetop Extreme.

I came here with my husband and his parents while on holiday and had a blast! My mother in law wasn’t quite brave enough but my father in law did the Adventure climb and loved it, even though he’s afraid of heights! You’d never know it by the smile on his face! My husband and I did the Adventure and the Extreme climbs and though we were quite tired by the end, we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.

The staff were friendly, cheerful, knowledgeable, and comforting. We felt very safe in their capable hands.

The price is incredibly reasonable for what you get. We got to enjoy ourselves for an hour and a half and it was worth every penny. Will absolutely return here next time we’re in the area.

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Lovely place to bring your dog and walk around.

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High Ropes Course - this was brilliant for all ages - mine were 9-13 years old. 3 levels of high ropes. Extreme was extreme and brilliant. Mid level also a perfect challenge. Not only walk ways and trapeze but nets too. Good value, friendly staff, and if you pick the wrong course for you, you can change - no problem. Definitely recommend.

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Had a fantastic time at tree-top extreme this afternoon. The staff were so great with our son who has autism. He was beaming from ear to ear with smiles.we will definitely visit again. Thank you so much for making it a great experience

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Great time at the Lake and climbing centre this afternoon. The area is clearly well looked after, car parking easy and reasonable, and helpful, friendly staff.

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Great place to visit especially with the amazing weather, lovely walk around lake, quite large queues for ice cream etc...! Car park excellently managed, had to extend my visit and used the Pay by Phone by Napier, well managed which was refreshing for a private parking company! Parking attendant very helpful when I needed help finding my car! Will def visit again. P.S, ideal place to take kids and lots of free play areas.

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Fantastically priced food with a generous price. The staff are friendly, and very welcoming. Table service is good. Will be telling friends and family. The lakeside is on the up!

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Amazing place, so much to do for the whole family. Will be spending a lot of time here this summer!!

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We had a great time this weekend and can't wait for the new splash pool. The scenery is beautiful and there are plenty of facilities. The only negative feedback I have is aimed at some of the visitors. Here is a beautiful place to visit, take the children, walk, rollerblade etc etc. Why, oh why, do you feel the need to drop litter and cigarette ends and treat the toilets as if no one else is going to have to use them?! They were absolutely disgusting! (Both the ones by the cafe and the public toilets in the pub) I wish people would have more consideration for other people and for their surroundings :( If we don't look after places like this, they will put the prices of parking and other things up to pay for the extra cleaners they need! Or worse still, they won't be able to afford to run it and the facilities will close. Please use your brains and have some respect for yours and everyone elses surroundings! (Other than that, loved it and we'll definitely be back soon!!) 😂😢😀

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Visited tree top extreme today with my 9 year old nephew. All I can say is amazing! He loved it and did it twice.. the staff there are very friendly, polite and helpful. Great experience and will definatley be returning!

However visiting the fare and square wasn't so pleasant we only went for a hot chocolate .. and had to wait 20 minutes and our table was disgusting dirty although someone said they would be over to clean it.. other customers making complaints as I'm waiting for my hot drinks about there food and service.. Glad i didn't opt to eat there! Shame as if I hadn't of visited the pub it would of been a 5*





And the pub could do with sorting out the broken glass on the door.. tacky.

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Me and my family have visited 3 times now and have enjoyed every visit, especially when doing the water sports, however my day was ruined by a horrible worker that had his colleague with him, one of the workers has a learning disability and me and him was talking, and the other working rudely interrupted and had a go at his colleague for talking to someone, however he wasn’t doing anything wrong, one this is not professional and two how can someone be that low to bully someone especially with a learning disability, I guess some people need to realise we’re all the same in life, other than that it is an amazing day out

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Kids loved the splash park, very reasonably priced. Not enough tables or shaded area in 26c heat...also shocked to be asked to pay for an under one to just have a few minutes paddle.

Parking nightmare, ticket machines not taking cash only phone payments...bit of a muddle!

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“Parking fines” are extortionate....don’t be 2 minutes late back to your car or you will be paying a £60 fine. Completely ruined a lovely walk and coffee at Willen and certainly puts you off going again, particularly when other lakes in Milton Keynes offer free parking. Yes we shouldn’t have overstayed but £60??!!

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We went to the lake late at night to Pokemon and to relax as I’m disabled and find the darkness of night helps relax me. I didn’t expect as a blue badge holder to receive two parking tickets from your car parking company. I’m disgusted as we saw no signs of blue badge holders not being exempted from paying. Plus it was 11pm at night. I will not be coming to the lake ever again and even though the car park is not run by your selfs I would of thought you would honour the blue badge system.

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I was at Willen Lake late summer and yer it is too expensive and before you say it's other people's fault it's not you people sell parking out to the highest bidders. I went to the health club with my carer and I paid. I have a bowel and I had to use the loo so I over stayed. I have a stoma bag needed changing or it leaks everywhere. It a medical thing. I got a ticket had to paid £100. Shall not be going to Willen. You are mean bad people who don't give a hoot.

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I brought my disabled mother and 2 children to your park. I paid packing charges and put the parking ticket and disabled badge up . I took my mother and children out the car . We came back to the car to see that the parking ticket was on my seat. I was really worried . I have soon recived a parking charge . I sent my parking ticket to Napier parking but they are insisting I pay £100 .

This is disgusting! I took my 2 year old daughter, 4 month old son and disabled mother to a park to relive stress of my kids being in temporary accommodation. I paid the ticket but I still get a fine. There's no way I can pay as I am homeless in temporary housing. The stress and hurt from this has really hit. Can't believe when I was getting my mother out the car the wind must have swept it . I paid £1.50 to park . Napier are unwilling to drop the charge even though they know I've paid . As it was a mobility car it has come in my mother's name. She's very upset and worried she has to pay . Disgusting acts . She has memory loss and I just wanted to take her somewhere nice to enjoy what Milton Keynes has to offer

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We did the Treetop Extreme this morning - it put us out of our comfort zone, but was great fun! Tom the instructor was first class! Highly recommended.

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This is for the splash park



Today (22/07/18) I visited with my mum and my son whose 31/2. I’d booked a time slot online, and was able to check in with complete ease. The lady at the ticket office was really helpful and explained how it worked. The area was clean and the splash pad itself was the biggest I’ve seen with so many water jets and sprays etc... the water is turned off at the end of each 1/2 hour session. It was a smooth process. My little boy absolutely loved it. There was so much to enjoy and try. I would say it was well worth the £3 fee. I found for him that was enough.

Really great fun and adults can go in for free! Which is great for me being 8 months pregnant � thank you

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This is a review for the treetop extreme. We went as a group for my sister's birthday on Saturday 17th Feb and I have to say it was brilliant. I went on the adventure level as I had my 9 year old daughter with me and she pretty much froze half way round and I was really struggling to try and get her to go across things and was unsure what more to do to help her. At different points each of the guys and girl came up and helped her across the obstacles and were amazing with her, I'm so grateful to them all for how friendly, helpful and patient they all were with her. Especially the girl at the end who pretty much hoisted her across the bit with the swings!

Although it's safe to say that my daughter isn't in a rush to do this again! I definitely would come back and i know that the whole group had a great time, So a big thank you to you all. You're all doing a great job

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This is a review for Treetop Extreme.

I came here with my husband and his parents while on holiday and had a blast! My mother in law wasn’t quite brave enough but my father in law did the Adventure climb and loved it, even though he’s afraid of heights! You’d never know it by the smile on his face! My husband and I did the Adventure and the Extreme climbs and though we were quite tired by the end, we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.

The staff were friendly, cheerful, knowledgeable, and comforting. We felt very safe in their capable hands.

The price is incredibly reasonable for what you get. We got to enjoy ourselves for an hour and a half and it was worth every penny. Will absolutely return here next time we’re in the area.

User

Lovely place to bring your dog and walk around.

User

High Ropes Course - this was brilliant for all ages - mine were 9-13 years old. 3 levels of high ropes. Extreme was extreme and brilliant. Mid level also a perfect challenge. Not only walk ways and trapeze but nets too. Good value, friendly staff, and if you pick the wrong course for you, you can change - no problem. Definitely recommend.

User

Had a fantastic time at tree-top extreme this afternoon. The staff were so great with our son who has autism. He was beaming from ear to ear with smiles.we will definitely visit again. Thank you so much for making it a great experience

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Great time at the Lake and climbing centre this afternoon. The area is clearly well looked after, car parking easy and reasonable, and helpful, friendly staff.

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Great place to visit especially with the amazing weather, lovely walk around lake, quite large queues for ice cream etc...! Car park excellently managed, had to extend my visit and used the Pay by Phone by Napier, well managed which was refreshing for a private parking company! Parking attendant very helpful when I needed help finding my car! Will def visit again. P.S, ideal place to take kids and lots of free play areas.

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Fantastically priced food with a generous price. The staff are friendly, and very welcoming. Table service is good. Will be telling friends and family. The lakeside is on the up!

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Amazing place, so much to do for the whole family. Will be spending a lot of time here this summer!!

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We had a great time this weekend and can't wait for the new splash pool. The scenery is beautiful and there are plenty of facilities. The only negative feedback I have is aimed at some of the visitors. Here is a beautiful place to visit, take the children, walk, rollerblade etc etc. Why, oh why, do you feel the need to drop litter and cigarette ends and treat the toilets as if no one else is going to have to use them?! They were absolutely disgusting! (Both the ones by the cafe and the public toilets in the pub) I wish people would have more consideration for other people and for their surroundings :( If we don't look after places like this, they will put the prices of parking and other things up to pay for the extra cleaners they need! Or worse still, they won't be able to afford to run it and the facilities will close. Please use your brains and have some respect for yours and everyone elses surroundings! (Other than that, loved it and we'll definitely be back soon!!) 😂😢😀

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Visited tree top extreme today with my 9 year old nephew. All I can say is amazing! He loved it and did it twice.. the staff there are very friendly, polite and helpful. Great experience and will definatley be returning!

However visiting the fare and square wasn't so pleasant we only went for a hot chocolate .. and had to wait 20 minutes and our table was disgusting dirty although someone said they would be over to clean it.. other customers making complaints as I'm waiting for my hot drinks about there food and service.. Glad i didn't opt to eat there! Shame as if I hadn't of visited the pub it would of been a 5*





And the pub could do with sorting out the broken glass on the door.. tacky.

User

Me and my family have visited 3 times now and have enjoyed every visit, especially when doing the water sports, however my day was ruined by a horrible worker that had his colleague with him, one of the workers has a learning disability and me and him was talking, and the other working rudely interrupted and had a go at his colleague for talking to someone, however he wasn’t doing anything wrong, one this is not professional and two how can someone be that low to bully someone especially with a learning disability, I guess some people need to realise we’re all the same in life, other than that it is an amazing day out

User

Kids loved the splash park, very reasonably priced. Not enough tables or shaded area in 26c heat...also shocked to be asked to pay for an under one to just have a few minutes paddle.

Parking nightmare, ticket machines not taking cash only phone payments...bit of a muddle!

User

“Parking fines” are extortionate....don’t be 2 minutes late back to your car or you will be paying a £60 fine. Completely ruined a lovely walk and coffee at Willen and certainly puts you off going again, particularly when other lakes in Milton Keynes offer free parking. Yes we shouldn’t have overstayed but £60??!!

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We went to the lake late at night to Pokemon and to relax as I’m disabled and find the darkness of night helps relax me. I didn’t expect as a blue badge holder to receive two parking tickets from your car parking company. I’m disgusted as we saw no signs of blue badge holders not being exempted from paying. Plus it was 11pm at night. I will not be coming to the lake ever again and even though the car park is not run by your selfs I would of thought you would honour the blue badge system.

User

I was at Willen Lake late summer and yer it is too expensive and before you say it's other people's fault it's not you people sell parking out to the highest bidders. I went to the health club with my carer and I paid. I have a bowel and I had to use the loo so I over stayed. I have a stoma bag needed changing or it leaks everywhere. It a medical thing. I got a ticket had to paid £100. Shall not be going to Willen. You are mean bad people who don't give a hoot.

User

I brought my disabled mother and 2 children to your park. I paid packing charges and put the parking ticket and disabled badge up . I took my mother and children out the car . We came back to the car to see that the parking ticket was on my seat. I was really worried . I have soon recived a parking charge . I sent my parking ticket to Napier parking but they are insisting I pay £100 .

This is disgusting! I took my 2 year old daughter, 4 month old son and disabled mother to a park to relive stress of my kids being in temporary accommodation. I paid the ticket but I still get a fine. There's no way I can pay as I am homeless in temporary housing. The stress and hurt from this has really hit. Can't believe when I was getting my mother out the car the wind must have swept it . I paid £1.50 to park . Napier are unwilling to drop the charge even though they know I've paid . As it was a mobility car it has come in my mother's name. She's very upset and worried she has to pay . Disgusting acts . She has memory loss and I just wanted to take her somewhere nice to enjoy what Milton Keynes has to offer

More about Willen Lake

Willen Lake is located at Willen Lake, V10 Brickhill Street, MK150DS Milton Keynes
01908 246 599
http://www.willenlake.org.uk