Willen Lake

Willen Lake is a visitor attraction and public park in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire The site is owned by The Parks Trust, an independent, self-funded charity that cares for and maintains over 6,000 acres of green space across MK.
Willen Lake is Milton Keynes’s most popular park, attracting in excess of 750,000 visitors a year. The Parks Trust also works with around 6,000 school children and adults and over 200 volunteers. It organises and enables over 500 events each year, making Milton Keynes a vibrant and colourful place.

Activities

We have a range of activities available at Willen Lake.

Find out more by visiting Activities at Willen Lake in Milton Keynes

On the Water

Paddle sportsOur sheltered waters are a great place to learn to control a kayak, canoe or paddleboard.
Activity WeeksWe have a range of activity weeks suitable for 8 to 15 year olds.
Adult ClubsBuild on your watersport skills at one of our adult only clubs.
Kids ClubsWe have a variety of clubs and courses designed for children.
Boat HireOur fleet of themed pedalos are great for the whole family.
Launching own craftDo you have your own Paddleboard, Sit-on-top Kayak, Canoe or Windsurfing board and need a place to practice?
Aqua ParcsAn inflatable water park which is over 120 metres long and features over 30 obstacles.
Open Water SwimmingEnjoy a refreshing swim in the lake with Love Open Water.
SailingLearn how to sail at Willen Lake.
WindsurfingCheck out our range of beginner and intermediate windsurfing sessions and courses.

Off the Water

Treetop ExtremeExperience new heights on our high ropes course.
Splash ‘n’ PlayEnjoy a great day out with the kids at one of the UK’s largest outdoor splash parks.
ArcheryLearn a new skill at our Discovery Archery sessions.
Play areaOur play area is over an acre in size and is the biggest free play area in Milton Keynes
Observation WheelEnjoy beautiful views across the lake from the Willen Observation Wheel.
Walking RoutesCheck out our range of guided routes to help you to explore the lake.
FishingFind out more about fishing on the lake from Milton Keynes Angling Association.
Outdoor LearningActivities designed to encourage you to get in touch with nature and discover fascinating facts about the wildlife at Willen Lake.
FitMKBased at Willen Lake and Campbell Park FitMk is Milton Keynes’ original outdoor gym.
4G Football PitchesKick Off Sports Centre at Willen Lake boasts two floodlit 4G AstroTurf pitches, ideal for 5 or 6-a-side football.

Getting here

Getting to Willen Lake is easy, however you decide to travel.

Willen Lake is conveniently located in Milton Keynes with great transport links, so it’s easy to get to whether you’re travelling by car or public transport.

By Car	Use the postcode MK15 0DS in your Sat Nav. If you are on the M1, exit at Junction 14 and follow the signs to Central Milton Keynes until you pick-up the signs for Willen Lake. We have a number of chargeable car parks at Willen Lake. For more information on these please click here Get directions by car
By Bus	Catch the number 8 bus from Milton Keynes town centre to ‘Woolstone Roundabout West’. Walking down from the bus stop, take the first right at the redway junction under the main road, then take your first left into Willen Lake.
By Train	Direct trains to Milton Keynes Central run from London Euston and Birmingham. From Milton Keynes Central, it’s approximately 50 minutes walk or 12 minutes cycle. Alternatively, you can catch a bus or take a taxi. Directions from Milton Keynes Central