Venue Facilities

More than 1 million 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.

Spend some time on the lake and enjoy a variety of activities from Sailing to Cable Skiing and High Ropes to Adventure Golf. If its nature you are looking for you will see plenty of wildlife and the North Lake is a designated nature reserve. Willen Lake is located only 2 minutes drive from Junction 14 of the M1 and 5 minutes drive from the train station.


Watersports and Activity Centre

A Royal Yachting Association Centre, the ideal location to learn watersports, see the Watersports section for more information
Ball Courts

2 five a side pitches, both are floodlite and can also be used for tennis or hockey, see the Ball Court Section for more information
High Ropes Course

Run by Aerial Extreme, see the high ropes section for more information
Mini Railway

The miniature railway is one of the lakes most established facilities carrying thousands of visitors each year
Dragons Health Club

A members health club with top of the range equipment, indoor pool and spa
The Lakeside Restaurant

Good value food and drink with a fully licensed bar
Premier Travel Inn

A hotel with 41 rooms
Play Area

A great facility that won't cost you a penny. A must for the kids
Coffee Bay

Home made food, coffees, snacks and refreshments with. A must stop off point. Outside seating and toilets are available
Water Ski and Wakeboard Centre

Run by Wake MK, see the Cable Tow section for further information
Adventure Golf

9 hole pitch and putt course
Cycle Ways

Cycle ways and paths cross the venue and run for 250 miles around Milton Keynes. Underpasses mean you don't need to cross the roads. Cycle maps are available from the Watersports centre
Willen Lawn

The largest of the Willen Lake event areas, ideal for a concert or a team building day. Available for hire
Lakeside Lawn

Lakeside events space with views over the Lake. Available for hire
The Mini Bowl

A 4,000 person capacity arena, ideal for that private event or concert. Available for hire
The Coach Park

Events area that is ideal for additional parking and is large enough for a full sized circus. Available for hire
Golf View

Grassed Area situated next to the Adventure Golf Course
The North Bay

A quite spot to the north of lake. Overlooks the Water Ski Centre
The Band Stand

A secluded location centrally located on the site and an ideal base for that Corporate Event



  1. Watersports and Activity Centre
  2. Ball Courts
  3. High Ropes Course
  4. Mini Railway
  5. Dragons Health Club
  6. The Lakeside Restaurant
  7. Premier Travel Inn
  8. Play Area
  9. Coffee Bay
  10. Water Ski and Wakeboard Centre
  11. Adventure Golf
  12. Cycle Ways

  1. Willen Lawn
  2. Lakeside Lawn
  3. The Mini Bowl
  4. The Coach Park
  5. Golf View
  6. The North Bay
  7. The Band Stand

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