Holiday Activities

Holiday Activities

Half Day Paddle & Activity Sessions

Bushcraft & Paddle Morning

(8 to 16 years)
3 hour session - £37

These sessions are for young people who want to have fun paddling as well as some additional land based fun activities.
Bush craft, fire making, nature walk, den building & canoeing

Canoes, wetsuits and buoyancy aids are supplied

  • 29th August - 09.30 to 12.30
  • 31st October - 09.30 to 12.30

 

*If your chosen date does not appear on the booking page, apply the "Daily" filter.

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instructor camp fire making at Stanborough Park

Holiday Club

Holiday Club Paddle & activity full days

(8 to 16 years)
1 day session - £55

A whole day of fun filled activities including at least one watersport each day, other activities include team games, scavenger hunts, raft building and more! Each activity day has a different selection of activities to keep you busy, why not book all three to experience all the fun.

All equipment, including wetsuits and buoyancy aids is supplied

  • 27th August - 09.30 to 16.30
  • 28th August - 09.30 to 16.30
  • 30th October - 09.30 to 16.30

*If your chosen date does not appear on the booking page, apply the "Daily" filter.

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Girl Paddleboarding on Stanborough Lake

Pay & Play Paddle
1/2 Hour £8.50

Ages 8+ (children under 12, who are not competent paddlers, must book on with an adult)

New for Summer 2025 our Pay & Play sessions are designed for those that would like to come along during the summer holidays and give Paddleboarding a go.

No need to book in advance, come along to the main slip way on the South Lake to book in with our team for a fun half hour of paddling.

We supply the paddleboards and buoyancy aids, you will need to bring closed toe shoes, T-shirt + shorts or swimwear to wear in the water. Changing rooms and showers are provided.

All sessions are weather dependant and subject to change due to operational factors beyond our control

Opening times​

  • Tuesday 26th  August      12.30 to 16.30 ​
  • Wednesday 27th August  11.30 to 16.30 
  • Thursday 28st August      11.30 to 16.30 ​
  • Saturday 30th August      12.00 to 16.30

Summer Holiday Sailing and Paddle courses

As well as our Holiday Club, we offer the following holiday activities:

Sailing - Click here for Sailing Course information

 

Paddling/kayaking - Click here for Paddle course information

 

Paddleboarding - Click here for paddleboarding information

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I pay with Childcare Vouchers

Unfortunately we are unable to accept childcare vouchers as payment as we are not Ofsted registeted.

Is safety cover provided

On water safety cover is provided by our qualified team during every watersports session at Stanborough.

What should I bring with me?

  • A complete change of clothing, including socks & underwear: swim wear and a t-shirt to wear in the water
  • Sun hat, sun cream and water bottle on warmer days
  • Layers of lightweight clothing to be worn under a wetsuit on colder days
  • A lightweight waterproof jacket
  • A towel 
  • If you wear glasses you will need a strap to keep them secure

Do I need to wear a wetsuit?

Wetsuits and buoyancy aids are supplied by us; you are welcome to wear your own wetsuit if you prefer. Wetsuits are optional in hot weather.

Is there anywhere to change and leave my belongings?

We have changing rooms and hot showers for your comfort & convenience.

A non-secure bag drop area will be available outside so please avoid bringing any valuable items with you.

Do courses still go ahead when it rains?

Yes, all courses and sessions still go ahead during the rain - you are going to get wet anyway!

Sessions will only be cancelled in cases of dangerous environmental conditions (i.e. lightning storms, serious fog or flooding).

Parking

We operate a camera parking system; you get 20 minutes free to drop off and pick up your child

A reduced parking rate is available for Adults taking part in booked activities; please speak to our team on arrival before paying for your parking.  

If you are registered with Hozah automatic payments, please contact us at stanborough@gll.org at least 48 hours before your visit so that we can apply your discount.

Please note we are unable to refund Hozah auatomatic payments