About Us
West Country Water Park Bristol – your natural lake for wild swimming, watersports, and outdoor adventure in North Bristol.
West Country Water Park – Our slice of paradise.
West Country Water Park Bristol was built to be the perfect spot to relax, refuel, and enjoy the scenery. Furthermore, we wanted a place where the whole family could have loads of fun, just minutes from the city centre.
Our Story
Birth of the lake!
Where we began…
’Mad’ Mike Thompson, Bristol born, a windsurf pioneer, had the foresight to create his very own lake to teach windsurfing to other water enthusiasts. In 1982, he did just that! He, along with others, transformed the land into a beautiful clean artificial lake. As a result, the lake was used for paddle boarding, windsurfing, jet skiing and even once had a bungee jump for almost 40 years!
Fun fact: Mike windsurfed 75 miles across the English channel!
It took 4 months to fill the lake with 30,000,000 gallons of water. However, people thought it wouldn’t work and there would be no water source. Nevertheless, Mike proved them wrong – and his vision became a thriving outdoor destination for Bristol.
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Food Hygiene Rating
10%
Member Discount
8 mi
From Bristol Centre
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Welcome – No Booking Needed
Good Food, Great Views, Wildlife on Your Doorstep
The lake is home to herons, ducks, and more – regular visitors you can enjoy from our outdoor decking. Specifically, you can combine the café with everything else on site: swim in the lake, use the Aqua Park, warm up in the sauna, then relax on the terrace with a coffee and a bite to eat – all in one lakeside setting.
Groups, Events & Find Us
Furthermore, the café and the wider park are great spots for post-event gatherings, club socials, and group treats. In addition, we host corporate away days and special events throughout the year. Get in touch if you’re planning something special – hello@westcountrywaterpark.co.uk
How to Find Us
West Country Water Park is in the beautiful North Bristol countryside near Winterbourne and Bradley Stoke – just 8 miles from Bristol city centre and minutes from the M4/M5 junctions. Therefore, it’s the perfect escape that doesn’t require a long drive. Find out more about what’s on near us at Visit Bristol.
Members Discount
In particular, West Country Water Park members receive 10% off all food and drink in the café. Find out more about memberships.
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The staff have a great deal of patience and contribute to the fun; it’s a great team.
We loved our recent SI event and will be back for sure🙂
