Seasonal Grounds Visiting


 

 

Open seasonally, our landscaped 400 acres of grounds... 

offer walks around our flat, tarmacked 3-mile loop of the rowing course, suitable for wheelchairs and buggies.

 

Please note that we may need to change our grounds opening times at short notice. We recommend checking our grounds opening times below before traveling. 

 

Open from September through to March, our grounds consist of 400 acres of Arboretum, meadows, nature reserve, and 2,200-metre rowing course. 

The 3-mile flat, tarmacked loop around Dorney Lake's rowing course is suitable for wheelchairs & buggies. 

 

 

This Months Opening Times

Please note that we may need to change our grounds opening times at short notice.

We recommend checking our grounds opening times regularly and before traveling. 

 


Our grounds will be closed to visitors for the summer season from Monday 3rd April 2023.

We look forward to welcoming you back again in the autumn. 


 

  Week Commencing 13/03/23
  Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Grounds 07.00 - 19.00 07.00 - 19.00 07.00 - 19.00 07.00 - 19.00 07.00 - 19.00 07.00 - 19.00 07.00 - 13.30*
Arboretum Car Park  07.00 - 19.00 07.00 - 19.00 07.00 - 19.00 07.00 - 19.00 07.00 - 19.00 07.00 - 19.00 07.00 - 13.30*
  Week Commencing 20/03/23
  Monday  Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Grounds Closed* 07.00 - 19.00 07.00 - 19.00 07.00 - 19.00 07.00 - 19.00 07.00 - 19.00 07.00 - 19.00
Arboretum Car Park  Closed* 07.00 - 19.00 07.00 - 19.00

07.00 - 19.00

07.00 - 19.00 07.00 - 19.00 07.00 - 19.00
  Week Commencing 27/03/23
  Monday  Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Grounds 07.00 - 19.00 07.00 - 19.00 07.00 - 19.00 07.00 - 19.00 07.00 - 19.00 07.00 - 19.00 07.00 - 19.00
Arboretum Car Park  07.00 - 19.00 07.00 - 19.00 07.00 - 19.00 07.00 - 19.00 07.00 - 19.00 07.00 - 19.00 07.00 - 19.00
  Week Commencing 03/04/23
  Monday  Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Grounds Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed
Arboretum Car Park  Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed
  Week Commencing 10/04/23
  Monday  Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Grounds Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed
Arboretum Car Park  Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed

 

 

*Sunday 19th March 2023 - Our grounds will close slightly earlier with our Main Gates closing at 13.30. Please ensure any vehicles have departed before 13.30 to avoid being locked in.  

*Monday 20th March 2023 - Closed for Sports Event. If you would like more information on the event or would like to take part, please click here

 

 

Public Toilets are available, located at the side of The Boathouse next to Reception.

Please note that we do not have a Cafe or Shop on-site.

 

Site rules

For the enjoyment and safety of all visitors and users of our venue and grounds, please be reminded of our site rules.

 

· Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times. This is imperative to prevent a collision hazard with other members of the public, rowing & canoeing coaches on bicycles, vehicles moving around site and other venue users.  

. Always clean up after your dog and use the waste bins provided. Also, please can you take your litter home with you.

· For your own safety pedestrians must not use the Main Access Road between the security barriers at the main entrance and the Boathouse. This is in use 24/7 for vehicles/delivery lorries/rowing trailers traveling at speed.

· Cycle training (speeds exceeding 10mph), training in peloton/groups and speed skating around site is prohibited. Strictly no cycling in front of the boathouse.

. Please keep to the middle path around the lake to avoid collision with rowing & canoe training as the paths closest to the water are designated for rowing & canoe coaches on bicycles.

· No swimming, paddling, jumping, diving or fishing is permitted. Also, no BBQ’s or fires are permitted.

· Please park in designated areas only, and if the car park is full please can we ask that you return on another day. Do not park on local roads including Court Lane or Marsh Lane.

· Please keep young children under close supervision at all times, especially around open water.

· We ask that our staff are treated with courtesy and respect. Any aggressive or violent behavior towards our staff or any member of the public within our site will not be tolerated under any circumstances.

 

Car Parking 

 

If you are visiting our grounds for leisure purposes, our Arboretum Car Park is situated just inside our Main Entrance gates offering limited parking. There is a flat rate charge to park of £2.50 which can be made by either contactless payment or by the JustPark app. 

To ensure road traffic safety for our neighbours, if the car park is full please can we ask that you come back another day. Please do not park on the surrounding roads, on Court Lane or Marsh Lane. 

 

Blue Badge Holders

We offer complimentary car parking for Blue Badge Holders. Disabled parking is available Monday to Friday, 08.00 - 16.30 at the Ash Tree located halfway down the lake. This can be accessed by calling 'Reception' at the barrier intercom. For Blue Badge Holders parking in our Arboretum Car Park, please apply for a pass either in advance or within 24 hours of your visit with our car park management company by following the below link. 

https://www.countrywideparking.co.uk/dorney-lake/

 

 

If you are attending an event, please contact the event organiser for specific parking instructions.

 

 


 

 

 

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