Upcoming Events at The Park

As well as the chance to take a pedal boat out on the lake, hire a bike or just go for a beautiful lakeside walk through the leaves or a sun filled lay on the sand, The Cotswold Country Park & Beach is beginning to host some magical family, sporting and educational events. After the success of the newly established events here at the park over the course of 2009 the family fun will continue on throughout this year with everything from Punch and Judy shows to life drawing classes.

Here at the park our aim is to create a magical and very much family oriented atmosphere for both locals and tourists alike to love and enjoy. So as well as striving to improve the park & it’s facilities – such as the newly designed café and shop - building a year round and fun packed events diary is something that we hope will really help towards creating the atmosphere and venue that we are striving for.

So far we have already had circus workshops, steel drum bands and even camel rides here at the park throughout the sumer – all of which went down a storm and were very much a success. And during the colder winter season we also provided a particularly gruesome Halloween activity day and a magical Winter market, complete with it's own Santas Grotto!

So there really has never been a better time to visit us here at The Cotswold Country Park & Beach – whether it be your first time, or a chance to reacquaint yourself with our stunning site – as we have everything you need for a fabulous family day out all year round and our new diary of events really is shaping up to be something not to be missed!

Friday 2nd April, Sunday 4th April and Monday 5th April 2010 (Good Friday & Easter Monday)
Easter Treasure Trail!

Enjoy a fun filled day at The Cotswold Country Park & Beach by coming on down and taking part in our very own Easter Treasure Trail that will have you running the length and breadth of the park for your very own Easter prize!
 

Saturday 10th April 2010
Augustus Art Presents Life Drawing Classes
10am - 4:30pm

Paul Augustus Walters (aka Moon) is The Country parks official artist in residence and beginning this 10th April he is offering an excellent opportunity to expand your life drawing skills and artistic experience. He will provide expert tuition and using traditional techniques, professional nude models and setting it all in beautiful surroundings, he really does promise to make it a day to remember. The cost for the day is £129.00 and the places are limited to just 12. So to reserve your place today please call 01285 868096, email anna@watermarkclub.co.uk or take a look at www.augustusart.co.uk for more details

Saturday 24th April 2010
Sponsored Bike Ride for Chernobyl Children Life Line

Chernobyl Children Life Line Swindon, are part of a national charity founded in 1992 by Victor Mizzi M.B.E. Since then over 150 “Links” have been established throughout the UK, raising money to support the children of Belarus and Ukraine. Whose lives will be forever affected by the aftermath of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster in 1986. Here at the park we are hosting a sponsored bike ride to help raise funds for this wonderful charity. You can take part at any time during the day and you can challenge yourself to as many laps of our two picturesque lakes as you wish – just think, the more you can do, the more you can get people to sponsor you! So why not pop on down to the park with your bike – or you can hire one of ours if you wish – and get cycling to raise some money for this fantastic cause! All monies raised go towards air fares to bring affected children to the UK for respite breaks and every little bit helps! Please just pop into the park or contact us on 01285 868096 or anna@watermarkclub.co.uk to obtain a sponsorship form www.swindon.ccll.org.uk

Monday 3rd May 2010
May Day Bank Holiday Tropikal Vizion Steel Drum Band

Tropikal Vizion Steel Drum Band is made up of some of the finest Steel Drum Band players in the UK and they boast a broad repertoire that includes everything from Calypso to Soca and Reggae, to Samba and Salsa, making them a truly unique and entertaining band that would brighten up even the cloudiest of days! So sit back, relax and enjoy the sounds of the Caribbean right here at The Cotswold Country Park & Beach!
 

Sunday 9th May 2010
Tri Ferris presents the Cotswold Super Sprint Triathlon

The SIS Cotswold Super Sprint includes a 400m swim, 20km bike and 5km run or a 200m swim, 20km bike and 2.5km run. There’s a trade village, mini triathlon seminars and refreshments on Saturday and Sunday, a memento for all starters, event photos, Chip Timing and finish line screen. A one-lap lake swim in clear water (wetsuits must be used) is followed by a fairly flat, one lap ride on quiet country roads before departing for a two lap, traffic free run on paths around the lake (The Novice/Youth event does one lap). The event and venue are ideal for moving from pool swim events to open water and provide a great stepping-stone to Sprint and Standard distance. This event helps to raise funds for Cancer Research UK and to enter please visit www.triferris.com

Sunday 23rd May 2010
Cool Breeze Events presents The Womens Duathlon

This event is made up of a Walk/Run – Bike – Walk/Run and you can choose between The Novice (2.5k – 10k – 2.5k) and The Challenge (5k – 20k – 5k). This event is for women only and raises both funds and awareness for ‘Breast Cancer Research’ and ‘Ovarian Cancer Action’ and is sponsored by SheActive. For more details and to enter please visit www.everywomansduathlon.co.uk

Monday 31st May 2010
Spring Bank Holiday Tropikal Vizion Steel Drum Band

Tropikal Vizion Steel Drum Band is made up of some of the finest Steel Drum Band players in the UK and they boast a broad repertoire that includes everything from Calypso to Soca and Reggae, to Samba and Salsa, making them a truly unique and entertaining band that would brighten up even the cloudiest of days! So sit back, relax and enjoy the sounds of the Caribbean right here at The Cotswold Country Park & Beach!
 

Monday 31st May – Wednesday 2nd June 2010
Augustus Art Presents The Paul & Gordon Art Show
Show Party Wednesday 2nd June

Two fantastic artists are joining forces to present a one of a kind exhibition at The Cotswold Country Park and Beach this Spring and it promises to be an exhibition not to be missed! From the 31st May – 2nd June their original and unique works will be on display throughout the parks main visitor centre and cafe with a Show Party - including a fully licensed bar and several different musicians - taking place on the evening of Wednesday 2nd June from 7pm - 10pm. So please pop along during the course of the event (especially on the evening of the party!) and take a look at this beautiful art, examples of which can be found at www.augustusart.co.uk
 

Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th June 2010
The PDSA mobile PetCheck unit comes to visit!

PDSA, the leading veterinary charity, is continually developing new opportunities to bring its pet health care messages to more communities and this is achieved through their special mobile PetCheck units which are currently touring the country and one of these great facilities will be here at the park for one weekend only! The onboard veterinary nurse provides FREE PetChecks to dogs of all shapes and sizes and offers advice on the care of other popular pets. PetChecks cover diet and nutrition, including body shape awareness; weight; dental care; coat condition and general fitness. So if you’re a doggy lover then why not pop on down to the park and take advantage of this great free service!

Sunday 6th June 2010
Tri Ferris presents The Cotswold Women only Triathlon

This event includes The Sprint – 750m swim, 20km bike and 5km run, The Super Sprint – 400m swim, 20km bike and 2.5km run or The Novice – 200m swim, 20km bike and 2.5km run. There will be a trade village and refreshments on Saturday and Sunday, and T-Shirt for all starters. A one-lap lake swim in clear water is followed by a fairly flat, one lap ride on quiet country roads before departing for a two lap, traffic free run on paths around the lake (The Super Sprint/Novice event does one lap). The event and its venue are ideal for those moving from pool swim events to open water and provide a great stepping-stone to the Standard distance. With the 200m swim Novice Event ideal for the first time triathlete. This event helps to raise funds for Cancer Research UK and to enter please visit www.triferris.com
 

Saturday 12th June 2010
Charity Fun Day for Helen & Douglas House

Helen and Douglas House is a registered charity providing respite and end of life care for children and young adults with life-shortening conditions, as well as support and friendship for the whole family at their two hospice houses in Oxford; which are bright, vibrant and positive places, where the emphasis is on living life to the full, even when that life may be short. Here at the park a fantastic local events company ‘Event Novice’ are hosting a family fun day for these children, young adults, their families and the wonderful individuals who put their time and effort into this wonderful charity. They’ll be hosting a ‘Sausage Sizzle BBQ’, a treasure hunt around the park and a balloon ‘send off’ competition as well as having a bouncy castle and full use of the parks already extensive facilities. These activities are being put on for Helen and Douglas House, however we strongly encourage everyone and anyone to come on down to the park and take part in the fun, make the most of the BBQ and extra activities and maybe give something back, by helping to raise some funds for this fantastic charity! www.helenanddouglas.org.uk

Sunday 13th June 2010
Votwo Long Swim

Votwo are once again proud to announce they are organising the Long Swim series on behalf of Aqua Sphere. 4 venues all open water. 3 swims in established lake locations and the 4th swim in the sea. These swim races provide the perfect opportunity for athletes needing to get 100% accurate 3.8km distance swim before a long distance triathlon. The second race within this series is taking place here at The Cotswold Country Park & Beach and this venue has been chosen for its sheltered flat calm water. Votwo will have their own swim shop selling discounted wetsuits, goggles etc on site and wetsuit hire is available (please see the website for full details). Each venue is 2 - 3 laps of a course and spectators are welcome to come along and get close to the action! To enter this event please visit www.votwo.co.uk
 

Wednesday 4th August 2010
Water Zorbing

This summer, we’re launching something a little different here at the park in the shape of Water Zorbing! We have two fantastic ‘Waterwalkerz’ that are large, transparent balls that let you run, roll, flip and spin on the water, without getting wet!!! Water Zorbing is the latest craze to hit the UK and is a unique activity that provides a lot of fun for all ages, from toddlers to adults! We are currently one of only three venues throughout the entire country that provide this activity at the moment, so why not come on down and experience this fantastic and exclusive new activity for yourselves!
 

Saturday 7th August 2010
Punch & Judy

This summer we thought we’d give you just a little extra treat and welcome all the fun of the seaside, here to the Cotswolds, in the form of John and Trevor Harvey and their fantastic Punch and Judy show! Their fabulous show includes all of the main traditional characters; the crocodile, Judy, Joey the clown, the policeman, and of course Mr Punch himself! All of the puppets are beautifully hand carved, painted and dressed, making the show both colourful and authentic - and there is lots of audience participation too, making it great fun for children and adults alike! Plus, as a little extra treat our entertainers will also be roaming the park making balloon modeled creations for all you good boys and girls – anything from Daffy Duck to an X-Files alien! A good old fashioned British summers day out, not to be missed!
12:30pm, 2:00pm and 3:30pm

Wednesday 11th August 2010
Water Zorbing

This summer, we’re launching something a little different here at the park in the shape of Water Zorbing! We have two fantastic ‘Waterwalkerz’ that are large, transparent balls that let you run, roll, flip and spin on the water, without getting wet!!! Water Zorbing is the latest craze to hit the UK and is a unique activity that provides a lot of fun for all ages, from toddlers to adults! We are currently one of only three venues throughout the entire country that provide this activity at the moment, so why not come on down and experience this fantastic and exclusive new activity for yourselves!
 

Wednesday 11th August 2010
Charity Fun Day for Chernobyl Children Life Line

Chernobyl Children Life Line Swindon, are part of a national charity founded in 1992 by Victor Mizzi M.B.E. Since then over 150 “Links” have been established throughout the UK, raising money to support the children of Belarus and Ukraine. Whose lives will be forever affected by the aftermath of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster in 1986. Here at the park the children and their host families will be hosting a family BBQ whilst we’ll be providing them with a bouncy castle and access to all of our facilities (including todays Zorbing activity!) free of charge as well as having full use of the parks already extensive facilities. These activities are being put on for the Chernobyl Children Life Line, however we strongly encourage everyone and anyone to come on down to the park and take part in the fun and activities to give something back, by helping to raise some funds for this fantastic charity! All monies raised go towards air fares to bring affected children to the UK for respite breaks and every little bit helps! www.swindon.ccll.org.uk

Saturday 14th August 2010
Punch & Judy

This summer we thought we’d give you just a little extra treat and welcome all the fun of the seaside, here to the Cotswolds, in the form of John and Trevor Harvey and their fantastic Punch and Judy show! Their fabulous show includes all of the main traditional characters; the crocodile, Judy, Joey the clown, the policeman, and of course Mr Punch himself! All of the puppets are beautifully hand carved, painted and dressed, making the show both colourful and authentic - and there is lots of audience participation too, making it great fun for children and adults alike! Plus, as a little extra treat our entertainers will also be roaming the park making balloon modeled creations for all you good boys and girls – anything from Daffy Duck to an X-Files alien! A good old fashioned British summers day out, not to be missed!
12:30pm, 2:00pm and 3:30pm

Wednesday 18th August 2010
Water Zorbing

This summer, we’re launching something a little different here at the park in the shape of Water Zorbing! We have two fantastic ‘Waterwalkerz’ that are large, transparent balls that let you run, roll, flip and spin on the water, without getting wet!!! Water Zorbing is the latest craze to hit the UK and is a unique activity that provides a lot of fun for all ages, from toddlers to adults! We are currently one of only three venues throughout the entire country that provide this activity at the moment, so why not come on down and experience this fantastic and exclusive new activity for yourselves!

Saturday 21st August 2010
Punch & Judy

This summer we thought we’d give you just a little extra treat and welcome all the fun of the seaside, here to the Cotswolds, in the form of John and Trevor Harvey and their fantastic Punch and Judy show! Their fabulous show includes all of the main traditional characters; the crocodile, Judy, Joey the clown, the policeman, and of course Mr Punch himself! All of the puppets are beautifully hand carved, painted and dressed, making the show both colourful and authentic - and there is lots of audience participation too, making it great fun for children and adults alike! Plus, as a little extra treat our entertainers will also be roaming the park making balloon modeled creations for all you good boys and girls – anything from Daffy Duck to an X-Files alien! A good old fashioned British summers day out, not to be missed!
12:30pm, 2:00pm and 3:30pm

Wednesday 25th August 2010
Water Zorbing

This summer, we’re launching something a little different here at the park in the shape of Water Zorbing! We have two fantastic ‘Waterwalkerz’ that are large, transparent balls that let you run, roll, flip and spin on the water, without getting wet!!! Water Zorbing is the latest craze to hit the UK and is a unique activity that provides a lot of fun for all ages, from toddlers to adults! We are currently one of only three venues throughout the entire country that provide this activity at the moment, so why not come on down and experience this fantastic and exclusive new activity for yourselves!
 

Saturday 28th August 2010
Punch & Judy

This summer we thought we’d give you just a little extra treat and welcome all the fun of the seaside, here to the Cotswolds, in the form of John and Trevor Harvey and their fantastic Punch and Judy show! Their fabulous show includes all of the main traditional characters; the crocodile, Judy, Joey the clown, the policeman, and of course Mr Punch himself! All of the puppets are beautifully hand carved, painted and dressed, making the show both colourful and authentic - and there is lots of audience participation too, making it great fun for children and adults alike! Plus, as a little extra treat our entertainers will also be roaming the park making balloon modeled creations for all you good boys and girls – anything from Daffy Duck to an X-Files alien! A good old fashioned British summers day out, not to be missed!
12:30pm, 2:00pm and 3:30pm

Monday 30th August 2010
Summer Bank Holiday Donkey Rides and Tropizal Vizion Steel Drum Band

Come on down to The Cotswold Country Park & Beach this bank holiday for a truly unique day out as we have some very special guests visiting the park in the form of the Dunston Donkeys! We will have several of these fantastic animals on site for both rides and petting as well as having trained specialists on site to lead you around and help teach you all about them. As well as having Donkey rides throughout the day we will also be welcoming back The Tropikal Vizion Steel Drum Band which is made up of some of the finest Steel Drum Band players in the UK and boasts a broad repertoire that encompasses everything from Calypso to Soca and Reggae, to Samba and Salsa, making them a truly unique and entertaining band that would brighten up even the cloudiest of days! So sit back, relax and enjoy the sounds of the Caribbean plus get a fantastic donkey ride, right here at The Cotswold Country Park and Beach!

Sunday 5th September 2010
Tri Ferris presents The Cotswold Triathlon

This event includes a 750m swim, 20km bike and 5km run or 400m swim, 20km bike and 2.5km run. There will be a trade village and refreshments on Saturday and Sunday, a Performance T-shirt and swim hat for all starters and Chip Timing and finish line screen. A one-lap lake swim in clear water is followed by a fairly flat, one lap ride on quiet country roads before departing for a two lap, traffic free run on paths around the lake (The Novice/Youth event does one lap). The event and its venue are ideal for those moving from pool swim events to open water and provide a great stepping-stone to the Standard distance. This event helps to raise funds for Cancer Research UK and to enter please visit www.triferris.com