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Thorpe Lakes UK

📍 Chertsey, Surrey, South East

★4.5(716 Google reviews)đŸ’°ÂŖ25đŸ‘ļ6+

Water sports resort across 150 sheltered acres in Surrey featuring a giant floating aqua park, cable wakeboarding with beginner lessons from age 6, wetsuit and buoyancy-aid hire, and a beach picnic area.

✓ Wakeboarding lessons✓ Aqua park obstacles✓ Encouraging staff✓ Clean equipment✓ Beach area

🏆 Funzaroo Verdict

Best for families with children aged 6 and up who can swim confidently and want a full-day water adventure. Staff are praised for patience with nervous children and those with physical limitations.

â„šī¸ What to Know Before You Go

💡Call ahead for clear arrival directions to avoid losing session time at reception
⏰Wetsuits, helmets and buoyancy aids are all supplied — no need to bring your own
đŸŽŸī¸The beach picnic area is a good base for non-participants to relax
🚗Book wakeboarding lessons in advance — instructor slots fill quickly

đŸ’Ŧ What Families Are Saying

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4.5
★★★★★

716 Google reviews

G Reviews from Google

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Sophie Bates

a month ago

★★★★★

“Hired the marquee for my 30th in July 2025, the team went out of their way to make the event special and run smoothly. The venue itself is beautiful and great value for money. The perfect space for a special occasion.”

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Damon Kennedy

7 months ago

★★★★★

“Staff are fantastic, was completely understanding towards my son limitations, staff were full of encouragement getting my son over and past his fears So helpful and understanding. Was a brilliant weekend”

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Andrew Bedwell

7 months ago

★★★★★

“Fantastic session for my daughter to learn wakeboarding. Good instructors Wetsuits, helmets and buoyancy aids all clean”

đŸ’Ŧ What parents mention

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Overview

Thorpe Lakes offers a floating inflatable aqua park with obstacle courses, a cable park with rails and kickers, and beginner wakeboarding lessons for ages 6 and up. Wetsuits, helmets and buoyancy aids are provided and kept clean. A beach area allows picnicking between sessions, and a cafe and marquee function space sit on site. Age-specific sessions and party packages are available across the 150-acre lake complex.

🕐 Opening Hours

Wednesday10:00 – 19:00
Thursday15:30 – 19:00
Friday15:30 – 19:00
Saturday12:00 – 19:00
Sunday12:00 – 19:00

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