Water park in Reading

“We had our first visit this week. What a lovely field! Big enough for playing and running, and the paths through the trees and bushes at the back of the field were a lovely surprise. I was met by Duncan and he couldn’t have been more welcoming. We will definitely be returning!”

“Lovely woodland walk with ponds, the cafe here is always nice but can get very busy. The country park itself is a great little place for a small-medium walk. On the park side is a walk suitable for pushchairs with no inclines, and across the car park is one with hills and a nice view, not pushchair friendly, but works for adults and small children.”

“Wellington Country Park is a fantastic place for families! Everything is extremely clean and well-maintained, from the walking paths to the restrooms. The whole park is very well-organized, making it easy to navigate and enjoy a full day of activities. The campsite is especially impressive, peaceful, spacious, and surrounded by nature. It’s perfect for a weekend getaway. Facilities are spotless and the staff are always friendly and helpful. There’s so much to do for kids! The adventure playgrounds, splash zone, mini railway, and animal area kept our children entertained for hours. They didn’t want to leave! Highly recommended for families with young children, and the campsite makes it even better if you want to turn your visit into a short holiday. We’ll definitely be coming back!”

“Lovely park for a peaceful walk, especially under the winter sun. The gardens are well-maintained, and the iconic Maiwand Lion adds a touch of history. Perfect spot to relax or explore near the Abbey Ruins.”

“Dinton Pastures Country Park is my favorite of the bunch—peaceful, playful, and full of charm. There’s still water and ducks to enjoy, plus fun paths to wander, excellent play areas for kids, and even a dog wash machine at the end (love that detail). It’s all just… lovely, really. A perfect mix of nature and little comforts.”

“A beautiful spot at its best late in evening warmth..and spring delights in abundance...”

“Amazing, the gentleman's working there were very nice and kind. Train trip is so fun we went twice The place itself is amazing, big, 2 Park, toilet, cafe, the canal, boats. We loved it”

“Very good park for walk , set, dog are friendly there. So enjoy”

“Loads of beautiful geese here, greylags, embdens, Egyptians and Canada ones and some swans and mallards I come here with bags of seed for them and they run to me which is lovely”

“I've been open water swimming here for about 7 years. Also been here for kayaking with my children a few times. Can't fault the service, Zoe and team that run the open water swimming are fab. Always friendly. Great crowd of swimmers down there to. If you ever go solo there is always a friendly face to offer support and advise.”

“We have baby swimming classes here and find it so fun and helpful for little one. Bea, the instructor is fantastic, very kind and gentle with the babies. She teaches with songs and really encourages both baby and parent. She really goes above and beyond to ensure the little ones are having a good time and relaxed. The water in the pool is nice and warm. I highly recommend the classes!”

“Beautiful park to walk around. Plenty of green spaces, amazing views of the lake, fishing plots available, pick nick areas.”

“Lovely park, accessible for all. Family and dog friendly. Lovely long walk along the river and there is a cute cafe as well. Perfect for a picnic as well! Definitely recommend. What I would say is be careful of seagulls because there are a few rogue ones but 99% of the time you fine”

“It is a wonderful little park for children with a few facilities that we hadn't seen elsewhere. Well worth a visit if you're in the area.”

“Beautiful park. Great cafe. Great place for dog and family walks. Plenty of benches along the way to have a rest”

“The tractor ride was nice and the animal feed was provided to feed the deer. Overall we enjoyed with kids. The parking is quite close to the farm maybe less than 5 mins.”

“It is great quiet clean place to play children and also enjoy your time there.”

“The big slide is closed due to repairs. Nice but small park without the big slide. There's a duck feeder vending machine in the entrance. You get a handful of pellets to feed ducks. The walk along the river is beautiful, it leads to Locks.”

“A great place to spend a day here. There is a miniature train here. It’s popular with kids and grown up kids. Lots of parking spaces and it’s free to park. Make sure to leave the car park by 8:00 pm. It might change with the season but in summer it is 8:00 pm. You can walk along the Basingstoke canal and enjoy the view.”

“Love it , we arrived after dark so it was tricky , signs are really small , but we've managed . Outdoor shower , with hot water -nice. One portable toilet , really clean and tidy -nice. Fire pits -nice. No signal -very nice . Really good place to reset from day to day live . Will come back again :)”

“Basildon Park is such a charming mix of history and glamour! Built in the 18th century for Sir Francis Sykes and later owned by James Morrison, the house even fell into disuse during WWII before being rescued in the 1950s by Lord and Lady Iliffe. I loved exploring the rooms and viewing framed personal family photos and other mementos. It was also fun discovering the home’s on-screen fame—right now there’s a 20th anniversary exhibition celebrating all the films and TV shows shot here, from Pride and Prejudice to Downton Abbey, and The Crown. The National Trust has done a great job keeping both the house and its lovely grounds inviting, so it’s easy to imagine life here across the centuries.”

“Really enjoyed my burger the other day. Great having the choice on how you want it cooked and really loved the onion rings. Staff were great too. Can’t remember his name but the tall older manager was great and really knew the menu and made a great recommendation.”

“We used the Gardener's World 2-for-1 card to visit the gardens. This should have made the price £6.50 for two people but they add an online £2.75 booking fee pushing the cost up to £9.25. The house exterior, grounds which include a prehistoric stone circle and gardens are delightful and the staff in the visitor centre are very friendly and helpful. We had a lovely afternoon with the gardens in full bloom covered in butterflies. Will definitely visit again to walk further around the grounds.”

“It is a big park for children to play. There's a swimming pool, very popular on a hot summer day as well as tennis courts. Ample parking adjacent to the park, striking distance to town center.”

“Very spotless. We used the water for our fish tank”

“A very relaxed and friendly water sports centre. Lots of waterskiing while I was there but they do other water based activities too. Basic changing areas, a small cafe, plenty of kit.”

“Excellent hosts and great activities”

“Fed the ducks in a beautiful setting. Stress free we walked around the pond. :)”

“This is the best spot for a nature walk”

“Lovely. A bit muddy so need you wellingtons on. Very relaxing walk”