Families

These activities are all mentioned on our Woodland, Water and Nature pages, but we thought it would be useful for families to group them all in one place.

BUCKLAND ROVERS

5-9 year olds can navigate our fun woodland course in one of our two Mini Land Rovers.

£10 for a 20 minute session (15 minutes driving plus safety briefing) per Rover. (One child only per Rover).

Mon to Fri – 10am to 2pm, Sat and Sun – 10am to 4pm

This isn’t about speed (max speed 3-4mph). We want children to develop their hand/eye co-ordination and spacial awareness.

Each driver will be supervised by a member of staff who will carry a remote cut-off switch. Please ensure a parent/guardian remains with the child/children at all times

For group bookings, parties or special events, please email hello@bucklandparklake.co.uk for more information.

Each participant should wear suitable outdoor clothing and footwear. Find the course in the woodland adjacent to the ticket office.

Bookings for this activity close 24hrs in advance to ensure out team is available to help you.

BUCKLAND ROVER PARTIES

With the addition of our Buckland Rovers we can offer a fun and unique birthday party for your children. We suggest;

An hours exclusive use of our two Rovers (ages 5-9) and woodland course.

Children can then set off on foot on a self-guided activity trail around the park (you will receive booklets on your arrival).

Finish off with some time in the playground, which is a convenient place for parents to collect their children.

PRICING

4-8 children. One hours exclusive use of two Rovers. £149

4 children. Use of one Rover for one hour (not exclusive hire). £99

No additional entry fee to pay for children and two accompanying adults for either option.

VIKING CAMP

Private use of a viking camp for party games, a BYO picnic or one of our delivered food options (see below). £40 for one hour

Campfire, marshmallows and toasting forks (We will build the fire, you just need to light it on your arrival). £40 for 4 children / £60 for 8

Hot chocolate £2 per child

FOOD OPTIONS

DELIVERED WARM MEAL – Beef or Chicken Burger or Sausage in a bun, Served with chips. Vegetarian option available. Plus an Apple & Blackcurrant fruit shoot. £8 per child

DELIVERED PICNIC BOX – Ham, Cheese or Jam sandwich. Yogurt pouch. Orange or banana. Mini cheddars and a kit kat. Plus an Apple & Blackcurrant fruit shoot. £5 per child

EL ROCINANTE (Our lagoon-side food truck) – Menu varies so just stop by on your arrival to pre-order your choices with the team. They will reserve a picnic bench for you by the playground at an agreed time. Pay direct on the day.

Contact hello@bucklandparklake.co.uk for more info and to book.

SURREY HILLS PONY PRE-SCHOOL

Our pony experiences are designed for young children, with the ponies’ welfare at the heart of everything we do. Children are introduced to the ponies in a calm, supportive environment where they can learn how to groom, lead, ride and interact with them kindly and confidently.

We specialise in first riding experiences (not lessons). Rides are gentle, closely supervised, and tailored to each child’s age and confidence, ensuring they feel safe, relaxed, and proud every step of the way. Our experienced team prioritises happy, healthy ponies and positive, memorable moments for children.

Ridden Experiences:
Ages 2 – 7yrs / Max weight: 23kg /Max height: 120cm

Non-ridden experiences: no restrictions

THE ART BUS

Unleash your creativity with Brockham Arts Club, hosting after‑school art and craft clubs, holiday workshops, drama sessions, and adult paint‑and‑sip events from their mobile ‘art base camp’, consisting of a converted double‑decker bus and bell‑tent.

They also offer weekend parties and private workshops, turning every visit into a hands‑on, imaginative adventure for children and adults alike.

SANDPIT & PLAYGROUND

As we excavated for The Reverie, we kept finding more sand. No surprises here. So we’ve put it to good use in creating a 50m2 gated sandpit for children.

Please bring your own buckets and spades.

Our children’s playground, is adjacent to the sandpit and consists of a basket swing, clamber sticks and activity tower. We’ve installed four pergolas around the playground for shade.

WOODLAND WALK

Our 1km Woodland Trail starts near the ticket hut and winds through a mixture of Scots Pine, Beech and Silver Birch trees. Look out for our nature boards along the way.

Halfway along the trail, you will come across our two awesome Woodland Viking Camps. Built and managed by The SHAC.

The trail brings you through the last woodland section and out onto the eastern bank of the lake, where you can enjoy a glorious, expansive view of the water. From there, you can choose to walk the Lake Circuit Walk, the Boathouse Walk or head back to the Picnic Lawn or Meadow.

The Woodland Walk is a woodland path with steps at the beginning. Light buggies can pass in dry conditions but the surface is unfortunately not currently suitable for wheelchairs or mobility scooters.

LAKE CIRCUIT WALK

The lake circuit walk can be reached by first walking the woodland walk, or head up the track just past the ticket office to start there. The walk is a flat grassy path of just over 2km that takes you the whole way around our lake, finishing up on the meadow. In the North Eastern corner you will see four small islands in the lake, the domain of nesting birds. If you would like to visit one of our bird hides, just follow the signs leading from the circuit walk. Along the way you can stop and take in the peace and quiet and the serene views on the benches we have dotted along the path. See more on this trail here .