Explore woodlands, water sports, and easy footpaths at this 24-hour country park with tearooms and family-friendly facilities.

Talkin Tarn Country Park is a versatile destination designed for families of all ages to enjoy outdoor activities and natural spaces. The park features beautiful woodlands with easy-to-navigate footpaths, making it accessible for visitors of varying fitness levels and families with young children or pushchairs. Visitors can engage in water sports on the tarn, participate in the orienteering course, and explore the scenic landscapes throughout the year. The park is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, providing flexibility for family visits at any time. Facilities include toilet amenities, multiple tearooms (Upstairs Tearoom open seasonally and Downstairs tearoom open year-round), and a gift shop. With its combination of recreational opportunities, natural attractions, and comprehensive amenities, Talkin Tarn Country Park caters to families seeking both active pursuits and leisurely exploration. The venue is dog-friendly and wheelchair-accessible, ensuring inclusive access for all visitors.

Venue Details

What this place offers

Toilets

Public transport nearby

Accessible toilets

Free WiFi

Baby changing facilities

Food available

On-site parking

🐕Dog-friendly

Parking nearby

Pushchair friendly

☕ Food & Drink

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Stephen Horsfield

a month ago

Lovely place indeed. Enjoyed walking here a few times. Parking is reasonable but the ice cream is priced ridiculously high although it was very good.

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Paul Gleaves

a month ago

Nice little cafe friendly staff, had a lovely walk round the Tarn didn't take to long if you're not use to walking 😀

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Sonia Freeman

2 months ago

Lovely walk round the lake. Adviced not tonlet your dogs in the lake due to blue green algae. Lovley little cafe and toilets on site. Not well sign posted but it is a pay car park.

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Natalie

3 months ago

Nice walk around the lake with tea room and playground for the kids. Walk around the lake took around 30min max. Worth visiting. Tea room is nice and dog friendly.

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Heather Henderson

3 months ago

Great country park and ready accessible loop around the tarn. My mum managed well on her mobility scooter and there were people pushing wheelchairs and pushchairs as well today. Dog friendly and a great little tearoom for ice cream!

Reviews last updated: 6 October 2026