Experience thrilling water and land-based adventures including sailing, kayaking, windsurfing, swimming, archery and bushcraft on a beautiful inland lake.

Welton Waters Activities Centre is a charity-run adventure venue offering a diverse range of water and land-based activities suitable for families, youth groups, schools, and individuals of all abilities. Located on a stunning inland lake with sheltered woods and easy access to the Yorkshire Wolds, the centre provides an ideal setting for outdoor adventure. Activities include sailing, powerboating, kayaking, paddleboarding, open water swimming, windsurfing, wingsurfing, archery, and bushcraft. The venue operates as a Recognised RYA (Royal Yachting Association) Training Centre with AALA approval and over 10 years of experience. No membership is required to participate. The centre welcomes families, youth groups, corporate team-building events, and schools, with courses and activities tailored to develop skills and confidence across all experience levels. The Calm Waters Cafe provides refreshments on-site, making it a complete day-out destination for families seeking adventure and relaxation.

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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Dan Wall

2 months ago

Pretty great charity, I highly recommend them! As someone disabled they have helped me massively to get out onto and by the water again. I'm sure they'll find a way to help no matter your abilities or lack of them or whether you are physically able or not. Great bunch of people!

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Benjamin Davis-Rice

5 months ago

A fabulous place for sailing, lovely cafe with good amenities. Says you must pre book, but very accommodating to customers arriving without a booking. Would highly recommend for a good trip out or family day.

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Kaz Jones

5 months ago

Lovely little café, friendly staff, reasonable prices. Water centre has hire, tution can be booked, large lake, nice and quiet, safety adhere to. Will go again. Warning road has many pot holes. Road to centre is good.

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purpledeflector

a year ago

Great place to come for a swim, at just £5.50 a session. Excellent facilities, including hot showers, a cafe and spare equipment should you need to borrow a tow float or a swimming cap. 400m and 700m courses to follow.

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Dominique D

a year ago

Stunning lake with a footpath running all the way around it. Equipment Hire, bring your own equipment, swimming, and much more. Cafe on site as well as toilets and changing facilities. Dog friendly.

Reviews last updated: 7 October 2026