Sports & leisure

Thomley was conceived in 1997 by parents of children with autism and complex needs. Many of these families felt excluded from mainstream leisure facilities and wanted to create a safe, fun and inclusive place to spend time together. A place where the staff and other visitors would be understanding and supportive, and everyone would be welcomed.

In 2001, we were formally registered as... Read more

A Treasure Trail is a fun way to explore on a self-guided route, solving the sneaky clues set along the way.

Will you discover whodunnit on a detective mystery, reveal the location of the lost loot on a treasure hunt or crack the code on a spy mission? With over 1,200 Trails across the UK, you'll be spoilt for choice.

There are two Trails to tackle in St Albans: The Secret... Read more

As one of the largest and most challenging courses of its kind, this is outdoor entertainment at its very best - do you have the head for heights to take on the 30ft "Hawks View" high ropes course? Or perhaps the "Monkey Trail" at just 10ft high will bring the ape out in you. Don't forget to try the zip, climbing wall or plummet from the summit on the powerfan descender.

Vertigo VR is the only Virtual Reality Centre in the UK offering room scale and motion virtual reality experiences, eSports gaming area and 5D cinema. VR motion pods, HTC VIVE Arenas and VR Ride, 5D Cinema, PC gaming area, Party Venue, Bar and Snacks - all under one roof! Party venue, birthday party and corporate party packages - we have a whole lot to get you and your friends entertained as never before!

Wakeboarders, waterskiers, kneeboarders, wakeskaters, kitesurfers, and even surfers are all welcome at WakeMK. The Cable lets you ride all year round without the limitations of fuel, boats, wind, or surf. Bring your own kit, or try out our hire stock or demo boards; we can provide everything you need including Wakeboards, Water-skis, Kneeboards, Wakeskates, Wetsuits, Buoyancy aids, even helmets if you wanna hit the kicker or sliders.

The Lido is a heated open air pool which is open from late May to early September. Situated in the grounds of Ware Priory, the Lido comprises a 30m (approximately) Main Pool and a Teaching Pool. Fully qualified RLSS Pool Lifeguards and a First Aider are on duty at all times. A refreshment kiosk with access from both the Lido and neighbouring Priory Park offers a wide selection of hot/cold food, drinks, confectionery and ice cream. Opening Times and Pricing are on the website

Ware Text Trail is a classic treasure hunt with a modern twist: clues are delivered via text message and answers submitted by texting back.

Our trails aim to help you explore the town in a new way, getting you off the beaten track and noticing small details, so a Text Trail is great whether you're local to Ware or just visiting for the day.

There are 2 Text Trails available... Read more

Westmill farm has a great range of attractions for everyone. A nine hole par 3 golf course & footgolf set in stunning countryside, 3 fishing lakes stocked with coarse and game fish, zorb strike, a fishing tackle shop, ariel adventure, The Art Shed, Woody's Playbarn, a restaurant, a Garden Centre, Art and Pine furniture shops and model car off-road track.

Willen Lake is Milton Keynes' most popular park. Over one million visitors a year take part in watersports activities, go cycling, enjoy the playground and splash park, play mini-golf, try the high ropes course or simply picnic along Willen's shores. The park is open year round and there is no admission fee. (Note that car parking charges apply.) Facilities: Play area, public toilets, trim trail, cycle hire, boat hire, Pedalos, fishing mini golf, picnic tables, seating, BBQ area, cafe, watersports, high ropes.

Created as an educational resource for managed groups, Wymondley Wood features a special nature conservation and field study area adjacent to existing and newly planted forest environments. These very mixed plantations, together with their grassy and flowery margins, provide food and cover for a wide variety of wildlife all year round.

An education facility is available for groups to... Read more