Cotswold Water Park Inflatable AquaVenture: Can Your Group Actually Take Part?
The inflatable attraction most people mean is AquaVenture at Cotswold Country Park & Beach, near Cirencester. It is a timed open-water obstacle course for capable swimmers — not a conventional swimming pool, toddler splash park or all-ages inflatable playground.
Quick Answer: What Is the Cotswold Water Park Inflatable?
The name “Cotswold Water Park” can cause confusion. The wider Cotswold Lakes area contains many separate lakes, businesses, walks, accommodation and water-activity operators. AquaVenture is specifically at the ticketed Cotswold Country Park & Beach attraction.
If your main goal is the inflatable course, do not start by comparing general Cotswold Lakes hotels or parking locations. First check whether every participant meets AquaVenture’s age, height, swimming and supervision rules. Then book the required park admission and the activity.
AquaVenture Eligibility Checker: Four Rules Before You Pay
For this attraction, age alone is not enough. A child can meet the minimum age but still be unable to participate because of height, swim ability or the adult-supervision rule.
1. Age
Participants must be at least six years old.
2. Height
The published minimum is over 110 cm.
3. Swimming
Participants must swim 50 metres unaided and be confident in the water.
4. Re-entry
The venue requires participants to be able to physically lift themselves from the water onto AquaVenture.
That last point is easy to miss. AquaVenture involves repeatedly entering the lake, getting back onto floating obstacles, climbing and balancing. A participant who is comfortable in a shallow leisure pool may not automatically be comfortable on an open-water obstacle course.
Children Aged 6–15: Which Adult Rule Applies?
For a mixed-age family, calculate participating adults before buying tickets. A parent watching from land does not satisfy the published 6–10 rule because the adult is required to participate.
How Long Is an AquaVenture Session?
Safety briefing
The official activity page describes a ten-minute safety briefing.
Course time
The advertised AquaVenture session itself lasts fifty minutes.
Advertised block
Briefing plus course time gives an advertised one-hour activity block.
Do not plan your arrival around the exact course start alone. You still need time for park entry, AquaVenture check-in, changing, the disclaimer and any wetsuit collection required for your booking.
If your day also includes the beach, food or another activity, leave a buffer between bookings. AquaVenture is more enjoyable when the group is not rushing from the car park to a fixed session.
What Does Cotswold AquaVenture Really Cost?
The headline activity price is only part of the budget. The official AquaVenture page currently advertises tickets from £16 per person and wetsuits at £6 on the day.
You must also have the correct park admission. Admission is separate and varies according to season and how you arrive, so the cheapest useful comparison is not simply “£16 each.”
Budget builder
Example: family of four doing AquaVenture
At the advertised starting activity price, four AquaVenture places start at £64. Hiring four wetsuits would add £24, making £88 before the separate park admission and any optional food or other activities.
This example is a planning calculation rather than a quoted package price. Your actual total depends on the visit date, admission category, current AquaVenture availability and which extras you choose.
Current Discounts: Use Only Offers That Actually Match Your Booking
20+ AquaVenture group
The venue FAQ currently publishes code AQUA20 for baskets containing 20 or more AquaVenture tickets.
Blue Light
The venue publishes a Blue Light discount process, but states it applies to online park admission. Contact the office with a valid card for the code.
Promotions
Short-term website promotions can appear. Check the official AquaVenture and booking pages rather than relying on old coupon listings.
A discount on admission and a discount on AquaVenture are not automatically interchangeable. Check what is actually reduced in your checkout basket before treating a code as a saving.
How to Book AquaVenture Without Buying the Wrong Ticket
Check every participant first
Confirm age, height, 50-metre unaided swimming ability, water confidence and the ability to get back onto the inflatable.
Work out the adult requirement
Children aged 6–10 need a participating adult aged 18+. Ages 11–15 need an adult to sign the disclaimer and remain onsite.
Choose your visit date
Check current park admission and AquaVenture availability for the same date before committing to travel plans.
Add park admission
Park admission is mandatory and must be held alongside the AquaVenture activity ticket.
Add AquaVenture places
Book a place for every person who will physically participate, including an adult required to accompany a 6–10-year-old.
Complete the disclaimer
The AquaVenture checklist requires the disclaimer to be completed online or on the day. Doing it before travel removes one avoidable check-in task.
Save your confirmation
Keep tickets, booking confirmation and visit details available on your phone and consider saving an offline copy.
What to Wear and Bring for the Inflatable Course
Before going onto AquaVenture
- Wear suitable swimming clothing.
- Remove jewellery before participating.
- Follow staff instructions about footwear and equipment.
- Complete the required disclaimer.
- Bring dry clothing for after the session.
- Keep your booking confirmation accessible.
Wetsuit decision
The official AquaVenture page currently lists wetsuits at £6 on the day. Check current availability and requirements when booking.
Remember that this is lake-based outdoor activity. Someone who normally swims indoors may prefer extra thermal comfort even on a pleasant day.
Who Should Choose AquaVenture — and Who Should Choose Something Else?
Good fit
Confident swimmers who enjoy climbing, balancing, splashing and active obstacle-course play.
Mixed family
Works when the participating children meet the rules and the family has enough adults for the required supervision.
Under 6 / too short
AquaVenture is not the right activity. Consider the wider park, beach and age-appropriate facilities instead.
Weak swimmer
Do not book simply because the participant meets the age and height rules. The venue requires a 50m unaided swim.
Nervous in open water
Consider whether an outdoor lake obstacle course matches the person’s real water confidence before paying.
Want something calmer?
The park also offers separate activities such as SUPs, kayaks and boat hire, each with its own rules and pricing.
Weather, Cancellation and Rescheduling
AquaVenture is outdoors, so weather can affect the day even when you already hold tickets. The venue FAQ says Cotswold Country Park & Beach may postpone or cancel tickets because of unforeseen circumstances or serious weather such as thunder, lightning or high winds.
If the venue cancels
The current FAQ says a refund is issued when the venue needs to cancel the booking.
If you want to change date
The venue says online bookings can be edited through the customer’s account and currently lists a £2 reschedule fee per ticket.
If you simply cancel
Tickets are described as non-refundable unless qualifying TicketPlan Refund Protection was purchased at checkout.
The venue currently lists optional TicketPlan Refund Protection at £1.50. Read its qualifying circumstances before adding it; protection does not mean every change of plan becomes refundable.
Five Ways an AquaVenture Visit Can Fail Before You Reach the Inflatable
AquaVenture vs Beach vs SUP/Kayak: Pick the Right Water Day
Do not assume one activity ticket grants access to the others. Build the day around the exact activities in your basket and the park admission required for entry.
Facilities and Park Layout: Know Which Lake You Need
The official site map places AquaVenture on North Lake, while the beach and watersports areas are associated with South Lake. The map also marks AquaVenture reception, parking, toilets, food and drink, play areas, mini golf, boat activities and other facilities.
This matters when you are managing a timed activity. On arrival, follow the AquaVenture signs and check-in instructions rather than assuming the beach is the activity meeting point.
Cotswold Water Park Inflatable Address, Postcode and Travel
Use this destination
Cotswold Country Park & Beach
Spratsgate Lane
Shorncote
Cirencester
GL7 6DF
Nearest railway station
The official directions page names Kemble as the nearest railway station and describes it as approximately a 15-minute drive from the Cotswold Water Park area.
For drivers, the venue specifically tells visitors to use postcode GL7 6DF. Do not navigate only to “Cotswold Water Park,” because that phrase covers a much wider lake district and can lead you to the wrong destination.
The venue also says there is no external parking outside the park. If you buy pedestrian admission, its FAQ recommends being dropped off and picked up rather than expecting nearby offsite parking.
Before You Leave Home: 60-Second AquaVenture Check
- Every participant is at least 6 years old.
- Every participant is over 110 cm.
- Every participant can swim 50 metres unaided.
- Everyone is genuinely confident in open water.
- Participants can physically lift themselves from the water onto the inflatable.
- You have enough participating adults for children aged 6–10.
- The responsible adult arrangements for ages 11–15 are covered.
- You hold the correct park admission as well as AquaVenture tickets.
- The required disclaimer has been completed or you know how it will be completed.
- You have checked the latest weather and venue status.
- Swimwear, dry clothing and towels are packed.
- You know whether you are hiring a wetsuit.
- Jewellery can be removed before the activity.
- Your destination is GL7 6DF, not a generic Cotswold Lakes postcode.
Related Cotswold Water Park Guides: Avoid Booking the Wrong Place
Need the full park rather than only AquaVenture?
Use our Cotswold Water Park tickets and family prices guide for the broader Cotswold Country Park & Beach admission decision.
Planning around Cirencester?
See the Cotswold Water Park Cirencester guide to distinguish the beach attraction from other lakes and activity locations.
Staying near South Cerney?
Our South Cerney Water Park guide separates De Vere hotel, the Visitor Centre, Lake 86 and the beach attraction.
Looking specifically for the inland beach?
Use the Cotswold Beach Water Park family guide for beach-day planning rather than inflatable-course eligibility.
Official AquaVenture Sources and Contact Help
Cotswold Country Park & Beach
Phone: 01285 868096
Published phone hours: Monday–Sunday, 09:00–17:00
Email: info@cotswoldcountryparkandbeach.com
Address: Spratsgate Lane, Shorncote, Cirencester GL7 6DF
Cotswold Country Park & Beach states that the venue is managed by Planning Solutions Ltd. UKWaterPark.org is an independent visitor-information website and is not the venue operator or ticket seller.
FAQs About Cotswold Water Park Inflatable AquaVenture
What is the inflatable water park at Cotswold Water Park called?
The floating inflatable obstacle course at Cotswold Country Park & Beach is called AquaVenture. It operates on North Lake at the venue near Cirencester.
How much is Cotswold AquaVenture in 2026?
The official AquaVenture page currently advertises sessions from £16 per person. Park admission is required separately, and optional wetsuit hire is currently listed at £6 on the day.
What is the minimum age for AquaVenture?
The published minimum age is 6 years. Participants must also be over 110 cm, swim 50 metres unaided, be confident in the water and meet the other participant requirements.
Do children need an adult on AquaVenture?
Children aged 6–10 need an adult aged 18+ participating with them, at a published ratio of one adult to three children. For ages 11–15, a responsible adult aged 18+ must sign the disclaimer and remain onsite during the session.
Do you have to be able to swim for Cotswold AquaVenture?
Yes. The venue says participants must be able to swim 50 metres unaided and be confident in the water. Participants must also be able to physically lift themselves from the water onto AquaVenture.
How long do you get on AquaVenture?
The official activity page describes a 10-minute safety briefing followed by a 50-minute AquaVenture session.
Does an AquaVenture ticket include Cotswold Country Park admission?
No. The venue states that park admission is required alongside any activity ticket. Check admission and AquaVenture availability for the same date before paying.
Can I hire a wetsuit for AquaVenture?
The official AquaVenture page currently lists wetsuit hire at £6 on the day. Check the current activity page before travel in case the price or availability changes.
What happens if bad weather cancels AquaVenture?
The venue FAQ says it may postpone or cancel bookings because of serious weather such as thunder, lightning or high winds. It says a refund is issued when the venue needs to cancel the booking.
What postcode should I use for Cotswold Water Park AquaVenture?
Use GL7 6DF for Cotswold Country Park & Beach, Spratsgate Lane, Shorncote, Cirencester. Using a generic Cotswold Water Park destination can take you toward a different part of the wider lakes area.