Fairlands Valley Park - Enjoy the Outdoors!
Six Hills Way, Stevenage, Herts SG2 0BL
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One of the UK's top 15 free visitor attractions!
New Power Kiting courses now available, please see 'Multi-Activity Courses' for more details
Voted as one of the UK's leading free visitor attractions alongside Tate Britain, Tate Modern, and the Science and Natural History Museums, Fairlands Valley Park consists of 120 acres of beautiful parkland situated within the heart of Stevenage. The park supports a varied selection of wildlife, and an assortment of wildfowl can be seen on the established reserve.
The 11 acre sailing lake is used for the centre’s dinghy, kayak, windsurfing and powerboat courses, and the waters used for angling are well stocked. For the jogging enthusiast, keeping fit is a pleasure on the Trim Track, which is situated within the park. We would also like to welcome Nordic Walking to the park. Children can enjoy the play area with extensive play equipment . The popular sport of orienteering can also be experienced here, testing map-reading 
skills and physical fitness. Maps available from centre £2.00.
The park also plays host to a number of events including Circuses, Fairs, Shows and Motor Sport events. Please telephone for current details on (01438) 353241.
For those interested in nature. We can offer two reasonably
priced new publications on birds and trees in the park.
What we provide
The Centre is recognised by the Royal Yachting Association and the British Canoe Union as a training centre. The fleet consists of Wanderers, Way farers, Comet Duos, Toppers, Oppies, Laser, Laser Picos, Topper Topaz, 420 a new RE feva, windsurfers for training and hire. All our courses are staffed by our friendly, qualified instructors whose aim is to ensure that you enjoy the courses and learn in safety. Hot air balloon flights from Fairlands Valley Park can be arranged through contacting Adventure Balloons.
The Centre is open throughout the year and once you’ve attended a course to master the basics, you can hire craft anytime (subject to availability). It is also possible for you to use your own sailing dinghy, windsurfer or canoe, to a maximum length of 4.267m (14ft).
Adventure Activities Licensing Authority
At Fairlands Valley we comply with legislation laid down by AALA and have to undergo regular inspections from the licensing authority. AALA No. L4279-R0703.
New Facilities
The Centre now supports a new and improved conference room with Smart board which is available for hire for corporate events and presentations along with catering from the on-site caterers, Costello’s if required.
Aqua Playground
The old paddling pools were demolished in 2008 and a new Aqua Playground is now open, complete with kiosk and public toilet facilities. Opening times are 11am-5pm. The Aqua Playground is
NOW OPEN
Fishing at Fairlands Valley Park
Stevenage Borough Council is pleased to announce that fishing will return to Fairlands Valley Park for the new fishing season. The Council has appointed Welwyn Garden City Angling Club (WGCAC) to manage the fishing activity at the Park from the start of the new fishing season on Wednesday 16 June.
Download more information on fishing within Fairlands Valley Park