Seasonal Grounds Visiting

Site Etiquette

For the enjoyment and safety of all visitors and users of our venue and grounds, please be reminded of our site rules.

· Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times. This is imperative to prevent a collision hazard with other members of the public, rowing & canoeing coaches on bicycles, vehicles moving around site and other venue users.  

. Always clean up after your dog and use the waste bins provided. Also, please can you take your litter home with you.

· For your own safety pedestrians must not use the Main Access Road between the security barriers at the main entrance and the Boathouse. This is in use 24/7 for vehicles/delivery lorries/rowing trailers traveling at speed.

· Cycle training (speeds exceeding 10mph), training in peloton/groups and speed skating around site is prohibited. Strictly no cycling in front of the boathouse.

. Please keep to the middle path around the lake to avoid collision with rowing & canoe training as the paths closest to the water are designated for rowing & canoe coaches on bicycles.

· No swimming, paddling, jumping, diving or fishing is permitted. Also, no BBQ’s or fires are permitted.

· Please park in designated areas only, and if the car park is full please can we ask that you return on another day. Do not park on local roads including Court Lane or Marsh Lane.

· Please keep young children under close supervision at all times, especially around open water.

· We ask that our staff are treated with courtesy and respect. Any aggressive or violent behavior towards our staff or any member of the public within our site will not be tolerated under any circumstances.

On Site Facilities 

Public Toilets 

Our public toilets, including disabled facilities, can be found at The Boathouse next to our main reception. Please note, this is approx. 1.5 miles walk from the main entrance and arboretum car park.

Food & Drink

Although we do not have a dedicated on-site cafe or restaurant, we can recommend some fantastic local eateries a short walk or drive away from our main entrance. 

Crocus at Dorney Court - > 0.5 miles

The Palmers Arms - 0.5 miles

The Pineapple - 0.7 miles

We do have water points near The Boathouse where you can fill up your re-useable bottle. 

Car Parking 

For visitors to our grounds, we welcome parking in the Arboretum Car Park situated just inside our main entrance gates.  

There is a flat rate charge to park of £2.50 which can be made by either contactless payment or by the JustPark app. 

The Arboretum Car Park offers limited parking. If full, please come back another day or at a later time when it is quieter. Do not park on surrounding local roads. 

If you are attending a hospitality or sporting event at Dorney Lake, please contact your event organiser for specific event parking instructions.

Blue Badge Holders

We offer complimentary car parking for Blue Badge Holders. Disabled parking is available Monday to Friday, 08.00 - 16.30 at the Ash Tree located halfway down the lake. This can be accessed by calling 'Reception' at the barrier intercom. For Blue Badge Holders parking in our Arboretum Car Park, please apply for a pass either in advance or within 24 hours of your visit with our car park management company by following the link below. 

https://www.countrywideparking.co.uk/dorney-lake/