Willen Lake

Willen Lake is situated in Milton Keynes. We welcome more than 1 million people each year!

We have a variety of watersports on offer, including:

• Canoeing
• Kayaking
• Sailing
• Windsurfing

There really is something for everyone.

What´s more, we are surrounded by 80 acres of stunning landscaped grounds. We are the perfect place to unwind with family or friends.

You are welcome to enjoy our activities individually or create a personalised adventure package. We will have you enjoying the thrill of a new pastime in no time at all.

Visit Willen Lake for a spectacular water experience. Our priority is your safety, which is why we only employ the best and qualified instructors.

We guarantee to maximise your learning experience! 

Learn how to canoe with Willen Lake Canoeing; our sheltered waters provide a great teaching environment.

We will introduce you to the thrill and freedom of paddling!

Our canoeing course options include:

• Introduction To Paddlesports: Learn how to control a canoe.
• Improving Your Skills: We will help you to improve and develop your basic skills as well as introducing some additional paddle strokes.
• Canoe Safety Test: Learn how to be safe and provide safety rescue cover within a group.
• Coaching Courses: We follow the coaching scheme laid out by the British Canoe Union (BCU). You will learn how to lead a lesson as well as teach every aspect of paddling.

Contact Willen Lake Canoeing for more information.

Learn how to kayak with Willen Lake Kayaking; our sheltered waters provide a great teaching environment.

We will introduce you to the thrill and freedom of paddling!

Our kayaking course options include:

• Introduction To Paddlesports: Learn how to control a kayak.
• Improving Your Skills: We will help you to improve and develop your basic skills as well as introducing some additional paddle strokes.
• Introduction To Kayak Racing: Learn how to paddle a stable racing kayak.
• Coaching Courses: We follow the coaching scheme laid out by the British Canoe Union (BCU). You will learn how to lead a lesson as well as teach every aspect of paddling.

Contact Willen Lake Kayaking for more information.

Welcome to Willen Lake Sailing! We offer the best sailing tuition in Milton Keynes.

There are many different ways for you to achieve your aims with our expert tuition and we promise to get you racing across the water in no time.

We provide all the specialist equipment you require, including spray tops and buoyancy aids that are essential for you safety. All you will need to bring is swimwear and a change of clothes for afterwards.

Our training methods are unique; we combine a mixture of:

• On-land simulator sessions
• Discussions
• Group and individual activities
• On-water demos
• Personal coaching

We restrict our group sessions to a maximum of 6 people in order to maintain our quality of instruction.

Contact Willen Lake Sailing for all the details. We look forward to welcoming you soon. 

Learn how to windsurf with Willen Lake Windsurfing!

We are the perfect place to learn and you will be in safe hands with our friendly and experienced instructors. They will maximise your learning experience.

Our windsurfing courses include:

• Discover Windsurfing: An introduction to the very basics of the sport. We will start on a land-based simulator before hitting the water.

• Start Windsurfing: A more thorough introduction. It is a weekend package and by the end of the course you will be able to manoeuvre and sail up and down wind successfully.

• Intermediate Windsurfing: You must be confident sailing in light winds. The aim of this course is to improve your tacking, gybing, dynamic stance and basic harness technique.

• Early Planning Lessons: One-to-one tuition; the time and day are arranged to suit you.

Please contact Willen Lake Windsurfing for more details regarding our course options. We will be happy to help.