Thorpe Lakes is a cable wakeboard park in Surrey next to Thorpe Park theme park, set on a former gravel-pit lake. Together with Liquid Leisure at Windsor it forms the M25-corridor cable infrastructure — the natural choice for London-area riders looking for a venue closer than central Surrey.
What to expect
A full-size five-tower cable with a graded obstacle park — kicker, slider, fun-box. A separate beginner cable runs at slower speeds for first-time learners. The aqua park (inflatable obstacle course) on the same lake is useful for non-wakeboarding friends. Full kit hire included in lesson prices.
Practical notes
Open April through October. Wetsuit: 3/2 summer, 4/3 from September. Bookings via the Thorpe Lakes website. The Thorpe Park theme park next door makes this a strong family destination — combine wakeboarding with a theme-park day, or use the park as a non-wakeboard companion option. Public transport: Staines train station then 15-minute taxi.
Train, parking, drive…
- Train
- Staines (SW Railway from Waterloo, ~35 min), then taxi (~10 min)
- Parking
- On-site free parking
- Postcode
- KT16 8PN
- Drive
- ~45 min from London
- Car-free?
- Possible
Transport details are best-effort and worth double-checking on the day — rural buses and station services change with the timetable.
If you’ve got an extra day…
Plan it yourself.
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