Public park near Coventry where you can go to Warwick Castle by boat

This popular and much-loved public park is not far from Coventry and has plenty to keep families busy for a day this summer, including adventure mini-golf, swimming and boating. St Nicholas Park is a 40 acre park and also has an adventure play area and cafe.

This gem is in Warwickshire and has a large grassy area for ball games, picnics or kite flying. There are also formal flower beds and you can enjoy a relaxing walk along the river which offers stunning views of Warwick Castle.

The amusement park includes a wide range of rides and games, from water shooters to the classic teacup ride for children up to 12 years old. There are also coin operated games and the Candy Cabin serves fresh cotton candy, candy and ice cream.

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Amusement Park rides include Mini Miami, Flying Fish, Runaway Mine Train, Jungle Blaster, Orbital Cars, Mini Observation Wheel, Hill Billy Train Ride, Adventure Canoe Ride and more. For younger children, the Funland Express is ideal.

Opposite the Amusement Park is the 18-hole Adventure Minigolf. Watch out for water hazards and “bumpy” rocks as you navigate the course, making it a challenge for kids and adults alike. Prices range from £7, with adults at £7.50, children under 16 £7, a family group at £25 and a group of £4 at £27.

There is also an outdoor pool for children up to 12 years old. The pool is shallow, safe and perfect for kids looking to cool off this summer, so don’t forget to bring your bathing suits when you visit the park. There is also a side seating area for adults to sit back and relax while the kids have the time of their lives.

The play area has activities aimed at younger children as well as older and more adventurous children. Located next to the open grassy areas of the park, with climbing frames, swings and slides, there is plenty of space for play both on and off the playground.

It’s also the perfect time to enjoy the views and rent a boat. Warwickshire Boats has a wide range of boats for day hire. This includes traditional rowing boats, canoes, kayaks, pedal boats and electric motor boats so everyone can enjoy a trip to the castle on the water. It is open 6 days a week until September, with boat hire from 10am to 5.30pm.

If you need to stop for refreshments, The St Nicholas Park Tea Shop is the ideal place to grab a snack, a hot meal, an ice cream or a warm cup of tea. They also offer a wide range of alcoholic drinks as well as coffee, smoothies and cold drinks, plus fries, sandwiches and snacks. Indoor and outdoor seating is available.

St Nicholas Park has a 4.5 star rating on Tripadvisor, with 337 reviews rated ‘excellent’ out of 590 and 211 rated ‘very good’.

Kristian Ran said: “Just a lovely package with great views of Warwick Castle and easy access to Warwick High Street. A great place to have a picnic on a sunny day’.

Another said: “An amazing park full of things to do including walking along the river or taking a boat on the river. Lots to do for all ages. It’s worth visiting. Recommended.”

A third added: “What a great park! We went on a family picnic and thoroughly enjoyed our day. The park has good parking near the park. A clean lido to cool off in the water on a hot day. Amazing park equipment and many more attractive features that appeal to all.”

Around the park, there are seating areas, toilets and baby changing facilities, all paths are wheelchair and pushchair accessible. The open park is great for anything you want to do in the fresh air, from picnics to relaxation. And why not try the range of activities at St Nicholas Park Leisure Centre?

The leisure center has something for everyone, whether you want to play some games, learn a new sport or want to get in shape, with many activities available. There are also football pitches, a skateboard and BMX track and two full-sized tennis courts to try out.

How to get to St. Nicholas Park

St Nicholas Park is 20 minutes’ drive from Coventry via the A46. Use postcode CV34 4QY.

Book mini golf

To find out more about opening hours, bookings and prices for the 18-hole miniature golf, click here.

Warwickshire Boat Hire

To pre-book boat hire from rowing boats, kayaks, paddleboards and more, visit the Warwickshire Boats website.

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