Hemsworth Water Park and Playworld
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Hemsworth Water Park has two lakes; the largest lake is available for pedalo rides and has sandy beaches; the smallest lake is in a more secluded area to attract wildlife. Both lakes are stocked for fishing which is available all year round. There are also plenty of grassed areas for picnics and games.
Playworld is an outdoor adventure playground within the Water Park and is suitable for children of all ages with a tower slide, climbing frames, toddler’s sandpit area and a miniature railway.
Charges & Opening Times
Hemsworth Water Park
- Open all year round
- Car parking - £2.00 (10am to 4pm)
Fishing
- Available all year round, dawn to dusk
- Adult day permit - £4.50 per peg
- Child's day permit - £2.50 per peg
Fishing matches can be booked through the administration office on 01977 617617.
Please note that the following attractions are available from 10am to 5pm every day from Easter to the begining of September (subject to weather). During periods of changeable weather please ring 01977 617617 to confirm availability.
Marine Craft
Pedalo rides and - NEW for 2011 - paddle boards, mambo canoes and ocean duo canoes
- £1.00 per person
Playworld
- Entry into Playworld is £2.50 per child
- Free entry into Playworld for adults and children under 2 years
- Miniature railway train rides are £1.00 per person
Concessions for local residents
Residents of Hemsworth, Fitzwilliam or Kinsley are entitled to a permit for a reduction in the cost of some of the facilities that are available at the Water Park. To obtain a permit you should visit the administration office with a document showing your name and address. For £2.00 per household each person will be given their own permit which entitles the holder to unlimited free entry into Playworld and reduced price day and annual fishing tickets. You will also be issued with a pass for free parking at the Water Park. Residents aged thirteen or under can obtain a Water Park permit free of charge. (Please note that rides on the miniature railway are not included in the Playworld entry fee and no concessions will be made on production of a Water Park permit.)
Directions
Hemsworth Water Park is situated off the B6273 which links the A628 in Hemsworth with the A638 at Nostell. Coaches must enter via Hoyle Mill Road opposite the Farmers public house in Kinsley. Cars and pedestrians can either enter off Hoyle Mill Road or directly off the B6273 via the Hemsworth Park Care Centre entrance road. The nearest train station is Fitzwilliam (just a 10 minute walk from the park) which is served by the main Leeds-Doncaster or Leeds-Sheffield routes. A bus stop is directly outside the park.
(Address for sat nav: Hoyle Mill Road, Kinsley, Pontefract, WF9 5JB)