The Cotswold Water Park, a 40 square mile area of outstanding natural beauty located in the centre of the Cotswolds and made up of more than 140 lakes, is surrounded by charming Cotswold villages, ancient market towns, and a lake area larger than the Norfolk Broads. The Cotswold Water Park is the largest water park in the United Kingdom and offers a variety of activities, such as boating, water skiing, fishing (including some of the best trout fishing in the nation), cycling, walking, golfing, and horseback riding. A swimming pool, sauna, tennis courts, a croquet lawn, a children’s play area, and other amenities are also available on the estate. For nature enthusiasts, the water park offers a wealth of bird and animal life on the three nature reserves, which can be watched all year long. Just 4 miles away is the lovely Roman town of Cirencester, known as the “Gateway to the Cotswolds,” which features fantastic dining, shopping, historic structures, and museums.