Set in 120 acres of countryside near Gamlingay, Waresley Park Estate offers wild swimming & paddleboarding in a freshwater lake; relaxing spa treatments; a spacious café; and exercise classes including yoga, Pilates and Tai Chi. Padel courts are available to book too.
This activity is good for wellbeing because
- wild (or open water) swimming has many reputed health benefits for body and mind - supervised sessions mean that you will be safe if you are trying it for the first time or if you are not a confident swimmer;
- many of the exercise and spa sessions focus on relaxation and de-stressing - whether you book a massage, a floating soundbath experience or a yoga class;
- you could spend the whole day at Waresley Park Estate - why not meet a friend for a spa treatment, exercise class, wild swimming session and then have lunch or dinner at the café?
How to contact
Where to go
Waresley Park Estate
Gamlingay Road
Waresley
Cambridgeshire
SG19 3DD
What to expect
Here are some of the wellbeing highlights at Waresley Park Estate, but do take a look at the website to find out about other things that are happening:
The Lake
Offering a range of activities including wild swimming, paddleboarding, a sauna and floating sound baths, the lake is open all year round. Changing facilities are limited so it is suggested you arrive in your swimming gear and bring dry robes and towels, plus wet suits and swim shoes. There is a toilet. Booking is essential for all activities at the lake - please visit the website for details.
The Spa & Swimming Pool
Offering a range of relaxing and restoring health and beauty treatments plus a heated indoor swimming pool and whirlpool, the spa and pool can book booked for individual and group packages and treatments. Group bookings are popular for all-women groups - if you specify that you are an all-women group, the team at Waresley Park Estate can make sure that the only staff on site are women too. Please bring swimwear. Spa slippers, towels, robes, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and a hair dryer are all provided. If you're attending a Float & Sound session, please bring your own towel and flip-flops or slippers. Spa guests must be aged 18+.
Relaxation & Exercise
A range of sessions including Pilates, yoga, Tai Chi, bodyweight strength classes and floating sound baths will help you relax and unwind. There are also new outdoor padel courts that can be booked. Take a look and book your place on this link.
The Café
Bean Theory roasts coffee beans on site and sources local ingredients for a range of daytime and evening meals, snacks and refreshments. Offering indoor and outdoor seating, it is a roomy dog and child friendly space with disabled access. With free wifi, you can work or meet friends. There are also coffee tasting workshops. See the website for details of menus and events.
More information
If you are arriving by car, the free carpark is a five minute walk through woods and gardens to reach the café, spa and lake. Disabled visitors or people with limited mobility can park closer to the facilities - ring ahead to find out more.
The estate is dog friendly but dogs need to be kept on leads at all times.
Details of prices and packages are on the website.
How to contact
Where to go
Waresley Park Estate
Gamlingay Road
Waresley
Cambridgeshire
SG19 3DD
