Fairlands Valley Park & Sailing Centre Facilities
Contact Details:
Fairlands Valley Park, Six Hills Way, Stevenage, Herts. SG2 0BL
Telephone: 01438 353241
E mail: fairlands@stevenage-leisure.co.uk
Please note that the sailing lake has been drained for essential maintenance work.
Fairlands Valley is much more than just a park, we also provide:
Corporate Events
We can tailor an activity to accommodate your company’s requirements, and provide instruction or supervision, to give your staff or group a day to remember. This is an ideal opportunity to use our Bell Boats, Dragon Boat and other craft, or do some problem solving on the orienteering course. (Catering and marquees can be arranged).
Active Retired Sailing
Those over 50 can enjoy a two hour sailing session between 10.00 and 12.00 on Thursdays – come along and sail or windsurf. All you need is some prior experience. For just £3.50 you can have two hours of fun.
Bandstand
The bandstand can be hired on Sundays between 14.00 - 16.00. For conditions and charges please contact us on (01438) 353241. Also a temporary roof and power is available.
Bell Boats and Dragon Boats
Children or adults can paddle these for fun or light-hearted competition. Join the Fairlands Valley Dragon Boat team for regular training sessions and racing in charitable events.
The team will meet on the first Thursday of each month, commencing on 5th April. Please contact the Centre to register your interest on (01438) 353241.
The GR8 Wall – Climbing Wall
We are proud to introduce “The mobile GR8 Wall” based at Fairlands Valley Park.
The vertical 6 metre climbing wall has 4 climbing wall routes and includes accredited instructors.
Dynamic foot and hand hold
State of the art “red point” units
Over 25sq meters of climbing area
Helmets and harness all included
Realistic Rock face
Available for external hire*
* (subject to availability)
To experience the Great Wall for yourself or for further information, please telephone Fairlands on 01438 353241
Costello's Cáfe
The cáfe adjoins the sailing centre and is open seven days a week throughout the year. Telephone Frank Costello on 01438 748 458 for bookings and further information.
Children’s Parties
We can provide Sailing, Bell Boating or Canoeing sessions, either as part-instructional and/or fun sessions. Catering or picnics can be arranged by Costello’s on-site cafe (Tel: 01438 748458).
Disabled Facilities
For the more adventurous who want to try sailing we offer a stable Challenger Trimaran which needs to be booked in advance. The easy to launch Access dinghies are also available, along with the Lune Whammel. There is easy access to the Sailing Centre and Costello’s Cafe.
Dinghy Parking
Avoid the inconvenience of trailing your dinghy. Please contact us for costs and conditions on (01438) 353241. Our compound is available for boat parking.
Gift Vouchers
We can also offer gift vouchers for the full value of any course or for private tuition please ask at reception for details or ring.
Grounds Hire
We will be happy to advise you on your event, and a telephone call is all that is needed to arrange an initial site visit. Power and water is available. The site provides easy access from the A1(M) Junction 7.
Hot air balloon flights flying from Fairlands Valley Park, Broadhall Way site can be arranged through contacting Adventure Balloons who will advise on dates, fees and any other details.
Training Room
Training room in magnificent parkland setting. Available for club use, training, meetings and corporate events. Ideal for recreational and educational purposes, OHP, whiteboard and flipchart available. Catering can be provided by adjacent on-site cafe (Costello’s) on (01438) 353241.