Fairlands Valley Park & Sailing Centre Facilities
Six Hills Way, Stevenage, Herts. SG2 0BL
Telephone: 01438 353241
E mail: fairlands@stevenage-leisure.co.uk
WE'RE BACK!!
After 18 months of being unable to offer dinghy sailing, windsurfing, powerboat courses and PWC assessments, we are pleased to say that we are operational again.
The lake is looking wonderful after the work that has been carried out and we can’t wait to get started again with all the things we haven’t been able to offer.
We have not stood still either and have been adding to the skills of our staff, adding exciting sports like kiting and boards and buggies.
We have a new reception area to welcome you, and beautiful changing rooms, showers and toilets exclusively for our customers. This new look to Fairlands also means that the Centre is now a controlled and much safer facility.
Our continuing professional high standards of teaching support our ability to once again offer the RYA recognised schedule of junior and adult dinghy & windsurfing courses, along with powerboat & PWC. We can once again offer private tuition to fit around your personal requirements.
The dragon & bell boats are available as standalone activities or to add interest to school, scout or other group bookings. And let’s not forget the casual hire facility for those who have taken a previous dinghy or windsurfing course.
Children’s parties have become an incredibly popular way to celebrate birthdays for 8 years old and upwards. We can tailor a party to incorporate some of the following activities: sailing/kayaking/canoeing/climbing/boards & buggies or kiting (wind dependent).
Parties are not specific to the younger members as we can accommodate adults too. We are also able to offer corporate activity days and can accommodate some off site ventures also, utilising the climbing wall and dragon boats. See below for more details.
Fishing is still unauthorised anywhere at Fairlands Valley until further notice.
Fairlands Valley is much more than just a park, we also provide:
Corporate Events
We can provide the ideal opportunity to design a fun-filled experience tailored to your requirements, whether the objective is team building or just a day to remember. Our skilled, professional staff are trained to deliver dry and wet side activities within a superb centre set in beautiful parkland with the additional benefit of plentiful FREE parking. We have a great training room for hire (see detail below), and catering can be arranged with the on-site caterers. Please call us on 01438 353241 to discuss your requirements.
Training Room
A sparkling new training and meeting room is available during the day for corporate & club events and educational purposes. Set in stunning parkland with views of the lake, the room has an OHP, Smartboard and flipchart available and can cater for a maximum of 32 people seated. Catering can be arranged if required and ample parking is free. For further details call 01438 353241.
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 £4.20 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.
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, boards & buggies, kiting, climbing 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.
Fishing at Fairlands Valley Park
Stevenage Borough Council is pleased to announce that fishing will return to Fairlands Valley Park for the new fishing season. The Council has appointed Welwyn Garden City Angling Club (WGCAC) to manage the fishing activity at the Park from the start of the new fishing season on Wednesday 16 June.
Download more information on fishing within Fairlands Valley Park