Southwater Country Park
Did you know a real iguanodon skeleton was found in the lake? To celebrate this fact, Southwater Country Park’s outstanding adventure play area is dedicated to dinosaurs.
* Explore the giant adventure playground (Dinosaur Island)
* Take a leisurely lakeside walk
* Paddle in the shallow lakeside water beside the man-made beach
* Experience the thrills of the skate park
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KEY INFO:
ADMISSION:
FREE!!
SUITABLE FOR
LOCATION:
Worthing Road, Southwater, Horsham, RH13 9ES
PARKING:
50p (up to one hour), £1.50 (1-3 hours), £3 all day. Free parking Mon-Fri Nov-Mar inclusive. NB: Disabled parking bays are in the Station Road car park (RH13 9UN)
AMENITIES:
OPEN:
8am to 8pm or dusk (whichever is earlier).
Follow the big dinosaur footprints from the car park to reach 'Dinosaur Island'.
Musical instruments, dinosaur sculptures, a wheelchair-accessible roundabout and accessible ramps make Dinosaur Island fun for children with a wide range of abilities. There’s play equipment for bigger children too (up to 14 yrs) – head for the more challenging trails and climbing frames.
Dogs must be kept on a lead whilst walking in the park (Apr-Sept inclusive) and cycling is prohibited.
Toilet facilities are located by the Visitor Centre (inc. disabled WC and baby changing facilities) and adjacent to Dinosaur Island.