Our season begins with the Magical Unicorn Lake and Bounsea opening for the Easter School Holidays, starting on 28 March 2026. The Splash Park joins later once the weather warms up, with its grand opening planned for the weekend of 23 May 2026, weather permitting.

Open on weekends, public holidays, school holidays and sunny weekdays during term time. When the weather is especially good, we may add extra opening days. Please check our Opening Times page before your visit, as availability may change depending on weather conditions.

The Magical Unicorn Lake is open daily from 11:00 am to sunset during the season.

We recommend arriving around 10 minutes before your session begins. This gives us plenty of time to check your tickets, so please have them printed or ready to show on your phone for scanning. If your booking includes tokens or other extras, you’ll receive these at the check-in point.

Stay seated at all times.
No swimming or splashing.
No smoking or alcohol.
Be mindful of wildlife at all times.
Do not pick up or swap passengers.
Only enter and exit boats at the jetty.
Stay away from the lake edges.
Do not cross floating boundary lines.
Be considerate of other lake users.
Dogs are not allowed.
All children must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over.
Please report any first aid incidents to a member of staff immediately.

You can choose between a 20-minute or 40-minute unicorn boat ride. The 20-minute option is ideal for a shorter introduction, while the 40-minute ride allows more time to explore the lake.

The Unicorn Quest experience lasts approximately 1 hour. Time begins once you depart from the jetty.

What are the benefits of The Magical Unicorn Lake?

The Magical Unicorn Lake offers a calmer, nature-based experience that supports emotional balance, imagination and family connection. Paddling together helps build teamwork and communication, while the peaceful lake environment encourages mindfulness and creativity. The lake experience allows children to slow down, dream freely and grow emotionally through play and storytelling.

All Splashy Land attractions are proudly backed by Project Splashy, supporting children to dream big and build emotional strength through play, movement and imagination. For behind-the-scenes updates and magical moments, visit @projectsplashy, and for inspiration and fun, follow @itssplashyofficial on Instagram.

Unicorn Quest is a one-hour magical adventure aboard the Unicorn Pedal Boats. Children set off on an imaginative journey across the lake, taking part in interactive challenges and fun tasks designed to encourage creativity and teamwork. This unique experience combines outdoor play with storytelling to create unforgettable memories. Click here to see full details.

For safety reasons, babies under 1 year old are not permitted on the boats.

Yes, bikes, scooters and buggies can be left with us. Please make sure all valuables are taken with you.

Public toilets are located behind the park café. First Aid assistance is available on site if required.

The lake is located at the back of Barking Parkland the access point is situated behind the café, next to the playground.

Barking Park is easy to reach by public transport. Local bus routes include 5, 62, EL1, EL2 and EL3. Barking Station is served by C2C, Overground and Underground services on the District Line. From the station, it’s about a 10-minute walk to the park. When you exit the station, turn left and walk straight ahead until you reach the main park gates.

There is no specific postal address for the Magical Unicorn Lake, as it is located within the centre of Barking Park.

You’ll find street parking nearby, as well as two car parks inside the park. A free car park is accessed via South Park Drive, with the entrance located between the allotments and the bus stop. For directions, use postcode IG11 8FF.

A paid car park is accessed via Longbridge Road through the main Barking Park gates. Use postcode IG11 8TA, which will take you to the building next to the main entrance gates. Simply drive through the gates to enter the car park.

There’s plenty to enjoy in Barking Park alongside the Magical Unicorn Lake. You can continue the fun at the Splash Park or head to Bounsea for a high-energy inflatable adventure, both located nearby. Families can also relax at the café, let children explore the playground, try out the skatepark, or enjoy sports facilities including tennis courts, a cricket field and basketball courts. The park’s beautiful gardens are perfect for relaxing walks and enjoying nature.

A very limited number of general tickets may be available on site, but on hot days they often sell out quickly. To guarantee entry, we strongly recommend booking online, where you will find special offers and the best prices. Follow us on social media at@splashylanduk and sign up to our newsletter for exclusive deals.

All purchased tickets are non-refundable; however, they can be rescheduled up to two hours before the session or event start time for any other convenient time during the season. It is the visitor’s responsibility to monitor the weather and decide whether conditions are suitable for their children.

You can still enter during your session, but you will not be able to stay longer once your session ends. If there is availability in the next session, and only at the discretion of the manager on duty, you may choose to relax in the park and return for the next session. This applies to the Splash Park and Bounsea; we are more flexible on the Magical Lake. Whatever happens, please do not panic — we are here to help you.

If the weather forecast suggests rain, please reschedule your visit to an alternative date or time. You can make changes up to two hours prior to the start of your session.

If your session is cancelled, you will be notified as soon as possible and advised to reschedule it.

Every year, Splashy Land reinvents its events programme to keep things fresh, exciting and full of surprises. We introduce new ideas each season while keeping the events our visitors already love. Supported by Project Splashy , all our events are thoughtfully designed to inspire children’s dreams, creativity and emotional growth through joyful play and shared experiences. To see what’s coming up this season, visit our Events page.

Yes. The Magical Unicorn Lake offers a truly unique birthday adventure for children. Birthday guests simply board their unicorn boats and set off on a magical boating experience across the lake. You are welcome to bring small decorations and picnic-style food, and we are happy to store your cake in the fridge and play a Happy Birthday tune to help celebrate the occasion.

To book, purchase your ticket package online and select the birthday party option, adding your details during the booking process.

Children aged 8 and over may enjoy the Unicorn Lake birthday adventure independently on the water, allowing them to paddle and explore with friends. All children must still arrive with a responsible adult, who must remain on site for the duration of the visit.

For families looking to extend the celebration, you may also set up a picnic next to the playground or combine the Unicorn Lake experience with other Splashy Land attractions to create a full day of fun.

We offer special pricing for school visits. Other exclusive-use requests are considered individually. For special events or enquiries, email info@splashandboatsltd.co.uk

We welcome collaboration requests from influencers, YouTubers and bloggers. If you have at least 5,000 engaged followers and are happy to create and share content, we would love to hear from you. To apply, email info@splashandboatsltd.co.uk with your name, direct links to your accounts, follower count on your largest platform and a short description of you and your project.

For all media and publicity enquiries, email info@splashandboatsltd.co.uk

Yes, Splashy Land is available as a filming location. Requests are considered on an individual basis and are suitable for films, video clips and advertising. For all filming enquiries, contact info@splashandboatsltd.co.uk

Yes! We’d love for you to celebrate your child’s special day at The Magical Unicorn Lake. Simply purchase all the required tickets online, gather your guests, and get ready for a truly enchanting experience. Set sail on our beautiful unicorn boats and create magical memories that will last a lifetime!

For an extra special birthday adventure, consider booking our Unicorn Quest—a magical mission where kids embark on a fun-filled journey across the lake to complete challenges and unlock the secrets of the unicorns! This interactive and exciting quest makes it the ultimate birthday experience, guaranteed to bring laughter, excitement, and plenty of unforgettable moments.

While we are not responsible for lost or stolen items, no such incidents have been reported so far. Lost and found items are kept in the on-site Splash Park office. Uncollected low-value items such as towels, clothing and small toys are donated to local charities at the end of the summer season. For queries, email info@splashandboatsltd.co.uk

We’re here to help. If you have any questions or need more information, email us at info@splashandboatsltd.co.uk and our friendly team will be happy to assist you. We want to ensure your visit to the Splash Park, Bounsea or the Magical Unicorn Lake is as fun and stress-free as possible, so please don’t hesitate to get in touch.