ACTIVITIES
REDISCOVER YOURSELF IN THE GREAT OUTDOORS
The Lakes is your one stop destination to rediscover yourself in the great outdoors. From a fun-filled kids club, team away days, adventures big and small with sustainability at the fore, plus exclusive access to our farmyard, arboretum, beehive, freshwater lakes and woodland trails.
Please note that activities are available for residents and overnight guests only.
Christmas activities
Explore our special range of Christmas festive activities for special guests at the Lakes by Yoo.
activities tower
There’s little to rival the excitement of launching yourself over a lake suspended on a single steel zip-wire, or how about exploring the treetops from the high ropes and testing your circus skills as you daringly try your hand at the trapeze.
local area
We are blessed in the Cotswolds to have some of the finest pubs, restaurants, artisanal markets, and farm shops in the country. There is a wealth of things to do beyond the estate itself and our Guest Services Team can organise sports and pursuits both on and off the Estate.
water activities
There are countless ways to take to the water at The Lakes. Choose canoeing or kayaking and you’ll see the wildlife and unique Cotswold reed beds up close. A fun activity for children and adults, paddle boarding can be a great way of exercising as well as enjoying the surroundings. Float on the calm waters and enjoy your time in nature.
nature walk
Calling all little adventurers!
A fully immersive experience, on our guided Nature Walks you’ll learn all about the Estate’s environment and the wonderful nature that resides at The Lakes by YOO.
A fully immersive experience, on our guided Nature Walks you’ll learn all about the Estate’s environment and the wonderful nature that resides at The Lakes by YOO.
sport
For those who enjoy outdoor sporting activities, we have two tennis courts, a full-size cricket net, a golf practice net, football goals and a jogging trim trail with outdoor gym equipment around the estate. We can also offer tennis and football coaching sessions.
fishing
Teeming with trout, pike, perch, carp, tench, roach and bream, The Lakes has everything you need for a relaxing day’s fishing. At the Fishing Hut, you can arrange lessons or hire tackle, rods and other equipment. We can offer a wide range of fishing techniques including Fly, Lure, pole fishing and pond dipping for young children.
workshops
Try something new, keep the family entertained or get your team working better together during your a corporate retreat day. Our workshops are great for all the family and include bushcraft, woodworking, arts and crafts, raft building and even cocktail classes for the adults.
Adventure Camp
We have lots to do for our little Lakes’ explorers – with activities for children who are 5+ throughout the holidays. The Adventure Camp gets very busy and so early booking is essential.