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
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

KEY INFO:
ADMISSION:
FREE!!
SUITABLE FOR:

LOCATION:
Worthing Road, Southwater, Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 9ES
PARKING:
Charges apply
AMENITIES:

DISTANCE:
OPEN:
Daily

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.
A wide range of hot and cold food and drinks is available from the cafe overlooking the lake.