Hemsworth Water Park & Playworld
Hoyle Mill Road, Kinsley, Pontefract, WF9 5JB

Hemsworth Water Park is situated off the B6273 which links the A628 in Hemsworth with the A638 at Nostell. Coaches must enter via Hoyle Mill Road opposite the Farmers public house in Kinsley. Cars and pedestrians can either enter off Hoyle Mill Road or directly off the B6273 via the Hemsworth Park Care Centre entrance road. Nearest train station: Fitzwilliam (10 minute walk from the park) served by the main Leeds-Doncaster or Leeds-Sheffield routes. A bus stop is directly outside the park.

Hemsworth Water Park has two lakes; the largest lake is available for pedalo rides and has sandy beaches; the smallest lake is in a more secluded area to attract wildlife. Both lakes are stocked for fishing which is available all year round. There are also plenty of grassed areas for picnics and games. During busy periods Windy’s Cafe opens to serve light snacks.

Playworld is an outdoor adventure playground within the Water Park and is suitable for children of all ages with a tower slide, climbing frames, toddler’s sandpit area and a miniature railway. A new kiosk and toilet facilities were opened in March 2006. New equipment has been introduced for 2008.

Charges and opening times are as follows:

Hemsworth Water Park
- Open all year round
- Car parking £1.00

Playworld
- Open from 10am to 4pm during school holidays and most weekends from Easter to September (subject to weather). Entry into Playworld is £1.50 per child and free for children under 2 years of age and adults. Miniature railway train rides are £1.00 per person. (To avoid disappointment it is advisable to check that Playworld is open during periods of changeable weather. Tel: 01977 617617.)

Fishing
- Available all year round, dawn to dusk. Adult day permit - £3.00 per peg. Child's day permit - £1.50 per peg.

Fishing matches can be booked through the administration office on 01977 617617.

Pedalo & Katakanu Rides
- Available from 10am to 4pm during school holidays and most weekends from Easter to September (subject to weather). Pedalo rides - £1.50 per person. Katakanu rides - £2.00 per person.

Residents of Hemsworth, Fitzwilliam or Kinsley are entitled to a permit for a reduction in the cost of some of the facilities that are available at the Water Park. To obtain a permit you should visit the administration office with a document showing your name and address.

For £2 per household each person will be given their own permit which entitles the holder to unlimited free entry into Playworld and reduced price day and annual fishing tickets.

You will also be issued with a pass for free parking at the Water Park. Residents aged thirteen or under can obtain a Water Park permit free of charge. (Please note that rides on the miniature railway are not included in the Playworld entry fee and no concessions will be made on production of a Water Park permit.)

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