Charlton Lakeside
Andover, HampshireAbout Charlton Lakeside
Charlton Lakeside, run by Places Leisure, is the perfect outdoor location for a family day out. The facilities and activities for children include Iron Age theme adventure golf, boating, 3 par golf and a play park! Whether you visit in the Summer holidays or the Winter months, this all-weather attraction offers a whole host of excellent outdoor leisure facilities and family activities.
Adventure GolfLooking a unique golfing experience? Take a step back in time into Andover’s Iron Age past and challenge friends and family to an unforgettable game of crazy golf inspired by the town’s very own history! This is not mini golf as you know it...
The Andover Museum of Iron Age has influenced the design of the course to ensure historical accuracy to create an engaging, educational theme for young children to challenge themselves and enjoy.The themed adventure golf course has also been designed to complement and blend in with the green areas that surround it. Situated alongside our beautiful boating lake and café with swan pedalos, play park, and pitch & putt course – enjoy a whole day packed with fun and adventure!
Boating LakeSet sail at Charlton Lakeside on one of our pedalos or kayaks! Surrounded by the nature trail, the boating lake is home to a vast variety of wildlife for you to spot whilst making your way around. Explore the beautiful lakeside, stay active and have fun! Learn about your natural surroundings and discover fascinating creatures like Water Fowl, Pipistrelle Bats, Water Voles and a family of Otters!Food & Drink Feeling peckish? It's a good job you have the Cafeology café onsite then! Drink freshly ground coffees, teas, soft drinks and munch on nutritious snacks. Catch up with friends after a class, relax after a morning kayak or grab your coffee to go!
If Charlton Lakeside becomes your regular spot you meet friends, exercise or go out with your family then make sure to pick up a Cafeology Collector card, buy six and get your seventh cup FREE!
Parking for VisitorsFree parking is available at all three entrances to Charlton Lakeside. Here are the addresses below:
- On-street parking: Foxcotte Lane, Andover, SP10 4AA
- Main car park: Charlton Rd, Charlton, Andover SP10 4AE
- Athletics track car park: Andover Athletic Club, West Portway, Andover SP10 3LF
Opening Times
Monday to Friday 10:00 - 19:00
Saturday 08:45 - 19:00
Sunday 10:00 - 19:00
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