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Paddleboard Lessons, Paddleboard and Kayak Hire at Witton Castle Country Park Light Up The Lake Events along with corporate and party packages/private hire.

We are open every weekend at Witton Castle Country Park. For great fun filled family days out! We can open week days for parties or group bookings, please get in contact with us to arrange.

13/08/2026

Chippy is open this weekend for anyone wanting a bite to eat after being on the water

FISH & CHIP FRIDAYโ€ฆ AND SATURDAY! ๐ŸŸ๐ŸŸ

Our Fish & Chip Shop is open this weekend:
๐Ÿ“… Friday: 4pm โ€“ 8pm
๐Ÿ“… Saturday: 12pm โ€“ 8pm

Whether youโ€™re settling on park for the weekend or looking for an easy tea, weโ€™ve got you covered!

Fresh, tasty and the perfect weekend treat!

๐Ÿ“ Come and grab yours at Witton Castle Country Park!

Photos from H2O Riders's post 13/08/2026

Stunning day on the lake today. Almost fully booked.

We have availability for tomorrow and the weekend.

To book with us head to www.h2oriders.org

No self launch permitted on the activities lake

๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿ„๐Ÿ„๐Ÿ„๐Ÿ„๐Ÿ„๐Ÿ„๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ
Dog friendly site and activities so you can take you pooch on the water with you!
๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ






Things to do in the North East of England

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How to find us:

Witton Castle Country Park
Sloshes Lane
Witton le Wear
Bishop Auckland
DL14 0DE

What3Words ///drama.tumble.fattening

Drive down to the cafe car park at the Castle. Park there and a short walk down through the field behind the castle to the Activities Lake.

Photos from H2O Riders's post 13/08/2026

We have availability today at 1:30pm for anyone that is looking to enjoy the heat on the water!

https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/h2o-riders/items/?full-items=yes

To book with us head to www.h2oriders.org

No self launch permitted on the activities lake

๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿ„๐Ÿ„๐Ÿ„๐Ÿ„๐Ÿ„๐Ÿ„๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ
Dog friendly site and activities so you can take you pooch on the water with you!
๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ






Things to do in the North East of England

๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ๐Ÿ—พ๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ๐Ÿ—พ๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ๐Ÿ—พ๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ๐Ÿ—พ๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ๐Ÿ—พ๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ

How to find us:

Witton Castle Country Park
Sloshes Lane
Witton le Wear
Bishop Auckland
DL14 0DE

What3Words ///drama.tumble.fattening

Drive down to the cafe car park at the Castle. Park there and a short walk down through the field behind the castle to the Activities Lake.

Photos from H2O Riders's post 10/08/2026

WOW we can't believe we are already half way through the summer holidays!

Are you looking for new ideas to keep the young ones entertained?

Then why not get on the water with us!

To book with us head to www.h2oriders.org

No self launch permitted on the activities lake

๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿ„๐Ÿ„๐Ÿ„๐Ÿ„๐Ÿ„๐Ÿ„๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ
Dog friendly site and activities so you can take you pooch on the water with you!
๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ






Things to do in the North East of England

๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ๐Ÿ—พ๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ๐Ÿ—พ๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ๐Ÿ—พ๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ๐Ÿ—พ๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ๐Ÿ—พ๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ

How to find us:

Follow H2O Riders Google directions

Witton Castle Country Park
Sloshes Lane
Witton le Wear
Bishop Auckland
DL14 0DE

What3Words ///drama.tumble.fattening

Drive down to the cafe car park at the Castle. Park there and a short walk down through the field behind the castle to the Activities Lake.

Photos from Yogis On Board's post 08/08/2026

Lessons now available at the lake

Photos from H2O Riders's post 08/08/2026

๐Ÿ„๐Ÿป๐Ÿ„๐Ÿป๐Ÿ„๐Ÿป PADDLE BOARD LESSONS๐Ÿ„๐Ÿป๐Ÿ„๐Ÿป๐Ÿ„๐Ÿป

Are you planning or looking to get into paddleboarding?

For the rest of the summer we are running lessons/taster sessions every Friday afternoon 2pm & 3pm.

Sessions are ยฃ30 per person and are all instructor led.

Learn the basics and safety of paddleboarding.

Follow the link to book

https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/h2o-riders/items/540320/calendar/2026/08/?full-items=yes



04/08/2026

Sorry everyone but due to strong winds we will be closed tomorrow Wednesday 5th and Thursdays 6th August.

We will be back open Friday.

Sorry for any inconvenience caused but your safety and enjoyment is always our priority

Photos from H2O Riders's post 30/07/2026

We have some fantastic news! We will be back on the water from Saturday 1st August!

To book with us head to www.h2oriders.org

No self launch permitted on the activities lake

๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿ„๐Ÿ„๐Ÿ„๐Ÿ„๐Ÿ„๐Ÿ„๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ
Dog friendly site and activities so you can take you pooch on the water with you!
๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ






Things to do in the North East of England

๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ๐Ÿ—พ๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ๐Ÿ—พ๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ๐Ÿ—พ๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ๐Ÿ—พ๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ๐Ÿ—พ๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ

Follow Google directions for H2O Riders

How to find us:

Witton Castle Country Park
Sloshes Lane
Witton le Wear
Bishop Auckland
DL14 0DE

What3Words ///drama.tumble.fattening

Drive down to the cafe car park at the Castle. Park there and a short walk down through the field behind the castle to the Activities Lake.

27/07/2026

Hi everyone!

Weโ€™ve got another exciting collaboration coming up!

โ€˜Laughter & Lรถylyโ€™ sessions with Elements Sauna & Wave Holistic Healing at the Hub!

โค๏ธWelcome to Laughter & Lรถylyโค๏ธ

Noreen invites you on a journey of movement, laughter and play, with grounding breathwork and meditation. A beautiful combination of experiences to bring more joy & flow. Which is both energising and relaxing.

Lightening the load, reducing stress, leaving you feeling lighter and brighter. Bringing communal joy and relaxation โœจ๏ธ๐Ÿ™

No experience needed, just an open heart and a willingness to join in.

This uplifting, heart-led embodied experience will be hosted by Noreen on the outdoor space next to the lake or the stage area at the Hub, with an optional Sauna and Swim ( Lรถyly! )

She will be hosting 2 sessions;

11am & 12pm
So you can have an amazing Sauna & Swim then join this beautiful playful experience! Or vice versa depending times.

The cost for my session is ยฃ10, in addition cost to booking with Elements Sauna for your Lรถyly experience for a beautiful Sauna & Dip session.

Spaces are limited, so let us know if you would like to join us.

Really excited for this! โค๏ธ

Follow the link to book your session!

https://www.wavesholistichealing.com/event-details/laughter-loyly-2026-08-15-12-00-1

Photos from H2O Riders's post 10/07/2026

It's the perfect weather for getting on the water this weekend!

To book with us head to www.h2oriders.org

No self launch permitted on the activities lake

๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿ„๐Ÿ„๐Ÿ„๐Ÿ„๐Ÿ„๐Ÿ„๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ
Dog friendly site and activities so you can take you pooch on the water with you!
๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ






Things to do in the North East of England

๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ๐Ÿ—พ๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ๐Ÿ—พ๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ๐Ÿ—พ๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ๐Ÿ—พ๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ๐Ÿ—พ๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ

How to find us:

Witton Castle Country Park
Sloshes Lane
Witton le Wear
Bishop Auckland
DL14 0DE

What3Words ///drama.tumble.fattening

Drive down to the cafe car park at the Castle. Park there and a short walk down through the field behind the castle to the Activities Lake.

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Location

Address


Witton Castle Country Park
Bishop Auckland
WHAT3WORDSDRAMA.TUMBLE.FATTENING

Opening Hours

Wednesday 1pm - 7pm
Thursday 1pm - 7pm
Friday 1pm - 7pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm