MODELBOATPASS SAILING TIMES AND INSTRUCTIONSFORTHOMPSONPARK BOATING LAKE,

  • From Easter Good Friday until the 31 of October model boats are not allowed on the lake from the hours of 12 noon until 17.00 daily that is seven days per week. This will also include Bank Holidays, AnnualSchool holidays or any Saturday and Sunday. Or at any time that the Councils rowing boats are in use on ThompsonPark boating lake.
  • Also model boats are not allowed on the lake during any special event such as the last Sunday in June which has now become the annual ThompsonPark fun day. There will be other times when this may happen but these events are very rare if in any doubt please check with the Ranger Service telephone number 01282 831053 any day between the hours of 12.00 noon and 17.00hrs.
  • Model boats are allowed on the lake with a valid permit with no restrictions at any time except for the mentioned exceptions. This means whenever it is not a Bank Holiday, Annual School Holiday, Event Day or Weekend or at any time the Councils rowing boats are not using the lake. Then restrictions will not apply and model boats with permits can be sailed throughout the day.
  • Having a model boat permit does not allow you to enter the park with a vehicle. Disabled permit holders will be allowed to bring one vehicle into the park to sail there model boat as long as the below instructions are adhered to,

a)You must hold a valid model boat permit.

b)You have proof of permission to bring you vehicle into the park this could be in the form of a signed letter of authorisation.

c)You park your vehicle in a designated place

d)You drive very careful into the park direct to the designated parking area and not around any other part of the park.

e)A maximum of three vehicles only allowed into the park on any one day so to avoid disappointment it is advisable you book before entering the park. You can book by ringing the Ranger Service any day during the hours of 12.00 noon until 17.00hrs. Please be prepared to give your name vehicle make and registration.

f)Any one arriving at the park with their vehicle without prior permission and all disabled persons vehicle allocation of three cars already in the park. Then you will be refused permission to park your vehicle in the park.