It has been expanded over the years and as of 2011 has fifteen lakes in an area covering over 600 acres.

[2] The Water Park was briefly closed to the public in June 2007 after the area was hit by the worst flooding since the 1930s.

At the time it was estimated the floods had caused tens of thousands of pounds' worth of damage.

[1] Throughout the park are a number of bridleways, marked cycle routes and footpaths.

There is a cycle hire centre and a variety of opportunities available for water sports, including water skiing, jetskis, power boats, sailing and model boat racing.