What’s inside

Just imagine beautiful Unicorns gliding peacefully on the lake! It is not a fairy tale but a reality! Welcome to the Magical Unicorn Lake nestled in the heart of Barking Park, Essex!
Consisting of a fleet of Magical Unicorn pedal boats, they glide peacefully on the water creating fun magical memories to last a long time. With each unicorn able to hold up to 5 people, a brilliant fairytale adventure awaits for all!

As one of the staff pointed out ‘they are not boats, they are Unicorns!’ worthy of even the most popular influencer’s Instagram feeds! A safe, fun experience for anyone and everyone. Your summer will never be the same again!

Once your magical adventure comes to an end you can cool down in the Splash Park , where you can try Walk-on-Water balls or take the fun adventure into other exciting spots such as gigantic bouncy castle at Bounsea .

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Tickets

The Magical Unicorn Lake – 20 Min

  • Includes 20 min unicorn boat ride
  • You can use your tickets till the end of August 2023
  • Reschedule for free up to 2 hours prior to your scheduled session
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The Magical Unicorn Lake – 40 Min

  • Includes 40 min unicorn boat ride
  • You can use your tickets till the end of August 2023
  • Reschedule for free up to 2 hours prior to your scheduled session
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SEND Splash

Splash Park session exclusive to parents with SEND children (Special Educational Needs & Disability)

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Bounsea

  • Includes entrance to a 30 min Bounsea session
  • You can use your tickets till the end of August 2023
  • Reschedule for free up to 2 hours prior to your scheduled session
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Splash Park

  • Includes entrance to a 90 min splash park session
  • You can use your tickets till the end of August 2023
  • Reschedule for free up to 2 hours prior to your scheduled session
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Plan your visit

Here is all that you need to know to make your family day out easy and enjoyable.

What are your operating times?

Open on all weekends, Public and school holidays and any sunny days during term time between April and the end of August, 11am till 7pm, weather dependent. Closing time might be extended during peak summer months.

What time should I arrive?

Please aim to arrive around 10 minutes before your session start time. We’ll quickly check your tickets so please have these printed or ready to show on your cell phone.

What are the general rules at The Magical Unicorn Lake?

All kids have to attend with an adult (Age 18+)
Dogs not allowed
Stay seated at all times
No swimming or splashing
No smoking or alcohol
Be careful of the wildlife
No picking up passengers
Do not get out of your boat except at the jetty
Stay away from the lake edges
Do not cross floating lines
Please consider other users
Please report any First Aid incidents to staff immediately

How long is the unicorn boat ride for?

You can chose a 20 min or a 40min ride. Your time starts once you depart from the jetty. To explore the lake fully choose 40 min ride.

Is there an age limit?

Unfortunately babies that are under 1 years old are not permitted.

Can I leave my bike, scooter, buggy?

Yes you can leave those with us but make sure that you take all valuables with you.

What facilities are available at the site?

Public toilets are located behind the parks cafe.
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Directions & Location

Whats the best way to get to the lake?

The lake is situated at the back of the cafe and playground in the middle of Barking Park, Barking, Essex.
The following transport lines have routes that pass near Barking Park:
Bus – 5, EL1, EL2; Train – Barking station on C2C, Overground and Underground – Barking station on District line. Train station is 10 minutes walking distance from the lake.

How to get to Barking Park car park?

PLEASE NOTE THERE IS NO SPECIFIC POSTAL ADDRESS for the lake itself as it is positioned in the middle of Barking park.

There are parking spaces on the nearby streets and two car parks inside Barking Park:

FREE car park is accessed via South Park Drive, entrance between allotments and bus stop. Use postcode IG11 8FF, Ilford, UK for directions.

PAID car park accessed via Long Bridge Road through the main Barking Park gates. Use postcode G11 8TA, UK for directions. This is the building right next to the park’s main entrance gates.

What else can I do in Barking Park?

Once your magical adventure comes to an end you can cool down in the Splash Park, where you can try Walk-on-Water balls or take the fun adventure into other exciting spots such as gigantic bouncy castle at Bounsea.

Other facilities of the park include cafe, playground, skatepark, tennis courts, and public toilets. Beautiful garden are also there to explore.

Tickets

Can I buy tickets on site or are they only available online?

A limited number of general tickets are available onsite. To guarantee entry please book online.

Can I get a refund on a pre-booked tickets?

All purchased tickets are non-refundable however they can be rescheduled up to 2 hours before the session/event. It is the visitor’s responsibility to monitor the weather and decide if the conditions are suitable for the children.

What if I’m late?

If there is availability and only at the discretion of the manager on duty will you be allocated the next available unicorn.

What if it’s raining?

If the weather forecast suggest rain please reschedule your visit for alternative date/time. You can do so 2 hours prior to start time of your session.

My ride was cancelled, what happens next?

If your ride has been canceled you will be notified as soon as possible and advise to reschedule it.

Events & Collaborations

Can I organise birthday party for my child?

Yes, we would be very happy for you to bring the guests to celebrate in The Magical Unicorn Lake. To proceed simply just purchase all the required tickets online.

Can we use The Magical Unicorn Lake for filming location?

Yes absolutely. We consider each case on an individual basis. For special events and requests please email at [email protected]

Can influencers visit you for free?

We love to hear from all magical influencers, YouTubers and bloggers. If you are happy to create some content and share it with your followers (minimum 5000 ganged followers) we would love to hear from you. If you would like to be considered please complete the form below and we will come back to you 🙂

    Who do I contact for media enquiry?

    All media and publicity enquiries please email Monika at [email protected]

    Lost & Found

    How do I contact lost & found?

    Although we are not responsible for any theft/loss, no such incidents have been noted to date. Lost and found items are kept in a Splash Park onsite office. Uncollected low value items such as towels, clothes, and small toys are donated to local charities at the end of the summer season. Please email [email protected] to enquiry.

    Other

    What if my question wasn’t answered here?

    If you still have any question please do not hesitate to contact us via email on [email protected]