Paint, Pilates & Paddleboard: Lakeside Wellness at Croft Farm Waterpark

On a warm summer afternoon at Croft Farm Waterpark in Tewkesbury, GL20 7EE, a four-hour experience stitches together art, movement, food and water-based play. Paint, Pilates & Paddleboard brings a relaxed program to the lake shore: an artist-led Paint & Sip with Brydie from Paint Pot Parties, a 40-minute mat Pilates class with Lottie, a fresh poke bowl by Chef Dan of Wellfed Kitchen Ltd, and a one-hour instructor-led paddleboarding session with Sail & Paddle. The meeting point is Sail & Paddle, Croft Farm Waterpark, making it easy to find. The site’s shallow freshwater lake, reed-fringed edges and grassy banks set the scene: you’ll paint a sunset inspired by the water’s reflective surface, warm into Pilates with views across open water, then step onto a board for guided instruction on calm, sheltered glassy water. Key features include the broad lake basin, gentle shore slopes, and clumps of willows and reeds that attract waterfowl and shape placid reflections. The combination of low-impact exercise and creative focus makes the event uniquely suited to wellbeing-seeking visitors and local outdoor lovers. What makes this experience stand out is the layered pace: creative concentration, mindful movement, a wholesome meal, and a social, accessible watersport — all led by small local operators. Brydie provides canvases and paints so beginners leave with a finished sunset; Lottie’s Pilates sequence emphasizes mobility and core strength tailored to fresh-air participants; Chef Dan’s poke bowl uses seasonal ingredients to revive energy; and Sail & Paddle’s instructors coach newcomers through balance basics and lake etiquette. Practical note: the full event runs approximately four hours. The paddleboard segment is suitable for complete beginners but be prepared to get wet; instructors supply safety briefings and boards. It’s a small-group experience so booking early is wise, and the location’s proximity to Tewkesbury makes it an attractive afternoon escape for visitors staying in town. Sustainability is part of the offer: local operators use reusable equipment where possible and encourage minimal waste on-site. The lakeshore also hosts common wetland bird species, so the team asks participants to keep to launch zones and avoid disturbing reedbeds. Whether you’re looking for an unusual date, a restorative solo afternoon, or a low-pressure group outing, Paint, Pilates & Paddleboard at Croft Farm Waterpark is an accessible, well-rounded lakeside option that showcases what small-scale outdoor recreation can feel like in the Gloucestershire lowlands. Arrive thirty minutes early to check in at the Sail & Paddle desk and try on buoyancy aids. There is on-site parking and basic changing facilities; bring a towel and a change of clothes. The event suits solo travellers, couples, and small friend groups. If you have mobility concerns, contact the operator ahead—staff can advise on launch access and adaptations.