Love Willen 2026
Love Willen is a brand-new community event created in partnership between Willen Lake and Willen Hospice.
Head to the lake on Saturday 23 May for a feel-good day with FREE family activities, sponsored swims, a 5k family fun walk, food, community stalls and plenty more - all while raising vital funds for local hospice care.
For more information on parking and facilities on-site, please visit the Willen Lake website.
All activities below will run on a first come, first served basis from 11am - 1pm:
- Splash ‘n’ Play – free sessions at 11am and 12pm (45 minutes each)
- Treetop Explorer Course
- Treetop Drop
- Adventure Golf
- Pedalos
- Zorb Arena
- Gel Blaster Zone
Start your Love Willen day with an open water swim in the beautiful surroundings of Willen Lake - all while raising vital funds for Willen Hospice.
We’re offering two special charity swim sessions:
- Session 1: 9:30am
- Session 2: 10:00am
Each session takes place on a 300m open water course, suitable for both confident beginners and experienced swimmers. Participants can complete as many 300m laps as they wish within their session time.
Join us at 1pm for a fun, relaxed 4K walk suitable for all ages. Along the route, enjoy activity stops with puzzles, games, and mini‑challenges - children can collect stamps as they go!
Adult entry: £10. Each entry includes two free child places
All proceeds support Willen Hospice, helping provide expert, compassionate care for local people. Come along, enjoy the outdoors, and make memories together!
Browse our selection of community stalls, where you can meet and chat with a variety of local groups, charities and organisations who work year‑round to support wellbeing and community life across Milton Keynes.
When you’re ready for a break, enjoy something tasty from our on‑site food and drink vendors, including:
- Good Times Café
- A1 Donuts
- One4Six Coffee & Ice Cream
- Willen Lake Café
Willen Hospice provides free, specialist care and support for local people facing life‑limiting illnesses. As a registered charity, most of their work relies on the generosity of the community. By taking part in the Family Fundraising Walk, booking a sponsored swim session or donating on the day, you’ll be helping Willen Hospice continue providing compassionate care when it matters most.
Check out the wide variety of events taking place in the parks for you and your family to enjoy.
