Am I allowed to go on to the frozen surface of the lakes at Verulaium Park?
The Council's advice to members of public is not to go onto the frozen surface of the lakes or for that matter any body of water, as the ice is very unstable and could disintegrate at any time without warning.
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Can I feed the ducks and swans on the Lake in Verulamium Park?
Members of the public are permitted to feed the ducks, swans and other birds wheat and grain but not bread. The bread can be harmful to the birds and pollutes the water in the lakes.
Wheat and grain can been purchased from the Inn on the Park and the ice cream vendor.
For more information about feeding the ducks, swans and other birds download the Quackersnacks Leaflet
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Can I sail my model boat on the Verulamium Park lakes?
Members of the public may sail model boats on the smaller of the two lakes which is known as the Boating Lake. During the bird nesting season between April to July each year, model boating is not permitted. The use on model boats on the larger of the two lakes in not permitted at any time.
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Is camping permitted in the park?
Camping is not permitted in any of the Parks and Green Spaces that are managed by St Albans City and District Council.
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What is the distance around the Lakes in Verulamium Park?
The distance around both the small and large lakes in Verulamium Park is approximately 1189 meters.
The large lake is 1056 meters and the small lake is 236 meters approximately.
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