Front view of Windsor Farm Shop.

Severe weather closures

With a yellow weather warning issued by the Met Office, and following our severe weather plan, we have taken the decision to close a number of areas of Windsor Great Park and its facilities on Thursday 23 October 2025.

For a full list of closures see our visitor updates.

Angler holding a fishing rod at Virginia Water Lake.

Carp fishing syndicate

Set amid stunning scenery, you can fish at two historic lakes, Virginia Water and Obelisk Pond. Each lake holds a superb mix of old and new carp stocks with some fish now approaching 50lbs.

Windsor Great Park offers much more than your usual carp fishing experience.

Angler with a carp at Virginia Water Lake.

Benefits and pricing

Membership to the Windsor Great Park carp fishing syndicate has the benefits of: 

  • Parking included
  • A choice of 61 fishing swims at Obelisk Pond and areas of Virginia Water Lake
  • Guest passes*
  • All night fishing – the only visitors permitted in Windsor Great Park after sunset
  • Support from our Syndicate Team, Visitor Services and Wardens

Yearly membership cost

  • £750

*Membership terms & conditions apply

Fishing syndicate frequently asked questions

Is it possible to purchase a single day pass to fish at Windsor Great Park? 

Unfortunately not. The only visitors permitted to fish at Windsor Great Park are the Members of the carp fishing syndicate.  

Where can Members fish at Windsor Great Park? 

There are 61 fishing swims located around Virginia Water Lake and Obelisk Pond. The map can be downloaded here.  

What are the terms and conditions of membership? 
How do I add my name to the carp fishing syndicate waitlist? 

The Windsor Great Park Carp Fishing Syndicate waitlist is closed.

Angler with a carp at Virginia Water Lake.

Members fishing session bookings

Members of the Windsor Great Park carp fishing syndicate must notify us of their fishing session prior to arrival.

We ask this so that we know how many Members we are expecting to be using swims as well as to be able to identify the vehicles that will be in the car park/s overnight. 

Please complete the form below.

Concierge service

What better way to start your fishing session at Windsor Great Park than to have the assistance of our Visitor Services team to transfer you to your fishing swim.

If you are parking at the Virginia Water car park, we will transfer you to and from swims 10 – 20.

To request this service:

  • Select the ‘yes’ tick box when you are booking your fishing session
  • Call our Visitor Services team on the number below to confirm your arrival time at least 48hrs in advance. Any later than this, although we will do our best, we may not always be able to assist

07825 430192

As an operational Estate, it may sometimes be necessary for the team to attend to other duties in Windsor Great Park. They will always keep you updated and will aim to transfer you to your swim as soon as they can.

Buggy with trailer.

Fishing session booking form

The maximum number of guests that can join you at any one time is 2. To confirm that we can provide you with your transfer you must call during working hours on 07825 430 192 and ideally at least 48hrs in advance of your arrival. Any later than this, although we will do our best, we may not always be able to assist.

Other membership options

Take a look at the other memberships available at Windsor Great Park.

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