Carsington Water is a haven for water lovers, offering a variety of activities at their purpose built water sports centre.

Try out action packed sailing, windsurfing, or hire a rowing boat for a more relaxing trip across the water. For watersport information contact 01629 540478.

If you’d prefer to stay on dry land, Carsington Water boasts a variety of scenic walks around the reservoir and beyond. Or get on your bike and enjoy the fabulous trails around the reservoir – bring along your bicycle or hire one from their on-site hire centre.

The ‘Water Story’ exhibition is now open! This fun, interactive exhibition is full of fascinating facts for all of the family to enjoy. Learn about the water cycle – how we clean sewage and produce high quality drinking water. As the exhibition is free to enter you can visit again and again.

Not only can you sit back and enjoy the fantastic scenery at Carsington Water, if you plan in advanceyou can also take time out to enjoy one of the events that occur during the year. There is a range of activities on offer for all the family, some of which are free of charge! As they vary seasonally, for details telephone the events and activities hotline on 0870 179 1111.

If you've had fun on your family day out to Carsington Water, tell us about it your visit, so other people will know it's a great place to go as well.

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