Coronavirus (COVID-19)

If you are planning on travelling distance to attractions, we would recommend that you contact the venues directly in advance to avoid disappointment.

If you, or any of your party have a new persistant cough, or develop a fever of 38C, we would instead advise you to use the NHS's dedicated website for professional advice.

RSPB Carsington Water Reserve

Owned and managed by Severn Trent Water, Carsington Water is a large reservoir. It boasts a range of wildlife habitats from ancient hedgerows, species-rich wildflower meadows and native woodlands, to pond and scrapes, reedbeds and carefully-managed islands. Since its construction, there have been over 215 bird species over 30 mammal species recorded. There is a large visitor centre on site with a restaurant, cafe and shops, including an RSPB shop. There are extensive opportunies for outdoor activities including cycle hire, picnic areas, a climbing wall, adventure playground and sailing club.
10 am to 6 pm in summer, and 10 am to 5 pm in winter.
The main car park costs £2.50 for three hours or £4.70 for the whole day. Sheepwash car park costs £1 for up to two hours or £2.50 for the whole day. Millfields car park costs £2.50 per day.
You can get excellent views of the reservoir from the wildlife centre, where staff are on-hand to show you what's there.
Dogs are allowed at Carsington Water, with some restrictions.

  • Currently: Heavy Rain, 3° C
  • Sunday: Sleet, 3° C
  • Monday: Medium-level cloud, 5° C