At Draycote Water there is something for everyone.
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The site’s flat five mile perimeter access road is ideal for a leisurely stroll, run or cycle. The hill top car park at Hensborough Hill provides particularly good views, and provides access by footpath to waterside picnic areas, whilst the countrypark offers plenty of room for outdoor games., and also holds our squirrel scamper nature trail and orienteering courses.

The visitor centre, contains displays, a gift shop and site information as well as a café to relax in while overlooking Draycote Water, with fully accessible facilities.

Our year round events programme means there is always somethine going on for more information call the events hotline on 0870 179 1111.

The Look Out bird hide provides a birds eye view of the site’s main conservation area. Depending on the time of your visit you can see migrating waders, breeding warblers or year-round residents like kingfishers, coots or moorhens.

Draycote Water is one of the premier fisheries in the country with bank fishing and a fleet of hire boats available. Contact the Fishing Lodge on 01788 812018.

Draycote is a world class centre for sailing - whether your interest is dinghies or windsurfing, racing or cruising. Young or old, you are very welcome to join the Club. Please contact the sailing club on 01788 811153.

Parking £1.50 per car

Please note that dogs are not permitted around the perimeter of the reservoir.

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