What's here? at Carsington Water

We have three unisex accessible toilets, two beyond the courtyard and one upstairs near the restaurant.

There are baby changing facilities in the visitor centre and in the Courtyard.

There's a trail of 8 miles around the reservoir and various smaller ones that are wheelchair- and pushchair-friendly.

Toilets: We have three ‘unisex’ disabled toilets. Nature trails access: There's a trail of 8 miles around the reservoir and various smaller ones that are wheelchair -and pushchair- friendly. Shop: The shop is all on one level, and is fully accessible with no stepped access. Many parts of Carsington Water are wheelchair-friendly and you can borrow a chair when you arrive. Two mobility scooters are also available for a small fee. For more information, please contact the Severn Trent Water visitor centre on 01629 540696.

We have three unisex accessible toilets, two beyond the courtyard and one upstairs near the restaurant.

There is no RSPB visitor centre here, but our shop is located in the Courtyard of the Severn Trent Water visitor centre.

10am - 5pm There isn't an RSPB cafe here, but there is a restaurant and refreshment kiosks on-site offering a range of hot and cold drinks, meals, sandwiches, snacks and confectionary.

We are delighted that our shop is open, and our friendly team are on hand to serve and advise you.

Four hides.

Many parts of Carsington Water are wheelchair-friendly and you can borrow a chair when you arrive. Two mobility scooters are also available for a small fee. For more information, please contact the Severn Trent Water visitor centre on 01629 540696.

Our play area has accessible play equipment which includes two basket swings, interactive panels, and games all around the play area at ground level, and much more!

We have a changing place toilet which is located in the visitor centre courtyard and can be reached from the rear of the centre from 07:30 to 18:30 every day. The door requires a RADAR key and but one can be borrowed from the reception, which is open from 10:00 until 17:00 every day

Assistance dogs are welcome in all parts of the reserve.

BBQs are a fire risk, endangering other people and the precious wildlife and habitats here. They are not permitted on the reserve at any time.

Grab the bikes and helmets and go on an adventure. There are plenty of cycle route choices on site from a 5km (3 mile) cycle route perfect for little legs (and big ones too) to completing a full 12km (8 mile) circuit of the reservoir for those who want a bit more of a challenge. You can also hire bike here, see Severn Trent website for more details.