Carsington Water

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Carsington Water offers a great accessible day out in the Derbyshire countryside with a miles of tracks and trails to be explored, lots of wildlife, a range of sports and activities, shops, an exhibition and restaurant. The site has good accessible facilities and a range of equipment which can be loaned or hired.

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(2 reviews)

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Access (avg.)

4.75

Parking (avg.)

4.25

Toilets (avg.)

3.25

Staff (avg.)

4.25

cezbrown

Aug 2021

Accessible pathways, free blue badge parking, beautiful views

The only thing that could be improved would be to install a changing places, and have accessible play equipment. The paths were fantastic, we didnt feel at all restricted. We use an all terrain chair when on walks as opposed to our usual moulded seat. Daughter has cp and epilepsy, tube fed. No issues other than toilets really. You can drive 5 miles to cromford mill for proper facilities though. Loads of parking. Smooth car park. Cafe, shops and museum all accessible. Loved it.

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rhihowe

Sept 2012

Accessible outdoor fun

We have visited Carsington reservoir several times with my husband walking, using a wheelchair and then arm crutches. The reservoir is well run by Severn Trent Water. This is a great place to go with the family for some fresh air. There are accessible paths to go around the reservoir, a nature observation hut, restaurant, shops and a playground as well as plenty of picnic areas.

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Disabled Access Information Provided by Carsington Water

Accessible parking at Carsington Water

We have a spacious public car park with plenty of accessible bays, you'll find most of these at the front of the car park by the visitor centre. There are also accessible bays in the Sheepwash and Millfields car parks. The visitor centre car park costs £2 for up to 1 hour, £3.50 for 1 to 2 hours, £6 for 2 to 4 hours and £7 for over 4 hours . The Millfields and Sheepwash car parks have a reduced tariff. There are no concessions for blue badge holders at Carsington Water and payment is made at the end of your visit. Our car parks are ANPR car parks so before you leave simply head to the payment terminals and type in your registration number to pay. Payment can be made by cash, card and contactless. Payment can also be made up to 24 hours after a visit on the Glide parking app https://www.glideparking.com/carsington-water/pay-for-parking

Dedicated on-site parking

On-site accessible parking bays are available within 50 metres of the entrance.

Toilets features at Carsington Water

At the visitor centre you'll find plenty of toilets including toilets for disabled visitors. All of these are accessible from 07:30 each day. In the visitor centre courtyard you'll also find a changing places toilet. This is accessed from 07:30 from the rear of the courtyard and after 10:00 it can be reached through the visitor centre. It is locked from 18:30 each day. The changing places toilet is accessed using a RADAR key and visitors will also need to bring their own straps if the hoist is required. The changing places toilet features a shower as well as a toilet and changing facilities. A RADAR key can be loaned from the visitor centre reception (open from 10:00). The Millfields car park has a toilet block which includes a disabled toilet.

Changing Places toilet

There is a Changing Places toilet, which includes an adult-size changing bench, toilet, sink and hoist.

Accessible toilet

A designated accessible toilet designed for wheelchair users and others with visible and non-visible accessibility requirements is available within the main public areas.