Wonderful on Tap
Coronavirus (Covid-19) update
This visitor site is open with some restrictions
As restrictions in England are changing, we are following the Government guidelines to help keep everyone safe.
This site will remain open for people to visit with restrictions in place.
Our sites are likely to be very busy and we may have to close our car parks when we reach capacity, so please be prepared to turn around and visit another time.
Respect our site and neighbours by taking home your litter, or using a bin on site if you can't, and do not park in local communities if the car park is full.
It’s really important to protect the safety and wellbeing of all our visitors, local communities and our teams, so we urge everyone to minimise travel, observe social distancing and follow any measures we have put in place if you visit a reopened site.
Reopening restrictions
Footpaths
All footpaths are open.
Toilets
Toilets are open. You must wear a face mask when you enter and follow instructions on signage about maximum capacity. You may have to queue to use the facilities safely.
Rule of 6 or 2 households
Please only visit in groups following the Rule of 6 or two households, and maintain social distancing.
- Maintain a distance of at least 2 metres from other visitors and staff
- Respect any instructions or signage - they're there to keep you safe
- Look after those with you - keep dogs on leads and children close by
- Maintain good hygiene and avoid touching hard surfaces
Linacre reservoirs
Explore the ancient woodlands and wildlife at the Linacre Reservoirs
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Opening times
Car parking
Accessibility
Dog walking
Activities
There are lots of activities you can take part in at Linacre, including cycling and walking. You can download a map of the routes and trails around the site to help plan your visit.
Cycling
Bird watching
Walking
Horse riding
Facilities
Toilets
Outdoor fun
Catering
Come visit us
A little about Linacre Reservoirs
Some history and the site today
- Historically the three reservoirs supplied water to the nearby town of Chesterfield.
- However, they became non-operational in 1995 and today they’re managed for visitors and wildlife and provide a popular local amenity.
- The natural beauty of the sites is preserved by maintaining the habitats that can be found here and enhancing the facilities to ensure the Linacre Reservoirs remain a beautiful, wild and accessible site.
- Nuthatches, flycatchers and woodpeckers can be seen and heard as they flit among the canopy. Kingfishers and mandarin ducks can be spotted around the water's edge.
