Wonderful on Tap

Carsington water is located a short distance from the Peak District National Park in Derbyshire.

Experience water

Days out at Tittesworth Water in the Peak District National Park

Tittesworth Water

Address

Meerbrook, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 8SW

Contact

tittesworthwater@severntrent.co.uk 01538 300188

Opening times

The site is open every day except Christmas Day. The opening hours of the visitor centre are: Apr - Sept 10am - 6pm. Feb, Mar, Oct, 10am-5pm. Nov, Dec, Jan 10am- 4pm.

Car parking

The car park at the Visitor Centre is charged at £3 for up to 2 hours or £5 for the whole day.You can buy an annual parking pass for £35, please call 0330 6780 701 for further information

Accessibility

Some of the stretches around Tittesworth Water are suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs.

Dog walking

At this site you're welcome to walk your furry friend.

Activities

Walking

Whether its a leisurely stroll with the family or an early morning jog, the two marked routes around Tittesworth offer the perfect surroundings. Choice from the shorter 1.5 mile route or the longer five mile trail, which has stunning views of The Roaches.

FIND THE ROUTE FOR YOU [PDF]

Bird watching

Tittesworth is the perfect setting for bird watching, with two hides available, including one which is wheelchair friendly in the east. For those explorers, there is more wildlife to be seen around the site trails and the waters' edge.

LATEST SIGHTINGS

Watersports

Tittesworth Water Sports and Activity Centre offers an activity for everyone, from sailing and kayaking, to raft building and paddle boarding. The family run activity centre thrives on enabling both families and individuals to enjoy the great outdoors in a beautiful setting.

BOOK YOUR WATERSPORT ACTIVITY

Facilities

Toilets

There are plenty of toilets around the site, including those with disabled and baby changing facilities.

Outdoor fun

We have a fantastic outdoor play area suitable for 2-15 year olds, whilst the sand pit is especially popular! There are plenty of idyllic spots for picnics, however, given the current hot weather, BBQ's are not allowed on site due to the fire risk.

Catering

Ice creams, refreshing beverages and warming drinks are all available from the kiosks, whilst The Waterview restaurant has afternoon tea or a choice of lovely main meals available.

A little bit about Tittesworth...

Tittesworth Water is set in the stunning
Peak District National Park, a visit here will make your Staffordshire
day out a memorable one.

When was it built?
The reservoir was first constructed as early as 1858.The visitor centre was
built in 1998.

What's the reservoir's role in the water supply network?

The water from Tittesworth supplies homes and businesses in parts of the
Staffordshire Moorlands, Stoke-on-Trent and Leek.It pumps on average 28
million litres of water a day and has the capacity to provide up to
45 million litres a day.

Where does the water come from?

Waterflows into Tittesworth from the Upper River Churnet. Most of the water
comes from winter floods and the reservoir acts as a huge storage tank,
taking water in and out when needed.

Phone

Emergencies (24hrs)

0800 783 4444

Billing Enquiries

0345 750 0500

Feel free to email us with any enquiries

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