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Easter Fun at Derwent Waterside Park

Derwent Waterside Parks Posted: 22nd April
We have had a fantastic time welcoming guests to Derwent Waterside Park this Easter holidays! From thrilling encounters with exotic creatures to relaxing nature walks and planting trees, there was something for everyone to enjoy. Let’s take a look back at the exciting activities that made this Easter amazing! Crazy Creatures: One of the highlights of the Easter festivities was the visits from Crazy Creatures North East, bringing with them ...
26 - 28 Jul

The Game Fair

We are going to be hosting a stand at The Game Fair at Blenheim Palace from the 26-28 July 2024. ...
3 - 5 May

Fly Fest 2024

We are incredibly excited to announce the Fly Fest is back!    It will be a ‘FLY ONLY’ weekend (Fri-Sun), ...
23 - 25 Aug
Derwent Fest 2024 - 23rd -25th August 2024

Derwent Fest 2024

🎶 Welcome to the Derwent Fest 2024!🎵 Get ready for an unforgettable August bank holiday weekend at the stunning Derwent ...

Fishing Season Opening 2023

Reservoirs Posted: 3rd March 2023
We are pleased to announce the opening of our 2023 season, which will be on Saturday 11 March at our ...

DERWENT FEST TICKETS ON SALE NOW

Derwent Event Posted: 3rd March 2023
Derwent Fest tickets are on sale!! Get yours today here.   😍 A weekend festival of live tribute music, food ...
3 Ducks swimming together in Hanningfield Reservoir

Avian Flu Warning – How to reduce the risks

Reservoirs Posted: 29th November 2022
As a result of the increasing rate of Avian Flu, we are taking measures to reduce risks to ourselves, our visitors and to wild birds at our Waterside Parks and reservoirs. We have removed all bird feeders across our sites and ask the public not to feed any birds when visiting. If you come across a sick or dead wild bird, do not touch or pick them up. Stay clear ...
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Safety advice issued for anglers at Whittle Dene reservoirs

Whittle Dene Reservoirs Posted: 4th October 2022
NEWSFLASH – Update 21 October 2022 Water levels at Whittle Dene reservoirs have dropped making the banks unsafe for fishing. ...
Shot of Derwent Reservoir with very low water levels. The land leading up to the water is sandy, muddy and looks dangerous to walk on

NEWSFLASH – Safety advice issued for reservoir users

Derwent Fontburn Grassholme Hury Kielder Reservoirs Posted: 21st September 2022
The drop in water levels at Derwent Reservoir, that we’ve seen this summer, has resulted in large areas of dangerous ...

Opening and closing times for the Autumn / Winter fishing season

Derwent Fontburn Grassholme Hury Kielder Lockwood Beck Scaling Dam Whittle Dene Reservoirs Posted: 1st September 2022
Update to fishing times from 1 September 2022 As Autumn is upon us, our opening and closing times will be changing from today. Please see below an update for the rest of this year and into early 2023. (Coarse fishing sites will remain open throughout). Derwent, Fontburn, Kielder, Grassholme and Hury: Opening hours are 8.00am. Closing times will be: Thursday 1 September, up to Sunday 11 September, our sites will ...

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