Pond dipping, Sarah Watson
The Wildlife Discovery Room
Perfect for pond dipping, Forest Schools and campfire activities
Our Wildlife Discovery Room at Carsington Water offers it all, with an indoor classroom and a purpose-built outdoor classroom we have access to so many fabulous facilities!
The indoor classroom is ideally placed for schools and courses as it sits in the main visitor centre courtyard, allowing easy access to the Severn Trent exhibition, Toilets (including a changing places toilet), shops, playground and cafes.
Our outdoor classroom has a pond dipping platform, woodland trails and even a roundhouse shelter to make activities such as Nature Tots, family events, school visits and training sessions more comfortable in all weathers.
Come on, let's have some fun!
Nature Tots Carsington
Come along to our next Nature Tots event at Carsington Water!
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Nature Tots Carsington
Come along to our next Nature Tots event at Carsington Water!
Nature Tots at The Avenue
Come join our FREE Nature Tots at The Avenue Country Park!
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Nature Tots Carsington
Come along to our next Nature Tots event at Carsington Water!
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Nature Tots Carsington
Come along to our next Nature Tots event at Carsington Water!
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Nature Tots at The Avenue
Come join our FREE Nature Tots at The Avenue Country Park!
Know before you go
We're really easy to find - our address is:
Carsington Water, Carsington, near Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1ST
Parking
Parking at Carsington Water Visitor Centre is £3.50 for two hours and £7 for the whole day.
Access
The outdoor classroom is directly opposite the Stone's Island next to the reservoir. Follow the main route from the visitor centre entrance and you will see the gate on your left hand side, opposite the sculpture mound.
The indoor classroom is accessed via the main courtyard - the door is to the left of the courtyard between the ice cream shop and toilets.
Facilities
Toilets
Shops as part of the Visitor Centre
Refreshments as part of the Visitor Centre
Picnic areas dotted around the reservoir
Outdoor play areas
Bird hides
Access to water sport facilities
Opening times
The Education Room and Outdoor Classroom open for scheduled events.
Please see our What's On section to discover what is coming up.
Pond dipping, Sarah Watson
Teacher's corner
Learn moreAll our lives are better when they're a bit wildThe Wildlife Trusts
We also work with schools and teachers across the county, offering school trips to nature reserves and activities such as pond dipping or building bug hotels, plus, we also visit schools - ensuring playgrounds are perfect for wildlife and teachers are clued up on all things wild!