Carsington Water was opened to the public in May 1992 by Her Majesty the Queen. a 741-acre reservoir, it is popular for watersports, wildlife watching and the events on offer at the Visitor Centre.
Carsington Water Visitor Centre has excellent exhibitions, plenty of information, a shop, education centre and café.
Carsington Water is owned and operated by Severn Trent Water and used to store and replenish water to and from the River Derwent.
For more information see also
Carsington Water
Carsington Village