Activities at Chasewater

During the works, Chasewater is still a great place to visit. Here's a snapshot of what you can still enjoy:

Throughout the year Chasewater Country Park has something for everyone, from a play on the swings and slides, a gentle stroll around the park or a cycle ride around the whole reservoir - with excellent car parking, the site is an ideal location for leisurely days out.

In the warmer weather the park becomes a hive of popular activities. From Easter until mid September, weekends and school holidays, our Rangers Ranch is open from 11am - 5pm (with the exception of adverse weather). Offering fun leisure activities for the children - crazy golf - canoeing - pedal go karts - plus new in 2011 a quiet game of draughts.

Chasewater Country Park is an ideal picnic spot. Open all year round with 900 acres of open space including woodland, heath and the reservoir. There is always a place to settle down with your hamper.

The Park team based at Chasewater Country Park have a programme of fun and interesting activities over the seasons. Please see the posters on site or contact the Rangers who are always happy to help.

Chasewater Innovation Centre

Situated on the south shore the Centre hosts a programme of conferences, exhibitions, short courses and talks, with a variety of craft workshops open to the public. For further information e-mail forest.of.mercia@staffordshire.gov.uk or visit the website at http://www.forestofmercia.org.uk

Just next to the centre, during the school Easter and summer holidays and weekends, visitors can enjoy a game of crazy golf on our uniquely designed course and there are children's paddling boats for hire on the boating pool.

Chasewater Railway

Chasewater Light Railway now has just under two miles of operational passenger line. The railway is renowned for the collection of artifacts covering all aspects of the railway. Operating heritage steam and diesel trains on Sundays and Bank Holidays; along with hosting large events throughout the year.

For further information e-mail info@chasewaterrailway.co.uk or visit the website at http://www.chasewaterrailway.co.uk/

Water sports at Chasewater - not currently available

Due to the works at the Dam, water based activities are not on offer at Chasewater Country Park. To find out more about the works, visit our blog www.lichfielddc.gov.uk/chasewaterdamblog.

Water Ski

The Water-Ski Centre is situated on the south shore and caters for several classes of powerboat, hydroplane, sports boat and water-ski. Open meetings attract regular competitors.

Sailing

Chase Sailing Club is situated on the north shore and caters for sailboards and all classes of sailing dinghies. The club welcomes sailors at all levels from beginner to World Champion.

Fishing

Although Chasewater is a testing water to fish, there are specimen tench, pike and other species to be tempted. Anglers can purchase a day or season ticket from the Rangers Office on site.