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Selset reservoir closure from June 2021

Balderhead Blackton Cowgreen Grassholme Selset Reservoirs Posted: 28th May 2021
Important update regarding public access to Selset Reservoir Please be aware that important maintenance and safety upgrades are due to take place at Selset Reservoir from Tuesday 1 June, until the end of the year.   The work on the dam face requires us to reduce the water levels in the reservoir, exposing soft ground, and will also involve the operation of heavy machinery.   To ensure the safety of ...

Grassholme Reservoir access in 2021

Grassholme Reservoirs Posted: 17th May 2021
Due to continued essential upgrades to the spillways at Grassholme reservoir, we would like to make you aware of a ...

Fishing and visiting our Waterside Parks in Tier 4

Reservoirs Posted: 1st January 2021
Following the latest government guidance and the North East moving into Tier 4, we have made the decision in the ...
Viper swing at Hanningfield Waterside Park's playground

Waterside Parks access following Tier 4 restrictions

Reservoirs Posted: 1st January 2021
Following the latest government guidance and the North East moving into Tier 4, we have made the decision in the interest of public health, that the cafe at Derwent Waterside Park, our fishing shops and visitor centres will close on all sites with immediate effect. This also includes the full closure to the public of Hanningfield Waterside Parks in Essex, to help reduce the spread of Covid-19.   Waterside Parks ...

Access to Lockwood Beck – January 2021

Lockwood Beck Reservoirs Posted: 29th December 2020
We would like to make you aware of a short-term closure of Lockwood Beck in January, which is necessary to ...

Lockwood Beck reopening news

Lockwood Beck Reservoirs Posted: 15th December 2020
Merry Christmas to all you fans of Lockwood Beck! Due to a break in the work that we have been ...

Opening updates from 2nd December

Reservoirs Posted: 30th November 2020
Ahead of moving into the Government’s new restrictions from December 2, we wanted to update you on how those changes affect visitors to our Waterside Park and reservoir sites.   First, we want to assure you that our Waterside Parks remain open for you to enjoy within those guidelines, and that the visitor centre and gift shop at Derwent Waterside Park will reopen on Wednesday. Opening hours will be 9am ...

Winter Fishing season

Reservoirs Posted: 30th October 2020
The cold days may be upon us but don’t think that means it is time to hang up your fishing ...
A fisherman sat on a boat in the middle of Derwent Reservoir. He is fishing whilst smiling widely

Giving the Blue Light to angling discounts

Reservoirs Posted: 28th October 2020
We are pleased to say we have today announced we will be giving anglers, holding Blue Light cards, the opportunity ...
3 Ducks swimming together in Hanningfield Reservoir

Protecting wildlife at Hanningfield Waterside Park

Hanningfield Reservoirs Posted: 8th October 2020
We often get asked why there are certain restrictions for visitors to Hanningfield Waterside Park. For example, why are dogs not allowed on site? The answer is because the reservoir and its surroundings have an SSSI status, which means Site of Special Scientific Interest. Sounds important right, but what does it mean? Well, as the second largest reservoir in Essex, it’s a magnet for many forms of wildlife.  The reservoir ...

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