Activities at Rutland Water

To Corby
To London
To Leicester
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To Peterborough
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UPPINGHAM
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PRESTON
MANTON
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FISHING
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STAMFORD
BIRDWATCHING
WALKING
FLY-FISHING
CYCLING
WATERSPORTS
EMPINGHAM
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OAKHAM
To Melton
Mowbray
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WHITWELL
To Grantham
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ACTIVITIES AT
Fishing, walking,
cycling, BIRDWATCHING,
water sports you name it
Rutland Water Park not only brings
vital water resources for the region,
but also provides a fantastic day out
for all the family.
Whether you’re looking for an action-packed day on
the water, a spot of fishing to escape the stresses
and strains of everyday life, or simply want to enjoy
a relaxing walk in beautiful surroundings, you don’t
need to look any further than Rutland Water Park.
Enjoy your big back garden
The water we work with doesn’t just flow
through pipes. It creates habitats for wildlife,
and space for people to play and relax.
save
money
on your
visit
Why not purchase an
Anglian Water Season
Car Park Pass.
FACT
So what is ther
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to see and do wh
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you get here?
Our waterparks
welcome over
two million visitors
every year.
Annual Permits allow
you to park all day at
any of the 4 Car Parks
at Rutland Water and
also includes car parks
at Grafham, Pitsford
and Alton Water Parks.
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Climbing Wall Rockbloc
Harbour Bar and Café
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This fully licensed Café Bar & Restaurant is
ideally located at Whitwell Creek, adjacent to
the Rutland Belle. It is a great place to meet for a
coffee, award winning food and friendly service,
whilst enjoying the wonderful views across
the water park or watching the water-sports
activities taking place nearby.
The 8m high outdoor climbing wall and abseil
tower provides the perfect opportunity for both
novice and experienced climbers by using colour
graded routes creating a challenge for everyone.
You can also try our ultimate adrenaline experience
on the tree top level high ropes course – why not
have a go at being Tarzan or Jane balancing on
wires and jumping between platforms. Expert and
knowledgeable instructors will supervise at all times
and will be on hand to answer any questions.
Tourist Information Centre & Gift Shop 1
A wide choice of menu is available from a ‘lite
bite’ to full evening meal with grills and seafood
being the speciality. Groups and families are
welcome all year round and enquiries for private
functions are also welcome.
Tel: 01780 460060
Web: www.rockbloc.com
For new visitors to Rutland Water, this is definitely
a good place to start; our friendly staff are on hand
to help you get the most from your visit. We can
suggest interesting visits for groups; provide an
accommodation service and information on our
water parks. You can also buy a wide variety of
gifts and souvenirs to remember your day.
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Tel: 01780 461288
Tel: 01780 686800
Email: TIC@anglianwater.co.uk
Rutland Watersports
The Rutland Watersports Centre is located on the
North Shore at Whitwell. You can hire rowing boats,
canoes and kayaks, and with no experience needed,
everyone, no matter what their age and ability can
enjoy getting out on to the water.
Barnsdale Lodge Hotel
A606
Nottingham
A606
Barnsdale
Country
Club
A606
Nature
Reserve
Oakham
Bull Brig
Lane
Dickenson’s
Bay
The Noel
Arms
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4
3
Café Bar
Hambleton
Anglian Water
Bird Watching
Centre
Water Sports
Dam
Whitwell Creek
Old Hall
Hambleton
Wood
A6003
Normanton
Park Hotel
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Browns
Island
Nature
Reserve
Gibbet
Gorse
Manton Bay
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Sailing
Club
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Nature Reserve
Visitors Centre
Normanton
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Fishing Lodge
Tackle Shop
11
Café/Bar/Risorante
Water Cruises – Rutland Belle
The Wheatsheaf Inn
The Horse
& Jockey Inn
Manton
A47
Leicester
We’re an accredited RYA and BCU recognised centre
that runs a variety of courses and tuition for adults
and juniors, all year round and we‘re also the perfect
option for corporate days and birthday parties.
Tel: 01780 460154
Web: www.anglianwater.co.uk/leisure
Normanton
Church
Lax Hill
London &
A1 North
If you hold relevant qualifications, there’s also
the chance to hire windsurfers and sailing dinghies,
and if sailing or windsurfing is something that you
would like to learn, then the Watersports Centre is the
ideal place to start.
The centre doubles up as a well stocked watersports
and leisure clothing retail shop, where you can buy
anything from board shorts, bikinis, to windsurf
boards, shackles and wetsuits.
Tower
Finchs
Arms
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A606
Armley
Wood
Upper
Hambleton
Egleton
The White
Horse
Information
Centre
Sykes Lane
Whitwell
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Empingham
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Barnsdale
Nature
Reserve
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Enjoy a circular cruise with commentary around
the water between April and October. Passengers
are welcomed aboard at Whitwell Harbour &
Normanton Church (where gentle ramps and
boarding lifts assist the physically disabled). If you
would like details of the cruise timetable, contact
Rutland Water Cruises Limited.
Edith Weston
Uppingham
Cycle hire
Food & Drink
Toilets
Cycle Track
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Rutland Belle
Tel: 01572 787630
Web: www.rutlandwatercruises.com
Four Foxes Catering
Rutland Water Nature Reserve
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The nature reserve is one of the finest in the UK
and is home to Ospreys from early Spring to
September, as well as internationally important
numbers of wildfowl. The two visitor centres at
Egleton and Lyndon, provide access to miles of
nature trails, exploring ancient woodlands and
wildflower meadows. These lead to 27 hides
overlooking 8 shallow water lagoons, shoreline
and wetland areas. You can also buy a range
of natural history gifts, drinks, ice cream and
confectionery from the visitor centres. Annual
Nature Reserve permits are available that also
provide access to our other nature reserves at
Pitsford, Ravensthorpe, Taverham Mill, Alton
Water, Grafham Water and Hollowell.
Tel: 01572 770651
Web: www.rutlandwater.org.uk
Osprey website: www.osprey.org.uk
Rutland Water Sailing Club
Rutland Water Cycle Hire
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Make use of the traffic free waterside cycle routes
by hiring a bike from one of the largest and most
varied hire fleets in Europe. Rutland Water Cycle
Hire offers a range of current models including
Kona, Giant, Whyte and Specialized to name a few.
You don’t have to be a pro cyclist to enjoy a ride
around the water park. It’s a great day out for
groups of friends or couples, why not try out a
tandem - always a laugh! We also cater for the
kids too with child seats and buggies, making us
an ideal day out for the family.
Tel: Whitwell Main Centre 01780 460705
or Normanton Centre 01780 720888
Email: sales@rutlandcycling.co.uk
Web: www.rutlandcycling.co.uk
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Try a tasty take away treat, ice cream
and hot or cold drinks from one of four
cafes located in each of the major car
parks around the water park.
Normanton Church 10
Rutland’s best known landmark
sits half submerged on the edge
of Rutland Water. Formerly the
church of St Matthew at Normanton,
it was deconsecrated and almost
demolished when the reservoir was
built in the 1970s. Now a visitor
centre the church is also licensed
for the registration of civil weddings
and partnerships.
Tel: 01780 686800
Email: TIC@anglianwater.co.uk
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Fishing
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With over 3,000 acres of water to enjoy, Rutland
Sailing Club is set in 13 acres on the south shore
of Rutland Water at Edith Weston. The club is
open 7 days a week and has a sailing school with
RYA qualified instructors for both adults and
younger sailors. A Chandlery situated on site
supplies parts, spares, clothing and much more.
Rutland Water is the
destination for all Stillwater Fly
Fishers’. Regularly stocked with Rainbow and Brown
trout that can grow to over 15lb, there’s always the
chance to catch that fish of a lifetime! Fly fishing
tuition, boat hire and a fully stocked tackle shop is
available at the Fishing Lodge at Normanton.
Tel: 01780 721999
Email: info@rutlandsailingschool.co.uk
Web: www.rutlandsc.co.uk
Tel: 01780 686441
Email: fishing@anglianwater.co.uk
Web: www.anglianwater.co.uk/leisure
L’Oliveto Due – Café/Bar/
Ristorante
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Whether you are out with family, meeting friends,
a business lunch or a celebration - L’Oliveto
Due is the perfect place to dine. Situated on
Normanton car park, it offers fantastic authentic
Italian food served with only the best wine
around. Our fish is freshly delivered daily. Come
to L’Oliveto Due and experience a true Italian
atmosphere day and night, with spectacular
waterside views. Any celebration welcome.
Tel: 01780 461294