Astbury Mere Country Park

This beautiful park is located at Astbury Mere, the site of a former sand quarry. Tel: 01260 297237 (Visitor Centre) Tel: 01260 298207 (Diving Centre) Area Tour: Next Location        Theme Tour: Sports

The park is owned by the Astbury Mere Trust, a registered charity, and is managed for the benefit of wildlife whilst being freely available for the public to use and enjoy. The park is open daily from 9am and has parking for 80 cars plus facilities for the disabled. Dogs should be kept on a lead.

There are two access points from the A34 road. The south entrance is used for the Astbury Diving Centre which provides courses and diving equipment. See also Alsager Sub-Aqua Club

This jetty is sometimes used by divers taking the plunge.

Next to the diving centre is a car park and adventure playground. The Visitor Centre is just visible at the top of the picture in the middle.

There is a path by the lakeside from the Diving Centre to the Visitor Centre, which is a pleasant walk of about 0.5 miles.

The Visitor Centre has a separate access road from the A34. It can be hired for community events and childrens' parties. Kitchen facilities are available.

A leaflet is available with a programme of Summer Events suitable for adults and children:- guided walks with local history bird spotting ( also bat study evenings ) fun activities for 8-12 year olds kite flying combined ramble/canal cruises cycling

The Diving Centre offers PADI accredited courses and other watersports tuition.

Tuition (Sep 97 prices)

• RYA recognised
• one hour or one week courses
• eight years onwards
• beginners to Olympic
• multi-activity
• learn to windsurf for £25

Photo Date: 5 September 97

Last Update: 6 June 98

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