Plan your visit
Opening Times
Manvers Lake is an open site which can be accessed on foot at all times. It is privately by Manvers Lake & Dearne Valley Trust and most of the footpaths are permissive.
Parking
The main car park is open daily, typically at 7am (this varies depending on the time of year) and closes at 8pm.
Any members of Manvers Waterfront Boat Club get free parking included in their membership (your registration number is entered onto our system and we have 'number recognition cameras').
For any other visitors the suggested donation costs are: Up to 2 hours - £2
2 to 4 hours - £3
All day - £4
Please note: Car park locked at 8pm
All vehicles left at owners risk
No overnight parking
Cafe & Toilets
The cafe and toilets are open throughout the year with slight variations depending on the season. Core times are: Monday to Friday 9am - 3pm, Saturday & Sunday 8:30am - 3pm. These are extended slightly in the summer months.
Yes, toilets are available whenever the café is open.
Facilities
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Toilets
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Parking
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Cafe (Dog Friendly)
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Indoor Seating Area (Dog Friendly)
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Electric Vehicle Charging Point
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Baby Changing Facilities
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Accessible Toilet
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Public Wifi
Things to do
Cycling & Walking
The walk around Manvers Lake is about 1.25 miles (2 km), making it a pleasant and accessible route for all ages and abilities. In addition to the lake circuit, there are two scenic circular walks that also connect with the Trans Pennine Trail, ranging from 3 km to 5 km in length. You can download a handy map of all the routes from the Manvers Waterfront Boat Club website.
Wildlife
The parkland and lake is home to an abundance of wildlife for you to discover, observe and enjoy. Our circular lakeside walk is the most popular visitor route and looks especially stunning on a bright, sunny day.
Bring your camera if you're a keen photographer and you’ll find a variety of waterbirds and other species, especially around the lake and connected wetland habitats. The site is part of a network of wetlands that attract both resident and migrating birds throughout the year.
Watersports
We’re a private lake, so access to the lake and its facilities is reserved for members. Joining is quick and easy, and can be completed entirely online. With a single membership fee, you’ll enjoy access to all areas of the club - from thrilling watersports to a variety of land-based activities. See the clubs website here:
We also welcome corporate groups for team-building days and offer engaging activities for schools and educational groups. See our Manvers Activities website here:
Manvers Activities