{"id":2495,"date":"2025-12-04T16:11:56","date_gmt":"2025-12-04T16:11:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/clients.finsburymedia.com\/darwin-lake\/?post_type=things-to-do&#038;p=2495"},"modified":"2026-04-21T14:36:18","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T14:36:18","slug":"carsington-sport-leisure","status":"publish","type":"things-to-do","link":"https:\/\/clients.finsburymedia.com\/darwin-lake\/local-attractions\/carsington-sport-leisure\/","title":{"rendered":"Carsington Sport &#038; Leisure"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"2495\" class=\"elementor elementor-2495\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2aea49b pg_title thng_titl e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2aea49b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ebc7b7f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ebc7b7f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ab1238d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ab1238d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Carsington Sport &amp; Leisure <\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b416c13 wlcm_tp e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b416c13\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-84b3ee4 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"84b3ee4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5463f5b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5463f5b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Adventure on the Water in the Peak District\n<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a7a1cdf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a7a1cdf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Just a short drive from Darwin Lake Holiday Village, Carsington Sport &amp; Leisure offers a fantastic mix of water-based activities, land adventures, and scenic relaxation. Set on the shores of Carsington Water, this award-winning outdoor centre is one of Derbyshire\u2019s best locations for sailing, paddle sports and family fun.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d5b8904 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d5b8904\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What to Expect<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-91b645e elementor-widget__width-initial txt_lst elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"91b645e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>A hub for water sports:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> From kayaking and canoeing to sailing, windsurfing and stand-up paddleboarding, Carsington Sport &amp; Leisure caters to all experience levels with expert instructors and full equipment hire.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Lessons &amp; courses:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Whether you\u2019re a complete beginner or looking to refine your skills, qualified instructors deliver Royal Yachting Association (RYA) and British Canoeing courses in a safe, supportive setting.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Land-based fun:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Beyond the water, the centre offers climbing, mountain biking and orienteering \u2014 ideal for groups seeking an active day out.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Relaxed recreation:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Not all adventures need to be high-energy \u2014 enjoy walking or cycling around the reservoir\u2019s 8-mile perimeter trail, spotting wildlife or relaxing at the lakeside caf\u00e9.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Equipment hire &amp; facilities:<\/b><span> All kit, wetsuits and safety gear are provided on-site. 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style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Activities are flexible and inclusive, meaning there\u2019s something for all abilities from total beginners to seasoned adventurers.<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">The scenery mirrors the beauty of Darwin Lake itself, but with a wider scope for open-water adventure.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-64c0acb e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"64c0acb\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;gradient&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dbc0ecc e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"dbc0ecc\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0282077 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" 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Visitor Centre, Ashbourne DE6 1ST \u2014 well signposted from the A6 and A515.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Opening hours:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Open daily, with activity sessions running seasonally from spring through late autumn.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Booking:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Pre-booking recommended for group activities or instructor-led sessions. 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(<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carsingtonwater.com\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">carsingtonwater.com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>What to bring:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Quick-dry clothing, towel, spare shoes for water activities and a warm layer for afterwards.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Accessibility:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Step-free access to key facilities and parking close to the water\u2019s edge; adapted equipment available on request.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Combine with:<\/b> Make a full day of it by pairing water sports with a visit to nearby Ashbourne, Matlock, or Darley Dale for food and shopping.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-458a3dd e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"458a3dd\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a0a58b1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a0a58b1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Ready to Visit?\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6dea237 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6dea237\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plan your adventure at Carsington Sport &amp; Leisure Paddle, sail or simply unwind by the water during your stay at Darwin Lake Holiday Village.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6bf4c25 e-con-full tw_btns1 e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6bf4c25\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0c59cb7 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"0c59cb7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/clients.finsburymedia.com\/darwin-lake\/contact-us\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Contact Us<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For water-based fun such as kayaking, paddle-boarding, and climbing, this centre is ideal for active or mixed-ability groups.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":2501,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"to-do-category":[16],"class_list":["post-2495","things-to-do","type-things-to-do","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","to-do-category-outdoor-activity-centres"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/clients.finsburymedia.com\/darwin-lake\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/things-to-do\/2495","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/clients.finsburymedia.com\/darwin-lake\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/things-to-do"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/clients.finsburymedia.com\/darwin-lake\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/things-to-do"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/clients.finsburymedia.com\/darwin-lake\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/things-to-do\/2495\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3285,"href":"https:\/\/clients.finsburymedia.com\/darwin-lake\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/things-to-do\/2495\/revisions\/3285"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/clients.finsburymedia.com\/darwin-lake\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2501"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/clients.finsburymedia.com\/darwin-lake\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2495"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"to-do-category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/clients.finsburymedia.com\/darwin-lake\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/to-do-category?post=2495"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}