Suffolk · Water Sports

Alton Water Reservoir

Alton Water Reservoir is a 400-acre water sports and leisure park near Ipswich, Suffolk, with watersports, open water swimming, cycling, and fishing all on site.

Alton Water Reservoir

About

Alton Water Reservoir

Spread across some 400 acres of Suffolk countryside south of Ipswich, Alton Water is a working reservoir that doubles as a busy activity park managed by Anglian Water Parks. The site offers watersports, an aqua park, open water swimming, an eight-mile cross-country cycling track, and fishing, alongside walking trails for those after a quieter visit.

Good for

Child FriendlyWheelchair Accessible

Opening hours

Open now
Monday10:00 – 19:00
Tuesday10:00 – 19:00
Wednesday10:00 – 19:00
Thursday10:00 – 19:00
Friday10:00 – 19:00
Saturday10:00 – 19:00
Sunday10:00 – 19:00

Facilities

Car ParkChildren's Play AreaDisabled Access

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