What's On at Bewl Water
From guided wildlife walks to open water swimming events and family festivals - there's always something happening at the reservoir.
Upcoming Events
Book your place and make the most of your next visit.
Bewl Adventures: A New Chapter at Bewl Water
A new adventure, activity, and education centre opening at Bewl Water in 2026, with indoor, outdoor, and water-based programmes for families, schools, and groups.
Coffee Loyalty Card
Buy six coffees at the Waterfront Café and your seventh is free. Pick up your loyalty card from the team.
2026 Camping Season at Bewl Water
The 2026 camping season opens on Friday 1st May, with 80 spacious pitches across three zones in the Kent countryside.
Nature Trails at Bewl Water
Follow our family nature sticker trail through the woodland, collect the hidden clues, and claim a sweet prize at the end.
May Half Term at Bewl Water
A full day out for the family this May half term, with laser tag, watersports, cycle hire, soft play, and Ranger Bear's Nature Trail.
Swimrun Bewl
An endurance event combining trail running and open-water swimming through the High Weald countryside, with 6.4km, 10km, and 21km courses.
Bewl Marathon
Scenic trail running around Bewl Water in the Hermes Running series, with 10km, Half Marathon, Marathon, and 50km Ultra distances on two race days.
Austin 7's Car Show
A Pre-War and Classic Transport Rally and Picnic hosted by Austin 7's, with classic pre-1978 cars, commercials, and motorbikes on show.
Dragon Boat Festival
The spectacular Dragon Boat Race Festival returns, welcoming paddlers of all abilities for team-building, fundraising, or pure fun. Full training provided on the day.
Activities Every Day of the Year
You don't need a special event to visit Bewl Water. The aqua park, fishing, cycling, walking, and more are available throughout the season.