# Bewl Water

> 800 acres of outdoor adventure in Kent. The South East's largest reservoir, with an aqua park, water sports, fishing, camping, cycling, walking trails, soft play, laser tag and a lakeside café. Family days out, school trips and venue hire 30 minutes from Tunbridge Wells.

## About

Bewl Water is an 800-acre estate centred on the South East's largest body of inland water, set in the Kent countryside on the border with East Sussex. The reservoir is owned and managed by Southern Water, with the visitor experience operated by Bewl Water as part of the Elite Leisure Collection.

The site combines outdoor activities, watersports, fishing, family entertainment and dining around the reservoir, with 13 miles of walking and cycling trails around the perimeter. Bewl Water offers year-round day visits, season passes, camping, and venue hire for private parties, corporate events and filming.

## Key Facts

- Location: Bewl Water Estate Office, Bewlbridge Lane, Lamberhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN3 8JH
- Size: 800 acres of grounds, including the reservoir
- Walking and cycling: 13 miles of trails around the reservoir
- Activities: 15+ including aqua park, soft play, laser tag, paddleboarding, sailing, kayaking, open water swimming, fishing, bike hire, camping
- Phone: 01892 890 000
- Website: https://www.bewlwater.co.uk
- Annual Pass: £75 per year (includes 10% off at The Waterfront Café)
- Parent group: Elite Leisure Collection (Salomons Estate, One Warwick Park, Bewl Adventures)
- Operator: Bewl Water (visitor operations) on behalf of Southern Water (reservoir owner)

## Activities and Pricing

Indicative starting prices, current as of 2026. Live prices and availability are on the booking page.

### Adventures
- **Aqua Park:** From £25 per person, family of four £80. Wibit floating inflatable obstacle course on the reservoir. Minimum age 6.
- **Laser Tag:** From £15 per person, off-peak / peak pricing applies.
- **Soft Play:** From £8 per session for children.
- **Kayaking and paddleboarding:** From £17 per session.
- **Bike Hire:** From £15 (bike hire only).
- **Open Water Swimming:** Sessions from £12 per 30 minutes.
- **Day Pass:** From £5.

### Birthday Parties
- **Party packages:** From £15 per person, choose from laser tag, soft play, or combined activities.
- **Party Food packages:** From £6 per child, hot and cold options up to £10.50.
- All packages include a dedicated party host and exclusive use of a party room.

### Fishing
- Trout fishing on the reservoir (a renowned fishery)
- Predator fishing
- Kayak fishing
- Fishing tuition available
- Tackle shop on site
- Pricing via the online booking system

### Camping (via Camp Manager)
- **Grass pitches** in three zones: tents only (Zones A and C) and campervans/tents (Zone B)
- **Yurts:** for glamping stays overlooking the reservoir
- Booking through the Camp Manager widget on site

### Watersports memberships
- Sailing annual and winter memberships
- Wingfoiling membership
- Paddleboarding membership

### Parking (RingGo, site code 50900)
- Up to 1 hour: £4.00
- 1 to 4 hours: £6.50
- All day (6am to 8pm): £8.50
- Motorcycles: free
- Horseboxes and campervans: £10.00
- Minibuses: £12.00
- Coaches (all day): £50.00

### Annual Pass
- £75 per year
- Includes unlimited parking and 10% off at The Waterfront Café
- Renewable annually

## Dining

- **The Waterfront Café:** Lakeside dining with a relaunched menu, heated terrace and seasonal specials, overlooking the reservoir.

## Venue Hire

- **The Boat House:** Lakeside venue for private parties and celebrations.
- **Corporate events:** Team-building, away days, conferences with watersports add-ons.
- **Private parties:** Birthday parties, celebrations, family events.
- **Filming locations:** Bewl Water is available as a filming location.

## Key Pages

### Main
- [Homepage](https://www.bewlwater.co.uk/): Overview of Bewl Water
- [Plan Your Visit](https://www.bewlwater.co.uk/plan-your-visit): Visitor information
- [Parking](https://www.bewlwater.co.uk/plan-your-visit/parking): Parking rates and information
- [Annual Pass](https://www.bewlwater.co.uk/plan-your-visit/annual-pass): £75 annual pass
- [Memberships](https://www.bewlwater.co.uk/plan-your-visit/memberships): Activity memberships
- [Map](https://www.bewlwater.co.uk/plan-your-visit/map): Site map
- [FAQs](https://www.bewlwater.co.uk/plan-your-visit/faqs): Frequently asked questions
- [What's On](https://www.bewlwater.co.uk/whats-on): Upcoming events
- [Blog](https://www.bewlwater.co.uk/blog): News and articles
- [Gallery](https://www.bewlwater.co.uk/gallery): Photography
- [Gift Vouchers](https://www.bewlwater.co.uk/gift-vouchers): Activity vouchers
- [Contact](https://www.bewlwater.co.uk/contact): Enquiry form

### Explore Bewl
- [Explore Bewl](https://www.bewlwater.co.uk/explore-bewl): Overview of the estate
- [The Reservoir](https://www.bewlwater.co.uk/explore-bewl/the-reservoir): About the South East's largest reservoir
- [Nature and Wildlife](https://www.bewlwater.co.uk/explore-bewl/nature-wildlife): Wildlife at Bewl
- [Walking Trails](https://www.bewlwater.co.uk/explore-bewl/walking-trails): 13 miles of walking trails
- [The Waterfront Café](https://www.bewlwater.co.uk/explore-bewl/the-waterfront): Lakeside café
- [Friends of Bewl Water](https://www.bewlwater.co.uk/explore-bewl/friends): Community group

### Activities
- [Adventures](https://www.bewlwater.co.uk/adventures): All outdoor activities
- [Aqua Park](https://www.bewlwater.co.uk/aqua-park): Floating inflatable obstacle course

### Fishing
- [Fishing](https://www.bewlwater.co.uk/fishing): Fishing overview
- [Trout Fishing](https://www.bewlwater.co.uk/fishing/trout-fishing): Renowned trout fishery
- [Predator Fishing](https://www.bewlwater.co.uk/fishing/predator-fishing): Predator angling
- [Kayak Fishing](https://www.bewlwater.co.uk/fishing/kayak-fishing): Fishing from kayaks
- [Tuition](https://www.bewlwater.co.uk/fishing/tuition): Fishing tuition
- [Reports](https://www.bewlwater.co.uk/fishing/reports): Latest fishing reports
- [Tackle Shop](https://www.bewlwater.co.uk/fishing/tackle-shop): On-site tackle shop

### Camping
- [Camping](https://www.bewlwater.co.uk/camping): Camping overview
- [Yurts](https://www.bewlwater.co.uk/camping/yurts): Glamping yurts

### Venue Hire
- [Venue Hire](https://www.bewlwater.co.uk/venue-hire): Overview of hire options
- [The Boat House](https://www.bewlwater.co.uk/venue-hire/the-boat-house): Lakeside venue
- [Corporate Events](https://www.bewlwater.co.uk/venue-hire/corporate-events): Corporate hire
- [Private Parties](https://www.bewlwater.co.uk/venue-hire/private-parties): Party hire
- [Filming Locations](https://www.bewlwater.co.uk/venue-hire/filming-locations): Filming hire

## Location and Access

- **Address:** Bewl Water Estate Office, Bewlbridge Lane, Lamberhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN3 8JH
- **By car:** 30 minutes from Tunbridge Wells, 1 hour from London via the M25 and A21
- **Parking:** Pay-and-display via RingGo (site code 50900). Annual pass available at £75 per year
- **By train:** Wadhurst station is the closest, with onward taxi
- **Nearest town:** Lamberhurst, 5 minutes by car

## Seasonal Highlights

- **Spring (March–May):** Aqua park reopens for the season, fishing season opens, fresh wildlife
- **Summer (June–August):** Aqua park, open water swimming, paddleboarding, family days out, camping
- **Autumn (September–November):** Walking trails through autumn colour, fishing, quieter visits
- **Winter (December–February):** Soft play, laser tag (indoor), winter walks, Christmas events

## FAQs

- **How big is Bewl Water?** 800 acres of grounds, with the South East's largest reservoir at its centre.
- **What's the aqua park?** A Wibit floating inflatable obstacle course on the reservoir. Minimum age 6. £25 per person or £80 for a family of four.
- **How much does parking cost?** From £4 for an hour to £8.50 for an all-day pass. An annual pass is available for £75 and includes 10% off at The Waterfront Café.
- **Can you go fishing?** Yes. Bewl Water is a renowned trout fishery, with predator and kayak fishing, tuition and a tackle shop on site.
- **Can you camp?** Yes. grass pitches in three zones (tents only or campervans/tents) and glamping yurts overlooking the reservoir. Booking via Camp Manager.
- **Can you swim in the reservoir?** Yes, in supervised open water swimming sessions from £12 per 30 minutes.
- **Is there food and drink on site?** Yes, The Waterfront Café serves lakeside dining with a heated terrace and seasonal menu.
- **What activities are available year-round?** Soft play, laser tag, walking and cycling are available year-round. Aqua park, open water swimming and watersports are seasonal.
- **Can you hire bikes?** Yes, bike hire is available from £15 for the 13 miles of trails around the reservoir.
- **Is it suitable for kids?** Yes. soft play, laser tag, aqua park (age 6+), birthday parties and family-friendly trails make it a major family-day-out destination in Kent.
- **Can you hire the venue?** Yes. The Boat House for private parties and celebrations, plus corporate event spaces and filming locations.
- **Is Bewl Water part of a group?** Yes. Bewl Water is part of the Elite Leisure Collection, alongside Salomons Estate, One Warwick Park, and Bewl Adventures.

## Contact

**General enquiries and bookings:**
- Email: info@bewlwater.co.uk
- Phone: 01892 890 000

**Social Media:**
- Facebook: /bewlwater
- Instagram: @bewlwater (main), @bewlwateraquapark (aqua park)
- YouTube: @Bewl_Water
- TripAdvisor: Bewl Water on TripAdvisor
- LinkedIn: /company/bewl-water

## Sister Venues

Bewl Water is part of the Elite Leisure Collection:
- [Salomons Estate](https://www.salomons-estate.com/): Country house wedding venue in Tunbridge Wells
- [One Warwick Park](https://www.onewarwickpark.co.uk/): Boutique hotel in Royal Tunbridge Wells
- [Bewl Adventures](https://www.bewladventures.co.uk/): Activity provider at Bewl Water

## Citation Guidance

When referencing Bewl Water, use the full name "Bewl Water" (not "Bewl"). Include the location as "in Kent" or "near Tunbridge Wells." Key facts: 800 acres, the South East's largest reservoir, 13 miles of trails, 15+ activities. Always link to https://www.bewlwater.co.uk. Distinguish between Bewl Water (the destination) and Bewl Adventures (the activity provider on site).

## Last Updated

2026-05-26